Monthly Archives: October 2006

Victim’s statement under publication ban

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In response to a request from the Cornwall Public Inquiry the Andre Lavoie Victim Impact Statement has been removed. This is amazing!  A Victim Impact Statement submitted by a sexual abuse victim after his molester pled guilty is under a Publication … Continue reading

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The Premier is outraged? What a lark!

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Have you been catching the Dalton McGuinty outrage over a recent U.S. court decision to allow a Canadian sex offender to elude justice in the States by returning to Canada?    The sexual offender in question, one Malcolm Watson, was convicted … Continue reading

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The Voice of a Victim

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I have just posted the poignant story of a victim of sexual abuse which I pray will assist the hundreds of victims out there who believe they are alone with their pain and fear while simultaneously helping all of us … Continue reading

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Another Red Flag

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The best laid plans of mice and men…. I didn’t get excerpts of Andre Lavoie’s excellent testimony up on the site over the weekend.  I will continue to work on it and have it up before day’s end 🙂 ***  … Continue reading

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Society’s forgotten victims

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Three new articles posted, two warrant comment. Bishops to address same-sex marriages Two comments here: (1) Marie Josee Lapointe and G-4 Communications will not happy at the potential for a voice of opposition from the Canadian bishops. (2) I trust … Continue reading

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Rose Coloured Glasses

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I’ve been working at fixing up “The Victims” page.  As we moved along I realized I needed to find a way to make the testimony and other information on victims who are not members of the Victims Group easier to … Continue reading

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Well said Alain!

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A week off at the Weave Shed.  Jason Tyo, victim of Jean Luc Leblanc (bus driver), took the stand yesterday afternoon (Thursday 19 October 2006).  His examination in chief has concluded; cross examination is pending – at 2 pm on … Continue reading

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“He made us stand there and watch”

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Scott Burgess testimony has been completed.  Contrary to my understanding Jason Tyo will indeed take the stand today.  My apologies for the error – I have corrected the previous blog. And while I’m at it, a note.  Scott Burgess’ sister … Continue reading

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C’est la vie!

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Hearings continued at 9.30 am this morning (Thursday 19 October 2006).  Scott Burgess is back on the stand to complete his testimony which started 12 October 2006. Jason Tyo’s testimony has been rescheduled to next week.  Tyo was supposed to follow Andre … Continue reading

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Our bishops should set the standard, not lag behind the pack

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I took the opportunity during lunch break to put together a few comments on two Church related news items previously posted (1) CCCB can’t make the rules for specific diocese, and (2) Priest begins serving sentence CCCB can’t make the … Continue reading

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