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The item is an audio recording of an interview with Gilbert Kennedy
An interview with Gilbert Kennedy, the Deputy Attorney-General of British Columbia. No documentation is available for this interview.

The item is an audio recording of various press conferences and speeches given by Bill Bennett.

T1707:0015 track 1: Premier Bill Bennett's press conference regarding his recent trip to Ottawa. 14 February 1977. Track 2: Press conference with Premier Bill Bennett and federal Transport Minister Otto Lang, 1 March 1977.

T1707:0016: Premier Bill Bennett addresses a Social Credit Party meeting in Victoria, 23 February 1977.

T1707:0017 track 1: Premier Bill Bennett says the public is fed up with the behaviour of some MLAs, and says that their salaries may be cut. Also, Bennett's comments on remote air services. Finally, MLA Gary Lauk reacts to Bennett's remarks about MLAs.
Track 2: Press conference with Premier W.R. Bennett and Vancouver prosecutor Gil McKinnon about his allegations concerning problems in the delivery of the justice system.

T1707:0018 track 1: Premier Bill Bennett reacts to charges of closed door negotiations with the coal industry, 8 March 1977.
Track 2: Bennett on the review of capital expenditures of BC Hydro, 22 March 1977.

T1707:0019 track 1: Premier Bill Bennett on the upcoming meeting with Railwest Manufacturing Company demonstrators, 23 March 1977.
Track 2: Premier Bill Bennett's opening remarks to a joint Alberta-BC-federal government meeting on how to meet export gas requirements, 28 March 1977.

This series contains criminal case files from Cranbrook Supreme Court.

Case files from appeals of criminal convictions; Rex v. Telesphore Marion, 1917 and Rex v. William G. Bradshaw and George W. Armstrong, 1923.

Criminal case files.

The series consists of criminal case files from the Supreme Court and from the County Court Judge's Criminal Court, 1946-1949.

Criminal case files from Kamloops and Clinton, 1883-1902; 1906-1949. Includes Assize, County Court, Speedy Trials, informations, depositions, indictments from many places (Ashcroft, Lytton, 150 Mile House, Vernon, Fairview, Quesnel, Sicamous, Salmon Arm, Lillooet, etc.)

Assize record books for criminal cases.

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Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Jack starts the show speaking with Maurice Strong, United Nations Advisor on the Commission on Environment and Development. They discuss famine in Africa; protection of environment versus the economy; the South American rain forest; Chernobyl and Bhopal; creating jobs in pollution control. Then, Jack speaks with John Grace, Federal Privacy Commissioner, regarding the public’s protection of privacy and freedom of information. They discuss Social Insurance Numbers; information held in the United States; medical and military records. Jack speaks with Les Bewley, retired Provincial Court Judge. He and Jack discuss the Canadian Sentencing Commission recommendations; parole; capital punishment. To end the show, Jack goes curling at BC Place Stadium.

Educational. An introduction to the philosophy, organization, function, and facilities of the Justice Institute of British Columbia.

The series consists of operational records of the Criminal Justice Branch Headquarters created between 1970 and 2008. The records consist of correspondence, reports, court documents, photographs, sound and moving picture records, and electronic records created across the province. The series documents policy and procedures on matters relating to criminal and social regulatory laws and their enforcement, and includes analyses of new and established legislation and the prosecutions of offenses prohibited under the federal Criminal Code, provincial statutes, and municipal bylaws. The series provides evidence of interactions between British Columbians and their criminal justice system, and documents the development of, and changes in, the criminal justice system in British Columbia. The records were created in the course of the Branch’s activities of providing legal advice on criminal law to government and to the police, and in developing policies, procedures, and programs on issues of criminal law and relating to the prosecution of criminal cases.

Although the records relate to a variety of topics, they have been treated as one series. The records arrived at the Archives largely interfiled, and there is evidence to suggest that the files were maintained in one central filing system at the Criminal Justice Branch Headquarters. In order to assist researchers, a high-level subject index has been created for the boxes. This should not be treated as exhaustive, and researchers are strongly advised to consult the file list.

The series is arranged loosely by broad topic. Records relating to one particular case or aspect of the BC justice system are often grouped together, although there are multiple groupings of the same type of record spread across the accession. Records dealing with Aboriginal hunting and fishing offences are generally arranged alphabetically by name of alleged offender. Many of the records were arranged alphabetically by subject in multiple groupings. Records in accession 91-0129 were arranged by file number rather than by topical grouping.

Audio-visual records were removed from their original files and placed in containers 910132-0013, 910132-0014, and 910132-0118 for preservation purposes, and separation sheets have been included in these boxes to link the records with the original file. Printouts from CDs and floppy disks have generally been included alongside the electronic media in the original file, with the notable exception of records relating to the Nanaimo Commonwealth Holdings Society and the Jericho Hill investigation, which were too extensive to be placed with the original media. These have been placed in box 910132-0475.

Records in this series were created in accordance with the Attorney General Act (RSBC 1996, c. 22) and are covered by schedule 880699 of the Operational Records Classification System. In 2005, the records were deemed to be eligible for full retention.

Calendars for criminals cases heard in Princeton.

CALL NUMBER: T0423:0001 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1964 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. Thomas "Tom" Carolan discusses various aspects of settlement and life in the Cariboo, 1850 to 1930. The interview begins with the story of William Pinchbeck, Cariboo pioneer. Stories follow about Amadie Isnardy; Mexican packers and the pack trains; Antonio Boitano; the Chilco Ranch area; the local history of the Cariboo; his perceptions of Native people; and the television series "Cariboo Country". Carolan discusses his own background in Alberta and hunting wild horses in the Cariboo, circa 1927. He tells stories about the famous packer Jean Caux ("Cataline"), the Tressiera family, and Rosetti.

TRACK 2: Carolan continues his stories about packers and Cataline. He describes fiddlers in the Cariboo; Johnny MacLean and the MacLean brothers; hangings in Williams Lake; Judge Begbie's justice; Charlie Skinner; the James railway survey circa 1870; more on William Pinchbeck; and the Cache Creek boarding school. Mr. Carolan discusses settlers entering the Chilcotin and the China Flats; and Chinese miners. He mentions Becher's place at Riske Creek; the Bryant family; and the hurdy-gurdy girls.

CALL NUMBER: T0423:0002 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1964 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. Carolan describes dances at the big ranches and changes in the Cariboo after WWI. Then he describes cattle in the Cariboo; Amedee Isnardy of Chimney Creek Ranch; the importance of Barkerville; and law and order. Mr. Carolan describes ranchers and ranches of the Chilcotin; the Harper family; Alkali Lake Ranch; Canoe Creek Ranch; Henry Koster; and Upper Dog Creek Ranch. Then he discusses the Big Bar area; raising pigs; and ranches on Chilcotin River.

TRACK 2: The final installment begins with a description of roads in the Chilcotin; Benny Franklin; the ways of the pioneers; Mr. Carolan's family background; and a discussion of Hudson's Bay company activities in the early 1800s. Fur trade routes are mentioned as well as Hudson's Bay Company posts at Anahim Lake. Finally, Pat McClinchy, an old timer of the western Chilotin; the Lee family; John Cook, a Gulf Island pioneer; and children of white/Indian parentage are discussed.

CALL NUMBER: T0834:0001 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1969 [summer] SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. Haig-Brown discusses transportation on the coast; the problems of a magistrate in Campbell River; problems of white/Native relations; and an assessment of the current position of the Indians of BC. He describes Chief Billy Assu of the Cape Mudge band of Kwakiutl Indians; potlatches and other Indian rituals. TRACK 2: Mr. Haig-Brown continues speaking about coastal Indians; and his experiences as a magistrate in a large jurisdiction. He recounts his early experiences in Campbell River, arriving in 1932; the economic conditions of the area through the depression; sport fishing in the Campbell River area.

CALL NUMBER: T0834:0002 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1969 [summer] SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. Haig-Brown describes skin diving in the Campbell River. He discusses commercial and sports fishing in the Gulf of Georgia; economic development of the Gulf of Georgia; pollution problem;s, including coastal pulp mills. TRACK 2: Mr. Haig-Brown continues with his discussion of pulp mill pollution; land tenure system for the forest industry.

Criminal case files.

Contents summary

Box 1: 1920-1924

Box 2: 1925-1928

Box 3: 1929-1931

Criminal case files.

Quesnel County Court criminal case files.

County Courts had jurisdiction in criminal cases held without a jury under the provision of the federal Speedy Trials Act, first enacted in 1888.

The item is an audio recording of various press conferences held by Garde Gardom.

T1363:0001 track 1: Attorney-General Garde Gardom comments on the BCR Commission vis-à-vis the M.E.L. Paving case, 1977-02-10.
Track 2: Gardom comments on the purchase of Pacific Western Airlines by the Alberta; government, and on "no major hard-core pornography problems in BC", 1977-02-22.

T1363:0002 track 1: Attorney-General Garde Gardom comments on the retirement of Deputy Minister David Vickers. Also, a statement from David Vickers to the effect that there was no disagreement between him and the Socred government, 1977-03-28.
Track 2: Gardom discusses the standards for prosecuting pornography, 1977-03-28.

T1363:0003 track 1: Attorney-General Garde Gardom comments on the location of the BC Police College and on violence in magazine. Also includes comments of Deputy Attorney-General David Vickers, 1977-04-19.
Track 2: Gardom comments on matters such as the Fred Quilt case, the Good Hope Lake case, and the BC Police College, 1977-04-26.

T1363:0004 track 1: Attorney-General Garde Gardom comments on new family legislation and proposal to withhold equalization payments from Quebec. Also: Municipal Affairs Minster Hugh Curtis comments on meeting with Regional District directors on the topic of the Islands Trust; Forests Minister Tom Waterland on the spraying of spruce budworm; Economic Development Minister Don Phillips on the halting of BC Railway construction; and Education Minister Pat MCGeer on French as a second language in Vancouver schools, 1977-05-19.
Track 2: Gardom announces crackdown on impaired drivers, 1977-05-30.

T1363:0005 track 1: Attorney-General Garde Gardom discusses the problems of fighting organized crime in BC; says that he is seriously considering appointing a crime commission. The role of CLEU in fighting crime, 1977-06-14.
Track 2: Gardom explains the Ombudsman Act, 1977-06-20.

T1363:0006 track 1: Attorney-General Garde Gardom announces the possibility of jail sentences for juvenile offenders, 1977-06-21.
Track 2: Gardom explains proposed changes in land conveyancing. Also: Human Resources Minister Bill Vander Zalm on the bill that will abolish the Vancouver Resources Board, 1977-06-22.

T1363:0007 track 1: Attorney-General Garde Gardom conducts a press conference to discuss measures taken to counteract drunken driving, 1977-12-12.
Track 2: In a press conference, Gardom explains the BC government's position on RCMP break-ins, 1978-04-28.

The item is an audio recording of various press conferences held by Bob McClelland.

T2689:0001 track 1: Minister of Health Bob McClelland rejects a proposal from the John Howard Society to legalise heroin, 15 February 1977.
Track 2: McClelland says the cabinet decision to release accused murderer Ronald Ingram was a very difficult one and one that should be made by a judge rather than cabinet, 21 March 1977.

T2689:0002 track 1: Minister of Health Bob McClelland discusses the problems of treating suicidally inclined mental health patients. Says that locking them up for their own safety is not a solution, 30 March 1977.
Track 2: McClelland denies that he was attempting to muzzle the Okanagan Health Officer on the issue of using 2,4-D against Eurasian milfoil weed in the Okanagan lakes, 20 June 1977.

T2689:0003 track 1: Health Minister Bob McClelland discusses the 2,4-D control program for Eurasian milfoil weed on the Okanagan lakes, 5 July 1977.

Criminal case files.

This series contains criminal case files under the "Speedy Trials Act" from the Victoria County Court, 1888-1916. They may include transcripts and some Police Court proceedings.

Form 2B - Summary Convictions. This report of Summary Convictions for the judicial district of University Hill was completed quarterly (March 1962 - December 1967 and monthly (January 1968 - March 1973) by Magistrate M.E. Ferguson. Form 2B is a form generated by the Dominion Bureau of Statistics (authorized by the Statistics Act) in order to compile statistics on the number of cases terminating in a conviction, absolute discharge or conditional discharge from a summary convictions court. The form includes very detailed instructions and explanations for its completion and submission to the Dept. of the Attorney-General. About 150 offences are listed as well as possible dispositions: fine, probation, prison, or discharge (all categories subdivided "M" or "F"). Remuneration of one cent per summary conviction was paid to the person transmitting the report.

Registrar's minute book for criminal and civil cases heard in the Supreme and County courts at Smithers, May 1931 - June 1953.

This series contains criminal files, including cases conducted under the Speedy Trials Act.

Series consists of two bench books for Colony of Vancouver Island Supreme Court of Civil Justice criminal cases heard by Judge Joseph Needham between 4 November 1867 and 4 December 1869.

Record book for Judge's Criminal Court and Speedy Trials (with attachments).

This series contains selected inward Department of the Attorney-General correspondence from 1872 to 1950, although most of the items date from 1872 to 1937. Records cover all aspects of work conducted by the Attorney General and discuss a wide variety of subject matter.

The department used several numbering and filling systems during this time period. From 1872 to 1911 letters were assigned a number as they were received, and then filed in numerical order by year. From 1911 to 1917 a subject file drawer system was used, and thereafter correspondence was coded and filed according to the Act which applied to the issue under discussion in the correspondence.

See the file list for descriptions of files or individual folios within the files.

The series is arranged into the following subseries:

-- Correspondence inward, 1872-1911
-- Reports on coal miners’ strike, 1912-1913
-- Memos and correspondence, 1899, 1912-1933, 1950
-- Correspondence regarding unemployment administration and communist activity (Attorney General Department file number L-125), 1930-1937