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Louise Dickson

Louise Dickson

Louise Dickson graduated from Queen’s University with an honours degree in history, then worked on Parliament Hill as a researcher for three years. In 1985, she joined the Ottawa Citizen, where she was a feature writer and fitness columnist.

Louise joined the Times Colonist in 1997, specializing in crime and the courts. She has been honoured with three National Newspaper Award nominations.

Louise and her colleagues were awarded the 2010 Justicia Award for Excellence in Legal Journalism for a series on access to information in the B.C. court system. The series also won the 2010 Jack Webster Award for Legal Journalism.

Louise has been nominated for numerous Webster awards, including one for her investigation into B.C.’s Name Act in 2001. The government vowed quick legislative change after Louise revealed there were loopholes that allowed offenders to change their names and leave their criminal records behind.

Louise is the author of six children’s books, including The Kids Guide to Fortune Telling, published by Kids Can Press. She is also co-author of Straight Talk About Kids and Sport, published by the Coaching Association of Canada.

Email
ldickson@timescolonist.com

Recent Work by Louise

Saanich considers requiring pets to be leashed in parks, dog owners voice alarm

Saanich considers requiring pets to be leashed in parks, dog owners voice alarm

Off-leash dogs under owner control currently allowed in parks; new policy would limit off-leash to designated areas
Comox gas station destroyed by fire after car hits pump, minor injuries reported

Comox gas station destroyed by fire after car hits pump, minor injuries reported

Attached convenience store and restaurant were also destroyed in the fire.
Longer ER overnight waits possible at Saanich Peninsula Hospital

Longer ER overnight waits possible at Saanich Peninsula Hospital

Ferry from Denman Island to Buckley Bay delayed due to crew shortage

Greater Victoria man convicted of repeatedly strangling, confining girlfriend

Greater Victoria man convicted of repeatedly strangling, confining girlfriend

Tyler Mark Denniston, 35, was convicted of three counts of unlawful confinement, three counts of assault and assault causing bodily harm to the woman
Day parole continued for killer of Reena Virk

Day parole continued for killer of Reena Virk

Kelly Ellard, who now goes by the name Kerry Marie Sim, will get another six months of day parole
Lady Minto seeks injunction to remove people living in Seabreeze Inne

Lady Minto seeks injunction to remove people living in Seabreeze Inne

Salt Spring hospital foundation bought the hotel last year to serve as employee accommodation
Charges approved against man accused of injuring Duncan RCMP officer

Charges approved against man accused of injuring Duncan RCMP officer

B.C. Ferries sailing from Swartz Bay delayed due to medical emergency on Wednesday

B.C. Ferries sailing from Swartz Bay delayed due to medical emergency on Wednesday

The vessel was held in dock at Swartz Bay but departed at 3:54 p.m.
RidgeView residents vent anger, saying there's been a lack of support

RidgeView residents vent anger, saying there's been a lack of support

Former tenants of RidgeView Place forced to leave over safety concerns voiced their frustration during a meeting hosted by the City of Langford on Monday.
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