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24000

Pacific Press Ltd., et al. v. Louise Pierre, et al.

(British Columbia) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1996-12-09 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, entered by error.
1995-02-16 Close file on Leave, (FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PURPOSES)
1994-10-25 Correspondence received from, sent to Harry Wruck (Vancouver, BC) from A. Roland c.c. Paul Jaffe, to advise that the file will be closed for administrative purposes because no formal action or proceeding has been taken since March 25/94 and that time for filing and serving the applica
1994-10-25 Correspondence received from, sent to Rees Brock (Vancouver, BC) from A. Roland c.c. Paul Jaffe, to advise that the file will be closed for administrative purposes because no formal action or proceeding has been taken since March 25/94 and that time for filing and serving the applicat
1994-03-25 Order on motion to extend the time to file and/or serve the leave application
1994-03-25 Order on motion to extend the time to file and/or serve the leave application
1994-03-24 Decision on motion to extend time to file and /or serve the leave application, to 60 days after filing of the reasons for judgment of B.C. Court of Appeal rendered March 16 1994. The respondent consenting to a 30 day extension only. The motion is granted allowing a 60 day extension., McL
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-03-24 Hearing of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1994-03-24, to 60 days after filing of the reasons for judgment of B.C. Court of Appeal rendered March 16 1994. The respondent consenting to a 30 day extension only. The motion is granted allowing a 60 day extension., McL
1994-03-24 Submission of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1994-03-24, to 60 days after filing of the reasons for judgment of B.C. Court of Appeal rendered March 16 1994. The respondent consenting to a 30 day extension only. The motion is granted allowing a 60 day extension., McL
1994-03-24 Decision on motion to extend time to file and /or serve the leave application, to 60 days after filing of the reasons for judgment of the B.C. Court of Appeal rendered March 16/94. The respondent consenting to a 30 day extension only. The motion is granted allowing a 60 day extension., McL
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-03-24 Hearing of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1994-03-24, to 60 days after filing of the reasons for judgment of the B.C. Court of Appeal rendered March 16/94. The respondent consenting to a 30 day extension only. The motion is granted allowing a 60 day extension., McL
1994-03-24 Submission of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1994-03-24, to 60 days after filing of the reasons for judgment of the B.C. Court of Appeal rendered March 16/94. The respondent consenting to a 30 day extension only. The motion is granted allowing a 60 day extension., McL
1994-03-23 Correspondence received from, (by fax) from Harry J. Wruck, Q.C.; re: requesting 60 days to perfect the leave to appeal application from March 16/94 (original filed on March 28/94) Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
1994-03-18 Correspondence received from, (by fax) from R. Rees Brock, Q.C.; re: judgment of C.A. dated March 16/94; requesting an extension of time of 60 days Pacific Press Ltd.
1994-03-15 Correspondence received from, from Paul Jaffe re: will consent for 30 DAYS ONLY to file an application for leave to appeal Louise Pierre
1994-03-11 $30.00 filing fee, on justice account Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
1994-03-10 General proceeding, to note Appellant's submission in support of the motion..., with service Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
1994-03-10 Affidavit, of Sandra Elizabeth Weafer, with service Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
1994-03-10 Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal, to 60 days after filing of the Reasons for judgmen t of B.C., with service Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
1994-03-03 Correspondence received from, sent to Nelligan, Power (Ottawa, ON) enclosing receipt for $30. filing fee
1994-02-24 $30.00 filing fee, receipt #24225 Pacific Press Ltd.
1994-02-24 Correspondence received from, from Nelligan, Power; re: wishes to have the motion dealt with before he files the application for leave to appeal Pacific Press Ltd.
1994-02-24 Proof of service, of Notice of motion to extend time and affidavit in support
1994-02-24 Affidavit, Lianne Potter Pacific Press Ltd.
1994-02-24 Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal, to 60 days after filing of the Reasons for judgment of B.C. Pacific Press Ltd.

Parties

Please note that in the case of closed files, the “Status” column reflects the status of the parties at the time of the proceedings. For more information about the proceedings and about the dates when the file was open, please consult the docket of the case in question.

Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Pacific Press Ltd. Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Pierre, Louise Respondent Active

And Between

Sub parties (1) - Appellants
Name Role Status
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Applicant Active

v.

Sub parties (1) - Respondents
Name Role Status
Pierre, Louise Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Pacific Press Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Reginald Rees Brock, Q. C.
Contact information
Brock & Potter
401 - 815 HORNBY ST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6Z 2E6
Telephone: (604) 688-0042
FAX: (604) 688-0062
Agent
Name
Steven J. Welchner
Contact information
Nelligan O'Brien Payne LLP
1900 - 66 Slater St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5H1
Telephone: (613) 238-8080
FAX: (613) 238-2098

Party: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Counsel
Name
Harry J. Wruck, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
840 Howe Street
Suite 900
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2S9
Telephone: (604) 666-2134
FAX: (604) 666-2760
Email: harry.wruck@justice.gc.ca
Agent
Name
Edward R. Sojonky, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
284 Wellington Street
East Memorial Building
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4871
FAX: (613) 954-1920

Party: Pierre, Louise

Counsel
Name
Paul E. Jaffe
Contact information
704 - 1010 HOWE ST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6Z 1P5
Telephone: (604) 687-2326
FAX: (604) 682-2356

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Date modified: 2025-02-27