John Dibski

The applicant, charged in 2013 with a 1976 murder, brought a motion for a stay of proceedings due to lost evidence.

The lost evidence included the notes of thirteen police officers, an audiotaped confession by a third-party suspect, a videotaped recantation by that suspect, and various occurrence reports.

The court found that the deliberate destruction of police notes and the unexplained loss of the recordings constituted unacceptable negligence, breaching the applicant's section 7 Charter rights.

Concluding that the cumulative prejudice irreparably harmed the applicant's ability to make full answer and defence, the court granted a stay of proceedings.

Sentencing of two offenders following a fatal collision.

The first offender, Gregory, was convicted of possessing a stolen vehicle obtained through an insurance fraud scheme and was sentenced to 4 months' incarceration.

The second offender, Gamble, drove the stolen vehicle while disqualified, fled from police at high speeds, ran a red light, and caused a collision that killed an 18-year-old driver.

Gamble then fled the scene.

Given his extensive criminal record of 80 convictions, lack of remorse, and the extreme recklessness of his actions, Gamble was sentenced to a total of 16 years' incarceration (13 years net) and a 15-year driving prohibition.