You can also see YouTube video clips of our press conference taken Thursday, December 11, 2008 (see below) at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Fredericton, across the street from the New Brunswick Legislature.December 18, 2008: CBC Radio News, New Brunswick
N.B. coroner calls inquiry into Bathurst van tragedy
December 18, 2008: CTV News
Coroner to hold inquest into Bathurst van crash
December 18, 2008: Telegraph Journal, Saint John, New Brunswick
Seek the best inquest process
December 18, 2008: Telegraph Journal, Saint John, New Brunswick
Pleas put outdated act in the spotlight
December 18, 2008: Daily Gleaner, Fredericton, New Brunswick
Bathurst parents to hear today whether coroner will probe fatal crash
December 17, 2008: ATV News
December 17, 2008: Max 104.9 FM, Bathurst
December 17, 2008: CBC Radio
Bathurst parents to learn Thursday if N.B. coroner will hold inquest
December 17, 2008: CBC TV News at Six
December 17, 2008: Canadian Press
Parents of boys killed in Bathurst crash to hear decision on inquest Thursday
December 17, 2008: Toronto Sun, Toronto, Ontario
Parents of N.B. van crash victims to learn about inquest
December 17, 2008: 680 News
Parents of boys killed in Bathurst crash to hear decision on inquest Thursday
December 17, 2008: CJAD News
Parents of boys killed in Bathurst crash to hear decision on inquest Thursday
December 17, 2008: CJBK Radio
Parents of boys killed in Bathurst crash to hear decision on inquest Thursday
December 17, 2008: Kelowna Daily Journal, Kelowna, British Columbia
Parents of boys killed in Bathurst crash to hear decision on inquest Thursday
December 17,2008: Orleans Star, Ottawa, Ontario
Parents of boys killed in Bathurst crash to hear decision on inquest Thursday
December 16, 2008: Bathurst Northern Light, Bathurst, New Brunswick
Mothers want answers, not to lay any blame: Van Inquest Sought
December 13, 2008: Globe and Mail, Toronto, Ontario
Victims' parents demand coroner's inquest
December 12, 2008: Telegraph Journal, Saint John, New Brunswick
Mothers take quest for inquiry to capital
December 12, 2008: Fredericton Daily Gleaner, New Brunswick
Grieving mothers plead for crash inquest
December 12, 2008: Moncton Times Transcript, New Brunswick
Parents want inquest into Bathurst crash
December 12, 2008: The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Moms want inquest into van crash
There was so much press coverage in both the English and French press on Thursday, December 11 that we can't possibly put it all on this website. The Canadian Press story by Kevin Bisset was translated into French and was picked up across Canada and appeared in newspapers, radio, internet and television media in every province. In depth features also appeared on all the major television stations, including CBC, CTV, Global, ATV, and Rogers. Here is a sampling of some of the coverage we received in the English Media first followed by the French media.
DECEMBER 11, Press Conference in Fredericton
Part One of Press Conference: Isabelle Hains Reads from a Prepared Statement
Part Two of Press Conference: Isabelle Hains Reads from a Prepared Statement
Part Three of Press Conference: Ana Acevedo
Part Four of Press Conference: Question and Answer Period with the Press
December 11, 2008: CBC TV Newsworld, Andy Wilson Reports (view in media player)
December 11, 2008: CBC TV Newsworld
Mothers of 2 students killed in van crash demand inquiry, new laws
December 11, 2008: CBC Television News at 6 pm, New Brunswick
December 11, 2008: CBC Television, The National
December 11, 2008: CBC Radio National News at 6 pm
December 11, 2008: Global Television News
December 11, 2008: CTV Television News
December 11, 2008: Telegraph Journal, Saint John, New Brunswick
Bathurst mothers pushing harder for inquest into school van crash
December 11, 2008: Prince George Citizen, Prince George, British Columbia
Grieving mothers plead for coroner's inquest into New Brunswick van crash
December 11, 2008: Cape Breton Post, Sydney, Nova Scotia
Grieving mothers plead for coroner's inquest into New Brunswick van crash
December 11, 2008: CanadaEast.com
Grieving mothers plead for coroner's inquest into New Brunswick van crash
December 11, 2008: CBC NB
'I pray to God' for a coroner's inquest into Bathurst van crash: mother
December 11, 2008: CTV
Grieving moms want coroner's inquest into van crash
December 11, 2008: CFTKTV, Canada
December 11, 2008: CJFW, Canada
December 11, 2008: KBS Radio, Canada
December 11, 2008: CKFR, Canada
December 11, 2008: Canoe.ca, Canada
December 11, 2008: 660 News, Canada
December 11, 2008: 570 News, Canada
December 11, 2008: 680 News, Canada
December 11, 2008: The Canadian Press, FREDERICTON
December 11, 2008: CanadaEast.com, Canada
Here is some of what appeared in the French press on December 11, 2008
December 11, 2008: TQS.ca
December 11, 2008: Métro Montréal
December 11, 2008: Canoë
December 11, 2008: Jminforme.ca
December 11, 2008: La Presse Canadienne
December 11, 2008: Radio-Canada
Here is some of what appeared in the English and French press on December 10, 2008.
December 10, 2008: Canadian Press
Mothers who lost sons in N.B. van crash demand coroner's inquest
December 10, 2008: The Globe and Mail
Mothers demand coroner's inquest in van crash
Decemember 10, 2008: Daily Gleaner, Canada
Decemember 10, 2008: Times and Transcript, Moncton, New Brunswick
Decemember 10, 2008: Metro Canada - Halifax, Nova Scotia
Decemember 10, 2008: Metro Canada - Vancouver, British Columbia
Decemember 10, 2008: Edmonton Sun, Edmonton, Alberta
Decemember 10, 2008: Toronto Sun, Toronto, Ontario
Decemember 10, 2008: TheChronicleHerald.ca, Canada
The French press thoroughly covered the story in the lead up to our press conference on December 11. Here is a sampling of some of the French media coverage.
December 10, 2008: La Presse Canadienne
Tragédie de Bathurst: deux mères de victimes réclament une enquête du coroner
10 déc 2008 : Jminforme.ca
10 déc 2008 : Voix de l'Est
10 déc 2008 : TQS.ca
10 déc 2008 : Métro Montréal
10 déc 2008 : Canoë
10 déc 2008 : Hebdo Rive Nord
10 déc 2008 : Avenir de l'Est
10 déc 2008 : Cités Nouvelles
10 déc 2008 : Journal de l'Habitation
10 déc 2008 : Courrier Bordeaux/Cartierville
10 déc 2008 : Hebdo du Saint-Maurice
10 déc 2008 : Jminforme.ca
10 déc 2008 : Express d'Outremont/Mont-Royal
10 déc 2008 : Informateur de Rivières-Des-Prairies
10 déc 2008 : Journal de Rosemont / Petite Patrie
10 déc 2008 : Flambeau de l'Est
10 déc 2008 : Écho de La Tuque
10 déc 2008 : Montréal Express
10 déc 2008 : Québec Hebdo
10 déc 2008 : Journal Express
10 déc 2008 : Messager Verdun
10 déc 2008 : Journal Le Jacques Cartier
10 déc 2008 : L'Hebdo Journal
10 déc 2008 : Journal L'Action
10 déc 2008 : Info 07
10 déc 2008 : Le Plateau
10 déc 2008 : Guide Montréal-Nord
10 déc 2008 : L'Express Ottawa
10 déc 2008 : Trait d'Union
10 déc 2008 : L'Écho de Maskinongé
10 déc 2008 : Courrier Laval
10 déc 2008 : Courrier Ahuntsic
10 déc 2008 : Courrier Sud
10 déc 2008 : Journal Le Lac St-Jean
10 déc 2008 : Journal Le Courrier
10 déc 2008 : Forum 17
10 déc 2008 : Messager Lasalle
10 déc 2008 : La Voix du Sud
10 déc 2008 : Nouvelles St-Laurent News
10 déc 2008 : Progrès St-Léonard
10 déc 2008 : Hebdo Mékinac des Chenaux
10 déc 2008 : Le Reflet du Lac
10 déc 2008 : La Nouvelle
10 déc 2008 : La Nouvelle/L'Union
10 déc 2008 : L'Étoile du Lac
10 déc 2008 : Messager Lachine/Dorval
10 déc 2008 : Progrès Villeray
10 déc 2008 : La Presse Canadienne
December 9, 2008, Northern Light
Parents' views will count in van inquest decision
December 4, 2008, Telegraph-Journal
Parents' views will count in van inquest decision: Safety Chief coroner 'aware' that some Bathurst families want further investigation of tragic accident
December 4, 2008, Moncton Times Transcript
Van crash inquest considered
November 25, 2008: Bathurst Northern Light
No word yet on coroner's inquest into BHS tragedy
November 25, 2008: Campbellton Tribune, Campbellton, New Brunswick
Hold an inquest into Phantoms van crash
November 19, 2008: Fredericton Daily Gleaner
More parents call for inquiry into Bathurst tragedy
November 19, 2008: Moncton Times Transcript
Parents want inquest into fatal van crash: Mother of one of seven basketball players killed says school rule changes needed to 'make travel safe for future children'
November 19, 2008: News 91.9 Radio, Moncton, New Brunswick
Pressure mounts for coroner's inquest into Bathurst van crash
November 18, 2008: Bathurst Northern Light
A conclusion but no closure
November 18, 2008: Bathurst Northern Light
RCMP decision draws mixed reaction from parents
November 17, 2008: Telegraph Journal Editorial
Hold an inquest into Phantoms van crash
November 16, 2008: Miramichi Leader
Blame's natural, but decision's right
November 15, 2007: Montreal Gazette
Father calls for inquiry into Bathurst van crash
November 15, 2008: Telegraph Journal
Mother joins group calling for inquest into van crash
November 14, 2008: CBC
Father calls for coroner's inquest into Bathurst van crash
November 14, 2008: Miramichi Leader
Case closed on Bathurst van crash
November 12, 2008: CBC
'They just can't get away with that': Moms want charges laid in Bathurst van crash
November 12, 2008: CTV
Charges ruled out in New Brunswick school van crash article and CTV News Video
What follows are articles that followed the release of the RCMP Accident Reconstruction Report on July 28, 2008
July 29, 2008: CBC
Van in Bathurst tragedy would have failed inspection: RCMP report
July 29, 2008: National Post
Seatbelts might not have saved lives in Bathurst van crash: Transport Canada
July 29, 2008: CBC
N.B. Public Safety to review motor vehicle inspection system
July 28, 2008:Transport Canada Collision Investigation Report (PDF format)
