The BCCLA is proud to announce the opening of their first satellite office in Prince George, British Columbia. The office will be staffed by volunteers and will assist members of the community with police complaints. It will also provide a local voice educating the public and decision makers on civil liberties values and the importance of protecting and advancing rights and freedoms locally and nationally.

“We are very pleased that we have so many dedicated volunteers in Northern British Columbia, committed to protecting rights and freedoms in their local communities,” said Robert Holmes, Q.C., President of the BCCLA. “There is so much work to do across the province, and having a base in Prince George, the gateway of the north, will help community members there contribute to transparent and accountable government in a meaningful way.”

The BCCLA’s office, located in Hadih House in Prince George, at 2105 Pine Street will be hosting an open house from noon until 3 p.m. on April 12th. Media are welcome for a media only tour and interviews between 10:30 and 11:15. BCCLA Executive Director David Eby will be present to represent the BCCLA’s Vancouver office.

“Northern communities have unique experiences and viewpoints, and it is important that we be able to intervene in our own geographic area to ensure rights and freedoms are protected,” said Heather Elliot, one of the volunteers at the new office and a steering committee member of the BCCLA’s Northern Chapter. “We’re always looking for new volunteers to assist us in our work at our new office, so interested people should come to our open house or contact the BCCLA for more information.”

What: BCCLA Northern Chapter Office Grand Opening
Where: Hadih House, 2105 Pine Street, Prince George, BC
When: April 12, 2012, 10:30 to 11:15 – Media only; Noon to 3:00 – Open to the public
Who: BCCLA Northern Chapter volunteers and steering committee members, and David Eby, Executive Director of the BCCLA