Despite a coroner’s recommendation four years ago to install suicide prevention barriers on five Vancouver area bridges, the province and other bridge authorities say costs, esthetics and questions about their effectiveness have prevented the life-saving upgrades.
WARNING: This story contains disturbing details. Michael Rafferty, charged with first-degree murder in the death of schoolgirl Victoria (Tori) Stafford, will not testify at the trial in London, Ont., his lawyer said today.