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Sunny Dhillon

Former StaffFormer ReporterVancouver, Canada

Sunny Dhillon is a former reporter for The Globe and Mail. Based in Vancouver, he has been with The Globe and Mail since November, 2010.

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September 8, 2017

Orlando city employees and volunteers fill sandbags for residents on Friday as the city prepares for the arrival of Hurricane Irma. Lines of vehicles stretched for miles and many waited several hours to get the sandbags.

Orlando city employees and volunteers fill sandbags for residents on Friday as the city prepares for the arrival of Hurricane Irma. Lines of vehicles stretched for miles and many waited several hours to get the sandbags.

Canadian snowbirds caught in Florida evacuations as state braces for Hurricane Irma

September 7, 2017

Firefighter Brandon Davies, right, along with two other first responders attend a medical call in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside in 2016.

Firefighter Brandon Davies, right, along with two other first responders attend a medical call in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside in 2016.

B.C.’s fentanyl overdose crisis has worsened in 2017, data shows

September 5, 2017

A screengrab from a YouTube video taken from a security camera in Bridge Lake, B.C., and posted by Jacquie McKay. People from the West Coast to as far east as Calgary are puzzling over a bright flash they saw light up the sky on Sept. 4, 2017.

A screengrab from a YouTube video taken from a security camera in Bridge Lake, B.C., and posted by Jacquie McKay. People from the West Coast to as far east as Calgary are puzzling over a bright flash they saw light up the sky on Sept. 4, 2017.

Witnesses stunned by ‘insane’ meteor over British Columbia and Alberta

August 31, 2017

The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) and the John Howard Society of Canada have sued the federal government over the use of solitary, arguing it is unconstitutional, increases inmates’ suffering and discriminates against offenders who are Indigenous or have mental-health issues.

The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) and the John Howard Society of Canada have sued the federal government over the use of solitary, arguing it is unconstitutional, increases inmates’ suffering and discriminates against offenders who are Indigenous or have mental-health issues.

UN solitary-confinement rules aren't binding in Canadian prisons, Attorney-General lawyer says

August 30, 2017

A lawyer for the Canadian government is urging a judge not to strike down the country’s solitary confinement law, saying the practice can be necessary to protect the safety of people and the institution

A lawyer for the Canadian government is urging a judge not to strike down the country’s solitary confinement law, saying the practice can be necessary to protect the safety of people and the institution

B.C. judge questions government’s depiction of solitary confinement system

August 29, 2017

The BC Civil Liberties Association and the John Howard Society of Canada have sued the federal government over the use of solitary confinement in federal prisons.

The BC Civil Liberties Association and the John Howard Society of Canada have sued the federal government over the use of solitary confinement in federal prisons.

Solitary confinement must have 15-day limit, plaintiffs tell B.C. Supreme Court

August 28, 2017

A lawyer for the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association and the John Howard Society of Canada says solitary confinement violates the charter right to life, liberty and security of the person.

A lawyer for the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association and the John Howard Society of Canada says solitary confinement violates the charter right to life, liberty and security of the person.

Solitary confinement violates charter right to life, liberty, security: lawyer

August 27, 2017

The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) and the John Howard Society of Canada have sued the federal government over the use of solitary, arguing it is unconstitutional, increases inmates’ suffering and discriminates against offenders who are Indigenous or have mental-health issues.

The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) and the John Howard Society of Canada have sued the federal government over the use of solitary, arguing it is unconstitutional, increases inmates’ suffering and discriminates against offenders who are Indigenous or have mental-health issues.

Plaintiffs in B.C. Supreme Court case to call for end to solitary confinement

August 22, 2017

RCMP officer gather in a high crime area in the Whalley neighbourhood in Surrey, B.C. in this Aug. 4 file photo.

RCMP officer gather in a high crime area in the Whalley neighbourhood in Surrey, B.C. in this Aug. 4 file photo.

Mounties announce charges against five in Surrey drug bust, BC NDP announces anti-gang initiative

August 17, 2017

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participates in a regional roundtable in Tofino, B.C. on Aug. 5, 2017.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participates in a regional roundtable in Tofino, B.C. on Aug. 5, 2017.

Indigenous chief says Trudeau needs ‘wake-up call’ on land rights

August 15, 2017

An employee stocks shelves at a grocery store in Maple Ridge, B.C.

An employee stocks shelves at a grocery store in Maple Ridge, B.C.

B.C. aims for $15 minimum wage by 2021, lagging behind other provinces

August 10, 2017

Lawyer Tom Berger is pictured in this Nov. 16, 2009, handout photo. Mr. Berger helped ensure aboriginal rights were included in the Constitution, led an inquiry into the Mackenzie Valley pipeline and served as a B.C. Supreme Court justice.

Lawyer Tom Berger is pictured in this Nov. 16, 2009, handout photo. Mr. Berger helped ensure aboriginal rights were included in the Constitution, led an inquiry into the Mackenzie Valley pipeline and served as a B.C. Supreme Court justice.

Indigenous rights advocate to guide B.C. in Trans Mountain pipeline challenge

August 9, 2017

Mumtaz Ladha, who was acquitted of human trafficking, says B.C. government agency ruthlessly pursued her over false narrative.

Mumtaz Ladha, who was acquitted of human trafficking, says B.C. government agency ruthlessly pursued her over false narrative.

B.C. woman acquitted of human trafficking settles case over civil forfeiture

August 4, 2017

British Columbia Premier John Horgan speaks outside Government House in Victoria, B.C., on Thursday, June 29, 2017. British Columbia's NDP government is bringing back the province's human rights commission, which was scuttled by the previous Liberal regime in 2002 in favour of a complaint-driven tribunal.

British Columbia Premier John Horgan speaks outside Government House in Victoria, B.C., on Thursday, June 29, 2017. British Columbia's NDP government is bringing back the province's human rights commission, which was scuttled by the previous Liberal regime in 2002 in favour of a complaint-driven tribunal.

B.C. human rights commission to be restored after 15-year absence

August 3, 2017

The BC Civil Liberties Association and the John Howard Society of Canada have said solitary confinement increases inmates’ suffering and discriminates against Indigenous offenders.

The BC Civil Liberties Association and the John Howard Society of Canada have said solitary confinement increases inmates’ suffering and discriminates against Indigenous offenders.

Alberta prison warden says Indigenous programs help inmates

August 2, 2017

A dock sits constructed near an area where more docks were proposed in Cape Roger Curtis on Bowen Island.

A dock sits constructed near an area where more docks were proposed in Cape Roger Curtis on Bowen Island.

Bowen Island dock gets go-ahead from British Columbia’s top court

August 1, 2017

Canadian prisons’ overuse of solitary confinement mostly in past, official testifies

July 27, 2017

A Canadian Border Services Agent stands next to migrant ship The Ocean Lady, which carried 76 illegal Tamil migrants to Canada in October 2009.

A Canadian Border Services Agent stands next to migrant ship The Ocean Lady, which carried 76 illegal Tamil migrants to Canada in October 2009.

B.C. court acquits four men accused of human smuggling in Tamil migrant case

July 26, 2017

Winston Blackmore, who was found guilty of having multiple wives, arrives at court in Cranbrook, B.C., on Monday.

Winston Blackmore, who was found guilty of having multiple wives, arrives at court in Cranbrook, B.C., on Monday.

B.C. man found guilty of polygamy believed having multiple wives was legal, lawyer says

July 19, 2017

The B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver on Aug. 20, 2010.

The B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver on Aug. 20, 2010.

Indigenous women receive ‘harsher punishments’ in prison, ex-inmate tells solitary confinement trial