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(Kevin Midbo)

Parents of Reena Virk honoured for service

Manjit and Suman Virk honoured for work against bullying and violence

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Length: 0:16:07
Uploaded: 6 Nov, 2009

Recording Date: 5 Nov, 2009
Recording Location: Nanaimo, B.C.
Logsheet: none
Language: English
Topical for: Timeless
Status: Complete, Ready to Air
Copyright: Use by any community/campus/nonprofit radio station or program in whole or in part, with credit given, is permissible.

Program Title: Parents of Reena Virk honoured for service
Description: In the twelve years since their daughter, Reena Virk, was murdered in Victoria, British Columbia, Manjit and Suman Virk have made their work against bullying and violence a top priority. On Monday November 2nd B.C.'s Solicitor General Kash Heed presented the Virks with the Anthony J. Hulme Award of Distinction--the province's highest honour for community safety and crime prevention.

Host(s): Kevin Midbo, Jan Coleman
Featured Speakers/Guests: We speak with Manjit Virk about the years that have passed since 14-year-old Reena Virk died at the hands of her tormentors, and about his book, "Reena: A Father's Story."

Credits: People First Radio is an initiative of Columbian Centre Society and broadcast on CHLY 101.7 FM community/campus radio in Nanaimo, B.C.

Comments: The opnions expressed are not necessarily those of Columbian Centre Society or Radio Malaspina Society.

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Type: Interview

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