Convicted killer Kelly Ellard has been granted temporary escorted absences from prison to attend doctors' appointments and parenting programs for her baby. Parole board member Alex Dantzer says it's disturbing that Ellard continues to minimize her crime, but in light of her good behaviour in prison she should be allowed the absences. The two-member parole board panel was split in its decision and the request was denied. At an initial parole hearing last May, Ellard took responsibility for Virk's death following years of repeatedly denying her involvement. But parole board members said at the time she came across as "very entitled" when asking for release, and her request was denied.

Source: CBC News February 27, 2017 14:42 UTC