Another blow to a part of the Harper government's crime agenda – this time from the West Coast. The BC Supreme Court has ruled the federal government's move to get rid of accelerated day parole last year violates the rights of offenders already in prison. The Tories wanted the law to apply retroactively, but the judge says that's not … [Read more...]
Late-night bus service on Vancouver’s agenda
December 8, 2011 by
Late-night bus service on weekends is one of the first items Vancouver’s new council will tackle next week. Coun. Geoff Meggs is set to introduce a motion Tuesday calling for staff to work directly with TransLink to find ways of expanding late-night bus services, and even SkyTrain operating hours, in and out of the downtown core. Calls for … [Read more...]
