March 28, 2024

Open letter in HD Mining case not received

One of the unions that has been pushing for Canadians to be given first crack at work at a coal mine in Tumbler Ridge hasn't received an open letter that's addressed to it. That from spokesperson, Brian Cochrane. A letter from HD Mining says the company is willing to talk with the two unions that have taken it to Court. But, HD says it must be … [Read more...]

UPDATES:Child and Youth rep hammers government over taser case

BC's Child and Youth representative has released a scathing report on the life of an 11-year old boy who was tasered by police in 2011. Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafonde says the Ministry of Children and Family Development made serious errors that left the child subject to abuse and neglect, both in his birth home and subsequent residential placements. The … [Read more...]

Judgement reserved in police misconduct case

The BC Court of Appeal has reserved judgement after hearing about a man beaten up by Vancouver Police two years ago in a case of mistaken identity.  The officers were initially cleared of misconduct, but BC's Police Complaint Commissioner wants to hold a public hearing into what happened to Yao Wei Wu.  Delta Police investigated the … [Read more...]

In Case You Missed It: Weekly Roundup

Missed a dose of Fodor's this week? We've got you covered with a roundup of the week's highlights. If you ask us, this weekend seems like the perfect time to catch up. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

Aggravated and sexual assault charges laid in Prince George case

Charges have now been laid against six people in a case of aggravated and sexual assault in Prince George against a young man. The victim was found Monday, unconscious and lying in a snow bank behind an apartment building, after police received a tip. He is now in hospital in serious but stable condition. Hayden Lee Atwood, 18, Mercedes Rae Jewett, … [Read more...]

Animal hoarding case in greater Victoria

The BC SPCA has removed 45 mini-poodles from a home in Victoria, calling it a case of 'hoarding.' SPCA spokeswomean Lorie Chortyk says the owner, living in Brentwood Bay, failed to get rid of some of the animals, as instructed by the society. Staff have recovered 35 adults and nine puppies, who are now being looked after by veterinarians. One dead … [Read more...]

More charges laid in daycare sexual abuse case

New charges have been laid against a Maple Ridge man accused of sexually abusing children at his wife's home daycare. Six additional charges have been aid against 37-year-old Latif Hamad Tata. The additional charges were approved after another young victim was allegedly molested at the daycare. Tata now faces a total of twelve charges. He was … [Read more...]

Brand new case for I-I-O

B-C'S Independent Investigations Office has another case on its hands. A 72-year-old man has died after crashing his car into a police vehicle back on December 27th. It happened at 184th Street and 56th Avenue. The man died in hospital four days later on New Year's Eve. No further details about the crash have been provided so far. CKNW Vancouver … [Read more...]

Sentencing hearing underway in drunk driving case

A sentencing hearing is underway in Surrey for the drunk driver who caused the death of 22-year-old softball player Kassandra Kaulius. Family members and friends are wiping away tears as Crown counsel describes what happened on May 3, 2011. He says Natasha Warren left her house in a white van after drinking, and crashed into Kaulius' red BMW at 152 … [Read more...]

BC Supreme Court to hear alleged wrongful dismissal case of Vancouver Bylaw Enforcement Manager

Was Carlene Robbins fired, or did she quit? The alleged wrongful dismissal of a Bylaw Enforcement Manager with the City of Vancouver is at the heart of a case being heard this week in BC Supreme Court. Lawyer Robert Rogers says his client will testify she was "constructively demoted" three weeks after a house fire killed three men in December … [Read more...]