BC's Independent Investigations Office has cleared police of any wrongdoing in three recent cases. The I-I-O has found no evidence Vancouver Police did anything wrong November 13th -- when they encountered a man who threatened to hurt himself with a knife -- and used a taser to subdue him. The I-I-O says the man then hurt himself, was taken to … [Read more...]
Increased break and enter cases has Burnaby RCMP warning locals
February 8, 2013 by
Burnaby RCMP has formed a task force to crack down on those responsible for a spike in break and enters over the last couple of months. Staff Sergeant Andy LeClair say the suspects have been door knocking, asking if you have a suite to rent or want your gutters cleaned. He warns people not to ignore them: "They don't have to open the door, but they … [Read more...]
Police say missing women cases on the decline
January 29, 2013 by
Vancouver police are telling the city's mayor and council that since 2002 the number of cases of murdered and missing women in the Downtown Eastside has plummeted. Deputy Chief Constable Doug Lepard says since the horror of Robert Pickton, police have an almost 100 percent success rate in solving missing women cases. However Lepard says violence is … [Read more...]
Pursuit of legal action in Oakalla cases moving very slowly
August 21, 2012 by
The lawyer for several victims of sexual abuse at the old Oakalla Prison in Burnaby says the process of each former inmate pursuing legal action individually... is moving at a snail's pace. Back in January, a settlement between Jim Poyner's clients and the province was not approved. A decision was made not to appeal--leaving the option of each … [Read more...]
Twelve South launches redesigned BookBook for iPad and BookBook for iPhone cases
July 7, 2012 by
During a visit to Twelve South's headquarters earlier in the year, we learned that its heralded BookBook lines would be getting a refresh for the iPad and iPhone. Today, we're able to actually talk about 'em. Both products are getting a gentle facelift, and better still, both products are shipping immediately to those interested. The star of the … [Read more...]
Federal Justice Minister: no comment on two high profile BC cases
During a rare appearance in Vancouver, Federal Justice Minister Rob Nicholson told a lawyers' convention the government is spending more money making improvements during tough economic times. "This is a time of fiscal restraint for all levels of government. One of the things that we are doing with respect to youth justice services that we … [Read more...]