The President of the BC Federation of Labour is asking the provincial government to halt plans to bring Chinese coal miners here. Jim Sinclair has raised concerns about plans to bring Asian workers here to work at coal mines in the north. "Approach the federal government and to suspend the permit for Chinese workers to come to BC … [Read more...]
Jobs Ministry investigating claims Chinese workers charged to take BC mining jobs
October 23, 2012 by
RCMP: Those posting hurtful messages on web pages for Amanda Todd run risk of being criminally charged
October 13, 2012 by
The RCMP say more than 400 tips have been received in connection with the death of Amanda Todd. The 15-year old took her own life this week -- after years of bullying -- much of it online. But even in death -- Amanda is still the target of heartless online abuse. From online trollers posting hurtful messages and images on pages dedicated to … [Read more...]
Man charged in connection with attempted suicide
October 1, 2012 by
Abbotsford Police say a man has been charged with counselling to commit suicide. They started investigating after they encountered a local woman with ligature marks on her neck. The woman suffers from depression, and a family member took her to police. Now charged in 53 year old Kenneth William Carr. Police say this may have happened more than … [Read more...]
Burnaby man charged in Vancouver murder
September 19, 2012 by
A 47 year old Burnaby man is now facing charges in connection with Vancouver's 6th murder of the year. Lance Wraye Standberg is now charged with second degree murder in the death of 57 year old Ronald William March. March was found in the rear lane of the 34 hundred block of Renfrew Street in early August. Standberg was already in custody on a … [Read more...]
Woman charged in Richmond murder
August 15, 2012 by
Homicide investigators say a second degree murder charge has been laid against the 35-year old wife of a man killed in a Richmond apartment building early yesterday.Pui Chun "Winnie" Poon appeared in court this morning.An autopsy to determine how her 38-year old husband died is taking place today.Police have already said the murder, which … [Read more...]
Person of interest in Vancouver murder charged in connection with Thursday morning collision
August 11, 2012 by
Vancouver Police have now charged a 47-year old Burnaby man in connection to a collision with a police car Thursday morning. Constable Brian Montague says Lance Wraye Standberg is known to them. "Charges of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, and flight from a police officer." Standberg remains in custody -- and is also a person of interest in … [Read more...]
Man charged with attempted murder after fiery fight
August 6, 2012 by
A 56 year old North Vancouver man is in serious condition in the Lions Gate Hospital burn unit after a drunk fight that went way too far. Police say the man and another man got into a fight in the 700 block of Lillooet Road on Saturday after a day of heavy drinkingwhen the other man set him on fire with campfire fuel. The man has severe burns to … [Read more...]
Man charged in crash that killed two boys, goes to trial Monday
July 30, 2012 by
The trial of a man who left Canada after being charged in a Coquitlam crash that killed two children will get underway Monday. Almost four years after the crash that killed nine year old Andrew Moeller and his six year old brother Matthew, and left their eight year old brother Karl paralyzed -- the man accused of driving without due care and … [Read more...]
Captain’s owner unlikely to face tough time in court, if charged
July 26, 2012 by
An animal law expert says most dog owners historically only get a slap on the wrist for animal cruelty charges. As far as what, if any, charges might be laid against the owner of a german shepherd that died after being found badly injured in a Kitsilano dumpster, Animal Law Lawyer Rebecca Breder says "There are two possibilities one is … [Read more...]
Hells Angels associate charged in drug bust
July 23, 2012 by
Two men, one considered to be an associate of the Hells Angels, are charged in a cocaine bust. Police were targeting traffickers wtih connections to the Haney chapter of the Angels. The investigation dates back to March 2011 when one of the accused was seen exchanging a package with another man. Police moved in to make the arrests and seized … [Read more...]
