Reaction to news Clifford Olson is dying of cancer is a hot topic on social media, and there isn't much sympathy for the child killer.Within hours of CKNW learning of Olson's terminal cancer and his transfer to a Laval, Quebec hospital, the reaction on Twitter was strong. Many Canadians are reacting positively to the news, with some … [Read more...]
B.C. child welfare undermined
September 14, 2011 by
B.C.’s children’s watchdog is desperately pleading with the government to close a loophole that may have led to an infant’s death in 2007. On April 16 of that year, the child’s caregiver returned home to find the child unresponsive. He died in hospital. Though the cause of death — ruled a sudden unexpected death in infancy — could not be … [Read more...]
Randall Hopley arrested on kidnapping, child abduction charges
September 13, 2011 by
The man accused of abducting a three-year-old from his bed and later returning him home has been arrested on kidnapping and child abduction charges. Insp. Brendan Fitzpatrick of the RCMP says Randall Hopley was captured near a bible camp on the Alberta-B.C. boundary on Tuesday morning and is expected to appear in court Wednesday. Police launched … [Read more...]
Child care subsidy changes
August 20, 2011 by
While BC's Premier continues to preach she wants to put families first, the Ministry of Children and Family Development will soon roll back child care subsidies. Cuts in one program are coinciding with the implementation of full-day kindergarten next month. Starting September 1st, the subsidy rates are being reduced from as much as 550-dollars … [Read more...]
Another B.C. child falls from screened window
August 11, 2011 by
MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. - An outdoor playhouse may have saved the life of a three-year-old boy who tumbled out of a townhouse window in Maple Ridge, B.C.RCMP say the boy was playing inside the home on the ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
Charges laid after child shot in Richmond
August 4, 2011 by
RICHMOND, B.C. - A 53-year-old man faces firearms charges after a six year old boy was shot and injured in Richmond, B.C.Charges against Richmond resident Fang Chi include criminal negligence ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
