The provincial election is exactly three months away, but NDP leader Adrian Dix has already announced his pick for deputy minister should he win the race. Dix has tapped BCIT President Don Wright for the job, which is the senior position in the public service. Wright is a former deputy minister of education in the Gordon Campbell … [Read more...]
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver faces Civil Suit
December 14, 2012 by
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver is facing a civil suit from a woman who claims she had a sexual relationship with one of its priests, beginning when she was 17 in 1987. Kathleen Taylor’s claim describes alleged abuses over a period of years while father Damien Cooper served at Holy Rosary Cathedral and other parishes in Vancouver, … [Read more...]
Furlong’s allegations detailed in civil claim
November 28, 2012 by
We now have the details of John Furlong's lawsuit against the reporter and local newspaper that published allegations of physical and mental abuse against him. Furlong's civil claim says the Sept. 27 report by Laura Robinson in the Georgia Straight is “false and defamatory.” It says during his time as a teacher in Burns Lake in 1969, he … [Read more...]
John Furlong follows through with civil action against reporter
November 27, 2012 by
John Furlong has now followed through on his promise to take legal action against the Georgia Straight and a reporter accused of making unfounded allegations against the head of Vancouver's 2010 Olympic organizing team. Furlong’s lawyer Marvin Storrow has now filed notice of civil claim against Laura robinson, Daniel McLeod, Charlie … [Read more...]
David Eby is leaving the BC Civil Liberties Association, maybe for politics
July 26, 2012 by
David Eby is resigning his post as executive director of the BC Civil Liberties Association. But the move doesn't mean Eby will necessarily run again for the NDP in Vancouver-Point Grey "It really hinges on when the nomination meeting happens and whether or not that works for me in terms of my job with the association and my financial … [Read more...]
The BC Civil Liberties Association turns 50
June 2, 2012 by
The BC Civil Liberties Association celebrates its 50th birthday this weekend. From its humble beginnings in an organizer's living room, to running with nine full-time staff and an array of lawyers, the association has championed the fight in BC for the respect of human rights. Executive Director David Eby has been with the BCCLA for four years. He … [Read more...]
Galliford files civil suit against RCMP
May 10, 2012 by
The woman whose story sparked several separate allegations of harassment against the RCMP is now suing her employer.According to reports, Corporal Catherine Galliford alleges she was sexually assaulted, harassed and bullied during her time with the Mounties naming four officers, an RCMP Doctor, and one Vancouver Police officer.Since … [Read more...]
Government workers upset over Civil Service raises
May 4, 2012 by
Public workers are confused and angry over raises given to several political staffers in the Premier's Office and other Ministries. Freedom of Information documents show Executive and Ministerial Assistants have earned raises over the past year from 6 to 20 percent. That has Darryl Walker with the Government Employees Union frustrated. He says … [Read more...]
Luxury cars impounded after race refered to civil forfeiture office
September 8, 2011 by
Criminal charges won't be layed in connection to a race on Highway 99 last Thursday. But the RCMP are referring the 2-million dollars in vehicles to the BC Civil Forfeiture Office. Although there wasn't enough information to lay criminal charges, Corporal Holly Marks says the thirteen high end vehicles can be seized and sold. "The … [Read more...]
BC Civil Liberties Association approves of idea of special court for rioters
September 3, 2011 by
The idea of setting up a special court to deal with Stanley Cup rioters is getting a thumbs up from the BC Civil Liberties Association. Executive Director David Eby says he would support the idea, as long as the court follows due process and provides full disclosure of evidence. "Where we get concerned is where short-cuts are taken and people's … [Read more...]
