Now that the Canadian Human Rights Commission has tossed out a complaint from a Chinese miner hired to work in Northern BC, local union leaders continue their fight to find out why jobs at the new mine in Tumbler Ridge were not offered to Canadians. "Maybe they should file a complaint on the federal and provincial government." Steve Hunt with the … [Read more...]
Human rights tribunal to hear ‘Albino Rhino’ beer complaint
December 16, 2012 by
The BC Human Rights Tribunal will hear a complaint by a Vancouver woman with albinism over Earls' Albino Rhino beer and Albino wings. Ikponwosa Ero says the names are demeaning and humiliating, especially when customers say they would like to order "an Albino." Ero must prove she experienced an adverse impact because of the branding, and that her … [Read more...]
Chinese miner files human rights complaint
December 13, 2012 by
A temporary worker from China hired to work in a northern BC coal mine has filed a human rights complaint against the United Steelworkers of America. The union's Steve Hunt says the complaint comes as no surprise. "I guess it was expected. When all else fails, you know, attack, I guess. That's what they are doing. They have failed in court, … [Read more...]
Charges laid in harassment complaint filed by singer Carly Rae Jepsen
December 11, 2012 by
A 25-year old man from Abbotsford accused of harassing singer Carly Rae Jepsen has now been charged. The international pop star known for the song 'Call Me Maybe' filed a complaint with Vancouver Police in March, but details were not made public until July. The charges laid against Christoper David Long include fraudulently … [Read more...]
NDP sticking with nominated candidate in Vancouver False Creek after reviewing complaint
December 8, 2012 by
The BC NDP have thrown out a complaint by former Park Board Commissioner Constance Barnes over the nomination in Vancouver False Creek. Barnes' campaign lodged the complaint after losing the candidacy by six votes to political newcomer Matt Toner. "The complaint was reviewed, and was found to be without merit. So at this point it has been put … [Read more...]
Updates: Premier faces conflict of interest complaint
November 7, 2012 by
A former Liberal MLA and cabinet minister has filed a conflict of interest complaint against Premier Christy Clark. Abbotsford-South MLA John van Dongen alleges that Christy Clark violated the Conflict of Interest Act when she attended cabinet meetings as Education Minister in 2003, cabinet meetings at which he claims the pending sale of BC Rail … [Read more...]
Tribunal to hear Smart Meter complaint
August 30, 2012 by
The BC Human Rights Tribunal will hear a complaint from an anti-smart meter group. The tribunal has ruled the group "Citizens for Safe Technology Society" can bring forward its complaint against BC Hydro. It alleges the utility discriminated against people diagnosed with electromagnetic hypersensitivity told to avoid to exposure to wireless … [Read more...]
BCCLA complaint before Vancouver Police Board
July 15, 2012 by
The Vancouver Police Board will debate whether to dismiss a complaint about its "Prime-BC" records database, brought by the B.C. Civil Liberties Association.The B.C.C.L.A. wrote to the privacy commissioner last spring, concerned that a B.C.-wide police records database could contain false information.The database is used to prepare criminal record … [Read more...]
Human Rights Tribunal upholds shipyard worker’s complaint
July 9, 2012 by
A former worker's complaint of racial discrimination against the operators of the Victoria shipyards has been partially upheld by the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal. Austin Francis filed the complaint against Seaspan Marine which is now considering an appeal. In 2009, the black man was working in Esquimalt when he found a white rag with two eye holes … [Read more...]
Police Complaint Commissioner clears officer in death of Alvin Wright
March 21, 2012 by
The Langley RCMP officer who shot and killed 22-year-old Alvin Wright will not face criminal charges. The Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner says Sgt. Don Davidson's actions the night of Aug. 6, 2010, were reasonable. RCMP were called that night to Wright's home for reports of a domestic dispute. The office says Davidson confronted … [Read more...]
