A Vernon lawyer has pleaded guilty to associating with a gang. In BC Supreme Court in Vancouver, William Mastop has admitted to participating in activities of a criminal organization. He had been slated to go to trial by jury next month. The lawyer was charged almost three years ago, and accused of associating with the Vernon-based gang known as … [Read more...]
Digital Connections : a France-Canada platform for digital media.
October 20, 2012 by
The French Consulate in Vancouver in partnership with the Centre for Digital Media is organizing next October 27 a one-day symposium for digital industry stakeholders from Canada and France. Held in conjunction with a visit by eight French senior-level business and academic delegates, the symposium offers a rare opportunity for participants to … [Read more...]
Digital connections: a France-Canada platform for collaboration in the digital media
October 17, 2012 by
The French Consulate in Vancouver in partnership with the Centre for Digital Media is organizing next October 27 a one-day symposium for digital industry stakeholders from Canada and France. Held in conjunction with a visit by 8 French senior-level business and academic delegates, the symposium offers a rare opportunity for participants to exchange … [Read more...]
VPD Detective unaware of Pickton connections
February 1, 2012 by
The lawyer for the families of 25 victims from the Downtown Eastside is trying to prove the arrest of the serial killer Robert Pickton was delayed because he may have been “connected.” Cameron Ward made the suggestion while cross-examining Vancouver Police Detective Lori Shenher at the Missing Women Inquiry. Shenher said that … [Read more...]
Murder victim had gang connections
November 7, 2011 by
Vancouver Police are confirming reports identifying the man gunned down sunday morning at the intersection of Ash and West 7th. Police say 29-year-old Axel Curtis is known to them, and is suspected of having gang links. Curtis was believed to be a low-level member of the United Nations gang. He has a lengthy criminal record, for drug … [Read more...]
