The BC government is attempting to downplay the discovery of bed bugs at two court houses in Vancouver. An emailed statement from the court services branch reads "......while unpleasant, bed bugs do not present a public health hazard as they don't transmit disease. This has not resulted in the delay of court proceedings or the closure of court … [Read more...]
Vancouver Occupiers hit the courthouse
November 22, 2011 by
“Dome sweet dome.” That’s how Occupy Vancouver’s Jordan (Aleister) Malcolm described the group’s new encampment site. Shortly after the court-ordered 2 p.m. deadline yesterday to dismantle the tent city, protesters marched through downtown streets, carrying several geodesic domes and tents from the Vancouver Art Gallery, and set up camp at Robson … [Read more...]
Occupiers hit courthouse
November 22, 2011 by
“Dome sweet dome.” That’s how Occupy Vancouver’s Jordan (Aleister) Malcolm described the group’s new encampment site. Shortly after the court-ordered 2 p.m. deadline yesterday to dismantle the tent city, protesters marched through downtown streets, carrying several geodesic domes and tents from the Vancouver Art Gallery, and set up camp at Robson … [Read more...]
Crown lawyers demand protection following courthouse attack
September 15, 2011 by
The BC Crown Counsel Association is calling for better protection for lawyers and courthouse staff following an attack on a prosecutor in Prince George today. Association President Samiran Lakshman says prosecutors are very concerned about today's attack and notes threats and assaults against them are all too frequent. Lakshman says every court … [Read more...]
