April 27, 2024

Defence seeks mistrial in rave case

A mistrial has been requested in the case of a Maple Ridge man accused of distributing child porn online. The graphic images were recorded during a rave at a Pitt Meadows farm two years ago.  The trial of Dennis Warrington was supposed to wrap up this week, but for three days, lawyers have been arguing over the crown's request to use better … [Read more...]

The leader of the BC Tories calls Premier’s defence of CLBC raises “bizarre”

The leader of the BC Conservative party says the premier's response to pay raises being handed out at Community Living BC is "outragous" and "bizarre."  John Cummins says for the premier to defend bonuses for executives while families wait for services they deserve is inexcusable   "It is hardly business like it sounds like you know … [Read more...]

Defence for Occupy Vancouver in city’s court injunction outlines arguments

The lawyer for one of the Occupy Vancouver protesters in the city's court action to evict tenters says he's focusing on homelessness. Speaking on CKNW’s The World This Weekend, Jason Gratl says the art gallery encampment is some protesters' only home. "The minister of housing has refused this year to fund homeless shelters and an adequate … [Read more...]