A Vancouver City Councillor is shaking his head after local conservative MP Alice Wong invited media to watch her slurp up some shark fin soup. Kerry Jang says even worse, Wong appears to have excluded all major media outlets and instead focused on just one ethnic group. "You know I can't speak for her, but certainly you know it is very odd to me … [Read more...]
UPDATED: John Cummins faces more internal dissent
October 5, 2012 by
Rumours of his leadership demise are greatly exaggerated according to the man who is the face of the BC Conservative party. In text message John Cummins called it "wishful thinking." An official with the BC Conservative party also said Cummins isn't going anywhere. Director of policy and research Christy Fredericks is casting … [Read more...]
Sunshine Coast woman faces child porn charge
August 22, 2012 by
A Gibsons woman is facing a charge of possession of child pornography. The charge was laid after multiple search warrants were executed. There is nothing to indicate any local children are depicted in the evidence seized by police. 38 year old Kelly Adams has another court appearance in mid-October. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
DTES cop faces discipline
August 21, 2012 by
A disabled woman, shoved to the ground by a police officer in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside more than two years ago, is pleased he's still facing discipline, after having an assault charge against him dropped. Constable Taylor Robinson, who was found guilty of neglecting his duty and abusing his authority, must undergo a formal disciplinary … [Read more...]
Landlord faces serious criminal charge
August 15, 2012 by
A landlord in Maple Ridge has been charged with counseling someone to commit murder. Ridge Meadows RCMP say Jagdev Singh "Jack" Athwal has been charged in connection with what they call a a disturbing threat of a serious criminal nature. They say the 71-year-old has been released from custody on conditions he not contact certain residents, not be … [Read more...]
Former political staffer faces prison time for sex crimes
August 8, 2012 by
He eluded capture for fifteen years. But a former Vancouver political staffer has now owned up to sexually assaulting teenage girls. Ibata Hexamer has entered guilty pleas for sexually assaulting girls, the first back in 1995, when he pulled a 13-year-old into the stairwell at Lord Nelson Elementary. Hexamer also sexually assaulted two 14-year-old … [Read more...]
Skipper faces weapons charges
July 31, 2012 by
Charges have now been laid agains the skipper of a fishboat involved in a tense situation off the coast of Vancouver Island Sunday night. The other two people on board claim the skipper was high on cocaine, armed with a shotgun, and threatening to kill them. RCMP were eventually able to locate the boat and the two crewmembers jumped to safety. Now … [Read more...]
CLBC faces protests over executive bonuses
June 22, 2012 by
Tears and outrage. That's how families reliant on Community Living BC are responding to the Clark government's refusal to address ongoing concerns about the program. Brenda Aarstad says her 22 year old daughter Lindsay, who's a CLBC client, lost her job in April. "We've not had any service since and its been very, very frustrating. very … [Read more...]
New Faces Next Season On “Game of Thrones”
May 30, 2012 by
With the second season of HBO's "Game of Thrones" wrapping up this coming weekend and production slated to kick off shortly on the third season, EW has scored a list of a dozen characters from the books that will be making their screen debuts next season. Showrunner David Benioff says "It’s important to point out that that we have the largest cast … [Read more...]
Daycare operator faces sex charges
May 16, 2012 by
A daycare operator in Maple Ridge is facing sex charges. Police say 48 year old Edgar Hernandez of Maple Ridge is facing charges of sexual interference and sexual assault. He's accused of touching a young girl inappropriately. The crimes are said to have occured at a "Dragonfly Daycare" in Maple Ridge. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
