A one-time BC Conservative candidate says he is not welcome back into the party because of his online criticisms. Blogger Dean Skoreyko left the fledgling party two years ago - before John Cummins became leader. Now Skoreyko wants to re-join, but has been told he cannot buy a party membership. Skoreyko notes its common for parties to vet … [Read more...]
Former VPD clerk breaks down at Missing Women inquiry
April 23, 2012 by
A former Vancouver Police Department clerk broke down at the Missing Women Inquiry today upset over her treatment by the media and the V-P-D. Sandy Cameron fought back tears as she complained of how media reporting on the Missing Women Inquiry has affected her life, including claims made by the VPD. "......I have family all across the … [Read more...]
Former regional prosecutor takes stand at Missing Women Inquiry
April 19, 2012 by
A former regional prosecutor --who quickly approved an attempted murder charge against Robert Pickton in 1997-- says he doesn't remember many details about events happening 15 years ago. "That file was off of my desk and on its way to disclosure court and I never would have looked at the file again." Richard Romano --who is now a provincial court … [Read more...]
Former Sol Gen Heed questions government over RCMP deal
April 16, 2012 by
A Liberal MLA and former Solicitor-General is raising questions about his own government's handling of the new 20 year contract with the RCMP. Kash Heed says he was surprised to hear Attorney-General Shirley Bond claim she was blindsided by federal approval of several raises for mounties after the deal was signed. Heed says the government … [Read more...]
Trial for former Metis community leader to start Monday in Toronto
February 26, 2012 by
The former executive director of Surrey's Métis family services will finally go to trial, for sex crimes he allegedly committed against two Toronto children in the 1970s. Bill Lee will face a judge and jury starting Monday. Lee was first arrested in November of 2006, but it has taken until now to go to trial on two counts of sex assault and … [Read more...]
Former political strategist for the premier to potentially benefit from liquor warehouse privatization
February 22, 2012 by
The BC government's decision to privatize liquor warehousing and distribution could be very lucrative for a former political strategist for the premier, according to a blogger. Bob Mackin says "Progressive Strategies" has been lobbying the government on behalf of "Exel Logistics" to come up with a new liquor distribution system. Mackin … [Read more...]
Former NHL star is asking the judge to throw the book at his former coach and abuser
February 22, 2012 by
Former NHL star Theo Fleury is asking the courts not to show any leniency, as a sentencing hearing gets underway for his former junior coach, and abuser, Graham James. Fleury can't face his abuser in court -- due to a contractual engagement -- so instead, he's releasing his impact statement to the public. His voice cracking, Fleury is asking the … [Read more...]
Former city councillor and DTES activist Jim Green is battling cancer.
February 15, 2012 by
The family of former councillor and downtown eastside activist Jim Green is asking for privacy after Green was diagnosed with cancer. The cancer is terminal and Green's family is devestated as they rally around the former civic politician. The family through city hall is asking the media to respect their privacy during this very … [Read more...]
Former RCMP officer charged with theft
January 31, 2012 by
A Cranbook RCMP constable accused of stealing a computer while on duty has resigned, and his bosses say he'll never work for the force again. The investigation into the conduct of Bryden Hennessey began in October of last year. His gun and badge were seized and he was suspended. He handed in his resignation in December. He now faces a … [Read more...]
Former K-S-A director speaks out
December 6, 2011 by
He's not a Kwantlen student, and no longer lives in Canada. But disgraced former K-S-A director Aaron Takhar says there's a reason he's still involved in an ongoing scandal at his alma matter. On Monday, Takhar, armed with a megaphone, descended on Kwantlen's Surrey campus, asking why he was placed in bad standing with the student … [Read more...]
