While the team that finished second in last year's Stanley Cup play-offs faces elimination tonight in Los Angeles, Vancouver police have now tallied up how much they've spent investigating last year's riot. The running tally has topped at least two million dollars, but Inspector Les Yeo -who heads up the riot investigation team- says … [Read more...]
The leader of the BC Conservatives wants a full investigation into the Harry Bloy email leak.
March 16, 2012 by
The leader of the BC Conservative party says an investigation should be launched into the BC government and their relationship with a donor. John Cummins says there are unanswered questions about the relationship between Eminata group founder Peter Chung and the BC Liberals. Cummins says MLA Harry Bloy did the right thing in resigning … [Read more...]
New prosecutor in Bountiful polygamy investigation
January 18, 2012 by
A new special prosecutor has been appointed to oversee the investigation into possible criminal activity in the polygamous community of Bountiful. Peter Wilson will take on the role, after Richard Peck resigned from the post last month. Peck is now representing former RCMP chief superintendent Gary Bass at the Missing Womens' Inquiry. Wilson … [Read more...]
Investigation planned for Kwantlen unpleasantness
December 7, 2011 by
Kwantlen University will investigate the months of turmoil at its student association. Allegations of conflict of interest made against some of the student group's directors resulted in a vote two weeks ago that ousted 13 of them. Those students were later suspended. That vote, however, was disrupted by students being pepper sprayed and evacuated … [Read more...]
Suspicious fire in Abbotsford under investigation
November 28, 2011 by
A fire in Abbotsford last night is, at this point, considered suspicious. Crews were called to a mobile home in the 1000 block of McKenzie Road just after 9:00. Deputy Fire Chief, Mike Helmer, says the home was fully involved. He says a cause is not yet known, "But with the electrical and hydro turned off there's no plausible cause of the fire at … [Read more...]
Homicide investigation underway in Burnaby
September 1, 2011 by
Homicide investigators are in Burnaby this morning. One person has been found dead in the 4100 block of Maywood street.RCMP Sgt. Jennifer Pound says another person is injured, but she doesn't have any other details. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
VPD chief says thorough investigation needed before charging Stanley Cup rioters
August 30, 2011 by
Two days before a government-appointed review of the Stanley Cup riot is made public, Vancouver Police Chief Jim Chu is again defending how long it is taking for his force to recommend charges against hundreds of suspects. He says, "we don't get two chances at this. We can't charge rioting and then say, 'Hey, your honour, we found some … [Read more...]
07/19/2011 – Breathtaking a personal investigation into the present-day use of asbestos – Documentary
July 19, 2011 by
Breathtaking: a personal investigation into the present-day use of asbestosDirected by Kathleen Mullen A filmmaker loses her father to an asbestos-related cancer, Mesothelioma. Her grief and resolve lead her to examine a dangerous product so entwined in Canadian history and economy, we cant seem to stop mining it - or profiteering from it. The … [Read more...]
