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 NHL star is asking the judge to throw the book at his former coach and abuser
February 22, 2012 by
A provincial court judge has closed the door to camera’s in his riot court.
February 10, 2012 by
A provincial court judge tasked with being the first to decide whether the sentencing of a Stanley Cup rioter should be broadcasted has indicated, he's going to say no. Judge Malcolm Maclean spent nearly three hours hearing arguments before announcing he needs more time to make an "Informed decision." He's not willing to postpone … [Read more...]
Judge rules DUI laws unconstitutional
December 1, 2011 by
Part of a law the B.C. government heralds as responsible for saving lives by keeping drunk drivers out of their vehicles has been ruled unconstitutional by a judge who found motorists are given little chance to defend themselves if they blow over the legal blood-alcohol limit at a roadside test. Justice Jon Sigurdson found B.C.’s new laws go too … [Read more...]
Funding crisis in B.C.’s courts: judge
November 24, 2011 by
The Liberal government is under fire once again for a funding crisis in B.C.’s courts. Supreme Court Justice Robert Baumann says the provincial justice system is slowly eroding because of a lack of funding, and is threatened, if not in peril. NDP critic Leonard Krog says the courts are so short-staffed and cash starved, criminals are walking … [Read more...]
Judge orders Occupy Vancouver to clear out
November 18, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - B.C. judges have ordered the Occupy encampments in Victoria and Vancouver to end, while protesters and civic officials in Toronto are waiting until Monday to find out if that city will have similar clout to clear its camp.B.C. Supreme Court Justice Anne MacKenzie agreed Friday with city lawyers who argued the protesters camped out on … [Read more...]
Judge grants injunction, orders protest shutdown
November 18, 2011 by
Occupy Vancouver protesters will have to pack up their tents, after a B.C. Supreme Court ruling. Judge Anne McKenzie has ruled that the Occupy protesters have breached a bylaw, and so granted the City of Vancouver its temporary injunction. McKenzie set a deadline of Monday at 2 p.m. when demonstrators will have to be cleared out of the … [Read more...]
A judge adjourns injuction hearing to remove Occupy Vancouver tent city.
November 9, 2011 by
A BC Supreme Court judge has given lawyers for Occupy protesters in Vancouver a week to prepare their defence against an injunction application by the city. Associate Chief Justice Anne Mackenzie says the injunction will now be heard next Wednesday at 10am. That hearing, aimed at giving city workers the power to dismantle the … [Read more...]
Judge dismisses BC teachers’ clarity request
October 12, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's teachers will resume discussions around class size and composition with heads held high, but without help from the courts they were hoping to use as leverage in their ongoing contract dispute.A B.C. Supreme Court judge refused on Wednesday to clarify an April ruling declaring legislation created by the government in … [Read more...]
Judge dismisses BCTF application
October 12, 2011 by
Saying her original decision in April was clear, a BC Supreme Court judge has dismissed an application by the BC Teachers' Federation requesting clarification on a ruling against the BC government. That ruling in April gave the government one year to address an infringement on the union's right to bargain class sizes and composition. BCTF … [Read more...]
Judge says RCMP officers violated charter rights of men allegedly connected to ecstasy network, throws out charges
July 30, 2011 by
7/30/2011 A BC judge has thrown out drug charges against five men because he says the RCMP violated several of their charter rights over the course of the 14-month investigation. The men were ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
