Two lawyers representing Mounties accused of various offences related to the Surrey Six investigation have withdrawn their services. Michael Klein and mMichael Bolton won't be representing their clients Sergeant David Attew and Corporal Paul Johnston. Their reason? Funding that was promised the officers under a program for federal government … [Read more...]
Two high speed drivers lose cars
October 22, 2012 by
Two drivers with lead feet have been caught excessively speeding in Richmond. A 27-year old man was clocked driving his 2002 Acura 3.2-TL at 190 kilometres per hour in an 80km zone. His car's been impounded 30 days because he refused to give police a breath sample. A 24-year old woman driving a 2012 Honda Civic has also lost her car for seven … [Read more...]
Man stands by email: “Lose the traditions, or stay in India”
August 10, 2012 by
Saying they must respect what he calls the 'Canadian way of living,' a man who wrote an offensive email in the wake of a deadly shooting at a temple in the U-S is standing by his comments against members of the Sikh community. Dave Foran initially sent the email to Sher-e-Punjab Radio. This morning, he defended its content with CKNW's Philip … [Read more...]
Canucks lose in Game 5, drop out of the playoffs
April 22, 2012 by
The season is over for the Vancouver Canucks. The President's Trophy-winning team has gone down at the hands of the Los Angeles Kings – losing in overtime 2-1 – in Game Five of their first-round series. Jarret Stoll playing hero for the Kings. CKNW's Dave Pratt blames a lack of offense. "When you go take look at the fact that this team … [Read more...]
Vancouver beaches could lose lifeguards in money-saving efforts
February 25, 2012 by
Lifeguarding at some Vancouver beaches could be facing the axe – as the park board tries to cut costs. That has some close to the issue raising red flags. "It looks like they're going to cut-back lifeguarding services in Jericho beach, and also on Spanish Banks west, and Spanish extension as well,” says Mike Cotter with the Jericho … [Read more...]
RCMP review board recommends constable lose job
February 23, 2012 by
It becomes official this hour, but CKNW has learned the RCMP review board is recommending an female constable who had sex with a superior officer in a police vehicle lose her job. The all-male panel is recommending Susan Gastaldo receive a much harsher punishment than Staff Sgt. Travis Pearson, because she allegedly lied about being … [Read more...]
Teachers lose this round
September 3, 2011 by
BC School Employers are claiming a victory over the teacher's union in an ongoing dispute over bargaining contracts. The Employer's Association says a decision by an arbitrator goes against the BC Teacher's Federation. In a media release Melanie Joy, Chair of the Association, says teachers have been told to stop bringing contract issues to … [Read more...]
Woman accused of human trafficking may lose exclusive home
August 27, 2011 by
A woman charged with human trafficking may lose her expensive, West Vancouver home, after a court application by the provincial government. The provincial Office of Civil Forfeitures claims the home at 1455 Bramwell Road, in the exclusive British Properties, was used to "facilitate human trafficking and exploitation". In documents filed in BC … [Read more...]
