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...]
HP appoints Bill Veghte as chief strategy officer, will lead ‘cloud and webOS open source initiatives’
January 22, 2012 by
Bill Veghte was already having his checks cut by HP (after cutting ties with Microsoft), but now he'll be filling a slightly different corner office. The company today announced that he has been appointed chief strategy officer, but somehow, he'll also have enough time to hold onto his current role as executive vice president of HP Software. We're … [Read more...]
BC’s Chief Electoral officer wants to test online voting.
November 21, 2011 by
BC's Chief Electoral Officer says it's time to experiment with online voting, even though the technology is not yet perfect. In a report to the legislature, Doctor Keith Archer asks for a change to the elections act to allow pilot projects using online voting such as in a byelection. But Archer says the technology must be … [Read more...]
Former VPD officer sentenced to three years in prison
September 23, 2011 by
A former Vancouver police officer who sold drugs from his cruiser has been sentenced to three years in prison. Peter Hodson pleaded guilty last November to three charges, including break and enter and trafficking in marijuana. At his sentencing hearing, provincial court heard the married father of four is a born narcissist who didn't care if his … [Read more...]
No charges after RCMP officer tasers 11 year old
September 16, 2011 by
West Vancouver's police chief has determined no charges should be laid against an RCMP officer who tasered an 11-year old boy in Prince George. The news comes five months after the child was stunned during a confrontation at a group home on April 7th. Police were responding to reports the child's 37-year old care worker had been stabbed. Chief … [Read more...]
B.C., officer slashed in confrontation
July 31, 2011 by
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. - A police officer investigating a complaint of a distraught male in a New Westminster, B.C., park was slashed across the face.The officer approached a man Saturday night who ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
