March 29, 2024

Brent Parent narrows focus of his appeal

The lawyer for a Langley man convicted in a fatal hit-and-run says his client has decided to narrow the focus of his appeal. Brent Parent's lawyer tells CKNW his client won't challenge his conviction on a 5.5 year prison sentence for the road rage, hit-and-run death of 21-year old Silas O'Brien. Rather, the focus of appeal efforts will be on a … [Read more...]

Brent Parent sentenced

A man convicted in a case of road rage is going to prison. 43-year old Brent Parent will spend 5.5 years in prison for his role in the death of 21-year old Silas O'Brien.  The judge called it a balance between the 8-year prison sentence the crown wanted and the 4-year prison term the defence felt was appropriate. Parent has also received … [Read more...]

New Westminster parent shocked over a hefty FOI bill from the school district

A New Westminster mother is angry after recieving a notice from the local school district that she'd have to pay nearly $ 1,400 dollars to complete a Freedom of Information request. Lisa Chao had asked for all math marks for grades eight to twelve students at New Westminster Secondary School for the past five years. Chao says she filed … [Read more...]

Parent gets final hearing

42 year old Brent Parent will have to wait until January 6th before learning his fate. Parent and his lawyers have protested 4 charges including criminal negligence causing death. The Crown alleges Parent swerved his vehicle as part of a road rage incident that killed 21 year old Silas O'Brien. The young man's mother had a few words for … [Read more...]

Win the Best Parent Ever award; book play time with the seals for your kids at the New England Aquarium

Want to make your day at the aquarium really special for the kids? Call ahead for a reservation to play with the seals! For $ 45, kids 9 and up can go behind the scenes and help feed and entertain the seals. Fodor's Travel Wire … [Read more...]