A warning for those living in black bear areas after a frightening incident in North Vancouver: keep your doors and windows closed. Tony Webb with the North Shore Black Bear Network says a bear got into a home, causing the person inside to flee. The animal rummaged around, ate some food and escaped out a window. "They just follow their noses. And … [Read more...]
NDP Public Safety critic says latest RCMP controversy could impact trust among women
July 6, 2012 by
The NDP's Public Safety critic is questioning how women can trust the RCMP or individual officers after one posed for pictures on a sexual torture website. Kathy Corrigan says the latest black eye for the mounties could prevent victims of abuse from going to police. "When you have people particularily women trusting the RCMP in a lot … [Read more...]
Public inquest to be held into death of Angus Mitchell
June 25, 2012 by
The BC Coroners Service has confirmed a public inquest will be held into the death of Angus David Mitchell. Mitchell was shot by police May 30th, hours after a warning went out for the public to be on the lookout for him. Mitchell was wanted for shooting his former landlord, and was a person of interest in the shooting of two people at a Burnaby … [Read more...]
ICBC changes create a stir among the public
May 23, 2012 by
Public consultations are underway into ICBC's proposed changes to driver insurance premiums. The new rules would see a greater focus on a driver-based system, rather than one focused on vehicles. The Corporation's Steve Crombie is expecting a good amount of public interest, "Based on the response we've had so far, you know, if we had, I don't … [Read more...]
More labour talks in the public service
May 15, 2012 by
A union chapter that represents 12-hundred public service professionals including geologists, engineers, veterinarians, and psychologists, has voted 92 percent in favour of a strike. Brett Harper with the Professional Employees Association, says talks with the government began in January, but broke down about a month ago, "We're going back to … [Read more...]
Police ask public for help after man beaten, confined to wheelchair
May 11, 2012 by
Vancouver police are appealing to the public for information after a senior was left severely disabled and confined to a wheelchair. The 67-year-old man was found lying unconscious last November and badly injured in an alley on the Downtown Eastside. Police say his injuries appear to be consistent with a fall from a significant height, possibly the … [Read more...]
VPD waste no time issuing another public warning about a notorious prolific offender
April 30, 2012 by
Vancouver police have wasted no time issuing a public warning about a chronic offender who's been released from custody, yet again. Tracy Lloyd Caza's record dates back to 1977 with the 51-year old being convicted of at least 100 crimes. He's now been sentenced to time served for assault and drug charges laid in … [Read more...]
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April 16, 2012 by
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The NDP’s Public Safety critic is “astounded” by the surprise RCMP pay hikes from Ottawa.
April 5, 2012 by
The NDP's Public Safety critic says the sudden move by Ottawa to rubber stamp raises for the Mounties while keeping BC in the dark, is shocking. Kathy Corrigan says it completely contrary to an recent RCMP contract signing where a new relationship was stressed by both sides. She said "and then we find out even as they are talking I … [Read more...]
Observers concerned over possible changes to Vancouver’s public hearings
February 26, 2012 by
The City of Vancouver is considering changing parts of its public hearing process, but some ideas aren’t sitting too well with observers. Randy Helton with cityhallwatch.ca says one proposal would let councillors who miss part of a hearing still vote on a matter, after just a short briefing from staff. "If it's a very contentious issue and … [Read more...]
