There are still a lot of unanswered questions over two appeals of the recent Tsawwassen First Nation election results. TFN Chief Adminstrative officer Doug Raines says he still can't reveal who is behind the two seperate challenges. "At this time we have kept that, because of the procedures the judicial council has put in to place, confidential. I … [Read more...]
Unanswered questions over two appeals of the recent Tsawwassen First Nation election results
November 20, 2012 by
BCCLA questions objectivity of expert consulted in alleged RCMP assault
November 14, 2012 by
No charges were ever laid against Terrace RCMP after a man in their custody was left brain damaged. Now, the BC Civil Liberties Association is asking why did police consult a discredited expert in making their report to recommend charges? Crown counsel says there was not enough evidence for a conviction against Mounties in terrace after Robert … [Read more...]
Dhaliwal answers questions about controversial letter
October 31, 2012 by
Saying he believes in the leadership of Premier Christy Clark, Sukh Dhaliwal has made it official: he wants to be a BC Liberal MLA for the riding of Surrey-Panorama. The former Liberal MP is finally answering questions about a letter he wrote in 2008. Dhaliwal wrote to a U-S district court judge on parlimentary letter head saying he had met Ranjit … [Read more...]
Questions raised over tentative deal
October 29, 2012 by
Questions are being raised about the tentative settlement reached between the City of Vancouver and the union that represents clerical, technical and administrative employees. On Sunday afternoon the city issued a short news release saying a tentative deal had been struck with Cupe Local 15 but no further details would be released until … [Read more...]
Quake sparks questions around schools
October 29, 2012 by
In the wake of a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Haida Gwaii, the chair of the Vancouver School Board is hoping the Province will approve funding for an office that would oversee seismic upgrades of schools in B.C.Patti Bacchus says it's a huge job.The Province has set a goal of completing upgrades by 2020. "If we're gonna increase the pace and get all … [Read more...]
Therapist questions UBCM’s motion calling for law on hoarding
September 28, 2012 by
The Union of BC Municipalities has called for a provincial safety law on hoarding. The mayor of Ashcroft brought the motion at the mayors’ convention, saying the problem is on the rise and communities need a tool to deal with it. However, therapist Don Collett says hoarding is a mental health issue and not a “nuisance issue.” "In … [Read more...]
Search warrant raises questions
September 21, 2012 by
Questions have been raised about ethical boundaries being crossed by the RCMP, following a scandal involving one of their own. Parts of a search warrant involving allegations of defamation against Corporal Jim Brown have now been unsealed. The document allowed the seizure of three computers and a cell phone from a New Westminster man's … [Read more...]
Questions being raised about independence of new Independent Investigations Office
September 14, 2012 by
It's called the "Independent" Investigations Office -- but questions are already being raised over the new body's relationship with the mounties. It turns out, members used RCMP vehicles in Prince George -- where they were probing a fatal shooting involving a local officer. IIO Spokesperson Owen Court explains the circumstances... "They arrived in … [Read more...]
Sister of man shot and killed by RCMP has questions
September 13, 2012 by
The sister of the man shot by the RCMP in Prince George says he was a decorated veteran, struggling with post-traumatic stress. 40-year old Greg Matters was killed Monday night, after a long stand-off with the mounties. His sister Tracey says she has confidence in the investigation, but also has serious questions. "Why was it necessary to use … [Read more...]
Prime Minister doesn’t take questions at Surrey event
August 7, 2012 by
The Prime Minister invited media to the ranch of Senator Gerry St Germain but declined to allow reporters to ask any questions on Monday. The event was to wish St Germain well as he retires as a Senator this fall. "Gerry as you know one of the few Canadians , few British Columbians, to have sat in both houses of parliament even before … [Read more...]
