April 23, 2024

Delta Mayor rejects Regional Police idea

The Mayor of Delta held a news conference this morning to formally reject the key finding of Missing Women Commissioner Wally Oppal. Lois Jackson says a regional police force would be worse for Delta, not better. She says, "we have excellent police here in Delta.  We have a community police service that never quits and it works.  We have … [Read more...]

Judge rejects mistrial application

A new trial has -- not -- been ordered for a young man accused of distributing child porn online in Maple Ridge. Provincial court judge Shehni Dossa has dismissed a request for a mistrial from 21-year old Dennis Warrington. He posted images on his Facebook page of sexual activity between two teens at a rave in Pitt Meadows more than two years … [Read more...]

CRTC rejects Bell takeover bid

Canada's broadcast regulator has rejected a bid by Bell to acquire Astral Media. The announcment was made after the stock market closed in Toronto. The CRTC says the 3.4-billion dollar deal would've been bad for Canadians, adding it would have placed significant market power in the hands of one of the country's largest media companies. Lindsey … [Read more...]

Hathor rejects Cameco hostile bid

VANCOUVER - Hathor Exploration Limited (TSX:HAT) says its board has rejected a hostile bid from uranium giant Cameco, calling the offer predatory and too low.The Vancouver company said Wednesday a special committee of its board reviewed the $ 520 million bid from Cameco and is urging shareholders to reject the offer., which it said undervalues the … [Read more...]