An animal law expert says most dog owners historically only get a slap on the wrist for animal cruelty charges. As far as what, if any, charges might be laid against the owner of a german shepherd that died after being found badly injured in a Kitsilano dumpster, Animal Law Lawyer Rebecca Breder says "There are two possibilities one is … [Read more...]
UPDATED: Stanley Cup rioter wishes he could turn back time
July 9, 2012 by
The first Stanley Cup rioter to avoid jail time has delivered another apology for his actions that wild night last year.Dated yesterday, the five-paragraph apology from Robert Snelgrove starts off by him saying how much he wishes he could turn back time before the riots, and make choices the night of June 15th, 2011.He goes on to say he loves the … [Read more...]
Rioter/thief gets house arrest not jail time
July 3, 2012 by
A man in his mid-20's, who stole cosmetics from Sears during the Stanley Cup riot, has learned his fate. Robert Snelgrove will be under 24-hour house arrest at his parents' home in Coquitlam for three months for his part in the riot and will receive a two month curfew period after that. Crown Counsel Neil MacKenzie says the Crown … [Read more...]
Time to make some changes at Translink
June 29, 2012 by
The Mayors Council is pushing ahead with ideas to change how Translink is governed. Chair Richard Walton says there are too many cooks in the kitchen when it comes to running Translink, "We have got 22 local governments we have got the Regional District, Metro Vancouver, the Provincial Government and the Federal Government and we also have … [Read more...]
Time delays bog down legal system
June 22, 2012 by
The lawyer hired by the BC government to overhaul this province's justice system has released his second interim report, and it finds time delays are hurting the system the most. Geoffrey Cowper says many problems could be resolved by simply ensuring accused criminals have quick access to the courts. "The fight between types of cases for judicial … [Read more...]
Time is running out for BC teachers
June 21, 2012 by
It's crunch time for mediated contract talks between the Provincial Government and the BC Teachers Federation with a deadline just over one week away but now Victoria is signalling that deadline may be flexible. Mediator Charles Jago has until June 30th to submit his report to Government and Friday is the last scheduled day of meetings between the … [Read more...]
Prison time in manslaughter case
June 19, 2012 by
A Surrey man who pleaded guilty in connection with the death of his girlfriend in 2011 has been handed four years in prison. 48 year old Harvey Frank Bracken pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of 40 year old Jennifer Ferguson. In early February of 2011, her body--wrapped in plastic-- was found in the North Shore woods. CKNW … [Read more...]
Right-to-die plaintiff Taylor taking it “one day at a time”
June 18, 2012 by
She says she was overcome with emotion. Right-to-die plaintiff Gloria Taylor is speaking to reporters today, after a BC Supreme Court ruling in favour of doctor-assisted suicide. Taylor, who suffers from A-L-S, Lou Gherig's disease, appeared frail and emotional, as she thanked her family, friends and legal team. And ultimately the question was … [Read more...]
They’ll do more than run the fleet on time
June 7, 2012 by
Transit Supervisors are calling for a greater role in dealing with the problem of fare evasion. CUPE Local 4500 that represents Transit Supervisors with Coast Mountain Bus Company is proposing what it says is a solution for reducing fare evasion and improving safety for bus drivers and the public. President Rob Woods says his members are … [Read more...]
