As expected, Crown prosecutors will not appeal the one-year conditional sentence handed to former RCMP Cpl. Monty Robinson last month, after he was convicted of obstructing justice. Neil Mackenzie with the Criminal Justice Branch has released a two-page statement outlining three reasons: No errors in law were made by the judge, the conditional … [Read more...]
The Premier won’t be perusing Martyn Brown’s new ebook
August 22, 2012 by
It doesn't look like Premier Christy Clark will be laying down the $ 5.99 to buy Martyn Brown's new e-book any time soon. The former chief of staff to Premier Gordon Campbell takes some shots at Clark in the new publication, but Clark will be taking a pass. "I haven't read it Sean and I'm probably not going to get a chance to read it, … [Read more...]
BC Hydro says sorry but won’t remove smart meter homeowner didn’t want
August 17, 2012 by
BC Hydro is apologizing, after crews installed a smart meter at a home in Surrey without the owner's permission. Patti, who did not want to use her last name, says she said no to a smart meter this spring. But in early July, she says she arrived home to find her granddaughter in tears, saying people had jumped her locked gate and had … [Read more...]
Health minister says he won’t act on private clinics’ illegal billing
August 4, 2012 by
The City of Vancouver says it is up to the Ministry of Health to take action on two private health clinics found to be billing illegally. But Minister Mike de Jong doesn't seem ready to do so yet. Cambie Surgery Centre owner Dr. Brian Day is challenging public health care laws in court, and de Jong says he will wait to see how that plays … [Read more...]
Closure of coast guard station won’t hurt emergency crews at this summer’s Celebration of Light
July 28, 2012 by
Ottawa's plans to shut down the Kits Point coast guard station won't hurt emergency crews at this summer's Celebration of Light fireworks, but concerns are being raised about next summer. "Right now, we're just finding our way on that and then, from there make operational plans." Vancouver Fire Chief John McKearney says it doesn't look like the … [Read more...]
“Step Up” Won’t Cut Gas Mask Scene
July 26, 2012 by
"Gangster Squad" isn't the only film currently undergoing revisions for sensitivity. Deadline reports that Summit Entertainment has held discussions over their dance film "Step Up Revolution" which opens this week. Unlike 'Gangster' however, reshoots and delays are not happening as the film is still set to open on 2,500 screens as planned. The … [Read more...]
Abbotsford drunk driving case you won’t believe
July 19, 2012 by
Abbotsford police dealt with a bizarre case of drunk driving yesterday. Constable Ian Macdonald says just after the noon hour yesterday a man with two young boys in his car elected to have a nap in a left turn lane. Macdonald says when concerned passer bys pulled the kids out the car. "The father instead of you know questioning … [Read more...]
Owner of Cambie Surgery Centre heading to court but BCMA won’t join him
July 19, 2012 by
The operator of two private health clinics in Vancouver is dismissing allegations of double-billing saying he has every right to break current federal laws because he's challenging them in court. Speaking with CKNW's Michael Smyth, Doctor Brian Day also denies he refused to fully cooperate with auditors from BC's Medical Services Commission … [Read more...]
Mounties won’t comment on Richmond ‘incident’ that sent three to hospital
Richmond Mounties are tight-lipped about an overnight incident that sent three people to hospital in critical condition. The BC Ambulance Service confirms three people were taken from the 127000-block of Carncross Avenue, just after midnight, to Vancouver General. Mounties aren't saying how the people were hurt, only to say further details will be … [Read more...]