Body Camera Recommended for BC Police

All of B.C.s police officers will be wearing a body camera, if the Special Committee to Review the Independent Investigations Office (I.I.O) has its way. The Committee’s report specifically recommended that “The Provincial government aggressively pursue the steps necessary to implement the police use of body-worn cameras, in consultation with…

Mandatory Cat License Program Coming To Nanaimo

Should your cat have a license? That is the question many in Nanaimo are asking. Nanaimo city council passed a motion on February 4, 2015, which will require cat owners to license their pets.  Victoria, Oak Bay, and Saanich do not require cat owners to license their pets, while they…

Hockey Team Owner placed on a Peace Bond after Threats

Judge says No to threats & Aggressive Hockey Antics Kevin Spooner, owner of the Campbell River Storm Junior Hockey team, was ordered to obey the terms of a Peace Bond after issuing threats, intimidating and bullying a competing team’s owner and coach. The Honourable Judge Gouge presided over the hearing…

Killer Sentenced to 7 Years for Manslaughter

The man responsible for the death of SFU Professor, Melanie O’Neill, was sentenced to 7 years in custody, minus credits for pre-trial custody in December 2014.  Matthew James Scott, 28, pled guilty to manslaughter on September 29, 2014. He had been charged with second degree murder, following an RCMP “Mr….

Former Olympic CEO Gains Ground in Fight Against Abuse Allegations

FURLNG UPDATE – March 30, 2015:   The third and last complainant against Mr. Furlong failed to appear in Court today.  As a result, the BC Supreme Court Judge dismissed the case.  This is the third and final allegation of abuse against Mr. Furlong that has collapsed. John Furlong, former Vancouver…