Using A Horse As A Weapon-Victoria Trainer Convicted

Judge L.Wayne Smith found Terry Cardin, owner and operator of Valle Vista Stables, guilty of using his horse to assault a woman and her 14-year old daughter.  Mr. Cardin, who offers trail riding and daycamps for children and special needs clients, was also convicted of mischief under $5,000 for keying…

Shoplifters Choose On-Line Program

U.S. stores are giving accused shoplifters a choice on whether or not they will call the police- but it comes at a price. How it Works: A store security guard catches an apparent shoplifter, pulls them aside, runs through their database to check for any outstanding warrant, and then gives…

ICBC as Collection Agency? New BC Bill Introduced

Mike de Jong, B.C. Minister of Finance, has introduced a new bill that could refuse renewal of drivers’ licences for those who have unpaid student loans or court fines.The proposed bill was introduced in the legislature on February 26, 2015 and would expand the Insurance Company of B.C. (ICBC)  function…

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…