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…

Police body cameras reduce Violence

As President Obama urges investment in Police body cameras, new research shows that their use decreases conflict. Being aware that you are being filmed improves both the behaviour of police and the public, according to a Cambridge Criminology Professor. Dr. Barak Ariel conducted a 12-month study with 988 police officers in…

Top 5 tips when selecting a Family Therapist during separation

Did you know that anyone in B.C. can call themselves a “counsellor” or a “therapist”? If you are looking for a counsellor to help you or your children get through a separation, consider these top 5 suggestions: 1.  FIGURE OUT WHAT KIND OF COUNSELLOR YOUR FAMILY NEEDS There are a…

Uber Executive Filed For Restraining Order on His Landlord

Emil Michael, Senior Vice President of Business for Uber Technologies, filed for a restraining order against his landlord, tech industry lawyer John Danforth, on September 5, 2013. He alleged that his landlord harassed and intimidated him.  The legal case is just now coming to light following recent disputes between Michael…