Faris Namrud pled guilty to five counts of fraud over $5,000, in Vancouver Provincial Court Monday November 10, 2014. The “Romancing Plumber” of Vancouver, and Iraqi refugee, has both Criminal and Civil Courts closing in on his fraudulent behavior in connection to his companies Miami Home Renovation Ltd, and Miami…
A 28-year old man has been charged in the death of a woman believed to be his mother, after an 8-hour standoff in an upscale Vancouver neighbourhood on Sunday November 9, 2014. Brian Whitlock was charged with second-degree murder, following the homicide at Balaclava Street and West 23rd Avenue. If…
Former Maple Ridge Councilor Franz Prokop, lost his Supreme Court legal claim over a winning 6/49 ticket Tuesday October 4, 2014. Mr. Prokop claimed ownership of the ticket, purchased in August 15, 2007, and alleged that his stepson Peter Dushop (then aged 23) had stolen the ticket from his desk….
Mayor Dean Fortin, the City of Victoria, and the companies hired to design and construct the new Johnson Street bridge are heading to “Expedited” Mediation to resolve disputes over change orders and potential cost over runs. City of Victoria Spokesperson, Katie Hamilton, stated “Change order requests are not unusual in…
Bachman-Turner Overdrive guitarist Randy Bachman and his estranged wife have been sent back to the negotiating table- highlighting the pitfalls of partial settlement in divorce cases. In his October 24, 2014 ruling, B.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Hickson stated, “ It is not for the Court to fill in essential…
The child and spousal support system is in crisis. With two thirds of all support orders being ignored, deadbeat parents in BC owe over half a billion dollars in back support. Spousal support orders are supposed to be enforced by the Family Maintenance Enforcement Program (FMEP). But FMEP director Chris…