OP/ED: Is a person's life without value because they don't generate income?
This past weekend my wife and I had the opportunity to spend some time with friends of ours, and during the day the discussion turned to wrongful death laws in B.C. Terry Napora (Terry Napora Law Offices) and Derek Miura (Derek Miura Law Corporation) informed me of the gross injustice families face in B.C .when […]
Columbia Basin Culture Tour provides fun and fascination
You may think you know culture here in the Basin, but be prepared to discover something new! The Columbia Basin Culture Tour (CBCT) is a free,self-guided tour showcasing local arts, culture and heritage throughout the region Saturday and Sunday, August 14-15, 2010 from 10 am to 5 pm. Take a road trip to a different community...
Castlegar man arrested in connection with drugs; guns
A Castlegar man has been arrested and charged with several offences, including possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of a loaded restricted firearm. Police arrested 48-year-old Brian Fowler in the early morning hours of July 22, after following on information regarding a possible...
Man disguised as Darth Vader robs bank
A man dressed as the Star Wars antagonist Darth Vader robbed a bank in Setauket, New York. The robber was dressed in a character themed mask and blue cape. Armed with a hand gun, the robber stole an undetermined amount of cash from the Chase bank branch.The robber entered the bank saying that he was robbing it. Customers...
Noyes verdict sends her to psychiatric hospital
Kimberly Ruth Noyes has been found ‘not criminally responsible for reason of mental disorder’ in the killing of 12-year-old John Fulton of Grand Forks. Rossland B.C. Supreme Court Justice Mark McEwan handed down his ruling on the case that wrapped up testimony on Wednesday. McEwan’s lengthy verdict recounted evidence from the trial and case law […]
'Misleading' Burger King advert banned in the United Kingdom
An advert by fast food restaurant Burger King has been banned from British television over claims that it is misleading. The campaign for the new TenderCrisp chicken burger received two complaints over the fact that the burger appears significantly larger on the advert than in real life.The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA)...
Crown concedes case to the defence: Noyes murder trial
Crown counsel has conceded to the defence that the verdict should be one of not criminally responsible for reason of mental disorder in the case of Kimberly Ruth Noyes, accused of second-degree murder. In the last day of the trial, Phillip Seagram, crown counsel and Deanne Gaffar, representative for Noyes, provided their final submissions. Gaffar cited extensive […]
Referendum on $25-million Complex expansion
Months of planning have left Castlegar and RDCK areas I and J with what looks to be a $25 million price tag for an expansion project at the Complex. Jim Crockett, director of recreation, says the plans have not been made in a vaccum, but rather reflect a great deal of public feedback on recreation […]
High drowning toll prompts plea for public safety
Four drownings and eight near drownings in B.C. over the past few weekends has prompted the Canadian Red Cross to renew its plea for caution in, on or around water. “As an organization dedicated to swimming and water safety training for over 60 years, it’s heart-breaking to see the agony now facing families and friends,” […]
Local radio stars end up on wrong side of law
Two popular local radio personalities found themselves in the uncomfortable grip of the long arm of the law after an on-air game drew the attention of local RCMP members. Shaun Johnson and ‘Drex’ (The Source is witholding the subject’s real name at his request, as no formal charges have been sworn against him), hosts of […]
