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Jesse Bennett, accused of abducting his seven-year-old daughter last year, heads to court in June. (RCMP handout)

Island man accused of abducting his daughter set to represent himself in trial

Cowichan Valley’s Jesse Bennett went missing for five months last year, court date set for June 5-9

Jesse Bennett, accused of abducting his seven-year-old daughter last year, heads to court in June. (RCMP handout)
Jesse Bennett, accused of abducting his seven-year-old daughter last year, heads to court in June. (RCMP handout)
Jesse Bennett, accused of abducting his seven-year-old daughter last year, heads to court in June. (RCMP handout)
B.C.’s Court of Appeal ruled on an interpretation of the Human Rights Code on April 21 that makes it easier for employees to argue cases of workplace discrimination in relation to family status. (Black Press Media file photo)

Court decision affords B.C. parents, caregivers greater protection in the workplace

Appeal ruling removes barrier for workers trying to prove family-based discrimination

B.C.’s Court of Appeal ruled on an interpretation of the Human Rights Code on April 21 that makes it easier for employees to argue cases of workplace discrimination in relation to family status. (Black Press Media file photo)
A provincial court judge in Prince Rupert, B.C., has sentenced a 46-year-old man to a year in jail for contempt of court, ruling he tried to circumvent the justice system with “pseudo-legal” and “stupid” argument. (Image courtesy Creative Outlet)

B.C. judge strikes man’s arguments as ‘stupid’ in contempt case

The judge found the 46-year-old man displayed ‘flagrant disregard’ for the court’s directions and orders

A provincial court judge in Prince Rupert, B.C., has sentenced a 46-year-old man to a year in jail for contempt of court, ruling he tried to circumvent the justice system with “pseudo-legal” and “stupid” argument. (Image courtesy Creative Outlet)
A woman who suffered a series of catastrophes after moving to Victoria - including becoming homeless - got zero sympathy from an adjudicator in a civil case. (Pexels photo)
A woman who suffered a series of catastrophes after moving to Victoria - including becoming homeless - got zero sympathy from an adjudicator in a civil case. (Pexels photo)
Kelowna Hells Angels clubhouse at 837 Ellis Street, April 14, 2023. (Jacqueline Gelineau/ Capital News)

RCMP at Nanaimo, Kelowna Hells Angels clubhouse to ‘keep the peace’ amidst forfeiture

Civil Forfeiture Office members were following up on a BC Court of Appeal ruling

Kelowna Hells Angels clubhouse at 837 Ellis Street, April 14, 2023. (Jacqueline Gelineau/ Capital News)
A recent B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal decision offers a cautionary warning to couples who share pets during a relationship but then break up. (Pexels photo)

B.C. woman ordered to give dog back to ex after ‘sharing ownership’ falls apart

Case a cautionary tale for couples who share pets - even after a breakup

A recent B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal decision offers a cautionary warning to couples who share pets during a relationship but then break up. (Pexels photo)
A Victoria tenant will be compensated more than $30,000 due to a prolonged building renovation that included a “loss of quiet enjoyment” due to noise from a jackhammer and exposure to asbestos. (Pexels photo illustration)
A Victoria tenant will be compensated more than $30,000 due to a prolonged building renovation that included a “loss of quiet enjoyment” due to noise from a jackhammer and exposure to asbestos. (Pexels photo illustration)
The scene of a shooting on Terminal Avenue in Nanaimo on March 12. (News Bulletin file photo)

Suspect in shooting near homeless encampment in Nanaimo granted bail

Craig Edward Truckle was arrested on a charge of unlawfully pointing a firearm

The scene of a shooting on Terminal Avenue in Nanaimo on March 12. (News Bulletin file photo)
One man won the battle, but a Victoria moving company won the war in a dispute over a damaged refrigerator that ended up in court. (AP Photo/Allison Dinner)

Man sues after Victoria movers drop refrigerator, but fine print slashes damages

Court battle a warning to anyone planning on using moving companies

One man won the battle, but a Victoria moving company won the war in a dispute over a damaged refrigerator that ended up in court. (AP Photo/Allison Dinner)
Wade Cudmore seen here with his mom Kathy Richardson, will stand trial in Kelowna for the murders of the Fryer brothers found dead in Naramata in May 2021. Cudmore���s mom was found murdered in her home in June 2021. There have been no arrests in her case. (Facebook)

Okanagan double murder trial set for summer of 2024

Wade Cudmore’s trial will start in Kelowna in June next year

Wade Cudmore seen here with his mom Kathy Richardson, will stand trial in Kelowna for the murders of the Fryer brothers found dead in Naramata in May 2021. Cudmore���s mom was found murdered in her home in June 2021. There have been no arrests in her case. (Facebook)
A Colwood mom has had her sentence reduced. (Image courtesy Creative Outlet)
A Colwood mom has had her sentence reduced. (Image courtesy Creative Outlet)
A B.C. woman sued after buying a car off of a Facebook ad. (Dreamstime/TNS)
A B.C. woman sued after buying a car off of a Facebook ad. (Dreamstime/TNS)
In 2020 and 2021, Laurent Roy and Ian Petterson entered consent agreements with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia, for allegations around misappropriated medications. Petterson was fined $35,000 and Roy $25,000, and both were suspended as registered pharmacists for one year. (File photo)

Former Shuswap pharmacists charged with fraud, theft over alleged drug sales scheme

Pair were named in 2020 civil claim filed by Interior Health

In 2020 and 2021, Laurent Roy and Ian Petterson entered consent agreements with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia, for allegations around misappropriated medications. Petterson was fined $35,000 and Roy $25,000, and both were suspended as registered pharmacists for one year. (File photo)
Langley RCMP arrested a suspect for allegedly ‘punching’ vehicles with a machete on Jan. 22 in Langley City. Lance James Flegel will stand trial June 22 on three charges – possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, mischief $5,000 or under, and breach of probation order. (Langley Advance Times file)

VIDEO: Man accused of ‘punching’ cars with machete in Langley to soon stand trial

Man charged with possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, mischief, and breach of probation

Langley RCMP arrested a suspect for allegedly ‘punching’ vehicles with a machete on Jan. 22 in Langley City. Lance James Flegel will stand trial June 22 on three charges – possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, mischief $5,000 or under, and breach of probation order. (Langley Advance Times file)
Scales of justice at Vancouver law courts. (File photo)

No jail time for elderly man guilty of child sex offenses in Princeton

The man volunteered for years at the garden and reading program of a local elementary school

Scales of justice at Vancouver law courts. (File photo)
David Frisch’s mandatory leave of absence from Courtenay council has ended. File photo

Mandatory leave of absence ends for Courtenay councillor

David Frisch’s mandatory leave of absence from Courtenay council has ended, pursuant…

  • Mar 2, 2023
David Frisch’s mandatory leave of absence from Courtenay council has ended. File photo
David Frisch

Courts find Courtenay councillor not guilty of assault

David Frisch pleads guilty to lesser offence

David Frisch
Jessie Simpson from Kamloops requires 24 hour care after suffering life-altering injuries after an attack in 2016. (Sue Simpson/Facebook)

Kamloops baseball bat attacker ordered to sell home to pay victim

Kristopher Teichrieb left Jessie Simpson with life-changing injuries in 2016

  • Feb 16, 2023
Jessie Simpson from Kamloops requires 24 hour care after suffering life-altering injuries after an attack in 2016. (Sue Simpson/Facebook)
Jamiel Moore-Williams, 24, is shown in this undated handout photo. On Feb. 13, 2022, one of the officers who. arrested Moore-Williams, Const. Jarrod Sidhu, was convicted of assault with a weapon. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Donna Turko

Vancouver police officer guilty of assault with weapon in arrest of jaywalking man

24-year-old was crossing Granville Street in 2018 when multiple officers took him down

Jamiel Moore-Williams, 24, is shown in this undated handout photo. On Feb. 13, 2022, one of the officers who. arrested Moore-Williams, Const. Jarrod Sidhu, was convicted of assault with a weapon. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Donna Turko