The B.C. Supreme court has upheld Canada’ polygamy laws. Chief Justice Robert Bauman in a 335-page decision ruled in favour of Section 293 of the Criminal Code which deemed polygamous marriages unconstitutional. “I have concluded that this case is essentially about harm,” wrote Chief Justice Robert Baumann. “This includes harm to women, to children, to society […]
Occupy Vancouver and Toronto update
VANCOUVER — Protestors from Occupy Vancouver began dismantling their latest tent city located at the provincial court grounds at Robson Square Tuesday night. Many remaining protestors failed to establish a new camp at Grandview Park. Upon arrival they discovered that the park closed at 10 p.m. and that authorities would have immediate authority to remove […]
RCMP appoints new Commissioner
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Deputy Commissioner Bob Paulson has been named the national police force’s new commissioner. He replaces the controversial William Elliot as top boss. Paulson joined the force in 1986 and until 2005 served in BC. He then moved to headquarters in Ottawa. Prior to joining the RCMP, Paulson spent almost seven years in […]
Right to die case taken to Supreme Court today
The “Right to Die” case for doctor-assisted suicide begins today in the BC Supreme Court amid much controversy. Sixty-three-year-old Gloria Taylor who suffers from ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) is challenging the courts. The case was fast tracked due to Taylor’s deteriorating condition. The other plaintiffs include a couple who helped their elderly mother fly to […]
CFL men of faith candidates for MVP
Two men of faith, Montreal Alouette Anthony Calvillo and B.C. Lion Travis Lulay have been nominated for the “Most Valuable Player” award in the Canadian Football League. Both these men are quarterbacks but also strong Christians. Although Calvillo had grown up in a devout Catholic family in Los Puentes, California, as he grew older, he […]
Vancouver police issue charges for Stanley Cup riot
Vancouver police have issued the first 163 charges for the Stanley Cup riot which occurred on June 15, 2011. These charges will need to be examined by Crown prosecutors before they are laid. The following is a statement form VPD Chief Constable Jim Chu: On the night of June 15th, thousands of people committed criminal acts, destroying […]
51-Year-Old Actor Doug Hutchison Marries Teenager
Back in July 51-year-old Doug Hutchison married 16-year-old Courtney Stodden. Hutchison is an actor whose most prominent role was in The Green Mile. In interviews, Stodden claims to be “deeply religious” and is currently enrolled in a Christian online academy (finishing up high school courses). The marriage was approved by Stodden’s parents who signed a […]
Human Trafficking Bill Debated
Ottawa—Bill C-310, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (trafficking), was debated Tuesday at Second Reading during Private Members’ Business hour. Bill C-310 was introduced by MP Joy Smith to amend the Criminal Code to add human trafficking as an extraterritorial offence. This will ensure Canadians involved in human trafficking in other countries can be prosecuted in Canada. […]
Coptic Christians under siege in Egypt
On February 11, 2011 after 18 days of massive protests from Egyptians, President Hosni Mubarak resigned ending his 30-year presidency. The news was received with roars of approval and chanting. Many Egyptians had seen Mubarak’s long reign as very undemocratic. His resignation was seen as the people’s victory because it was their protests that had […]
Steve Jobs co-founder of Apple dies
Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple has died at the age of 56. The apple website issued the following release: Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend […]
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