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Should Canada Deport Criminal Immigrants?
Three years ago, Allyson McConnell drowned her infant boys and tried to commit suicide. She was convicted of manslaughter, has served her sentence, and is awaiting a decision by the Immigration and Refugee Board to see if she is to … Continue reading
Radicalization of “young, well-educated men” a struggle in fight against extremism, officials say
This is a good article/blog post that elaborates on the nature of the background investigations of the two Londoners.
Terrorists in London??
Are there Terrorists in London, ON? As shocking as that question may be, I was exponentially more amazed to read the London Free Press (LFP) articles that suggested that this may actually be true! This was not a welcoming site … Continue reading
China & Germany – Top Sources of Illegal Drugs Into Canada
According to a new CBC article, China and Germany were the top two source countries for illegal drugs into Canada. Ketamine and GHB, better known as “Date Rape” drugs, were the main illicit substances coming from China, where the total … Continue reading
Kachkar is Found Not Criminally Responsible – What does this really mean?
Richard Kachkar, who was accused of stealing a snow plow and killing Toronto Police Sergeant Ryan Russell, has been found Not Criminally Responsible for his actions by an Ontario jury – this, according to the Globe and Mail article that … Continue reading
Mayor Rob Ford Comments on Murder Trial
As a lawyer, I try to keep my blog as free from my personal opinions as possible. But, in today’s Globe and Mail, I read a story that outraged my sense of Justice: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/toronto/mayor-rob-fords-radio-comments-on-murder-trial-criticized-by-defence-in-court/article10320669/ Mayor Rob Ford, who recently benefited … Continue reading
100 Car Pile-Up in Alberta; One Driver Criminally Charged
Although I live and practice in London, ON, I am originally from Edmonton, AB. So, with a tragic sense of shock and awe, I read about the 100 car pile-up on Highway 2 near my hometown of Edmonton, AB. According … Continue reading
Should London, ON hire an Integrity Commissioner?
According to an article yesterday’s London Free Press, the controversial question of whether or not London should hire an Integrity Commissioner, was presented to The Urban League of London. The full article can be found at: http://www.lfpress.com/2013/03/20/integrity-commissioner-the-hot-topic-at-urban-league-of-london-meeting So, what, exactly … Continue reading
Police crack down with 218 charges | Local | News | The London Free Press
Police crack down with 218 charges | Local | News | The London Free Press. As of May 22, 2012, the City of London’s “Nuisance Law” came into effect. The public policy driving this new law was to prevent a … Continue reading
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Our Deepest Condolences to the victims of the Boston Bombing
Monday, April 15, 2013 will mark another tragic day in history – twin bombs exploded at the Finish Line of the Boston Marathon. According to various reports, three people were killed and 170 people were injured. The Globe and Mail … Continue reading →