Tag: media
Trump is nailing it (but the mainstream media would never tell...
It is an astounding feature of the contemporary international political scene that almost no coverage of American affairs, including in most of the President...
Trudeau’s briefings highlight a problem with journalism in Canada
The media landscape in Canada is rapidly changing. Canadians are increasingly consuming the news online and through their smartphones. They’re watching more videos and...
A broken organization
As an organization, the RCMP is functionally broken. I have said this before and say it again.
Last week a letter came to my attention...
The irony of the IIO
“Don’t underestimate the value of irony—it is extremely valuable.”
― Henry James The irony is delicious.
Following the November 2012 fatal shooting of an armed hostage...
Successful campaign, but bitter feeling lingers
Two weeks ago we started a GoFundMe campaign for Cindy Millington to help her through a tough time while her husband, RCMP Cst. Kwesi...
The real price to be paid for a travesty of justice
Earlier this week the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed the appeals of RCMP members Benjamin "Monty" Robinson and Kwesi Millington and both began serving...
The final chapter in a travesty of justice
The final chapter in an absolute travesty of justice played out yesterday at the Supreme Court of Canada. The appeals of RCMP officers Benjamin...
Another over-reach by the IIO
I played golf with a few of my former VPD colleagues last week, all retired now, but with Major Crime and/or Internal experience and...
A crisis of confidence
News of the imminent departure of the Chief of Investigations of the Independent investigations Office (IIO) John Larkin was broadcast to staff of the...
Competence at heart of VPD / IIO court petition
News broke yesterday that the Independent Investigations Office (IIO) has filed a petition with the courts to try and force members of the Vancouver...
