News for Youse: Cops under scrutiny, auditor general questions offsets, and Blackberry makes money

by The Georgia Straight Staff on March 28th, 2013 at 8:04 AM

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Victoria cop used excessive force An Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner adjudicator has ruled that Victoria constable Chris Bowser used excessive force when he kicked and kneed a man outside a bar in March 2010. After video of the incident went viral over YouTube, his actions were defended by the department.

Vancouver man alleges police brutality Andishae Akhavan, 28, has alleged that he was punched by a plainclothes Vancouver police officer. Video is available here.

Carbon trading slammed Auditor General John Doyle has issued a report declaring that a Crown corporation, Pacific Carbon Trust, "has not purchased credible offsets". He claimed that the Darkwoods Forest Carbon Project in southwest B.C. and Encana's underbalanced drilling project in northeastern B.C. would have proceeded without millions of dollars in carbon offsets.

Trucking group wants Massey tunnel replaced The B.C. Trucking Association has cited safety concerns to support its claim that the George Massey Tunnel should be replaced by a new crossing over the Fraser River.

Blackberry back in the black One of Canada's premier high-tech companies, Blackberry, posted a $98-million profit in the fourth quarter after shipping a million of its Z10 smartphones.

Obesity linked to food prices The World Bank has declared that high international food prices are forcing poor people to eat unhealthy food, which is promoting more obesity.

Nelson Mandela in hospital The first black president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, has been readmitted to hospital after suffering from a lung infection. He's 94 years old.

Oscar Pistorius can travel Olympic and Paralympic runner Oscar Pistorius has been given approval to travel to international competitions as he faces charges of murdering his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.

Canucks host Avalanche Vancouver Canucks and goalie Cory Schneider will try for their fifth straight victory tonight as they host the last-place Colorado Avalanche at Rogers Arena.

Prosecutor reviews Bieber's alleged spitting TMZ.com has reported that the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has launched a serious review of battery allegations against Justin Bieber in connection with a supposed spitting incident.