Criminals Convert Homes In Unsuspecting Neighbourhoods NIAGARA FALLS The young woman, holding a child, needed less than 10 minutes of looking through the three-bedroom bungalow before making an offer to buy the house. The cozy home was just what she was looking for, she told the real estate agent. The elderly homeowner, whose husband had recently died, was glad a young family would be creating their own fond memories in the house her husband had lovingly renovated over the the years. [continues 1382 words]
VICTORIA--The solution to rampant property crime, small-time armed robberies and street-level drug dealing lies in a community-based system of justice and not in stiffer jail sentences for repeat offenders, B.C. Attorney General Wally Oppal says. Speaking at a recent Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce lunch, Oppal said drug-related crime is a social problem that has to be addressed by the community as a whole, not only the justice system. "We can't let the judges be out there all alone solving these problems," he said. [continues 426 words]
It's A Tough Fight, Battling Drug And Alcohol Abuse In Campbell River. "We see children born addicted to heroin or brain-damaged by prenatal exposure to alcohol. We see children removed from homes where alcohol and drug use prevents their families from taking loving and safe care of them. We see young teens, at middle school and high school, using drugs and alcohol as a recreational activity and soon facing the negative consequences that often arise from such choices," says a report from the Community Alcohol and Drug Action Committee (CADAC) to council. "Many members of our community, including those directly affected by the misuse of drugs and alcohol, want this change too. It isn't easy and it isn't fast, but the potential for a better community for all makes the hard worth it." [continues 174 words]
Connecticut gubernatorial candidate Cliff Thornton is to be commended for boldly raising the issue of drugs and race ["3rd-Party Candidate's 1st-Class Issue," Feb. 12]. Few Americans realize that the drug war is rooted in racism and has been waged in a racist manner since its inception. The Harrison Narcotics Act of 1914 was preceded by a wave of anti-immigrant sentiment. Opium was identified with Chinese laborers, marijuana with Mexicans and cocaine with African-Americans. Granted, modern-day drug warriors are hopefully not out to incarcerate as many minorities as possible, but government statistics suggest otherwise. [continues 120 words]
When Roseanne McGregor of the Cariboo Friendship Centre and David Sheach of the Boys and Girls Club brought their conclusions of the community forum on crystal methamphetamine to city council on February 7, they were received with open arms. McGregor said the purpose of the conference was to bring information to the front line workers in Williams Lake and to get some facts out about the harms of the street drug to the community. She said 121 people signed up for the Thursday evening, February 2 information session, then 131 people signed in for the all-day session on Friday, February 3. She said 74 people managed to stay to the very end of the event. [continues 350 words]
The solution to rampant property crime, small-time armed robberies and street-level drug dealing lies in a community-based system of justice and not in stiffer jail sentences for repeat offenders, B.C. Attorney General Wally Oppal told local business leaders last week. Speaking at a Greater Chamber of Commerce lunch Wednesday, Oppal said drug-related crime is a social problem that has to be addressed by the community as a whole, not only the justice system. "We can't let the judges be out there all alone solving these problems," he said. "We have to get involved as a community. This is not a job the courts can do alone. We need to start treating the root causes of crime so we don't have the revolving door syndrome we're now suffering from." [continues 453 words]
The Summerland Asset Development Initiative has received $44,500 to combat crystal methampehtamine use and encourage healthy lifestyles for youth. On Thursday afternoon, MLA Rick Thorpe announced the funding for two programs through SADI. The money includes $10,000 for a crystal meth program and $34,500 for a positive lifestyles campaign project. "The scourge of crystal meth is destroying our youth. It's destroying our future," Thorpe says. Crystal methamphetamine is a cheap, easily manufactured and highly addictive drug. It has gained popularity in the last 15 years. [continues 227 words]
VICTORIA - The solution to rampant property crime, armed robberies and street-level drug dealing lies in a community-based system of justice, not in stiffer jail sentences for repeat offenders, B.C. Attorney General Wally Oppal says. Speaking at a recent Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce lunch, Oppal said drug-related crime is a social problem that has to be addressed by the community, not just the legal system. "We can't let the judges be out there all alone solving these problems," he said. [continues 285 words]
AUBURN - Steven Wynn Kubby, seeking the right to use marijuana to fight his adrenal cancer, will return to court March 3 to continue his legal battle, a Placer County judge decided Friday. Judge Robert McElhany said Kubby, serving a 120-day sentence for his 2000 conviction for possession of mescaline, must appear in Division 1. That would put Kubby back before Judge John L. Cosgrove, who sentenced Kubby in 2001. Kubby later moved to Canada, but was deported Jan. 26 and returned to California. [continues 87 words]
MANALAPAN -- Trinity Financial, Sports and Entertainment Management Company and the Manalapan Englishtown Educational Foundation will sponsor the Manalapan Police Department's "Basketball Extravaganza" on March 17 to support the Manalapan Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) programs. New York Jets legend Joe Klecko and former New York Giants and Indianapolis Colts running back Keith Elias, both members of Trinity's corporate advisory board, will be on hand for autographs and pictures. To be held at the Manalapan Englishtown Middle School, Millhurst Road, from 5:30-8 p.m., the event will feature a benefit basketball game pitting the Manalapan teachers against the Manalapan police. From 5:30-7:30 p.m., Klecko and Elias will be signing 8 x 10 photos for a donation of $20 (one of each player; package of two), as well as additional items at an additional cost. All proceeds from the night's events will go to the Manalapan DARE program. [continues 249 words]