The Police finally arrested a suspect in a blast that tore a retail strip on West Broadway. On February 13, the explosion jolted Jon Nance Vietnam War vet out of his Holiday Inn bed and immediately took him back to the war. The viets are attacking…boom!

“Police laid charges against Kamaljeet Singh Josan, 31, of Surrey, B.C., and confirmed he is the same man who sustained burns to more than 40% of his body from the explosion at the Taco Del Mar restaurant on Feb. 13. He had been expected to require up to two months of hospitalization.” [National Post]

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In his book McMafia, Misha Glenny introduces you to the less familiar aspects of crime, from Kazakhstan’s caviar mafia to the flourishing marijuana trade in British Columbia.

The author suggest something, that most of us already knew - in BC, cannabis provides more jobs than logging, mining, oil and gas combined.

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“More police officers equals less crime.” says simplistic Vancouver police Chief Jim Chu.More crime equals MORE cops hired suggest Ezvancouver.com editor - and more money for the police department.So more crime equals a happy VPD.

” It was a simple equation for Vancouver Police Chief Jim Chu when he told city council two years ago that he needed to expand the ranks — and it was his reaction yesterday after learning the city will hire 96 more officers over the next two years. “This is truly excellent news for all the citizens of Vancouver, the VPD” Chu told reporters.Vancouver police Chief Jim Chu welcomed the news that the city will be hiring more police officers. Vancouver police Chief Jim Chu welcomed the news that the city will be hiring more police officers. Ric Ernst file photo - The ProvinceEmail to a friendEmail to a friendPrinter friendlyPrinter friendlyThe hirings will bring the number of officers from 1,231 to 1,329.It will cost the city about $5 million to cover the cost of 50 officers for one year.” [The Vancouver Sun]

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