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#208 - 7592 Vedder Rd., Chilliwack [in Canadian Tire Plaza] 604•824•1770 Go Beyond Tap Water with an Ionizer Ionizer Ionizeit! Ionizeit! 5-11T BN31 Seniors Realtors OTTAWA (Canadian Press) Harper government plans to appoint former British Columbia premier Gordon Campbell as Canada’s new high commissioner to Britain. Campbell’s elevation to one of Canada’s highest diplomatic posts comes after he resigned last fall as B.C. premier. The Liberal premier’s popularity plunged when he introduced the 12-per-cent HST in 2009. Campbell resigned after 26 years in politics, nine of them as premier. Prime Minister Stephen Harper also reached across partisan political lines in 2009 when he appointed Manitoba’s former NDP premier Gary Doer as his ambassador to Washington – consid- ered Canada’s top diplomatic posting. Sources say the official announcement of Camp- bell’s appointment is days away. Campbell would replace veteran career diplomat James Wright, who was appointed to the high com- missioner’s post in August 2006. Biz: Kevin Falcon urges B.C.’s business community to boost the HST [9] CAMPBELL TO BE PM’S LONDON ENVOY FOUR COPS IN ‘SURREY SIX’ CASE CHARGED FILE Former premier Gordon Campbell is expected to be named Canada’s next high commissioner to Britain. KEVIN DIAKIW (Surrey Leader) A special prosecutor has approved numerous charges against four Mounties involved in the so- called “Surrey Six” homicide case. A total of 20 charges against RCMP officers Derek Brassington, David Attew, Paul Johnston and Danny Michaud, who were all involved in the Surrey mass murder investigation in which six people were killed in a Whalley highrise in October 2007. Two of the six killed were innocent bystanders: 22-year-old Chris Mohan from Surrey and Ed Schel- lenberg, 55, of Abbotsford. Earlier this year, the province’s Criminal Justice Branch announced that special prosecutor Christo- pher Considine was appointed to look into allegations of an inappropriate relationship between an officer involved in the investigation and a potential witness. Brassington and Attew each face charges of breach of trust, obstruction of justice and fraud, while Johnston and Michaud face charges of breach of trust and obstruction of justice. In April 2009, Dennis Karbovanec, then 27, was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 15 years after pleading guilty to three counts of second-degree murder and one count of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. James Bacon is charged with one count of first-de- gree murder and one count of conspiracy to commit murder in the case, while Cody Rae Haevischer and Matthew Johnson are each charged with six counts of first-degree murder and one count of conspiracy. Quang Vinh Thang Le and Sophon Sek are also charged in the case. Books | J.K. Rowling unveils Potter- more: an e-book store and online Harry Potter portal. [7] U.S. | The FBI foils a planned terror attack on a military recruiting station in Seattle. [13] Canada | MPs debate Canada Post back-to-work legislation into the night. [4] World | Dutch politician Geert Wilders wins a hate speech case after comparing Islam with Naziism. [5] Face o f the day... Residential – Farms – Lots – Developments Residential – Farms – Lots – Developments RE/MAX Nyda Realty Tel 604-858-7179 Toll Free 1-800-830-7175 1 - 7300 Vedder Rd, Chilliwack, BC - 7300 Vedder Rd, Chilliwack, BC 06/11D_VH10 www.bryanvanhoepen.com www.bryanvanhoepen.com ® Personal Real Estate Corp. Personal Real Estate Corp. Serving Chilliwack Since 1993 Serving Chilliwack Since 1993 Bryan Van Hoepen Bryan Van Hoepen Friday A world of news right at home… 24 June 2011 free Fraser Valley SIGN UP TODAY FOR
