Close X
Friday, November 15, 2024
ADVT 
National

Abbotsford Man, 61, Arrested For Child Pornography After Year-Long Investigation

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 02 Aug, 2016 11:23 AM
    ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Charges of accessing, possessing and making available child pornography have been laid against a man from Abbotsford, B.C.
     
    Police in the Fraser Valley city say 61-year-old Barry Granbois was arrested following a year-long investigation.
     
    Officers searched the man's home in July and seized computers, memory sticks, hard drives, cameras and phones.
     
    A news release from the Abbotsford Police Department says evidence of sexual abuse and exploitation of children has been found.
     
    Granbois has appeared in court on the charges and has been released on condition that he not use the Internet, and stays away from any children under 18 or locations where they may gather.
     
    Granbois returns to court in Abbotsford on Sept. 19.

    MORE National ARTICLES

    Former CBC Director Sues Broadcaster Over Alleged Harassment, Wrongful Dismissal

    Former CBC Director Sues Broadcaster Over Alleged Harassment, Wrongful Dismissal
    TORONTO — A former senior director at the CBC has launched a lawsuit against the broadcaster alleging he was harassed by one of his bosses for two years before he was dismissed from the organization.

    Former CBC Director Sues Broadcaster Over Alleged Harassment, Wrongful Dismissal

    Liberals Seek Public Input On Perennial Quest For Improved Innovation

    Liberals Seek Public Input On Perennial Quest For Improved Innovation
    OTTAWA — The Liberal government is embarking on another round of public consultations, this time on the issue of fostering innovation in the economy.

    Liberals Seek Public Input On Perennial Quest For Improved Innovation

    Lottery Sales Down In Ontario; OLG Points To Smaller Jackpots, Higher Prices

    Lottery Sales Down In Ontario; OLG Points To Smaller Jackpots, Higher Prices
    Overall, the OLG says in its annual report that lottery, charitable gaming, slots and casinos generated $6.6 billion in revenue in that fiscal year.

    Lottery Sales Down In Ontario; OLG Points To Smaller Jackpots, Higher Prices

    Canadian Real Estate Association Says Home Sales Down Month-Oveer-Month

    OTTAWA — The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales in Canada dropped 2.8 per cent month-over-month in May.

    Canadian Real Estate Association Says Home Sales Down Month-Oveer-Month

    Watchdog Probes RCMP's Response To Maher Arar Torture Case

    OTTAWA — The RCMP watchdog has launched a review of how well the Mounties learned the lessons of the Maher Arar torture affair.

    Watchdog Probes RCMP's Response To Maher Arar Torture Case

    He Will 'live On In Our Hearts And Minds', Says Family Of Slain Hostage Robert Hall

    He Will 'live On In Our Hearts And Minds', Says Family Of Slain Hostage Robert Hall
    Canadian Robert Hall, held hostage by the militant Abu Sayyaf group in the Philippines since September, was killed earlier this week by his extremist captors. 

    He Will 'live On In Our Hearts And Minds', Says Family Of Slain Hostage Robert Hall