Close X
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
ADVT 
National

Lawsuit Launched Over Fire On Historic Street That Destroyed Downtown New Westminster Building

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 08 Oct, 2015 11:26 AM
    VANCOUVER — The owner of three businesses lost to fire on a historic street in New Westminster, B.C., has launched legal action against his former landlords and a roofing company.
     
    The Oct. 10, 2013 fire on Columbia Street destroyed several buildings and businesses including the E.L. Lewis building — which belonged to one family for more than a century.
     
    In a notice of civil claim filed in B.C. Supreme Court, Salim Jamal alleges breach of duty of care, fault and negligence by Taves Roofing Ltd., William Evan Lewis and Copp's Shoes.
     
    He alleges the fire started after roofing work was done on the building, destroying his bridal, vegan and bead shops.
     
    The allegations have yet to be tested in court, and the defendants have not yet filed statements of defence. 
     
    Last October, New Westminster police announced there would be no charges over the fire because investigators couldn't determine its cause.
     
    Coun. Jaimie McEvoy said at the time that it was the worst fire the city had seen since the Great Fire of 1898 ravaged a third of the city's waterfront and downtown core.

    MORE National ARTICLES

    Sto:Lo Chief Accuses B.C. Premier Of Accountability Double Standard

    Sto:Lo Chief Accuses B.C. Premier Of Accountability Double Standard
    The chief of a Fraser Valley First Nation is accusing B.C. Premier Christy Clark of practising a "double standard" of accountability in the death of an 18-year-old man in government care.

    Sto:Lo Chief Accuses B.C. Premier Of Accountability Double Standard

    Kids' Blood Found On Objects Around Home: Turcotte Trial

    An expert says he believes Guy Turcotte stabbed his children with his right hand while holding them down with the other because his left shirt sleeve had traces of blood.

    Kids' Blood Found On Objects Around Home: Turcotte Trial

    Lawyer For Ex-Quebec Lieutenant-governor Lise Thibault Argues For Right To Appeal

    Marc Labelle told Quebec Court of Appeal Justice Jacques J. Levesque that his client's case is unique, partly because she is 76, is confined to a wheelchair and has health problems, including anxiety attacks.

    Lawyer For Ex-Quebec Lieutenant-governor Lise Thibault Argues For Right To Appeal

    Producers Of Dried Medical Pot Awaiting Approval To Sell Now-legal Cannabis Oils

    Producers Of Dried Medical Pot Awaiting Approval To Sell Now-legal Cannabis Oils
    In July, Health Canada gave growers the green light to begin producing the plant-based extracts, which are expected to be approved for sale in the coming months.

    Producers Of Dried Medical Pot Awaiting Approval To Sell Now-legal Cannabis Oils

    Mohamed Fahmy Leaves Egypt For London, Before Returning To Canada

    Mohamed Fahmy Leaves Egypt For London, Before Returning To Canada
    Fahmy and two colleagues were arrested in Cairo in December 2013 while working for satellite news broadcaster Al Jazeera English and faced widely denounced charges.

    Mohamed Fahmy Leaves Egypt For London, Before Returning To Canada

    Canadian Olympic Committee Examines Harassment Policy In Wake Of Aubut Scandal

    Canadian Olympic Committee Examines Harassment Policy In Wake Of Aubut Scandal
    Marcel Aubut stepped down after women accused him of harassing behaviour such as sexually charged comments and unwanted touching.

    Canadian Olympic Committee Examines Harassment Policy In Wake Of Aubut Scandal