Paul Doroshenko

• Manitoba RCMP aware of suspected poppy seed ‘false positives’ on roadside drug test

  The Drager DrugTest 5000, currently used in Manitoba and some jurisdictions across the country, has given false positive readings for food like poppy seeds.

  Cannabis

  May 6, 2019
  
• Transit police won’t cancel Calgary man’s fine for following friend through Compass gates after card failed

  He paid for a Compass ticket and tapped it twice, and the gates wouldn't open - so he followed his friend through. Now he faces a $173 ticket.

  News

  May 4, 2019
  
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• Testing the testers: B.C. lawyers snap up surplus breathalyzers to check for flaws

  "You don't know necessarily what other organic chemicals are going to cause a reading on it," said laywer Paul Doroshenko.

  Crime

  Mar 25, 2019
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• B.C. man executes perfect revenge on rogue motorist who blocked his driveway

  “I said well yeah, ‘f’ yeah right, like I'm totally ready to tow this thing,” said Colin Stann.

  Traffic

  Jan 21, 2019
• B.C. says 24/7 red-light cameras are not photo radar, critics say that’s exactly what they are

  B.C. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth argues the red light cameras are about improving traffic safety, but critics say the soon-to-be upgraded devices are "clearly photo radar."

  Traffic

  Aug 7, 2018
• ‘Our 4/20 gift’: B.C. lawyers claim victory in fight over 24-hour driving prohibitions

  The ruling means 24-hour prohibitions handed out anywhere except at the roadside would be considered invalid.

  Crime

  Apr 20, 2018
• B.C. lawyer says number of driving fatalities due to electronic devices is ‘exaggerated’

  A Richmond lawyer says ICBC and the province are greatly exaggerating the number of deaths caused by using an electronic device behind the wheel.

  Jan 30, 2018
• Peter Fassbender under fire for cheque presentations

  Earlier this month, Liberal MLA Peter Fassbender drew criticism for handing out two taxpayer-funded government cheques to a local community group from his campaign office.

  Mar 30, 2017
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• Vancouver lawyers sue BC Liberals for using taxpayers’ money to enhance party image

  Two Vancouver lawyers are suing the government of British Columbia and the BC Liberal Party for using taxpayers' money to advertise in advance of the May 9 provincial election.

  Mar 20, 2017