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Vancouver’s Lohn Foundation Boosts Support for Struggling Students, Donates $25,000 to Adopt-A-School Campaign

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Vancouver, Canada — The Lohn Foundation, renowned for its charitable contributions, has pledged an additional $25,000 to the Vancouver Sun’s Adopt-A-School (AAS) program, spurred by concerning tales of hardships faced by students in alternative education systems across British Columbia. This decision comes as a continued commitment from the Foundation, specifically prompted by reports highlighting the dire circumstances of students who attend alternate programs in Surrey, Vancouver, and Mission. These students often grapple with challenges such as poverty, mental health troubles, substance abuse, criminal justice involvement, and vulnerability to exploitation. Jack Kowarsky, a Vancouver-based lawyer and … Read more

Vancouver’s Veteran Defense Attorney Michael Bolton Passes Away Amid Legal Controversies

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Vancouver, Canada – Renowned criminal defense lawyer Michael Bolton, whose legal career spanned over five decades, passed away on June 24 in a hospital following a prolonged illness involving pneumonia. Bolton, 75, was well-known for his spirited defense of a wide range of clients including those accused of complex crimes like drug trafficking and money laundering. Bolton’s death came amid serious allegations against him, as he faced a law society tribunal for purportedly mishandling over $20 million through his firm’s trust accounts. These funds, according to accusations by the Law Society of British Columbia, were … Read more