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Neighbours' Defamation Costs Skyrocket
Shared driveway spat proves costly A falling out between neighbours that began with a dispute over a shared driveway has led to an additional $335,000 in court costs being levied by the provincial Supreme Court. In a trial that took place earlier this year , Lions Bay residents Tracy Song and George Liu were ordered to pay their neighbours Cindy and Richard David more than $108,000, principally as a result of remarks that were made in person and on the social media app 'WeCha

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Dec 15, 20252 min read
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Municipality's Legal Spending Continues to Rise
AP report shows Village paid out over $54,000 in first quarter Despite continued promises to reduce spending and increase transparency,...

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May 20, 20252 min read
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Neighbour Dispute Leads to $100,000 Penalty
Lions Bay residents found guilty of defamation BC Supreme Court Justice Gordon Funt awarded more than $108,000 to a Lions Bay couple this week, the final result of a defamation trial between neighbours that was held last year. Tracey Song and George Liu were together ordered to pay the penalty primarily for remarks that were made in person and on the social media app 'WeChat' about Cindy and Richard David, following a falling out between the neighbours over a construction pro

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Feb 16, 20253 min read
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