What’s New: In Brief (September 21, 2009)

Two brothers face a combined total of 33 counts of fraud following one of the most extensive fraud cases ICBC has ever investigated, the corporation reports.
The trial began Sept. 18 at the Surrey Provincial Court.
After receiving an anonymous tip that two men were buying used vehicles and rolling back the odomotres before reselling, the ICBC’s special investigation unit launched a probe.
The investigation determined two brothers were registered owners of more than 300 vehicles over three years, the ICBC notes.
The brothers “allegedly acted as curbers, people who sell cars and trucks without a dealer’s license, which is a requirement of the Vehicle Sales Authority if the seller is making a profit,” the ICBC reports.

Friends and colleagues of the late Ciaran Shannon can now make donations or purchase tickets online for a tribute evening being held on Oct. 23, 2009 to raise funds for the education of his children.
Tickets for the event can now be purchased for $25 online at http://www.ciaranshannoncanadatribute.com/Event-Information/.
Those wishing to donate directly to the fund can do so through the site, as well.
The event will be held at PJ O’Briens in downtown Toronto, 39 Colborne Street, starting at 5:30 pm on Oct. 23, 2009.
Corporate sponsorships, silent auction prize donations and any help offered would be much appreciated.