Archive for March, 2010

Victims of convicted sexual predator speak out

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After Martin Tremblay’s name surfaced this month in connection with the death of a teenage girl, his previous victims have started coming forward.

Bike path for Arbutus Corridor sparks interest, except with its owner

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There’s a lot of interest in putting a bike path down the Arbutus Corridor — except from its owners, Canadian Pacific Railway.

Accused killer blamed drugs, pills

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A B.C. Supreme Court jury Wednesday heard accused killer Charles Kembo, in his final videotaped interview with police, speak of being ashamed and appalled and blaming his actions on drink and drugs.

Rescuers hope for miracle in search for stranded climber

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Rescue teams are hoping for a miracle today as they again attempt to reach the summit of Mount Shasta, where 26-year-old B.C. man

New West man charged with murder was released from mental institution

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The New Westminster man charged with the murder of a woman whose body was found in a tent in West Vancouver’s Lighthouse Park last May was released from a forensic psychiatric hospital where he was considered a threat to the public.

Olympic venues get Good Wood awards from environmental groups

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Several Olympic venues have received a wooden thumbs up from leading environmental groups.

One person dead after avalanche on Mount Currie near Pemberton

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According to the Canadian Avalanche Centre, the latest fatality takes the March avalanche death toll to six.

Did you hear…we are open for EASTER!

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Hudson Bay Mountain will be open for the Easter Weekend:
Friday, April 2 – Monday, April 5
Hrs: 9:30am – 4:00pm

The Mountain Bus will also be operating Friday through Monday. Please check the Mountain Bus Schedule under “Getting Here” for pick up locations.
Happy Easter!

Schnai Dai, April 11!

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Schnai Dai is coming up, come celebrate the LAST BLAST of the season!
Events include the anticipated Glacier Toyota Slush Cup, Downhill Dummy, Fear Factor Worm Fest, Face Painting, and Balloon Animals. Additional details will be posted on the “Calendar of Events” (click EVENTS at the top of the website).
If you are from Terrace or [...]

Skyservice forced into receivership

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Skyservice airlines said Wednesday it has shut down of its operations following the appointment of a receiver by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.

Deadly new suicide blasts rock Russia

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Suicide bombers killed 12 people Wednesday in double strikes targeting police in Russia’s turbulent North Caucasus, shaking the country just two days after attacks in Moscow left 39 dead.

Brawl, involving as many as 30 youths, triggered by cellphone dispute

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Two men charged with assault, breaching probation

Second time in a year police investigate mother for deaths of babies

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For the second time in a year, Vancouver police are investigating a mother over the death of a newborn infant.

Fire fighters rue WV budget

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New scheduling will optimize force, says fire chief.

Former Seycove student suing NV school board over gym class accident

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Girl in car attracts police attention, thwarts driver’s getaway

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The sight of a girl in the back seat of a car mouthing the word “help” led to a police chase that began in Abbotsford and ended near the Golden Ears Bridge in Langley.

Tip leads to quick arrest of suspect in sexual assault

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Vancouver police have swiftly arrested a suspect in a Pacific Boulevard sex assault, thanks to the media, an anonymous tipster — and the woman who had the courage to come forward.

Court rules $6.5-million voucher invalid due to computer glitch

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A Vancouver man who thought he’d hit a $6.5-million jackpot is on the hook instead for thousands of dollars in legal costs.

BURNS PLANNED TO RESTORE CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN GRASSLANDS

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WILLIAMS LAKE – The Ministry of Forests and Range is planning prescribed fires for the Deer Creek/Ironwood Springs area of the Chilcotin Forest District between April 1 and April 30 to assist with ecosystem restoration.

Indian guru resigns over sex-tape probe

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AsiaOne News is reporting that a popular Indian guru, who has thousands of followers in the Lower Mainland, resigned Tuesday as head of his religious organization after he became the focus of a police obscenity probe.

UFC gets green light for Vancouver

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Vancouver will host a UFC show June 12 after both sides ironed out issues concerning the controversial event that will be held at GM Place.

Snow Report for: 4/1/2010 5:30:43 AM

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24hr Snowfall: 3 cm 48hr Snowfall: 19 cm 7 Day Snowfall: 55 cm Snowpack: 258 cm Year to Date: 648 cm Current Temperature Upper Mtn: -3 C Forecast High: 1 C

Thrilling Thursday!

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Join us as Boston Pizza hosts this week’s Thrilling Thursday on March 25th!
Complimentary appies and fantastic prizes!

Buono extends stay in Lions den

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Police use video to remind public Ladner-Beaudry’s killer still out there

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Almost a year after her body was found on a hiking trail in Pacific Spirit Park, investigators are still stumped as to who is responsible for Wendy Ladner-Beaudry’s murder.

Crown to seek jail for man who admits to beating but refutes gay-bash claim

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A prosecutor is expected to seek jail time against a man accused of being motivated by hatred for gays following an attack on another man in Vancouver’s West End.

Empire Fields construction update: March 31, 2010

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Olympic team to parade through Montreal

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The Canadian team that won a record 14 gold medals at the 2010 Winter Olympics will be feted with a Stanley Cup-style parade along the route used by the Montreal Canadiens during their glory years.

Stolen hockey jerseys recovered

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There’s been a break in the case of ten sports jerseys destined to be auctioned off for charity.
A day after police released images of the suspected culprit, the Vancouver Canucks andTeam Canada memorabilia, stolen from a car dealership on Marine Drive, have been recovered.
The clothing was left inside an elevator at a dentist’s office on [...]

Mystery surrounds year old murder

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Nearly a year after a well-known Vancouver woman was found murdered in a local park, police still don’t know if she was a targeted victim.
The first anniversary of Wendy Ladner-Beaudry’s death is April 3rd and no suspects have been identified yet.
RCMP Corporal Dale Carr says a team of nine homicide investigators are in the [...]

Comedian facing complaint breaks his silence

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Comedian Guy Earle says the woman complaining to the BC Human Rights tribunal that he targetted her because she’s a lesbian is wrong.
Speaking with Michael Smyth on the Bill Good show, Earle says Lorna Pardy and her partner were abusive to him and other comics first.
Earle says while she claims she suffered an unprovoked attack, [...]

Former Vancouver man stranded on mountain

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Rescuers on Mount Shasta in Northern California are finally getting a break in the weather as they try to find a former Vancouver man stranded near the peak.
When last seen, 26-year-old Thomas Bennett was unresponsive in a snow cave.
Susan Gravenkamp with the Siskyou County Sheriff’s Office says it’s still a rescue mission, but the weather [...]

Kandola enters guilty plea

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A man accused of sucker-punching a gay man in the face on Vancouver’s Davie Street in September of 2008 has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.
Michael Kandola was charged with aggravated assault after Jordan Smith was attacked while walking hand in hand with a man on Davie.
He has now pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily [...]

Police launch underwater search in teen murder case

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Police on Vancouver Island launched an underwater search Wednesday as part of their investigation into the murder of 18-year-old Kimberly Proctor.

The show will go on: UFC show confirmed in Vancouver

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship has sorted out its issues with the city of Vancouver, clearing the way for a show in June.

YouTube video used in Ladner-Beaudry murder probe

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Nearly a year after the unsolved murder of Wendy Ladner-Beaudry, Mounties have posted a YouTube video that they hope will drum up new leads in their investigation.