April 19, 2024

Thousands attend funeral for young RCMP constable

He was a bright, fun-loving and compassionate man. Thousands of police and other emergency responders, family and friends, are paying their respects at a full regimental funeral for RCMP Constable Adrian Oliver. His partner, Sheila, stood at the platform with Adrian's twin brother, Ben, also a Mountie. Her words were heartwrenching. "Adrian the … [Read more...]

Public invited to attend Full Regimental Funeral

Thousands are expected to attend the full regimental funeral Tuesday for the Surrey RCMP officer who was killed last week when his cruiser was involved in a crash. The funeral for 28-year-old Constable Adrian Oliver is taking place at the "Langley Event Centre" on 200th Street. Funeral proceedings being at one o'clock. RCMP spokesperson … [Read more...]

Celebrities pledge to attend Victoria sit-in against pipelines, tankers

More celebrities are latching on to anti-pipeline activism in Canada – this time, for an event in Victoria next week. The star power includes Canadian and American actors such as Mark Ruffalo, Daryl Hannah, Ellen Page, Pamela Anderson, Michael Moore, Mia Kirshner, Peter Keleghan and Tantoo Cardinal. In a statement, Hannah says her group … [Read more...]