No injuries to people, but a puppy has died after an overnight fire in Burnaby. The flames broke out in a garage attached to a home near 13th Avenue and 4th Street. Acting Assistant Fire Chief Scott Wren describes what they found upon arrival at 3:00 a.m. "It was a single family residence. Fire was coming out of the side of the … [Read more...]
Celebrity Chef Anthony Sedlak dies
July 9, 2012 by
Vancouver's restaurant community has been rocked by the sudden passing of celebrity chef Anthony Sedlak. The 29-year old was found dead in his North Shore apartment on Friday evening. The cause hasn't been determined, but it is believed he had an undiagnosed medical condition. Sedlak was best-known as the host of Food Network Canada's The Main and … [Read more...]
Man dies after being rescued from Hillcrest pool
June 15, 2012 by
An elderly man has died in hospital after being fished out of the pool at Vancouver’s Hillcrest community centre. Park board vice-chair Aaron Jasper says it happened yesterday and the man was alive when staff got to him. "When he was rescued out of the pool, he had a heartbeat and a pulse so he was transported immediately to the hospital. He … [Read more...]
Woman dies after falling off Hornby Island cliff
May 20, 2012 by
A 70-year-old woman is dead, following a tragic accident on Hornby Island. The woman was part of a group walking in Helliwell Provincial Park Saturday afternoon. Comox Valley RCMP Const. Chris McMillan says she was too close to an edge and she somehow lost her balance, falling more than 60 feet over a rocky cliff. "Hornby Island Fire repelled down, … [Read more...]
Cyclist dies at Cypress Bowl
May 7, 2012 by
West Vancouver Police and the BC Coroners Service are investigating after the death of a mountain biker near Cypress Bowl. Constable Tammy Khorram with West Vancouver Police, says police were notified by BC Ambulance shortly after 2 PM, "I understand he's in his forties and that he was not alone, and unfortunately has succumbed to his injuries … [Read more...]
Man dies in climbing accident
April 30, 2012 by
A 29-year-old man has been killed in a climbing accident on Mount Stephen in Yoho National Park, along the BC/Alberta boundary. The incident happened Saturday afternoon when the victim fell about 50 meters while traversing a cliff. The RCMP in Golden and Field were contacted and a helicopter recovered the man's body a short time later. His … [Read more...]
2nd mill worker dies from injuries
April 25, 2012 by
The BC Coroners Service has confirmed another worker from the Lakeland Sawmill in Prince George, has died. The workers' identity has not been released. Coroner Barb McClintock says the man was first taken to University Hospital of Northern BC and was later transported by Air Ambulance to Edmonton so he could receive more specialized care. … [Read more...]
75-year old woman dies after being hit in a crosswalk
March 18, 2012 by
Vancouver has recorded its third traffic fatality of the year. Police say a 75-year old woman was killed last evening at the intersection of East 41st Avenue and Ross Street after being struck in a marked crosswalk. The driver of the minivan stopped and is cooperating. Police say speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Dolphin Spinnaker dies at Vancouver Aquarium
March 9, 2012 by
Spinnaker the dolphin died Thursday morning at the Vancouver Aquarium after a long illness. The Pacific white-sided dolphin had been under close observation and was receiving care for several months before he died. “He would have lived a full life,” said Andrew Trites, director of the marine mammal research unit at UBC. “If everything goes … [Read more...]
Dolphin dies at Vancouver Aquarium
March 8, 2012 by
A dolphin died Thursday morning at the Vancouver Aquarium following a prolonged illness. Spinnaker, the aquarium’s male Pacific white-sided dolphin, had been under observation for several months with an illness, but appeared to be doing better in recent weeks, according to a statement from the aquarium. A necropsy will be completed today, with … [Read more...]
