Two fishermen discovered a leg floating under the Cambie Street Bridge Friday afternoon. Vancouver Police and the Coroners Service got the call, and confirmed the remains found are indeed human. Police say they don't have an identity and foul play isn't suspected. The Coroners Service are now in control of the investigation. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Possible human remains found in North Vancouver
August 19, 2012 by
North Vancouver RCMP say they're investigating the discovery of possible human remains. They were found in a wooded area behind a motel on Curling Road, just west of Capilano Road. Corporal Richard De Jong says there's still a chance the remains are those of an animal. "That's correct, hopefully the forensic identification service can determine … [Read more...]
“Deus Ex: Human Revolution” Becomes A Film
July 10, 2012 by
One day after Michael Fassbender became attached to the "Assassin's Creed" adaptation, word comes of another recently acclaimed video game making the jump to the big screen. CBS Films have announced they have secured the screen rights to Square Enix's iconic "Deus Ex" videogame franchise. Set in the near future where human augmentation has … [Read more...]
Human Rights Tribunal upholds shipyard worker’s complaint
July 9, 2012 by
A former worker's complaint of racial discrimination against the operators of the Victoria shipyards has been partially upheld by the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal. Austin Francis filed the complaint against Seaspan Marine which is now considering an appeal. In 2009, the black man was working in Esquimalt when he found a white rag with two eye holes … [Read more...]
Human smuggler gets four years after being caught at YVR
July 7, 2012 by
A French man convicted of smuggling people into Canada will spend more than three years in prison. Mikael Jim Prone has been sentenced to 48 months, minus eight for time served. Jennifer Bourque with the Canada Border Services Agency says Prone also faces being expelled from this country. "A foreign national who's proven to have engaged in people … [Read more...]
Newest Airport Staff Members Are Courteous, Helpful, and Not Human
July 5, 2012 by
They have names like Paige and Carla, and can provide directions on security procedures in two languages, information on forms of identification for customs-destined international travelers, or other basic facts. And they are not human. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
BREAKING: Police say human remains sent to two local schools
June 5, 2012 by
Vancouver police are investigating the delivery of suspicious packages --possibly containing human remains to two local schools.The BC Coroner's Service is also investigating. Details will be released later this hour during a news conference at VPD headquarters. The schools involved are False Creek Elementary and St. George's private … [Read more...]
Human remains in Pacific Spirit Park identified
March 16, 2012 by
The BC Coroner's service has identified the human remains found in the woods at Pacific Spirit Park yesterday. The remains have been identified as those of 47 year old Violet Puskas. She was last known to be alive on January 5th. Dental records were used to identify the woman. Foul play has been ruled out in her death. CKNW Vancouver … [Read more...]
Human remains found in Whistler belong to missing man
March 15, 2012 by
Whistler RCMP have confirmed the human remains found in the woods near the Alpine Meadows subdivision last weekend are those of Mike Grefner, reported missing on Jan. 19. Police say there is no sign of foul play and they are investigating the circumstances leading to his death. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
