Whistler mounties are investigating the discovery of human remains. Police don’t suspect foul play. RCMP Staff Sergeant Steve Leclair says two hikers came across the remains in a wooded area east of Highway 99 -- in the Alpine Meadows area. Leclair says it’s too early to speculate over identity, cause of death or other … [Read more...]
10 year old human remains identified
March 9, 2012 by
Remains found near Williams Lake last summer have been confirmed to be a 36-year old man who died ten years ago. The bones of Dennis Russell Meleta were found in a wooded area on August 24th. Advanced fingerprint techniques were used to make the identity. Police and the coroner's service have ruled out foul play, but they are not saying how … [Read more...]
UPDATED: Coroner now says case of ‘human’ foot is probably a false alarm.
January 26, 2012 by
The Coroner's service now believes bones found in a boot on a vancouver beach this afternoon are likely *not* human. Coroner Barb McLintock says the bones likely are from a marine mammal. She says "that is good news we are always worried about these things when they may lead us to a missing person or a deceased person we didn't know … [Read more...]
Human Birdwings project takes flight… on video!
January 20, 2012 by
Just now catching up with the Human Birdwings project? Nice timing. The human flight machine -- built by Jarnos Smeets to rely on a Wiimote and Wildfire S, among other niceties -- has just enjoyed its first moments of liftoff. In essence, the wings were strapped onto a willing Earthling, and as he began to flap his arms... well, it's a sight you … [Read more...]
TV News: Strike, Weeds, Ferb, Human, Bones
November 12, 2011 by
Strike Back Sullivan Stapleton, Philip Winchester, Rhashan Stone and Michelle Lukes will return for the official second (and unofficial third) season of Cinemax's hit action series "Strike Back". Ten new episodes will be shot on location in South Africa starting in January for debut later in 2012. [Source: ] Weeds Showtime has renewed the pot … [Read more...]
Vancouver man charged with human trafficking
October 28, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - A 27-year-old man is accused of human trafficking and sex charges after Vancouver police busted a prostitution operation involving girls as young as 14.Reza Moazami is facing 18 counts, including human trafficking, sexual exploitation, sexual interference and living on the avails of a juvenile.Sgt. Rick Akin says the offences are … [Read more...]
Woman accused of human trafficking may lose exclusive home
August 27, 2011 by
A woman charged with human trafficking may lose her expensive, West Vancouver home, after a court application by the provincial government. The provincial Office of Civil Forfeitures claims the home at 1455 Bramwell Road, in the exclusive British Properties, was used to "facilitate human trafficking and exploitation". In documents filed in BC … [Read more...]
Tree planting company headed to Human Rights Tribunal over abuse claim
August 22, 2011 by
A former tree planter has won a preliminary human rights decision against a company accused of badly mistreating its workers.A Human Rights Tribunal member has ruled allegations of discrimination against Khaira Enterprises are "so egregious" that an appeal by Mugama Fataki will be allowed. It means even … [Read more...]
B.C. flags in fight against human trafficking
August 4, 2011 by
Little more than a month ago, Solicitor-General Shirley Bond was talking tough, calling human trafficking both "unacceptable" and "a terrible crime."She had good reason. In 2007, ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
Missing human remains mystery on Vancouver Island
July 28, 2011 by
Human remains are missing from Gulf Islands National Park, off the southeastern coast of Vancouver Island. Robert Morales, the chief negotiator for the Hul'qumi'num Treaty Group, a group ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
