April 26, 2024

Capilano Suspension Bridge safe, despite weekend death

As RCMP continue to investigate the death of a man who fell near the Capilano Suspension Bridge, a company spokesperson says there will be a review of safety measures. But Sue Kaffka says the current barrier is six inches above code, and they do not believe there is any cause for concern. "It is an effective barrier at that height," says … [Read more...]

30 year old man falls to his death near Capilano Suspension Bridge

A 30 year old man is dead after falling more than 200 feet near the Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver. It happened around 5:30 Saturday evening. RCMP Staff Sgt. Glenn Magark says the man was on the exit part of the Cliffwalk Bridge. He says police have looked at video of the man. "It's quite apparent that he's looking over the edge as … [Read more...]

Updated: Brendan Shanahan comments on Duncan Keith suspension for Sedin hit

  A Blackhawk's defenceman has been suspended by the NHL after elbowing Daniel Sedin in the head, sidelining him indefinitely.  NHL disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan says the league carefully reviewed the hit before deciding to suspend Duncan Keith for 5 games.   Shanahan said "Regardless of Keith's assertion that the intent on this … [Read more...]