Close X
Monday, November 11, 2024
ADVT 
National

Coroner Investigates Fatal Fall Of Woman Hiker On Popular Path Near Squamish, B.C.

The Canadian Press, 08 Aug, 2016 10:24 AM
    VANCOUVER — A hiker has died in a fall near Squamish, B.C.
     
    Barb McLintock with the provincial coroner's service says the woman was hiking on a trail beyond the Sea-to-Sky Gondola on Sunday afternoon.
     
    The victim lost her footing and fell about 20 metres.
     
    She died at the scene.
     
    McLintock says the investigation is just getting underway and few other details are available.
     
    The woman's name has not been released.

    MORE National ARTICLES

    B.C. Appeal Court Upholds Prison Sentence For Mountie Convicted Of Perjury

    VANCOUVER — British Columbia's highest court has upheld the conviction of an RCMP constable found guilty of perjury following the death of Robert Dziekanski.

    B.C. Appeal Court Upholds Prison Sentence For Mountie Convicted Of Perjury

    N.B. Man Honoured For Dramatic River Rescue: 'he Was There And Then He Was Gone'

    N.B. Man Honoured For Dramatic River Rescue: 'he Was There And Then He Was Gone'
    HALIFAX — Rorey Chamberlain said he never expected saving another man's life would change the course of his own.

    N.B. Man Honoured For Dramatic River Rescue: 'he Was There And Then He Was Gone'

    Port Moody House Fire That Killed Mother Of 6 Now A Homicide Investigation

    Port Moody House Fire That Killed Mother Of 6 Now A Homicide Investigation
    On July 10, 2016, just before 1:30 pm the Port Moody Police responded to a domestic dispute in progress at a residence in the 3300 block of Dewdney Trunk Road. 

    Port Moody House Fire That Killed Mother Of 6 Now A Homicide Investigation

    Man In Custody For Questioning Following Calgary Girl Taliyah Leigh's Disappearance

    Man In Custody For Questioning Following Calgary Girl Taliyah Leigh's Disappearance
    The man, whose name has not been released, was arrested in Calgary late Wednesday.

    Man In Custody For Questioning Following Calgary Girl Taliyah Leigh's Disappearance

    Charges Laid After 86-year-old Man Robbed, Beaten In Abbotsford, B.C.

    Charges Laid After 86-year-old Man Robbed, Beaten In Abbotsford, B.C.
    Police say a male suspect followed the 86-year-old man into his apartment building Tuesday afternoon, entered his suite and assaulted him.

    Charges Laid After 86-year-old Man Robbed, Beaten In Abbotsford, B.C.

    Physical Altercation Between Two Motorists After Traffic Offence In Kelowna

    Physical Altercation Between Two Motorists After Traffic Offence In Kelowna
    RCMP continue to investigate after a physical altercation ensue between two motorists Tuesday evening in Glenmore.

    Physical Altercation Between Two Motorists After Traffic Offence In Kelowna