Close X
Saturday, October 5, 2024
ADVT 
National

Man Found Dead After Avalanche Near Whistler, B.C.: RCMP

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 06 Mar, 2017 12:44 PM
    WHISTLER, B.C. — RCMP say a man is dead after an avalanche near Whistler, B.C., Saturday.
     
    Sgt. Annie Linteau says police were notified about a slide at Callaghan Valley just before noon.
     
    She says 14 people were reported to be involved at the time the avalanche occurred.
     
    RCMP and Whistler Search and Rescue sent crews to the remote location which could only be accessed by helicopter and snowmobile.
     
    She said the body of a 32-year-old man was recovered shortly before 4 p.m.
     
    No one else suffered serious injuries.

    MORE National ARTICLES

    Independent B.C. Politician Vicki Huntington Says Premier's Hacking Claims Are Laughable

    KAMLOOPS, B.C. — An Independent member of British Columbia's legislature has stepped forward to shed light on Premier Christy Clark's allegations that the New Democrat Opposition hacked the B.C. Liberal party's website.

    Independent B.C. Politician Vicki Huntington Says Premier's Hacking Claims Are Laughable

    500-Kg Egyptian Woman To Reach Mumbai Tomorrow For Surgery

    500-Kg Egyptian Woman To Reach Mumbai Tomorrow For Surgery
    Eman Ahmed, one of the heaviest women in the world, is currently under the care of a city-based bariatric surgeon Muffazal Lakdawala, and his team of doctors.

    500-Kg Egyptian Woman To Reach Mumbai Tomorrow For Surgery

    Two Vancouver Police Officers Won't Face Charges For Civilian Death

    Two Vancouver Police Officers Won't Face Charges For Civilian Death
    Two Vancouver police officers will not be facing charges related to the shooting death of a man who had a history of mental illness, British Columbia's Criminal Justice Branch said Thursday.

    Two Vancouver Police Officers Won't Face Charges For Civilian Death

    Toronto Stock Market's Main Index Hits Record High, Buoyed By Bank, Energy Stocks

    Toronto Stock Market's Main Index Hits Record High, Buoyed By Bank, Energy Stocks
    TORONTO — The Toronto Stock Exchange's main index soared to a new record high Friday, driven by strength in bank and energy stocks.

    Toronto Stock Market's Main Index Hits Record High, Buoyed By Bank, Energy Stocks

    Halifax Police Respond To Reports Of Loose Sheep Wandering West End

    HALIFAX — A loose sheep caused a brief stir in Halifax's west end Friday.

    Halifax Police Respond To Reports Of Loose Sheep Wandering West End

    Toronto Police Won't March In Pride Parade, Force's Chief Says

    Toronto's police chief said Friday that his force will not participate in this year's Pride parade, pointing to divisions within the LGBTQ community as a reason for his decision.

    Toronto Police Won't March In Pride Parade, Force's Chief Says