Police Investigate Apparent Murder Of 55-year-old Woman In Vancouver Island Home

The Canadian Press, 04 Feb, 2015 11:59 AM

LADYSMITH, B.C. — Police in Ladysmith, B.C., are investigating the apparent murder of a 55-year-old woman.

RCMP say a 911 caller reported that several people were involved in a fight at a home around midnight on Tuesday.

An ambulance was dispatched, but the woman died at the scene.

Police say a 50-year-old man is in custody but hasn't been charged.

RCMP say the man knew the victim and that her death is being treated as a homicide.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Ghiz reiterates he won't run for the federal Liberals in 2015

QUEBEC — Prince Edward Island Premier Robert Ghiz is again ruling out running for the federal Liberals in next year's election.

Ghiz reiterates he won't run for the federal Liberals in 2015

Police lay assault charges against South African woman after flight diverted

HALIFAX — The Mounties have charged a 30-year-old South African woman with assault after an international flight was diverted to Halifax on Wednesday.

Police lay assault charges against South African woman after flight diverted

Minister denies group fighting terrorist label permission to raise legal fees

OTTAWA — An organization that was formally branded a terrorist organization last spring has been denied permission by Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney to raise money to fight the move.

Minister denies group fighting terrorist label permission to raise legal fees

Average pump price goes below $1 for first time since summer of 2010

OTTAWA — The average cost of a litre of gasoline in Canada has dropped below $1 for the first time in nearly four and a half years, according to price monitoring website GasBuddy.com.

Average pump price goes below $1 for first time since summer of 2010

Only third of eligible organ donors identified; 1000s await transplants: report

TORONTO — A new report says two-thirds of Canadians who are eligible organ donors at death do not make it through the complex process that would help thousands of Canadians waiting for life-saving transplants.

Only third of eligible organ donors identified; 1000s await transplants: report

Calgary man who taped dog, cat to receive psych assessment before sentencing

CALGARY — A Calgary man who pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges for taping shut the mouths of a dog and cat will remain in custody while he undergoes a psychiatric assessment.