Close X
Friday, November 15, 2024
ADVT 
National

Two Canadians charged with criminal trespass at dolphin facility in British Virgin Islands

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 29 Dec, 2014 06:45 PM

    ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands — Two Canadian men face trespassing charges in the British Virgin Islands after they were found after hours at an aquatic park that offers dolphin performances and encounters.

    Police spokeswoman Diane Drayton said Monday the two men were found last week on the closed premises of the Dolphin Discovery facility on the main island of Tortola.

    The manager of the park, Emmanuel Gilbert, said he believes the two men were animal-rights activists.

    Police, however, declined to offer a possible motive, citing an ongoing investigation.

    The two men, Phillipe Lamoureax, 41, and Alain Tremblay, 44, have been charged with criminal trespass and damage, and face fines of $5,700.

    The hometowns of the men were not disclosed and it was not immediately known if they have lawyers.

    MORE National ARTICLES

    Some of the high and low points of the fall session of Parliament

    Some of the high and low points of the fall session of Parliament
    OTTAWA — A number of major themes echoed through the turbulent fall session of Parliament that comes to an end this week. Here is a quick look at some of them:

    Some of the high and low points of the fall session of Parliament

    Hurdles hamper border agency's pursuit of crooked immigration consultants: memo

    Hurdles hamper border agency's pursuit of crooked immigration consultants: memo
    OTTAWA — Canada's border agency says reluctant witnesses, scant evidence, and limited time and resources pose serious challenges when it comes to investigating crooked immigration consultants.

    Hurdles hamper border agency's pursuit of crooked immigration consultants: memo

    Assembly of First Nations meeting wraps up with new national chief

    Assembly of First Nations meeting wraps up with new national chief
    WINNIPEG — The Assembly of First Nations has wrapped up its gathering in Winnipeg.

    Assembly of First Nations meeting wraps up with new national chief

    Surrey Mother Charged With Murder Of Her 8-Year-Old Daughter Found Dead In Car Trunk

    Surrey Mother Charged With Murder Of Her 8-Year-Old Daughter Found Dead In Car Trunk
    The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says the body of Teagan Batstone was discovered in the trunk of a vehicle in South Surrey on Wednesday.  

    Surrey Mother Charged With Murder Of Her 8-Year-Old Daughter Found Dead In Car Trunk

    Woman Killed By Tractor Trailer In New Westminster; Police Seek Driver

    Woman Killed By Tractor Trailer In New Westminster; Police Seek Driver
    NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — A 52-year-old female pedestrian is dead after being struck by a tractor trailer Wednesday evening in New Westminster, B.C.

    Woman Killed By Tractor Trailer In New Westminster; Police Seek Driver

    Avian Flu Detected At Two More Farms In B.C. As Outbreak Continues To Spread

    Avian Flu Detected At Two More Farms In B.C. As Outbreak Continues To Spread
    VANCOUVER — Birds at two more farms in southwestern British Columbia have tested positive for avian influenza, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said Wednesday — underscoring the difficulty facing officials attempting to contain the virus.

    Avian Flu Detected At Two More Farms In B.C. As Outbreak Continues To Spread