Jennifer McPherson last heard from on Apr. 29 Jennifer McPherson, a 41-year old woman from Hanson Island, BC has been reported missing by her family and police are hoping the public can assist in locating the missing woman. Cpl. Darren Lagan of the Island District RCMP says Jennifer last had contact with her family on [...]
Police believe teen may be in the Nelson BC area Grande Prairie Rural RCMP are hoping the public can help them locate Reyna Rose Brown, a missing 15-year old girl from Sexsmith, Alberta. Reyna Brown has been missing from her home since Jan. 7, 2013. She was last seen at her home at 3 a.m., [...]
Missing 53-year-old lived a quiet life, didn’t have a bank account The North Vancouver RCMP are once again asking for public assistance in finding a 53-year-old man who went missing last August. Timothy Cameron was last seen on Aug. 18 in North Vancouver. He hasn’t been seen or contacted his family or friends since. This [...]
14-year old Katelyn Mosquito likely with 16-year old Jonathan Hansen Update: RCMP say they have found the suspect vehicle, owned by Katelyn Mosquito’s boyfriend Jonathan Hansen, in the Maple Creek district, but investigators have not identified another suspect vehicle at this time. Sgt. Paul Dawson says tips are pouring in via email and telephone, and officers [...]
Missing women Inquiry report to be made public in mid-December Beacon Staff ReporterThe final report from Commissioner of a Public Inquiry Wally Oppal, Q.C. which examined the police investigations into missing and murdered women in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside is to be made public in mid-December. The findings of the Commission and its recommendations will be [...]
Sharkwater director Rob Stewart launches latest film ‘Revolution’
‘Revolution’ documentary is anticipated follow-up to Rob Stewart’s ‘Sharkwater’ Canadian filmmaker Rob Stewart was in Calgary yesterday promoting a follow-up film to his award-winning documentary Sharkwater. Stewart spoke to The Beacon News about his latest film Revolution. Stewart’s mission is simple, if a little ambitious – save humanity. The Canadian conservationist has expanded the scope of his [...]
The Arts must innovate to survive in today’s world
Giving value to the arts and culture By Shawna Stirrett Traditional arts groups such as orchestras, ballets, operas and theatres that neglect to think about how they fit into the broader social context and respond accordingly will fail. This might not happen today or the next day, but the writing is on the wall. While [...]
Historic Barkerville exhibit to tour British Columbia and China
Barkerville exhibit captures Chinese experience during Cariboo Gold Rush An exhibit depicting the lives of Chinese immigrants during the Cariboo Gold Rush will travel to China next year thanks to a $20,000 grant from the B.C. government. The Barkerville exhibit is put together from archives kept in the historic gold rush town, which capture the [...]
