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Post-mortem scheduled Wednesday after body found near Nith river Updated Nov. 25, 2020 8:37 a.m. ET KITCHENER -- A post-mortem examination is scheduled for Wednesday after police recovered the body of a man near the Nith River in New Hamburg.... In a tweet on Tuesday night, Waterloo regional police said the body was found with help from the OPP. Police were searching throughout the day Tuesday for a missing man who was last seen in the area and had not returned home on Monday night. For hours, police canvassed the area along the Nith River with assistance from the K-9 unit and a drone. Late Tuesday afternoon, the OPP Search and Recovery Team arrived at the scene. Regional police said they requested the help. Officials haven't confirmed the identity of the man who was found but said they are no longer searching for the missing man. Police say the investigation into what happened is ongoing and they will release more details when they become available https://beta.ctvnews.ca//kitchen/2020/11/24/1_5201953.html

‘I want my son back’: B.C. mother pleads for information on man missing since 2016 Nov. 18, 2020 1:05 p.m.... It was Mother’s Day in 2016, and Dana Bosch knew something was wrong. Her son, Dane Stanway, didn’t call her. I knew something was wrong, Bosch said in a statement released by the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) Wednesday (Nov. 18). It’s been four years, six months and 10 days since Mother’s Day 2016, when I did not hear from my son. Just twelve days before that Mother’s Day, Stanway had spent four days with his mom and sister resting to get away from his life. Stanway had been fighting addiction, and although he had detoxed, he had relapsed. He left with a plan to change his life completely, to move away from the sunshine coast, to get and stay clean, Bosch said of the four-day trip. Dane called me on May 1, the last conversation I would ever have with my boy. He was happy and excited to do it right this time, Bosch daid. After many years of battling addiction, he was ready to be the true version of himself, to free himself of shame, remorse and the constant control of addiction. But then Stanway disappeared. He was reported missing on May 12, 2016, Homicide investigators believe the then 27-year-old may have met with foul play. Prior to his disappearance, Stanway lived in a house on Gilmour Road in Gibsons, on the Sunshine Coast. Nothing has been heard from him since his disappearance. Dane has been missing and presumed to have met with foul play and deceased, but how do we know and will we ever? I have no body, no conviction and none of his belongings. Living with this situation is devastating for me, my family and Dane’s friends. It is a daily challenge affecting our energy, ability to focus and get through everyday life. It is a very surreal situation; one I would pray no one has to endure, Bosch said. https://www.campbellrivermirror.com//i-want-my-son-back-b-

Someone knows something...... Ashley Nicole Dawn Morin (Born 1987) is a young woman from the Ahtahkakoop First Nation who was last seen leaving somebody's house on foot. She has not contacted anybody since, which is out of character for her, and her cellphone and bank account have not been used. On the night of Ashley's disappearance (July 10, 2018) at 9:30 P.M., a black and white van with no windows was seen near 96th Street and 16th Avenue, close to where she vanished. It...'s possible that she travelled to Lloydminster or Edmonton, both cities in Alberta. In July 2019, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) announced that they suspect Ashley was the victim of foul play. Ashley's family is offering $15,000 to anyone with information on her whereabouts. Age 31 Race First Nations Sex Female Location North Battleford, Saskatchewan Disappeared July 10, 2018 Missing for 2 years Height 5'2"Weight110 pounds Classification Suspected homicide Characteristics Long, dark brown or black hair. Brown eyes. A birthmark is behind her left ear. A medium build. Clothing and Belongings A black hat. Ashley wears prescription glasses and was last seen wearing sunglasses. A black t-shirt with white writing. Grey sweatpants. https://unidentified.wikia.org/wiki/Ashley_Morin

Police say file remains open in Marshal Iwaasa’s disappearance BY HERALD ON NOVEMBER 18, 2020. Tuesday marked the one-year anniversary of the dissapearnce of Marshal Iwaasa, who was last seen by relatives in Lethbridge on Nov. 17, 2019.... Lethbridge Police continue to investigate his disappearance and the file will remain open with a dedicated investigator until he is found. Anyone with information about Iwaasa can call LPS at 403-328-4444, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at http://www.p3tips.com. Iwaasa told family he was returning to Calgary from Lethbridge but has not been seen or heard from since. On Nov. 25, 2019 a burned-out vehicle was located in the B.C. backcountry by Pemberton RCMP who confirmed it belonged to Iwaasa. Iwaasa is described as 5-foot-eleven and about 170 pounds with brown eyes, shoulder-length brown hair usually worn tied back and a mustache. When last seen, Iwaasa was wearing a green hoodie, grey toque, red hi-top shoes and black pants. His truck is described as a dark blue 2009 GMC Sierra, bearing Alberta license plate BLL-1099. Iwaasa man, who was 26 years old at the time he went missing, has been listed with the National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains (NCMPUR) and his DNA and dental records are on file to aid in identification if remains are later located. Iwaasa’s family continue to provide updates through the Facebook Group: FIND MARSHAL IWAASA and will continue to do so. https://lethbridgeherald.com//police-say-file-remains-ope/

Finally!!!...... JUSTICE Man convicted of killing Vancouver woman, 27 years after her death. Rest in peace beautiful girl.... Last Updated: November 17... The circumstances surrounding the death of 23-year-old Vicki Black have remained a mystery ever since her body was first discovered in Vancouver in early March 1993. Now, after more than a quarter-century, the case has legal closure. In B.C. Supreme Court on Tuesday, Stephen Laroche pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Vicki Black. He was sentenced to 10 years minus credit for 14 months of time served. "This was a completely pointless killing of Ms. Black," said Crown prosecutor Daniel Mulligan after court heard the agreed statement of facts of her death. The case of Black's death had been opened and closed many times prior to Laroche's conviction. After two years, the original investigation was closed when investigators were unable to identify a suspect. It wasn't until recently, when a DNA connection was made to Laroche, that officers were able to make a case. Laroche was in the system because he had previously been sentenced to life in prison for killing a woman in Manitoba in 1996. He was granted full parole in 2007. The court heard how, during an undercover investigation into Laroche, he admitted to an officer that he killed a woman in the early 1990s in Vancouver. He explained how he picked up Vicki Black although he didn't remember her name and took her back to his apartment where they did drugs and had sex. But the pair got into an argument over payment, with Black threatening Laroche that she would send her friends to assault him. He told the undercover officer that he got so angry he strangled Black. He later wrapped her body in a sheet and moved it to a dumpster in an East Vancouver alley. Joint sentencing submission In court, both the Crown and defence entered a joint sentencing submission, noting how Laroche pleaded guilty at the earliest availability to avoid a lengthier trial. Although he has also been convicted of another killing, the defence reminded the court that in 1993, at the time of Black's death, this was Laroche's first offence. "For purpose of sentencing, he is to be treated as a first offender," said Karin Blok, the defence lawyer. The joint submission asked for the sentence of 10 years minus time served and Justice Heather Holmes agreed. 'There are other girls out there': 26-year-old cold case haunts former Downtown Eastside beat cop "I'm very sorry for what I've done to Vicki Black and her family and friends. It was despicable," said Laroche as he addressed the court shortly before sentencing. "I left family and friends with questions of who and why and I hope that I am able to give them closure by being here. I'm grateful for the chance to plead guilty." https://www.cbc.ca//vicki-black-death-vancouver-stephen-la

Missing confirmed deceased RCMP confirm body found last month is that of missing woman. Our condolences to her loved ones Nov 23, 2020 / 2:15 pm | Story: 317196 RCMP say the body of a woman last seen near 100 Mile House has been located and identified.... Amber Wuetz was last seen alive on Oct. 18 in the small town. Two weeks later, on Oct. 31, her body was discovered, according to a press release from Cpl. Madonna Saunderson. "Next of kin notification has been done, and our thoughts are with the family of the victim at this difficult time. BC Coroners Service is currently investigating to determine the facts surrounding this death," reads a statement from police. Foul play is not suspected. No further information will be released at this time, RCMP say https://www.castanet.net//RCMP-confirm-body-found-last-mon

Adam Strong's DNA detected in examination of human remains, expert testifies Tuesday, November 17, 2020 Bodily fluids linked to Adam Strong were detected during a forensic examination of human remains found in his apartment, an expert witness has testified at his murder trial.... The testimony came Tuesday, Nov. 16 as Maja Popovic, a biologist with the Centre of Forensic Sciences, began a review of the voluminous testing conducted before and after Strong’s arrest in late 2017. Among the findings were that semen detected among the body parts yielded a DNA profile attributed to Strong, court heard. Strong, 48, is charged with the first-degree murders of 18-year-old Rori Hache, who went missing in the summer of 2017, and Kandis Fitzpatrick, 19, who was last seen in 2008. Strong was arrested by police responding to a report that plumbers had extracted what appeared to be flesh from clogged pipes at his residence on McMillan Drive in Oshawa on the night of Dec. 29, 2017. Comments made by Strong that night led to the discovery of human remains, later confirmed to be those of Hache, in a freezer in the basement apartment, court has heard. Those remains were among dozens of items submitted by Durham police to the CFS for testing. During an overview of that testing Tuesday, prosecutor Bryan Guertin noted that swabs taken from a pelvis found in the freezer were found to bear semen, from which a DNA profile was harvested. It was a profile that was later attributed to Mr. Adam Strong, right? Guertin asked. Yes, Popovic replied. Popovic became involved in the case when Hache’s torso was found in the waters of the Oshawa Harbour in September of 2017, shortly after she went missing. It was then that a DNA profile for Hache was created at CFS, court heard. Popovic went on to author about two dozen reports arising from the investigation into Strong. Between early 2018 and the spring of 2020, police sent numerous items to the CFS for analysis, including a specialty hunting knife, found in a drawer in Strong’s kitchen, that was found to bear DNA linked to Fitzpatrick, court heard. Other items, included a hammer that was the focus of testimony Tuesday, were found to bear DNA linked Hache, court heard. On Nov. 16 court heard about the discovery of sneakers, later confirmed to have Hache’s blood on them, in Strong’s bedroom. Forensic evidence is central to what is a largely circumstantial Crown case against Strong. The Crown alleges the young women were killed either during sexual assaults or as they were being forcibly confined. The trial continues in Oshawa. https://www.durhamregion.com//10268779-adam-strong-s-dna-/

Divers locate body of missing Trent University student in Peterborough: police Our condolences to his loved ones Posted November 23, 2020 5:03 pm EST The body of a Trent University student reported missing was found in the Otonabee River in Peterborough on Monday afternoon.... Police had been looking for Brett Michael Leblanc, 24, who was last seen at Trent University on Tuesday evening and was reported missing on Friday. According to Peterborough Police Service, based on information received, police and OPP divers conducted a search of the Otonabee River on Monday. Around 3:15 p.m., the underwater search and recovery unit located LeBlanc’s body. The investigation by the Peterborough Police Service has concluded and this is now a coroner’s investigation and no further information will be provided, police stated. The Peterborough Police Service wish to thank members of the public who had assisted in this matter in attempt to locate LeBlanc. Extensive police and community searches of the campus in the city’s north end were conducted on Saturday and Sunday Police and family noted LeBlanc was legally blind but was able to walk without assistance but did sometimes carry a cane. In a statement, Trent University president and vice-chancellor Dr. Leo Groarke expressed deepest sympathies to LeBlanc’s family and friends. The university also thanked police, faculty and students who reached out to offer help and support over the weekend. It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Brett’s death, stated Groarke. The entire Trent community had pulled together in thought and action in the hopes that he would be found safe. Our deepest sympathies are with Brett’s family and friends. We will be guided by the family around commemoration, and I urge anyone who needs support to reach out to the resources we have available. https://globalnews.ca//divers-locate-body-missing-tre/amp/

On November 25, 2020, a public test message will be issued through Alert Ready, Canada’s public alerting system, by most provincial and territorial emergency management organizations. Each participating province and territory will issue one test message to be distributed over television, radio and compatible wireless devices at the times indicated below. Province/Territory Test Time... Alberta 1:55 PM MST British Columbia 1:55 PM PST Manitoba 1:55 PM CST New Brunswick 10:55 AM AST Newfoundland & Labrador 10:55 AM NST Northwest Territories 9:55 AM MST Nova Scotia 1:55 PM AST Nunavut No test scheduled Ontario 12:55 PM EST Prince Edward Island 12:55 PM AST Quebec 1:55 PM EST Saskatchewan 1:55 PM CST Yukon 1:55 PM MST http://www.netnewsledger.com//public-test-of-emergency-al/

Body found in car in Chemainus November 17,2020 BC - A body was discovered inside a car behind a Chemainus apartment building Sunday.... I can confirm the coroner was notified of a death in Chemainus on Sunday, Nov. 15 and is currently investigating to determine the facts surrounding the death, read an email statement from the BC Coroners Service. As per the Coroners Act, to protect the privacy of the decedent, we cannot confirm or release ID. North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP were called to the site Sunday to investigate a vehicle that had been parked at the apartment for several days. At first, tenants thought it belonged to a person visiting someone in the complex. When the vehicle hadn’t moved, suspicion mounted and police came to check it out. Officers had to break a window to gain access to the car and found the body in the back seat. The vehicle was towed to McBride’s Service Station and the investigation is continuing. https://www.vicnews.com/news/body-found-in-car-in-chemainus/

Update - Man found dead near Edmonton’s Dawson Bridge victim of homicide, police seek surveillance video Posted November 17, 2020 7:01 pm EST Edmonton police say the death of a 38-year-old man whose body was found near the Dawson Bridge last week is a homicide.... Just after 10 a.m. Thursday, Clifford Stamp’s body was found on some ice that was forming on the North Saskatchewan River. His death was considered suspicious, but Edmonton police said Tuesday that an autopsy has confirmed the manner of his death is homicide. The cause of his death is not being released at this time for investigative purposes, according to police. Investigators are now hoping to speak with anyone who may have been in the area and noticed anything suspicious between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. Thursday. Anyone who may have surveillance or dashcam video from the area should also call police. Anyone with information about Stamp’s death is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online. https://globalnews.ca//edmonton-dawson-bridge-body-ho/amp/

It's cases like this that may never be solved.... Fly high baby girl On December 7, 1985, A full-term newborn girl was delivered and left to die at a Frenchville gravel pit in Maine. A Siberian Husky named Paca discovered the infant's frozen body and carried her to its owners home, less than a quarter of a mile away. The infant's umbilical cord was still attached. Investigators established that the baby was born at the gravel pit on an access road near the intersection of ...Route 1 and Pelletier Avenue. The baby was abandoned in temperatures that fell to 30 degrees below zero. Experts state that she could not have lived longer than 30 minutes in such temperatures. Based upon tire tracks found at the scene, investigators believe the car was small. They do not know if the mother drove herself or was driven but boot prints were found in the snow with blood. Investigators suspect that the mother may be Canadian. Estimated Age: Newborn Race: White Sex: Female Height: 1'6" Weight: 6 pounds, 8 ounces Hair Color: Reddish blond Eye Color: Unknown Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown Identifiers Dentals: Not available Fingerprints: Not available DNA: Unknown http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/1067ufme.html