National

First-degree murder convict escapes in B.C.

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 30 Oct, 2020 05:34 PM

A man convicted of first-degree murder has walked away from a prison in British Columbia.

The Correctional Service of Canada says Roderick Muchikekwanape was confirmed missing at 10 p.m., Thursday.

He was serving a life sentence in the minimum security unit of the Mission Institution, east of Vancouver.

A statement from the correctional service says RCMP has issued a warrant for his arrest.

Muchikekwanape is 41 years old, six feet tall and 217 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

He was convicted of the sexual assault and slaying of a 36-year-old mother of three in Winnipeg in 1998.

MORE National ARTICLES

Dog who saved owner from bear among 3 rescues inducted into hall of fame

Organizers say Shelby and two other heroic hounds — all rescues — are being recognized for life-saving acts of perseverance and intuition.

Dog who saved owner from bear among 3 rescues inducted into hall of fame

B.C. Greens raised record-breaking donations for non-election year in 2018

Aird Flavelle told the convention that the party received more than $710,000 in individual donations in 2018, which was unheard of for a year with no election.

B.C. Greens raised record-breaking donations for non-election year in 2018

First Nation, Seabridge Gold, reach benefit deal for KSM mine in northwest B.C.

The announcement comes in a joint news release after the First Nation received a 77.8 per cent ratification vote from members, approving the benefits agreement.

First Nation, Seabridge Gold, reach benefit deal for KSM mine in northwest B.C.

Canfor to curtail operations at all but one of its sawmills in British Columbia

The company says a majority of the mills will be curtailed for two weeks or the equivalent, with extended curtailments at select locations.

Canfor to curtail operations at all but one of its sawmills in British Columbia

Punjabi Singer Sidhu Moose Wala Removed From 5X Festival Lineup Due To 'Public Safety' Concerns By Surrey RCMP

According to the latest Instagram post from 5X Fest, “due to circumstances outside of our control,” the famous singer has been pulled from the 5X Block Party at Central City Plaza.

Punjabi Singer Sidhu Moose Wala Removed From 5X Festival Lineup Due To 'Public Safety' Concerns By Surrey RCMP

Roaring Raptors' fans go quiet as Warriors win Game 5 of the NBA Finals

The roars that had echoed through cities and towns across the country dissipated as the Raptors failed to become the first team outside of the United States to win the championship.

Roaring Raptors' fans go quiet as Warriors win Game 5 of the NBA Finals