Friday, December 19, 2025
ADVT 
National

Two Walk Away From Vancouver Island Plane Crash; Vernon Man Dies In Unrelated Collision

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 03 Nov, 2015 12:12 PM
    VANCOUVER — A 36-year-old Vernon man has been identified as the victim of a single vehicle crash on Highway 95 south of Golden in southeastern B.C.
     
    The coroners service says Michael Swanson was driving a small commercial truck early on Oct. 30, when it swerved down an embankment and rolled, killing him at the scene. 
     
    RCMP, WorkSafeBC and the coroner are investigating the cause of the crash.
     
    Mounties on Vancouver Island are working with Transport Canada and other officials after a small plane crashed into the Puntledge River near the Courtenay Airpark on Monday.
     
    Comox Valley RCMP were called to the scene and found the plane floating in the river while two occupants were safely on shore.
     
    Crews from the Department of Fisheries and B.C.'s Environment Ministry were also called to handle any environmental concerns, while an investigation is underway into why the plane went down.

    MORE National ARTICLES

    Case Of Dalhousie Student Charged In Fellow Student's Death Due In Court

    Case Of Dalhousie Student Charged In Fellow Student's Death Due In Court
    It's expected the lawyer for William Sandeson will seek bail during the hearing in Nova Scotia Supreme Court.

    Case Of Dalhousie Student Charged In Fellow Student's Death Due In Court

    Pear-Bingeing Bear Returns To Backcountry After Trapping Efforts Fruitless

    Pear-Bingeing Bear Returns To Backcountry After Trapping Efforts Fruitless
    CHILLIWACK, B.C. — A fruitful holiday has ended for a pear-loving black bear in British Columbia.

    Pear-Bingeing Bear Returns To Backcountry After Trapping Efforts Fruitless

    Court Expected To Rule On Homeless Group Suing Abbotsford For Charter Violations

    Court Expected To Rule On Homeless Group Suing Abbotsford For Charter Violations
    A group of homeless people took the Fraser Valley city to court last year, alleging its regulations and harassment tactics violated their charter rights.

    Court Expected To Rule On Homeless Group Suing Abbotsford For Charter Violations

    Jurors In Murder Trial Shown Video Of Police Interview With Dennis Oland

    Jurors In Murder Trial Shown Video Of Police Interview With Dennis Oland
    During an interview with police the day Richard Oland's body was found, Dennis Oland said he wasn't involved in the murder and had no reason to kill his father.

    Jurors In Murder Trial Shown Video Of Police Interview With Dennis Oland

    Prime Minister-Designate Justin Trudeau Urged To Fast-Track Free Trade Agreement With India

    Prime Minister-Designate Justin Trudeau Urged To Fast-Track Free Trade Agreement With India
    Canada and India have agreed to triple their trade to $15 billion, but the progress has been tardy even as the visit by Modi

    Prime Minister-Designate Justin Trudeau Urged To Fast-Track Free Trade Agreement With India

    Justin Trudeau To Take Over Government: 5 Things To Note

    Justin Trudeau To Take Over Government: 5 Things To Note
    Justin Trudeau and his Liberals are preparing to take over government, although Stephen Harper remains prime minister until he formally submits his resignation to Gov. Gen. David Johnston and Trudeau is formally sworn in.

    Justin Trudeau To Take Over Government: 5 Things To Note