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CTV News
5 days ago
- CTV News
Witnesses could have ‘crucial details' for police in fatal Vancouver Island crash: RCMP
The B.C. Highway Patrol is asking people who saw this vehicle prior to a fatal crash near Fanny Bay on July 31, 2025, to come forward. Police are sharing photos of a vehicle driven by an allegedly drunk driver arrested after a fatal crash on Vancouver Island, hoping people who saw the pickup in the lead-up to the collision will come forward. Officers were called to the scene on Highway 19A near Fanny Bay around 4 p.m. on July 31, according to the B.C. Highway Patrol. The driver of a black 2015 GMC Sierra Denali pickup which was towing a white Minilite RV had 'collided with multiple vehicles and killed a man who was standing at the side of the road,' Mounties said in a statement Wednesday. trailer Police also provided a photo of this trailer, which was being towed by a pickup involved in a fatal crash. The driver was arrested at the scene for impaired driving causing death but was later released. 'Police are looking for witnesses who can fill in crucial details about the minutes and hours before the fatal collision,' the statement said. B.C. Highway Patrol is also asking people to review dash-cam and security video from the area between Fanny Bay Wharf and the Rosewall log sort. 'Southbound drivers in particular may have witnessed important evidence before the collision,' the statement from police noted. Anyone who saw or interacted with the driver before the crash, or who has video that could aid the investigation, is being urged to contact authorities at 250-286-5690 and quote file 2025-1582.
CTV News
5 days ago
- CTV News
Witnesses could have ‘crucial details' for police in fatal Vancouver Island crash: RCMP
The B.C. Highway Patrol is asking people who saw this vehicle prior to a fatal crash near Fanny Bay on July 31, 2025, to come forward. Police are sharing photos of a vehicle driven by an allegedly drunk driver arrested after a fatal crash on Vancouver Island, hoping people who saw the pickup in the lead-up to the collision will come forward. Officers were called to the scene on Highway 19A near Fanny Bay around 4 p.m. on July 31, according to the B.C. Highway Patrol. The driver of a black 2015 GMC Sierra Denali pickup which was towing a white Minilite RV had 'collided with multiple vehicles and killed a man who was standing at the side of the road,' Mounties said in a statement Wednesday. trailer Police also provided a photo of this trailer, which was being towed by a pickup involved in a fatal crash. The driver was arrested at the scene for impaired driving causing death but was later released. 'Police are looking for witnesses who can fill in crucial details about the minutes and hours before the fatal collision,' the statement said. B.C. Highway Patrol is also asking people to review dash-cam and security video from the area between Fanny Bay Wharf and the Rosewall log sort. 'Southbound drivers in particular may have witnessed important evidence before the collision,' the statement from police noted. Anyone who saw or interacted with the driver before the crash, or who has video that could aid the investigation, is being urged to contact authorities at 250-286-5690 and quote file 2025-1582.
News.com.au
03-08-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Champion jockey Blake Shinn eyes Darwin Cup glory for mate and trainer Peter Robl
The second call from trainer Peter Robl to champion jockey and good mate Blake Shinn was the Darwin Cup trigger. Gold Coast-based trainer Robl sounded out Shinn eight weeks' ago, on a proviso he would call again should the reigning Darwin Cup-winner Hadouken remain on track in a bid for back-to-back 2050m Fanny Bay features. Robl tried to call on Shinn last year but the now Northern Territory specialist Hadouken received only 54kg in the Darwin Cup – a shade light for the Melbourne Cup jockey. Sydney-based Group 1 rising star hoop Tyler Schiller benefited and duly nailed the ride on Hadouken. With a higher weight assured this year (58.5kg), Robl reverted to plan - B. Shinn. He sounded out Shinn in early June – the answer always going to be 'yes' – and confirmed last month. 'To Blake's credit, he said 'yes' straight away,' Robl said. 'I had him booked before the 1300m (two starts back), I said he was going really good … then I said he'll go to the Chief Minister's, which he'll win, I didn't know if he would. 'I just said that, as you do!' Hadouken resented kickback in the 1300m contest and finished last, beaten 10 lengths, but Robl half expected such a result over the shorter trip. Hadouken enjoyed a cleaner run in the Chief Minister's Cup, appreciated the 1600m distance and saluted at $51. 'He should never have been that price, I don't know how he got out to that price,' Robl said. 'He's going terrific, certainly no worries with him whatsoever. 'He's peaking at the right time and it certainly looks a winnable race for him.' Motorace is a $2.90 favourite for the Darwin Cup from Hadouken ($3.10) and Wolfburn ($5.50). Robl first met Shinn about 20 years ago as a competitor in the Sydney jockeys' room. Despite being polar opposites personality wise, they forged a strong friendship — which has endured time and distance. The laid back nature of Robl, now 53, back then melded neatly with fierce and fastidious Shinn. 'He's got a bit of ADHD about the racing game,' Robl laughed. 'I think that's why we got on … I was so laid back and he was so full on, so we clicked. 'He was so intense about racing and I didn't worry too much.' The Darwin Cup on Monday would be the biggest official winner to date for Shinn and Robl combined. Shinn won the 2015 Listed Bernborough Stakes at Doomben technically for Robl but the horse, Centre Pivot, was at the time still registered to trainer John Sargent. A delay in the trainer registration denied Robl the first starter Listed winner. Shinn ultimately rode a bit for Robl in Sydney early doors, but eventually moved to Hong Kong. Shinn returned to Australia post-Covid and resettled in Melbourne, while Robl, in the meantime, moved to the Gold Coast. Shinn would love to get results for Robl on Monday, most notably in the Cup. 'This is an important meeting for him and Hadouken to go back-to-back,' Shinn said. 'When he asked I was definitely more than happy to (go to Darwin) for him. 'I haven't ridden a winner (for Robl) since he's been up there (Gold Coast) but watched his stable closely and he's going terrific. 'He's a great horseman and understands what sort of horse you need to take up there (Darwin).' Shinn rode three winners on Darwin Cup Day in 2017 but missed the feature. Hadouken has been set for the Cup ... and Shinn. 'It was no surprise to see him win last start, even though he was big odds,' Shinn said. 'It just verified where the horse is at and he'll be ready to go in the Cup. 'He'll be spot on … I've got full confidence in him (Robl) and Hadouken.' Robl has three runners on Monday – all with Shinn in the saddle – including Zourata (Race 4), Stormfront (R6) and Hadouken (R10). Robl has one job before the cup – to leg up Shinn. 'He's over the top about it all (form and tactics),' Robl said. 'He would've been doing his form on Darwin (last Thursday and Friday), most other riders, majority of them up here, probably wouldn't do it until Sunday. 'He'll know most of the other horses better than the jockeys riding them. 'I won't worry about giving him instructions, come Cup time, he'll have it down pat, know exactly what he's doing and how he's going to do it.'
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
The Series Of Seafood Recalls That Left Consumers Sick To Their Stomachs
Just eating raw oysters leaves room for many surprises. How meaty will they be? How briny? Will there be any residual sand inside? The luckiest consumers even find pearls. However, hundreds of unlucky oyster consumers were recently left with the worst of surprises: norovirus. From December 2024 to February 2025, several oyster farms across North America issued recalls due to norovirus contamination. These alerts came during the 2024 rise in food recalls during which seafood recalls alone affected millions. The earliest recall included contaminated Fanny Bay, Sunseeker, and Cloudy Bar oysters harvested in British Columbia between late November and early December 2024. Taylor Shellfish Canada issued the recall, noting that the oysters were distributed to Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario, Canada, as well as California. Then, in the second week of December 2024, oysters from Pacific Northwest Shellfish and Union Bay Seafood were found to be contaminated with norovirus, so those two farms recalled Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi oysters harvested between December 1 and 9 in British Columbia, Canada -- they were shipped to at least 15 U.S. states. Ruco's Shellfish — a Washington-based oyster farm — also recalled oysters harvested from a section of the Hammersley Inlet between December 2 and 17. Read more: Sandwich Chains That Serve The Best And Worst Tuna Salad, According To Online Reviews The back-to-back oyster recalls did not just plague 2024. A Louisiana-based oyster farm and shellfish company issued a recall of oysters harvested after January 10, 2025, following a string of norovirus cases linked to a harvesting area around the Chandeleur Islands. The Louisiana Department of Health closed the harvesting area on February 4, and by February 25, most of the area had been reopened. However, the contaminated oysters still made it to 19 states, including Florida, Alabama, New York, Vermont, and Minnesota. There were at least 266 reported illnesses associated with the outbreak. All other Louisiana-harvested shellfish and seafood were deemed safe for consumption. In all instances, government agencies instructed restaurants, retailers, and consumers alike not to purchase, sell, serve, or eat any of the oysters known to carry norovirus. The agencies also noted the importance of safe handling of the contaminated shellfish and proper sanitization of any surface that came in contact with the oysters to avoid cross contamination. For more food and drink goodness, join The Takeout's newsletter. Get taste tests, food & drink news, deals from your favorite chains, recipes, cooking tips, and more! Read the original article on The Takeout.
