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CBC
2 days ago
- CBC
Sea to Sky Gondola mystery remains unsolved 5 years after 2nd sabotage
Social Sharing Five years after the Sea to Sky Gondola was sabotaged for the second time in a span of 13 months, the mystery of who did it remains unsolved. In September of 2020, someone cut through the main steel suspension cable, sending gondola cars crashing to the ground in a repeat of the sabotage that happened for the first time in August of 2019. Today, B.C. RCMP major crimes section is saying little about the case except that it is of continued public interest. "Investigators continue to explore all leads and avenues to advance this investigation," said RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Vanessa Munn in a statement. The Sea to Sky Gondola is a privately owned tourist attraction near Squamish, carrying hundreds of thousands of passengers every year to a cliff-top viewpoint located almost 900 metres above Howe Sound. It reopened fully in 2021 after a second round of multi-million dollar repairs to replace the severed cable and smashed gondola cars. Meanwhile, lawsuits stemming from the vandalism continue to pile up in B.C. Supreme Court. Sea to Sky Gondola Ltd. is suing Unified Systems Inc. (USI), a company that was hired to install a security system after the first cable cut in 2019. The notice of civil claims says the security system included alarms that would be triggered by any unauthorized approach or access to the gondola towers, however that there were multiple failures when no alarms went off the morning of Sept. 14, 2020, when a vandal "...walked to a tower of the gondola, ascended its ladder and began to cut the main cable." In its response, USI claims that Sea to Sky Gondola did not have the budget for the system USI originally designed, opting for a version that was "significantly pared back." It says Sea to Sky Gondola failed to remove the gondola cars from the suspension cable each night in order to give thermal cameras unobstructed views of the lift and towers, failed to keep the main cable running through the night, and didn't put up barriers or remove ladders from gondola bases and towers. USI has also filed third-party claims against Black Tusk Fire and Security Inc. and Lanvac Monitoring Inc. None of the allegations have been proven in court. Sea to Sky Gondola doubled its reward offer from $250,000 to $500,000 three years ago for tips leading to a conviction. Police have said it's possible the same person cut the cable both times.
CTV News
15-07-2025
- General
- CTV News
Protected land in Lions Bay, B.C., added to nationwide conservation database
Lions Bay is a small municipality off the Sea to Sky Highway on the Howe Sound shore, just north of Vancouver. ( Almost 15 hectares of land in the B.C. village of Lions Bay is now registered in a nationwide database of protected and conserved areas. The Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database, which comprises information on the country's collective conservation efforts and tracks its progress towards Canada's target of protecting 30 per cent of its land and water by 2030, registered the areas in collaboration with the Village of Lions bay and non-profit conservation organization BC Nature. The protected natural areas now registered span 14.6 hectares of temperate forest within the small municipality, located between Vancouver and Squamish on the Howe Sound shore. The areas, which provide 'vital' habitat for the region's wildlife, are located on Village-owned lands within the municipal watershed located at the base of the North Shore mountains, the village said in a statement, Monday. 'Respecting nature and the environment have been a core value of our community since it began, and this submission strongly reflects who we are and our ongoing commitment to protecting habitat and biodiversity,' said Village of Lions Bay coun. Neville Abbott. 'We're very pleased to be able to support the national 30X30 goal by adding Lions Bay land to the CPCAD,' said Abbott, adding how the inclusion supports ongoing local and regional initiatives to 'preserve sensitive ecosystems and wildlife corridors.' In December 2022, Canada, along with 195 other countries, committed to preserving 30 per cent of its biodiversity when it signed the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The movement gained momentum in the province after BC Nature initiated its Municipal Protected Areas Project, which helps local governments identify and register the land within their boundaries that meets the federal criteria for protected areas. 'Canada's Municipal Protected Areas Program is shining a spotlight on the significant part that municipal governments can play in reaching our national biodiversity goals across the country,' said BC Nature's executive director Stewart Guy. 'Nature and people are learning to co-exist and municipalities like Lions Bay Village are a great example for other communities to follow.'
National Post
14-07-2025
- National Post
Bride ejected from a golf cart, dragged by her dress and run over sues B.C.'s Furry Creek Golf Course
Furry Creek's 14th hole is slender and open to Howe Sound. Photo by Furry Creek Golf & Country Club / Tourism B.C> A woman who planned a fairy tale wedding at one of B.C.'s most-scenic golf courses ended up injured when she was ejected from a golf cart, dragged by her wedding dress and run over. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events. Unlimited online access to National Post. National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE ARTICLES Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events. Unlimited online access to National Post. National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Natasha Quigley, who lives in the U.K., had travelled to B.C. for the Aug. 1 wedding last year at Furry Creek Golf Course. The ceremony was scheduled outdoors with views of Howe Sound, mountains and towering cedars, according to the invite on The plan was upended sometime between the ceremony and the reception, according to her Vancouver lawyer, Manjot Hallen, who said he wouldn't discuss details because the case is before the courts. Get a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again 'She was indeed injured,' said Hallen. According to the lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme Court, Quigley was a passenger on a golf cart when the driver 'struck a bump at high speed, causing Mrs. Quigley's dress to fall and become entangled' in a wheel, according to the lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme Court, She was 'ejected from the golf cart while it was in motion, then dragged and run over by it,' it said. Quigley was left with cuts and scrapes and injuries to almost every part of her body, including her head, neck and back, legs, hips, feet and left shoulder/rotator cuff, according to the lawsuit. She also suffered depression and anxiety, it said. The lawsuit says her injuries 'continue to cause the plaintiff pain, suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of housekeeping capacity, permanent physical disability, loss of physical, mental and emotional health and loss of earnings' past and future, and she seeks an undisclosed amount of damages. The main defendant is Fine Peace Furry Creek Golf Ltd. Partnership. The course disputed the driver was speeding or reckless while driving the couple, the best man, the maid of honour and a photographer to the 14th hole by the ocean for photos, said deputy general manager Patrick Guan. 'It was an accident and nobody wanted it to happen,' he said, saying the driver would have been slowing down for the curve when it happened. The cart didn't tip and no one else was injured, he said. He said the accident was caused by the train of her dress getting entangled in the rear wheel and agreed she was dragged and driven over by the cart. He said it was just over her toe and the driver stopped when he became aware of what happened. Quigley was offered first aid and asked if she wanted staff to call 911 but she declined, he said, adding she was responsible for holding her own train. After the course received a letter from Quigley asking for compensation for her dress and requesting some rental costs be waived, staff reviewed video and it showed her dancing, drinking and 'having fun' from 7 p.m. to past midnight, he said.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Yahoo
Bride run over by golf cart sues B.C.'s Furry Creek Golf Course
A woman who planned a fairy tale wedding at one of B.C.'s most-scenic golf courses ended up injured when she was ejected from a golf cart, dragged by her wedding dress and run over. Natasha Quigley, who lives in the U.K., had travelled to B.C. for the Aug. 1 wedding last year at Furry Creek Golf Course. The ceremony was scheduled outdoors with views of Howe Sound, mountains and towering cedars, according to the invite on The plan was upended sometime between the ceremony and the reception, according to her Vancouver lawyer, Manjot Hallen, who said he wouldn't discuss details because the case is before the courts. 'She was indeed injured,' said Hallen. According to the lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme Court, Quigley was a passenger on a golf cart when the driver 'struck a bump at high speed, causing Mrs. Quigley's dress to fall and become entangled' in a wheel, according to the lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme Court, She was 'ejected from the golf cart while it was in motion, then dragged and run over by it,' it said. Quigley was left with cuts and scrapes and injuries to almost every part of her body, including her head, neck and back, legs, hips, feet and left shoulder/rotator cuff, according to the lawsuit. She also suffered depression and anxiety, it said. The lawsuit says her injuries 'continue to cause the plaintiff pain, suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of housekeeping capacity, permanent physical disability, loss of physical, mental and emotional health and loss of earnings' past and future, and she seeks an undisclosed amount of damages. The main defendant is Fine Peace Furry Creek Golf Ltd. Partnership. The course disputed the driver was speeding or reckless while driving the couple, the best man, the maid of honour and a photographer to the 14th hole by the ocean for photos, said deputy general manager Patrick Guan. 'It was an accident and nobody wanted it to happen,' he said, saying the driver would have been slowing down for the curve when it happened. The cart didn't tip and no one else was injured, he said. He said the accident was caused by the train of her dress getting entangled in the rear wheel and agreed she was dragged and driven over by the cart. He said it was just over her toe and the driver stopped when he became aware of what happened. Quigley was offered first aid and asked if she wanted staff to call 911 but she declined, he said, adding she was responsible for holding her own train. After the course received a letter from Quigley asking for compensation for her dress and requesting some rental costs be waived, staff reviewed video and it showed her dancing, drinking and 'having fun' from 7 p.m. to past midnight, he said. Guan said the company's lawyer, after reviewing the internal accident report, declined compensation. The claim says under B.C.'s Occupiers Act, owners have a duty to ensure the public's safety and the 'incident was caused or contributed to by the negligence' by them or their employees. That includes 'failing to take reasonable care to ensure that the plaintiff would be safe while riding the golf cart' and failing to remedy hazards or warn guests of the hazards. The lawsuit said the owners are liable for the actions of its employees, alleging the driver was negligent by driving without due care or recklessly, by speeding or by failing to take steps to avoid the incident, it said. None of the allegations have been proven in court. Furry Creek, 40 minutes north of Vancouver on the way to Whistler, served as backdrop for the famously funny scene in the original 1996 Happy Gilmour movie, where Adam Sandler's character has a protracted fist fight with Bob Barker, who played himself. Judge slams photographer for botching wedding job, awards couple $22,000 Driver in fatal West Vancouver wedding crash fined $2,000
CBC
05-06-2025
- Science
- CBC
Why an orca near West Vancouver was seen 'moonwalking'
A video posted to social media has the public and some marine scientists intrigued. It shows a killer whale in Howe Sound swimming backwards. Marine mammal zoologist Anna Hall says the rare "moonwalking" behaviour has been seen in some transient killer whales. Here's what it was likely doing.
