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CBC
2 days ago
- CBC
B.C. teacher charged with child pornography-related offences
Pitt Meadows Secondary School teacher Lovesh Ramsaha has been charged with internet luring of a child and child pornography-related offences. The school's principal sent a letter to parents saying that Ramsaha was removed from his duties once the district became aware of the allegations. Meera Bains reports.
CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
Child pornography charges laid against B.C. high school teacher
Pitt Meadows Secondary School is seen in an image from the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows School District website. A high school teacher from B.C.'s Lower Mainland has been charged with several sexual offences, including two related to child pornography. Online court records show Lovesh Ramsaha is facing counts of making or publishing child pornography, distributing child pornography, luring a child under the age of 18, and making sexually explicit material available to a child under the age of 18. The charges all stem from incidents dating back to Aug. 1, 2024, in Pitt Meadows, according to the records. Ramsaha was a teacher at Pitt Meadows Secondary School but was 'removed from his duties' immediately after administrators learned of the allegations against him, according to a letter that was sent to parents on Friday. 'I understand this news is circulating in the community,' wrote principal Colin Sharpe, in the letter. 'Please be assured that the safety and well-being of our students is always our highest priority. Within our school, we will continue to focus on caring for and supporting our students, staff, and families as we move forward together as a school community.' The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows School District said it could not comment on the allegations due to privacy legislation, and because the matter is now before the courts. Online records show Ramsaha is out on bail, with his next court appearance scheduled on Aug. 21. With files from CTV News Vancouver's Penny Daflos
CBC
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Thousands petition to save Pitt Meadows, B.C., movie theatre from closure
Social Sharing Rodolfo Assinger has many happy memories of bringing his children to Hollywood 3 Cinemas in Pitt Meadows, B.C. The independent family-owned theatre, known for its affordable prices and buttery popcorn, is a staple in the Metro Vancouver city, according to community members. Now, with it set to close its doors at the end of the month, those community members are rallying to save it. A petition started by Assinger had garnered over 4,000 signatures as of Friday afternoon. "This place means a lot to this community," said Assinger. "It's a place that people love and cherish." WATCH | Community comes together to save B.C. cinema: Thousands come together to save B.C. theatre from closing down 1 day ago Duration 2:26 People in Pitt Meadows, B.C., are coming together to try to save a beloved cinema in the city. Hollywood 3, a family-owned independent theatre, is shutting its doors by the end of month. As Pinki Wong tells us, thousands have signed an online petition hoping to keep the curtains open. Moby Amarsi, the cinema's owner, said their lease is coming to an end in June, and renewing it would mean a 25 per cent increase. "It's impossible for us to pay market rent today," said Amarsi. Additionally, people's viewing habits have changed since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Amarsi, with more people staying home to watch movies. The cinema has been operating for 15 years, and has hardly raised its prices. A movie ticket costs $6 for adults, $5 for children and seniors, and $3 for everyone on Tuesdays. Amarsi said he wanted to maintain an affordable, family-oriented business. "You see families coming here, you see them leaving, they're happy," he said, adding he is sad for a couple who had planned to get married at the cinema in September. Pitt Meadows Mayor Nicole MacDonald said she is disappointed with the closure. "We understand how deeply rooted this place is in our community's heart, and are saddened by the loss of a beloved gathering space," she said in a statement to CBC News. She said there are several spaces in the city that are already zoned to permit a theatre, and while the city is not able to broker space directly, it is willing to work with the Hollywood 3 to explore possible new locations. Amarsi said he would be happy to work with the city to find a solution and will reach out to the mayor. 'Heartwarming memories' The Hollywood 3 has become a second home for Sarah Hargitt-Rowe, the theatre's manager. After working for Hollywood 3 for over a decade, she said the news is devastating. "This place holds a lot of heartwarming memories," she said. She said her favourite part of the job is seeing children grow up and new generations going to the theatre. "Single couples get together and they bring in their kids a few years later, it's just beautiful to see," she said. She said customers love their popcorn because they use real butter, which she travels to Costco every week to buy. Assinger said he hopes the show of community support is enough to raise awareness to find a solution.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Yahoo
Pedestrian killed in crash along Lougheed Highway in Pitt Meadows
A pedestrian was killed in a crash that shut down several lanes of the Lougheed Highway in Pitt Meadows early Wednesday morning. Ridge Meadows RCMP said officers responded around 2:40 a.m. to reports of a serious vehicle incident that involved a pedestrian in the 18900 block of the highway. They said the female pedestrian was deceased when they arrived. Lougheed Highway's westbound lanes at Harris Road were shut down and DriveBC said they remain closed as of 7 a.m. There is no estimated time of reopening and DriveBC said drivers should expect major delays on alternate routes. Police said they're investigating the crash and that no further information is available at this time. They're asking witnesses and anyone with dash cam footage to contact them.
CBC
18-06-2025
- CBC
Pedestrian killed in crash along Lougheed Highway in Pitt Meadows
A pedestrian was killed in a crash that shut down several lanes of the Lougheed Highway in Pitt Meadows early Wednesday morning. Ridge Meadows RCMP said officers responded around 2:40 a.m. to reports of a serious vehicle incident that involved a pedestrian in the 18900 block of the highway. They said the female pedestrian was deceased when they arrived. Lougheed Highway's westbound lanes at Harris Road were shut down and DriveBC said they remain closed as of 7 a.m. There is no estimated time of reopening and DriveBC said drivers should expect major delays on alternate routes. Police said they're investigating the crash and that no further information is available at this time. They're asking witnesses and anyone with dash cam footage to contact them.
