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Toronto Sun
22-05-2025
- General
- Toronto Sun
Former Sun photographer Bill Sandford was 'always right time, right place'
Bill 'Sandbox' Sandford, a retired Toronto Sun photographer, died Tuesday at the age of 78 after battling Parkinson's. Bill 'Sandbox' Sandford, a retired Sun photographer who died Tuesday at the age of 78 after battling Parkinson's, is being remembered as a '24/7″ news hound with great instincts and close contacts with police officers, firefighters and paramedics. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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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 Don't have an account? Create Account He won 20 awards as a photographer but his most famous picture was of the 1979 Mississauga train derailment, which won him a National Newspaper Award. 'Bill came in and got that dramatic photograph that went around the world — it worked out perfectly,' said Sandford's best friend and former Toronto Sun reporter-photographer Cal Millar, who was also at the derailment scene. Former Toronto Sun photographer Bill Sandford won a National News Paper award for this November 1979 photo of the Mississauga train derailment that caused the evacuation of part of the city. The two met in Toronto in the mid-60s when fresh-out-of-school Sandford worked for Federal News Photo and Millar worked for the Sun's predecessor , The Toronto Telegram 'He was a great newspaper person,' said Millar, who sometime called Sandford by 'SunTwo,' his radio call name. 'He liked covering spot news events. He developed an amazing number of contacts within the ambulance service and other emergency services who kept him advised of what was going on. Major fires. Major accidents. Serious events,' added Miller, who visited him as recently three weeks ago in hospital in London, Ont. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In a Facebook post, former photographer Bill Sandford provides details about one of his many outstanding photos. 'I often got phone calls in the middle of the night from him, telling me what was going on. He was an amazing photographer,' he said. 'You could rely on him in an any situation. Very dedicated, worked very hard, and always put the paper first and made sure he came back with the image and, most times, it was the front page cover.' Sandford's younger sister, Emily Brown, also recalled his photos of plane crashes, Royal visits, Golda Meir, and the finding of the body of Kristen French, one of serial killer Paul Bernardo's victims. Recommended video 'He was always right time, right place,' added Brown, who remembered her older brother picking up the camera as a teenager. 'His photos were truly a timeline of Toronto history. He was a prolific amazing photographer. He could weave a story about every picture he took. And he had his police scanner radio going all the time and would just pick up and go. He always had three or four cameras hung over his neck.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Sandford, born in Camp Borden, Ont., with a father in the military, was also a bit of a character who always wore a shirt, tie and blazer on the job and drove a vehicle that 'looked like an undercover cop car.' As a result of his choice of vehicle, he was often let into crime scenes after being mistaken for a detective. 'He was a terrific spot news photographer,' said veteran Toronto Sun photographer Craig Robertson. 'His car was full of scanners. He monitered police, ambulance and fire better than anybody in the city during his time. Tons of contacts and he would regularly tip the desk on what was going on because he had no many good sources. Because he was so good at it, they basically left it to Bill to sort of cover the spot news.' Millar said Sandford, a cat lover, was married — to Marilyn Murray — with no children. He'll be cremated and there will be no funeral per his wishes. Following his time at the Sun — joining five years after the paper first appeared in 1971 and leaving sometime during the new millennium — Sandford moved to Barrie, where his wife worked for the OPP, and he continued to freelance for various publications. The last part of his life was spent in London, Ont., so he could be closer to his mother. Sandford is also survived by sisters Audrey Thompson and Helen Dussault. Toronto Maple Leafs Canada Toronto Maple Leafs Columnists Canada
Daily Mail
30-04-2025
- Daily Mail
Speeding driver's bizarre excuse for not stopping to help after a deadly crash in Adelaide
A speeding driver who hit and killed a beloved mum in a high speed crash didn't stop to help because his turban had 'flown off, a court has heard. Bhupinder Singh, 24, faced South Australian District Court on Wednesday charged with one count of aggravated causing death by dangerous driving. Christine Sandford, 40, was minutes from home in Adelaide 's Windsor Gardens when Singh's Ford Mustang T-boned her vehicle in March 2023. She died at the scene. She had been on the way home from a nearby service station to get cooking oil when her life was cut short. Since the crash, Singh had continually denied causing Ms Sandford's death and initially pleaded not guilty. However, on Wednesday, Singh pleaded guilty and admitted he was driving 45km/h over the speed limit. Currently free on bail, he was warned by the judge on Wednesday that he will likely be taken into custody following case submissions next week. The court Singh had been driving at extreme speeds ranging between 150 to 161km/h just moments before the crash, The Advertiser reported. The prosecution told the court that it was 'clearly the Crown's case' that Singh made no attempt to help Ms Sandford at the scene. Singh's lawyer told the court his client may not have rendered Ms Sandford's assistance as he was in a state of shock and had lost his turban in the crash, which was equivalent of being 'naked in public' 'He was in a state of shock, as a Sikh, where it's almost like being naked in public, that exacerbated the situation,' his lawyer said Judge Muscat said it was difficult to understand a person's reaction after such a horrific event, especially since people are often in shock and 'don't know how to react'. However, the judge added it would not help Singh as he had told police he was travelling at the speed limit when he was questioned after the crash. Ms Sandford's daughter Taniesha submitted a heartbreaking victim impact statement which was read out on Wednesday. Taniesha said a huge part of her life was 'ripped away' following her mum's death. 'The weight of her absence is something I struggle to carry every day. I used to feel safe, I am constantly filled with anxiety now that I live with the deep awareness that the people you love can be taken from you in an instant,' she said. 'I constantly think about how she won't help me move into my new home, or stand by my side on my wedding day. 'She won't be here to see my children. They'll never get to meet their grandmother. She is missing from every milestone I imagine sharing with her. I spent my 21st birthday without her.' Singh will reappear face South Australian District Court next week for further submissions before sentencing.
7NEWS
30-04-2025
- 7NEWS
‘Like being naked in public': Killer driver blames lack of turban for failure to help dying woman
A driver who has pleaded guilty to killing a woman in Adelaide's north-east when his Mustang crashed into her Commodore at high speed has given his reason as to why he didn't help her. Bhupinder Singh, 25, blamed his turban for not helping Christine Sandford,40, after his car hit hers about 10pm on North East Rd, Windsor Gardens in March 2023. Singh's lawyer told the Adelaide District Court on Wednesday that he didn't help Sandford as his turban came off in the crash, which as a Sikh man was likened to being 'naked in public'. The lawyer told the court that his client may have been in shock after losing his turban. 'My client's turban had flown off his head,' his lawyer said. 'He was in a state of shock, as a Sikh, where it's almost like being naked in public; that exacerbated the situation.' Sandford died only minutes from her home while out on a simple errand to buy oil to cook dinner. Her car was T-boned at high speed by Singh's Mustang when she was leaving a nearby petrol station. Victim impact statements were also heard on Wednesday. Sandford's daughter, Taniesha, described the loss of her mother. 'The weight of her absence is something I struggle to carry every day,' she said. 'I used to feel safe, I am constantly filled with anxiety now that I live with the deep awareness that the people you love can be taken from you in an instant. Judge Paul Muscat said Singh had been driving at speeds between 150 and 161km/h in the moments leading up to the crash. He also told Singh that lying to police after the crash, telling them that he wasn't speeding 'cannot be true, obviously', and that he will likely be remanded in custody next week. Singh has pleaded guilty to aggravated causing death by dangerous driving. He will return to court next week for further submissions ahead of sentencing.
Hamilton Spectator
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Young duo gets royalty treatment as Princesses for the Day
In longstanding rodeo royalty tradition, two lucky girls spent the day Saturday with the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede's Queen and Princess as the 2025 Princesses for the Day. Eight-year-old Abbigail Gingras and nine-year-old Amelia de Guia were this year's winners of the draw, and enjoyed a day alongside Queen Charlie Christie and Princess Charlatan Sandford during the Broncs and Honky Tonks Spring Indoor Rodeo. 'We got to visit the horses, and we had lunch, and it's been a lot of fun,' said Gingras. She expressed surprise at finding out she had been drawn as one of the princesses for this year, as she had believed the day had already passed, matching similar shock and delight from her new friend. The quartet of royals spent the day riding horses, as well as at Dunmore Dugout, which Christie said really helped to bring out her inner kid. 'Laser tag was really fun, and the girls really showed us up in rock climbing,' said Sandford. 'We made it to the top. That's all that matters.' For Gingras, this was her first time ever riding a horse, something she called the highlight of the day, where de Guia was proud to announce she was more experienced, and particularly enjoyed rock climbing alongside their royal role models. For Christie and Sandford, they commented that seeing the girls make fast friends reminded them of the two of them in the early days of the reign as they formed the lasting friendship they will enjoy as Queen and Princess and beyond. While both are too young to consider trying their hand at succeeding Christie and Sandford as MHES Queen and Princess just yet, there is still time for eligible 18 to 24-year-old women, as applications close at 5 p.m. on April 30. Further information on requirements and how to apply to be part of the 2025 Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Queen competition can be found at .
USA Today
05-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Take a trip down memory lane and witness classic Doug Baldwin highlights
Take a trip down memory lane and witness classic Doug Baldwin highlights The Seattle Seahawks may not have as deep of an elite history at wide receiver like other teams, but the franchise greats they've had have been remarkable players. Of course, the gold standard is the iconic Steve Largent. But beyond Largent, there have been a handful of receivers who will forever be associated specifically with the Seahawks. One such player is Doug Baldwin. Originally undrafted out of Sandford in 2011, Baldwin developed from a solid depth contributor to one of the best receivers in Seattle sports history. Baldwin was a lifelong Seahawk, a two-time Pro Bowler in 2016 and 2017, and even co-led the NFL in touchdown receptions during the 2015 season. In his career, Baldwin hauled in 493 receptions for 6,563 yards and 49 touchdowns. His 49 touchdowns were second in Seahawks franchise history, until Tyler Lockett surpassed him. Why are we writing an article about Doug Baldwin in the year of our Lord two-thousand and twenty-five? Because we feel it is always a good time to remind the 12th Man (not that they need it, mind you) about how great Baldwin was. In his prime, he was arguably the best route runner in the league. We also find it appropriate to spend time to celebrate members of the Super Bowl XLVIII championship team. During that postseason run, Baldwin caught 13-of-15 passes tossed his way for 202 yards and a touchdown... which came in the Super Bowl to go up 43-8, the final margin of victory. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a quick highlight reel of Doug Baldwin! Never a bad time to take a trip down memory lane.
