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VOL. 25, NO. 10
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Mounties confirm foul play in death Victim discovered in his North Oyster home BY CHRIS BUSH THE NEWS BULLETIN
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Dust up at the plate
Nanaimo Palladian Pirates baserunner Aaron Page is tagged out at home plate by Langley Blaze catcher Brendan Holstrom during tournament action Monday at Serauxmen Stadium. The junior Pirates won the game 5-4 in extra innings to win their Victoria Day weekend tourney. For the complete story, please see page B4.
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Organizers of a planned occupation of the lower dam at Colliery Dam Park say they intend to protect the dams come hell or high water, preferably the latter. Dave Cutts, local coordinator of Veterans of Clayoquot, said the group has already organized a groundswell of supporters and has no intention of leaving the park until
the fall, when the accompanying rains will make it difficult, if not impossible, to remove the 100-year-old dams until the following summer. Last week, city council voted 5-4 to have the dams removed and the lakes drained to mitigate risk downstream should the dams fail during an earthquake or extreme precipitation event. The province estimates in the event of an extreme failure, 150 people could lose their lives, making the Colliery dams some of the riskiest in the province. The city is in the process of issuing tenders for contractors to remove the dams, and
is targeting mid-July to begin removal. On Sunday, Cutts organized a preliminary rally at the lower dam to gauge public support for the occupation. “We’re not short on volunteers, that’s for sure,” said Cutts. “The challenge at this point is organizing the committees, developing the core group, and then establishing different levels of call-out. It’s extremely structured.” Cutts added once the occupation begins – expected sometime in June – there will be no intention of protesters leaving the park until September. ◆ See ‘POLICE’ /4
Investigators from Ladysmith RCMP and RCMP Forensic Identification Services continued their investigation into the homicide of a man found deceased in his home last week. Kenneth Benjamin Hein, 76, was found dead in his home on Wagon Wheel Trail in Ladysmith’s North Oyster district shortly before 11:30 a.m. May 16. Ladysmith RCMP’s initial investigation turned up some suspicious aspects to Hein’s death, prompting them to call in the Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit. Investigators continued to canvass the neighbourhood looking for leads in the case and could be seen conducting extensive physical ground searches for evidence on Hein’s property and the surrounding area through the long weekend. Police confirmed Tuesday Hein’s death was the result of foul play and police tape would remain up around his residence pending a forensic autopsy expected to be completed this week. The B.C. Coroners Service has been working with investigators to confirm a cause and time of death. Hein, who ran a small private trucking business, was liked by his neighbours and was known as someone who was friendly and helpful.
Mike Gogo, a Nanaimo cedar mill operator, has put up a $10,000 reward for information leading to the capture of a suspect, if Hein’s death proved to be the result of foul play. “I’ve known him for a long time and he was just a hard-working guy,” Gogo said. “I mean, he’s 76 and still running his gravel truck.” Gogo said Hein had periods of bad luck throughout his life, which included the death of his wife in 2011. “He was a good guy,” Gogo said. “He always tried to please everybody and do what he could.” Cpl. Darren Lagan, Island District RCMP spokesman, said investigators are optimistic about their progress so far. “We have made significant progress over the last five days and our investigators are confident they will solve this case,” he said in a press release. “Based on the evidence and information we have gathered to date, we do not believe there is an increased risk to public safety.” Because of the active homicide investigation, police are not releasing further details about the case. Anyone with information in relation to this investigation is asked to contact the Ladysmith RCMP at 250-245-2215 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www. nanaimocrimestoppers.com.
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