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Cops identify body found by kayakers Foul play suspected in teen’s death JULIE CHADWICK DAILY NEWS
Gerald Lewis, left, and Harold Wilder take a break from their walk in the Colliery Dam Park near the location of the soonto-be constructed spillway. [AARON HINKS/DAILY NEWS]
Protesters coy regarding potential civil disobedience
SPENCER ANDERSON DAILY NEWS
The City of Nanaimo is taking a wait-and-see approach to protests against construction work in Colliery Dam park, as residents oppose to the work hold a meeting this week to discuss the issue. Construction on the project is expected to begin after Sept. 1, after council voted to build a new auxiliary spillway at the lower Colliery dam to address safety concerns and regulatory concerns with the structure. However, some residents have threatened civil disobedience to prevent construction of the spillway to prevent parts of the park from being cleared to make way for the new addition. Harewood resident Dave Cutts, who has been involved in other protests across the province, told council in July he and others were willing to camp out in the park to prevent work from going ahead. The city had previously sought an injunction against Cutts and other Nanaimo residents
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after they had indicated they would disrupt a previous plan to remove the Colliery dams entirely. Cutts was vague when asked Wednesday what he and other potential protesters had planned. “I’m meeting with my core (group) on Friday and there will be a news release going out after that,” he said. He declined to say how many people were ready to take part in protesting in the park, adding: “Basically we want to keep our cards close to our chest.” “This is not a friendly fight
we’re in,” he later said. The city has posted a notice on its website outlining areas under city bylaw where residents can be ticketed for certain actions in the park. The notice also warns that charges under criminal or provincial statutes are a possibility in some scenarios. City bylaw manager Randy Churchill said there would be an effort to provide warnings before ticketing some residents, but said the city’s response depends on whatever happens at the park. He said seeking a new injunction on protesters would have to be approved by council, if that step is taken at all. Mayor Bill McKay said residents have their rights to protest and freedom of expression, but added: “I’m of the view that we need to take whatever steps are necessary to complete the work that has been ordered by the province.” Spencer.Anderson @nanaimodailynews.com 250-729-4255
A body found floating in the water by kayakers on Aug. 19 has been confirmed by the B.C. Coroners Service as that of missing teen Delores (Dee Dee) Brown of Penelakut Island. The cause of Brown’s death has not yet been determined, but details of the investigation have led police to believe it is the result of foul play. Police will continue to pursue a criminal investigation into Brown’s death. She was last seen on July 27 when she was headed to her grandmother’s house in Chemainus. She was reported missing to police two days later. “It was completely out of character, no contact with family and not a pattern ever in the past for doing something similar, so that raised their concern right away,” said Cpl. Darren Lagan, Island District RCMP spokesman. An earlier RCMP release stated that Brown left her phone, iPod and wallet behind in her bedroom. After an extensive search which included civilian volunteers, members of ground and marine search and rescue, RCMP tactical troops, helicopters and boats, kayakers out near Norway Island just northeast of Penelakut found Brown’s body and informed Ladysmith RCMP. The Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit notified the Brown family that the body had been identified on Tuesday. “There was a meeting last night and their request was that there be no more media interviews,” said Denise James, a spokeswoman for the Brown family. “Funeral arrangements are underway now.” On Aug. 20, rescue volunteers hosted a cultural day of healing on Penelakut. Penelakut is home to approximately 300 residents. Policing for the Island, known until 2010 as Kuper Island, is
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“Crime in general for the island is very rare. It’s overall a very safe community.” Darren Lagan, RCMP spokesman
overseen by Ladysmith RCMP. Brown was described as “shy” by James, natural resources advisor to the Penelakut tribe, who added it was unlikely a stranger would convince her to put her herself at risk of harm. James said while she doesn’t know Brown well — the 19-yearold is younger than James’s youngest daughter — everyone knows each other on Penelakut. “Crime in general for the island is very rare. It’s overall a very safe community,” said Lagan. “It’s very close-knit as well, so that makes the impact even more profound on them.” Any further information or tips on the death of Delores Brown can be made to the Ladysmith RCMP at 250-2452215 or Crime stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Julie.Chadwick @nanaimodailynews.com 250-729-4238 » We want to hear from you. Send comments on this story to letters@nanaimodailynews.com. Letters must include daytime phone number and hometown.
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