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‘Outpouring of sympathy’ for family from page 1 A vigil was held at Frank Hurt on Monday night, where a large number of people came out. Bell was there and was taken aback by the turnout. “He impressed so many people. I’m amazed at the outpouring of sympathy that we have gotten from so many people,” Bell said. “It’s absolutely amazing the lives he had touched.” The emotion of the night was echoed online on Facebook. “R.I.P devon, if you could see the turn out yesterday, you’d see you gunna be greatly greatly missed,” Dylan Dawson posted. “The heavens have a new angel now, watch down on your family
big guy.” “My deepest, heartfelt condolences to Wayne and Cynthia and all the family members,” wrote Jeannie Klein. “You are a much loved and respected family, and this should not happen to your beautiful boy.” “Rest In Peace Devon you were amazing and touched so many peoples lives,” wrote Chantel Thompson. “Whenever I saw you, I got a warm feeling inside because of your positive and caring energy… Rest in paradise handsome.” Bell said parents are never ready for this outcome. “I sat back in preparation of them (my sons) burying me, not
this,” Bell said. “I’m so proud to have had him for 19 years.” Investigators would like to speak to anyone who knows of any suspicious activity around the school or the nearby greenbelt between 8 and 9 p.m. April 24. Anyone with information is asked to call the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team tip line at 1-877-551-4448 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. A trust fund has been set up for the family so they can return Devon’s remains to his hometown of Old Massett in Haida Gwaii. Donations can be made at any VanCity credit union under the account Devon Allaire-Bell in Trust, account number 269654.
Peace officers to have more power from page 1 Mayor Catherine Ferguson said council began discussing the matter behind closed doors in January. It is to be formalized at the May 9 council meeting. Ferguson described the switch as an “organizational change” that will improve service to residents with little to no budgetary implications. It separates parking enforcement from other bylaw issues, and ensures those enforcing the city’s rules have the proper training and authority to do so. One significant change will be the appointment of peace offi-
cers, who have more power when it comes to seizing dogs deemed dangerous or issuing infraction tickets. Stanton said the new officers will also be better-equipped to deal with contentious situations, both as a result of their additional powers and because they will be trained in conflict management. “If (offenders) try to tell them where to go, then they run a higher risk of a higher offence of obstruction of justice, in which case we can bring in the RCMP,” he said. Stanton added that having the
officers as city employees will give the city better control over training, as well as the ability to discipline in the event of problems. Coun. Lynne Sinclair said the new approach is one all of council supported. “When you don’t have teeth to enforce the bylaw, that’s been a problem for us,” she said. “This will give us a measure of control over our standards, in terms of how we approach people, how we enforce, the degree to which we enforce. “It was very clear that this was the right way to go.”
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