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When Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek died of colorectal cancer at 48 earlier this month, it raised an immediate and sustained outpouring of grief, emotion and support. But also raised were more than a few eyebrows. Specifically around a GoFundMe campaign for Van Der Beek’s family, which quickly …
Read More »A pie heist? British chef out $45K in savoury meat pies after van stolen with ‘tasty’ goods inside
First, thieves came for our cheese. Then, they came for … well, more cheese. But now they’re coming for savoury meat pies, and people are done. A British chef who lost 2,500 pies this week after thieves stole his van says “it’s a real shame” that although police eventually recovered the …
Read More »Woman dies after Mississauga crash between motorcycle and van – Toronto
A woman has died after a crash involving a van and a motorcycle in Mississauga, officials say. Peel Regional Police said they went to the scene of a crash at Burnhamthorpe Road West and Perivale Road after 4:30 p.m. on Friday. A van and a motorcycle were involved in the …
Read More »Woman in 50s seriously injured after crash involving motorcycle, van in Toronto – Toronto
A woman in her 50s has serious injuries after a crash involving a motorcycle and a van in Toronto’s west end on Tuesday. Toronto police said emergency crews responded to Horner and Evans avenues at 2:13 p.m. for a collision. Police said a motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious …
Read More »2 Vancouver Police officers hospitalized after crash with suspected stolen van – BC
Two Vancouver Police officers were treated for non-life-threatening injuries following a crash involving a suspected stolen van and a VPD cruiser, according to police. The suspect was taken to hospital as well, also with mild injuries. The crash happened around 3 p.m. Monday along Clark Drive at Charles Street but …
Read More »Impaired driving a factor in crash involving van and motorcycle, Winnipeg police say – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A 22-year-old Winnipeg man is facing numerous charges, including impaired driving, after allegedly fleeing the scene of a Wednesday morning crash between a van and a motorcycle. Officers were called to the area near Talbot Avenue and Levis Street just after 6 …
Read More »Police release suspect descriptions after Toronto Humane Society van stolen – Toronto
Police have released images and descriptions of two men who allegedly stole an animal rescue vehicle from the Toronto Humane Society. On Nov. 29, at around 4:45 a.m., police say the two stole a van from the Toronto non-profit. That vehicle was recovered on Friday, according to police. Read more: …
Read More »Retro van in Sudbury, Ont., part of travelling research project on youth social anger
A group of researchers is driving a retro van around Greater Sudbury, Ont., hearing from youth about their challenges, hopes and dreams. It’s part of the Travelling University of Montreal Project, which is a collaborative study involving the University of Montreal and the University of Ottawa. The vehicle is a converted 1985 Volkswagen …
Read More »Recipes with Julie Van Rosendaal: Mimicking meat with mushrooms
You may be coming across more mushrooms than usual at the market these days, as varieties from chanterelle to chicken of the woods come into season. If you’re a mushroom fan, it’s always a good idea to expand your horizons. Though mushrooms of all kinds are delicious on pizza, in pasta, …
Read More »UBC deploys pollution-sniffing van to measure air quality in Metro Vancouver
A team of scientists out of the University of British Columbia has outfitted a mobile lab that can detect air pollutants on the go. The scientists say because the van can collect data as often as every second it’s on the move, it will show a more detailed picture of …
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