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Your Island News: May 16, 2012

alee — Thu, 17 May 2012 04:19:59 +0000

A compilation of other Vancouver Island news stories aired on CTV News with Andrew Johnson on CTV Vancouver Island on May 16, 2012

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Your Island Sports: May 16, 2012

alee — Thu, 17 May 2012 04:19:18 +0000

Vancouver Island sports stories featured on CTV Vancouver Island’s sportscast with Mira Laurence on May 16, 2012

Stories covered:
- Preview of Stars on Ice with Kurt Browning
- Ryder Hesjedal update
- Island high school track and field championship
- Oak Bay Barbarians prepare for Howard Russell Cup
- BCILL suspends 15 players for lacrosse brawl

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Your Island Arts & Lifestyle: May 16, 2012

alee — Thu, 17 May 2012 04:18:32 +0000

Vancouver Island stories in Adam Sawatsky’s Arts & Lifestyle pack on CTV News at 5 for May 16, 2012.

Stories covered:
- Pamela Anderson added to David Foster’s Miracle Weekend celebrity lineup
- Holy Trinity School R&B Band at Vic High for national exchange program

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Your Island Weather: May 16, 2012

alee — Thu, 17 May 2012 04:17:57 +0000

Astrid Braunschmidt has Your Island Weather forecast for May 16, 2012.

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Nanaimo Man Drowns in Kayaking Accident

alee — Thu, 17 May 2012 04:12:32 +0000

CAMERON RIVER – The body of a 26 year old Nanaimo kayaker has been recovered from the banks of the Cameron River just outside of Port Alberni. RCMP say yesterday two best friends from Nanaimo set out to test their skills on the extreme, and challenging river, but despite years of experience the powerful rapids proved deadly. Port Alberni RCMP report the two men were taking on expert level rapids Tuesday afternoon when one paddler’s kayak overturned. The rivers unforgiving current offered no time to correct the mistake as the small vessel and its rider were wedged beneath a floating log.

“The surviving kayaker was able to pull his friend from the water,” said Cpl. Jen Allan, “but despite his attempts to recessitate him the man died.” Realizing the frigid waters had taken his best friend, and roommate the 37 year old Nanaimo man began to hike for kilometres to find cell phone reception. Exhausted and emotionally distraught he was rescued, but search and rescue teams had to wait until the next morning to recover the drowned mans body.

The surviving kayaker has been offered RCMP counselling. The name of the deceased has not be given to media.

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Charges Against Former Pastor Shock Community

alee — Thu, 17 May 2012 04:09:26 +0000

COLWOOD – It is a shocking allegation.

A former youth pastor at a Colwood church has been charged with sexual exploitation involving a 16 year old girl.

As we first showed you last night on CTV News, 33 year old Ira Parmenter worked with youth between 13 and 25 years old at Colwood Pentacostal Church.

Now questions are being raised about how long the church knew about the allegations and how the young victim may deal with the aftermath.

Ira Parmenter was arrested in Newfoundland Friday and released on a promise to appear in West Shore Provincial Court June 21st.

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Disagreement Over How E&N Railway Funding Should Be Utilized

alee — Thu, 17 May 2012 04:08:47 +0000

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Local Business Ponder Raising Pricing After Saying Goodbye to the HST

alee — Thu, 17 May 2012 04:07:42 +0000

VIEW ROYAL – At least one business is open and honest about its plans.

Joseph’s Coffee House opened after the HST came into effect. The owner says she hasn’t raised her prices since but will April 1st 2013. She feels her customers won’t mind as the price they will pay will be the same in the end.

Other businesses say they will not raise prices.

The Westshore Chamber of Commerce warns that people may not like paying 7 percent more when they know the HST is no more. It wonders if the market can continue to bear the current costs.

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Tsunami Debris In Juan de Fuca Strait

alee — Thu, 17 May 2012 04:06:50 +0000

It appears the wave of Japanese tsunami debris is making its way further inland.

Officials in Washington State are seeing many more items washing ashore. Most of it fishing gear. But it is what could be floating into the Juan de Fuca Straight next that has them worried.

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New Shop Local Campaign in Victoria

alee — Thu, 17 May 2012 04:05:41 +0000

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