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Cordova Bay deaths ruled murder-suicide Saanich police won’t be releasing details from grisly crime scene Daniel Palmer News staff
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Director of Vikes athletics and recreation Clint Hamilton, left, and CanAssist executive director Robin Syme show off the lobby of the newly completed Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Abilities (CARSA), which opens today.
A world-class facility Travis Paterson News staff
The next era in athletics begins at the University of Victoria today as the doors open to the Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Spe-
cial Abilities. At 190,000 square feet, and with a $77-million price tag, CARSA is a big leap forward for the university and athletic community. “I’m feeling a lot of excitement, we’re so pleased to
be opening the doors to the community with a open house activities,” said Clint Hamilton, UVic’s director of athletics and recreation who was a driving force to make the project happen. Tours of the facilities run
every 30 minutes on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with free access to the fitness weight centre and field house. PLEASE SEE: Ian Stuart facilities, Page A10
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Two people found dead inside a burning Cordova Bay home on April 21 are being identified as Peter Khurana, 58, and Julie Cox, 56. Saanich Police Department released the information on Wednesday after media reports identified the couple and Cox’s family spoke openly about the deaths and a history of domestic abuse. The couple were both found dead inside the home after a neighbour reported seeing smoke coming from the home at 4904 Cordova Bay Rd. “It is apparent the incident took place within the home that resulted in the death of one of the deceased,” said Saanich Police Sgt. Steve Eassie. “The other deceased appears to have taken their own life at some time following the incident.” Eassie said the fire and other damage made identification of the bodies difficult and time-consuming. He said police had conducted a comprehensive examination and search of the scene and the home was released to a family member of one of the deceased last week. Eassie confirmed there was no apparent risk to the public and said police won’t be sharing further information about the specific causes of death. “We will not be sharing information about the mechanism of the deaths,” Eassie said. “The evidence located at the crime scene supports the events were confined to the inside of the residence.” Anyone who may have information relevant to the investigation is asked to contact the Saanich Police Department at 250-475-4321, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800222-TIPS (8477). editor@saanichnews.com
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