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SOCCER PLAYER CAPTURES BRONZE Team Canada earns third at Special Olympics
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No charges approved by Crown Counsel Leak remains unresolved, says mayor BY ADRIAN MACNAIR Mission Record
The RCMP investigation into alleged breach of trust and breach of the Community Charter surrounding Coun. Jenny Stevens and former councillor Ron Taylor will not result in charges, according to a statement read out by Stevens at council Monday evening. Sgt. Peter Thiessen, senior media relations officer for the Lower Mainland District Regional Police Service, confirmed on Wednesday that RCMP documentation was reviewed by Crown Counsel, who decided no charges would be approved. As neither Stevens or Taylor were charged, police did not officially release their names in the press release. “The RCMP does not typically make public announcements when there are no charges approved,” said Thiessen in a statement. “However, because of the nature of the allegations, and the fact that the incident received wide media coverage, we felt it was important to
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Mission male killed while tubing An 18-year-old Mission male was killed Tuesday after he was hit by a boat while tubing at night on Osoyoos Lake. Three males, all 18, were being pulled on a tube behind a 20-foot Bay Karavan Bowrider when they were struck by the bow of a 15-foot Stingray. The owner/operator of the Stingray, a 27-year-old Alberta man, is in custody and under investigation for dangerous operation of a vessel causing death. An RCMP press release says charges may also be considered against the Bowrider operator as “it appears that he was operating the boat without the required licence, without lights and without the required spotter.” Alcohol is being investigated as a possible factor in this incident, and both boats will be inspected for mechanical deficiencies. The name of the deceased is not being released pending notification of next of kin.
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make an official statement upon the conclusion of this investigation.” Stevens’ and Taylor’s computers were seized by the RCMP in May over suspicions by council that incamera information about the Public Inspection Safety Team (PSIT) review had been leaked to Taylor. Although Taylor admits he released the leaked information publicly, he said the decision to hire a “spin doctor” to handle the PSIT review should never have been made behind closed doors. Taylor added that this admission does not mean the information came from Stevens. Taylor said the Mounties never made an official statement about the investigation and is unaware of any other councillors who have had their computers confiscated by police. “We never did see what provoked the search warrant,” said Taylor. When asked, each of the See COUNCIL Page 3
THURSDAY, AUG. 18, 2011
BIRCH HOME CATCHES FIRE
Polished performance Travis Tritt headlined Saturday night’s Rockin’ River Music Festival, showing off why he has legions of country music fans. See more photos and full story on page 17. BOB FRIESEN PHOTO
No injuries were reported after a fire broke out at a residence on Birch Street Monday afternoon. PAGE 8
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