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Lacrosse community stunned by teen’s death Cayley Dobie
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The death of a young New Westminster woman on a Delta highway has unleashed a wave of grief in the local lacrosse community and beyond. Olivia Malcom, her boyfriend Jake and a friend were on their way home from a junior A lacrosse game in Ladner Saturday night when they pulled into a bus stop on the side of Highway 17A just north of Ladner Trunk Road. Olivia and her friend got out to look for something in the trunk.They were at the back of the car when a Jeep, travelling northbound on Highway 17A, hit them, according to RCMP. Olivia, 19, died at the scene and her friend, 20, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Olivia’s family remembers her as the light of any event. “Her smile was pretty much infectious,” aunt Bonnie Dyrndahl told the Record. Dyrndahl said her niece was a kind, compassionate and considerate young woman. She was always willing to help out a friend or family member and never thought twice about volunteering her time, she added. Olivia’s impact on the community is obvious in the outpouring of support and messages of condolence from the community over the past few days. “Olivia was a shining light to all who knew her. Like the sun, her brightness was radiant and inspired positivity in those who were fortunate enough to have known her in her short time here. She was bigger than life and her lasting impact is undeniable. Her kindness will be treasured and celebrated by the New Westminster community and everyone else she touched,” read a message on a GoFundMe page set up in Olivia’s honour. The GoFundMe campaign is raising money for the Olivia Malcom Kindness Bursary Fund, which will help students pursue a postsecondary education. It has generated more than $60,000 since Monday. Continued on page 10
WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING: A moving crew had the delicate task of shipping this old house at 1 a.m. Sunday morning along Sixth Street in downtown New Westminster. PHOTO ROSS MCLEISTER
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Community mourns death of longtime volunteer and Canucks announcer John Ashbridge Theresa McManus
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John Ashbridge is being remembered for his countless contributions to the community and the broadcasting industry. Ashbridge, 71, died June 5, just a few months after being diagnosed with cancer. A legendary broadcaster, Ashbridge worked in radio in Victoria and Australia and was a news director at CJCI Prince George, but is best known for his career at CKNW and the Western Information Network, where he was the director of a bureau that distributed news to radio stations across the province, including CKNW. “He was a mentor to everyone. If you canvass the radio industry or even broadcasting these days, everyone will say, ‘I worked with John,’” said longtime friend Belle Puri. “People who are still in the industry learned from John. He was a fabulous writer – never mind his presentation skills. He understood the importance of getting the story right, but was also very eager – get it out there as quickly as you can.”
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Puri, who considered Ashbridge a mentor and a dear friend, said he’ll be remembered for his generosity, lack of ego and desire to help organizations and causes he supported.While he was never one who thrived on praise, social media was flooded with tributes to Ashbridge as news of his death spread. Ashbridge, who retired from CKNW in
2005 after a 40-year broadcasting career, was also well known as being the voice of the Vancouver Canucks and Vancouver Giants, having been the PA announcer at their games for many years. He also lent his distinctive voice and quick wit to Crime Stoppers ads, for which he was named Crime Stoppers International’s 2010 Civilian of theYear – the highest civilian award it bestows. Ashbridge and wifeYvonne Eamor moved from the Tri-Cities to New Westminster in 2004, with Ashbridge quickly immersing himself in city life and lending his time and voice to numerous events around town, including charity hockey games, Canada Day celebrations and the Seniors Festival. He also served on the City of New Westminster’s emergency advisory committee and recorded messages about the city’s emergency planning efforts and safety reminders, such as back-toschool, high water and fire prevention tips for the city-owned and operated radio station, 88.7 FM. Continued on page 3
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