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CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
Killer gets life sentence, no parole for 12 years for 2022 homicide in Mission, B.C.
A home in Mission was behind police tape on Dec. 14, 2022, and homicide investigators were called to the scene. (CTV News) A Chilliwack man has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 12 years for murdering a 64-year-old man in his home in Mission in 2022. Matthew Bauer received his sentence Thursday, according to a news release from the Lower Mainland's Integrated Homicide Investigation Team. A jury convicted Bauer in February of the second-degree murder of Mission resident Holbert Tew. The killing happened on Dec. 14, 2022, at Tew's home on 4th Avenue near Mary Street in Mission. Around 7 a.m. that day, local Mounties were called to the home for a report of a stabbing. They arrived to find Tew suffering from stab wounds. He died at the scene. IHIT took over the investigation and identified Bauer as a suspect. The then-27-year-old was arrested on Jan. 6, 2023, and a second-degree murder charge was approved the following day. Bauer has been in custody ever since. At the time of the arrest, police said they believed the killing was targeted, though the motive was unknown. From IHIT spokesperson Sgt. Freda Fong's comment in Friday's release, it seems years of investigation and the trial have not answered the motive question. 'This was a senseless and unprovoked attack that resulted in the loss of Mr. Tew, an innocent man,' said Fong, in the statement. 'With the support of the community, IHIT and our policing partners worked expeditiously and diligently to identify the suspect and forward charges. Our thoughts are with Mr. Tew's family and friends as the court proceedings come to an end.'
CTV News
2 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
‘It saved my life': New app helping cancer patients manage treatment at home shows promising results
A new online tool designed to help cancer patients manage their chemotherapy symptoms from home is being called a game-changer by both patients and health-care providers in the Lower Mainland. The RESPONSe program was launched last year at Richmond Hospital. It allows patients undergoing chemotherapy to report their symptoms through an app or website. The information is monitored by nurses and doctors, who can then respond quickly to offer guidance, suggest medications, or recommend when patients should seek emergency care. Dr. Jeremy Ho, who leads the RESPONSe program, says it's helping to catch complications early. 'We're asking patients how they're doing after treatment and then trying to catch symptoms early so that we can hopefully prevent them from becoming serious,' said Ho. For cancer patient Sydney Cuthill, the tool has made a real difference. 'I had every side effect you could get, from thrashed hives to loss of appetite, and this program was a huge game-changer for me,' she said. 'It's like having a nurse in your pocket.' Another patient, Katherine Lecy, credits the app with potentially saving her life, after she fell seriously ill while on vacation. 'I launched the app to describe my symptoms, and I was running a fever of 103 or 104 (degrees Fahrenheit), and the app actually just said go to emergency,' Lecy said. 'It saved my life.' Since its launch, the program has enrolled about 150 patients, resulting in more than 700 symptom management calls from nurses. Ho says the system is not only improving patient care but also reducing strain on the health-care system by preventing unnecessary emergency room visits. 'The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive,' Ho said. It's unclear if this program will be expanded beyond Richmond Hospital. The Ministry of Health told CTV News via statement that it 'is committed to improving cancer care in the province.' 'We are pleased to hear the success of the RESPONSe home monitoring program. We will continue to explore advances in technological innovation like this initiative.' The RESPONSe project was funded by $300,000 in grants from several donors, including the B.C. Ministry of Health Innovation Fund, the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute Team Grant Award, the Richmond Hospital Foundation, and the BC Community Oncology Trialists.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Five events to celebrate the official arrival of summer in Vancouver this weekend
Friday officially marks the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Let the sunburns begin. With the arrival of the beloved, if short, period comes an absolute blooming of events all across the Lower Mainland. So many events are being announced in the coming weeks that you can expect to see frequent updates like this one to keep you informed and adding to your weekly planner. After all, best to get out and enjoy the longer days and warmer temperatures while they are here. Here are five things to do this weekend to rock in the season. Cory Weeds Quartet featuring Tyler Henderson When: June 20, 8 p.m. Where: Frankie's Jazz Club, 755 Beatty Tickets/info: Part of the club series during jazz fest, saxophonist Cory Weeds is a driving force in Canadian music who will appear with his crack quartet featuring New York City-based pianist Tyler Henderson on the keys. Expect a swinging set. National Indigenous Peoples Day When: June 21, noon Where: Carnegie Centre and area of the 400 Block of Main and Hastings Streets Tickets/info: Free Opening remarks from local chiefs representing the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, food and exhibitor booths and live performers from such Indigenous music talents as JB the First Lady, Jez Dylan Bonham Band, TALON and more. Waahli, Jacky Essombé, Yoro Noukoussi and Kocassalé Dioubaté When: June 21, 1 p.m. Where: Civic Plaza, 126 14th St. W, North Van. Tickets/info: Co-presented with the French Cultural Centre and part of the North Shore Jazz Series of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, Montreal-based artist of Haitian descent Waahli dropped his seventh album, Seven Bubbles, earlier this year. He is joined by Vancouver musicians Jacky Essombé, Yoro Noukoussi and Kocassalé Dioubaté. Water Street Pedestrian Zone Where: Water St. between Richards and Columbia When: Sundays, to Sept., 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. Tickets/info: Free Gastown comes alive for foot traffic to take in free family-friendly live performances, to test out street and public space ideas and just give the cobblestones a break from car and truck traffic. The Gastown Business Improvement Society (GBIS) will present rotating events at the Gastown Sunday Set. Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs When: June 22, 6 p.m. Where: Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville Tickets/info: As guitarist in Tom Petty and the Heartbrakers, Mike Campbell co-wrote such hits as Refugee, Runnin' Down a Dream and many other classic songs. Other credits include composing and playing on massive smashes such as Don Henley's the Boys of Summer and the Heart of the Matter. Campbell replaced Lindsey Buckingham as lead axe for Fleetwood Mac on the band's 2018 — 19 world tour and now he is rocking hard with his own crack unit the Dirty Knobs. The group's third album, Vagabonds, Virgins & Misfits was released this week, so expect to hear some very fresh new material beside fan faves. sderdeyn@ Here are the 10 best concerts in Vancouver in June
CTV News
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Thousands celebrate Pinoy Festival 2025 at Burnaby's Swangard Stadium
The Pinoy Festival at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby is in its third year. Organizers say it's "the largest Filipino cultural event in Canada." (CTV News) Thousands descended on Swangard Stadium in Burnaby Saturday for Pinoy Festival 2025, which organizers describe as 'the largest Filipino cultural event in Canada.' There are roughly 180,000 Filipino-Canadians living in the Lower Mainland, according to Antonio Matias, one of the organizers of Saturday's celebration. He said the event is held annually on the Saturday closest to June 12, which is the Philippines' Independence Day. June is Filipino Heritage Month in Canada. The theme of this year's festival was 'We Rise,' a reference to the strength and resilience of the community, particularly in the wake of the Lapu Lapu Day Festival tragedy in April, when a driver plowed into a crowd in Vancouver, killing 11 and injuring several others. 'Whatever happens, we will rise up,' Matias said. 'That's why our theme for the celebration is 'We Rise.'' A 'solidarity parade' was held in the morning to acknowledge the tragedy and to highlight cross-cultural support between immigrant communities. Filipino groups marched alongside groups representing South Asian, Latino, African and Chinese community organizations. More than 180 vendors and community booths were set up inside the stadium, along with a beer garden, live music and interactive family activities. TransLink provided a free shuttle from Patterson SkyTrain Station to the stadium. The festival is in its third year and is organized by the Pinoy Festival Alliance Society, a registered non-profit with more than 70 member organizations.
CTV News
13-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Hundreds of Hells Angels gather in Surrey
Vancouver Watch A celebration of life has brought hundreds of Hells Angels from across Canada to B.C.'s Lower Mainland.
