Sad news tonight as Vancouver Police confirm the death of Glee actor Cory Monteith.
The 31 year-old Canadian born star was staying at the Fairmont Pacific Rim, one of Vancouver’s newest and most popular hotels, when he failed to check out at his designated time Saturday. He had checked into the hotel on July 6th and police confirm that card key / fob entries to his room confirm he most probably returned to the room alone.
Hotel staff checked the room and called police upon finding the body.
At the news conference, police and coroner confirm that when they found the body at noon, he had been dead for several hours. Police also confirm that the cause of death was not apparent but that there are no indications of foul play. They declined to answer questions about any other items or evidence found in the room.
The entire incident comes on the heels of a false report of Monteith’s death which was apparently reported on Facebook and Twitter Friday July 12, 2013 and later confirmed as a hoax. The site MediaMass has since changed and manipulated their post (and the dates) which previously read “Monteith’s agents have confirmed he is alive and well”.
There are no further police updates expected until Sunday / Monday at the earliest.
To view the entire police news conference as broadcast on Saturday Juy 13, 2013 at 10:30pm please click the link below:
Since 1979, the West Vancouver Foundation has helped shape our community. Through donations and endowment funds, the foundation has supported many worthy causes and has helped bring donors together with other heritage, non-profit organizations and community projects. Scholarships and grants are also part of the giving process and many groups and individuals alike have them to thank for this generosity. Last week, at West Vancouver’s Capilano Golf and Country Club, the foundation held a special appreciation reception. Mayor Michael Smith started the evening off with the surprise announcement that he would be donating his recent council pay raise to the foundation (that amounts to about $9,000 a year). But the surprises didn’t stop there as foundation chair Gerry Humphries announced the installment of the new McLaren Family Trust – a $501,000 fund given by the family in memoriam of their mother. Congrats to all involved.
01 – West Vancouver councillor Mary-Anne Booth, left, chats with the iconic Barbara Brink whose long list of service achievements include Science World, Vancouver General Hospital, United Way and more.
02 – West Vancouver councillor Bill Soprovich, left, joins Mayor Michael Smith who donated his recent pay raise to the foundation this night.
03 – Three cheers for the McLaren family who presented the foundation with a giant cheque this night in the amount of $501,000 in memoriam.
04 – West Vancouver police member Jag Johal and guest Iain Bell are among the VIPs in attendance this night.
05 – Outlook newspaper editor Justin Beddall gets all the news from foundation executive director Delaina Bell on this history night.
06 – West Vancouver Foundation chair Gerry Humphries, left, knows what it means to build a community. He learned all about it from his dad Jim back when he was a member of the foundation.
07 – Welcoming guests to the reception and making all the surprise announcements, chair Gerry Humphries, left, executive director Delaina Bell and board member Mark Ballard put together a night to remember.
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By Catherine Barr – Feb 21, 2013
Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Feb 28, 2013
It’s true. CBS actually sent out an email to Grammy attendees warning them to cover up, and in some cases, shut up.
The letter, which outlines exactly what is and isn’t acceptable at this year’s 2013 awards show, warns against everything from bare bums and boobs to swear words, foreign swear words and political causes.
The reasons behind it all is no doubt due to numerous “wardrobe malfunctions” and slippery nipple effects that seem to have drawn the ire of network executives who are tired of stars trying to grab more than their fair share of the spotlight. See for yourself below:
CBS Email sent to Grammy attendees
Date: February 5, 2013, 10:39:56 PM EST
Subject: 55th GRAMMYS: Standard And Practice Wardrobe Advisory
-kindly confirm receipt of s&p standards-
***GRAMMYS 2013***
CBS Program Practices advises that all talent appearing on camera please adhere to Network policy concerning wardrobe.
Please be sure that buttocks and female breasts are adequately covered. Thong type costumes are problematic. Please avoid exposing bare fleshy under curves of the buttocks and buttock crack. Bare sides or under curvature of the breasts is also problematic. Please avoid sheer see-through clothing that could possibly expose female breast nipples. Please be sure the genital region is adequately covered so that there is no visible “puffy” bare skin exposure. Please avoid commercial identification of actual brand name products on T-shirts. Foreign language on wardrobe will need to be cleared. OBSCENITY OR PARTIALLY SEEN OBSCENITY ON WARDROBE IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR BROADCAST. This as well, pertains to audience members that appear on camera. Finally, The Network requests that any organized cause visibly spelled out on talent’s wardrobe be avoided. This would include lapel pins or any other form of accessory.
Overall, the fashion faux pas seem to have gone away for now. But don’t dismay, there was still enough red carpet cleavage to go around, much to the delight of camera crews everywhere who were quick to snap a shot of the best assets on the red carpet.
This is a test caption for Rihana at the Grammys
RIHANA – custom Azzedine Alaia dress
RIHANA – over the years at the Grammys
JENNIFER LOPEZ – Anthony Vaccarello dress
JLO – Grammy red carpet looks over the years
KATY PERRY – in green Gucci Grammys 2013
KATY PERRY – over the years at the Grammys
KELLY ROWLAND – Grammys 2013 dress comes close to being a violation of the new wardrobe rules.
Vancouver’s real housewives are back – for season two! This night, the glam girls gathered at the Loden Hotel in downtown Vancouver to watch the premiere episode of Real Housewives of Vancouver – Season Two with friends, family and invite only guests.
The champagne was flowing and the ladies all sparkled in fabulous bejewelled gowns and designer name accessories. New wives Ioulia Reynolds, Amanda Hansen and Robin Reichman joined returning stars Jody Claman, Mary Zilba and Ronnie Negus for a night of celebrity celebration. It was hugs and kisses all round as guests walked the red carpet.
Fashion wise, it was basic black mixed with sparkles everywhere you looked. Mary, Ronnie and Ioulia rocked the red carpet in anything-but-basic black which made them all look equally gorgeous, elegant and fetching.
West Vancouver’s flamboyant mother-daughter team of Mia and Jody Claman were big time Hollywood glam in floor length bejewelled gowns which sparkled even more than the Moet. And newcomers Robin and Amanda were extra glittery in gold and see-through hues encrusted with enough sequins and beads to make Cher jealous. Personally, I adored every single outfit and think it helped make the premiere extra special in every way.
After the reception, it was time to see the action – and reactions. Everyone turned to the televisions as nervous giggles filled the air. In the end, it was a spectacular evening that sets the stage for an even more exciting season of entertainment and fun.
Check out some of the VIP scenes that you won’t see on tv and get a behind-the-curtain glimpse of the girls as they watch themselves in action on premiere night in Vancouver.
01 – North Vancouver’s Amanda Hansen, left, and Texas born Vancouverite Robin Reichman are two of the newest wives. They’re bringing their beauty and brains to the battles of the new Real Housewives of Vancouver – Season 2 episodes.
02 – West Vancouver’s stunning Ronnie Negus and her niece Paige are both returning this season to party and play with the ladies for a whole new series of adventures.
03 – Singer Mary Zilba also returns for more Season 2 fun. Here, she toasts the hard working ladies from Lark Productions who make it all happen behind the scenes. From left: Krista Kelloway, Erin Haskett, Mary Zilba and Louise Clark
04 – Among the VIPs in attendance at the premiere night party are fashion designer Marina Shishkina and West Vancouver’s Heidi Coglon.
05 – Caterer to the stars and West Vancouver fashionista Jody Claman poses for pics on premiere night with Ioulia Reynolds, one of this season’s new wives who promises to add a little Russian rebellion to the plot.
06 – Looking dapper and handsome, West Vancouver brothers Houston, left, and Jhordan attend the premiere party in support of their mom Ronnie Negus.
Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Feb 14, 2013
