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Canadian Killers Series Finale: Isolated Incidents

Sep 25, 2024 | twosleuthspodcast.com | Vanessa Brown

If you’ve been along for the ride with us, you know by now that the Southern portion of Ontario, Canada, once claimed the undesirable title of 'Serial Killer Capital of the World.' That’s because between 1959 and 1983 there were reportedly more active serial killers per capita than compared to anywhere else on earth.
New Zealand mother, Patricia McKay, ID'd as tourist killed in Newport Beach, California robbery

Jul 4, 2024 | nypost.com | Vanessa Brown

The family of a mother killed in broad daylight in front of her husband as the pair shopped at a ritzy Californian mall say “no words” can describe the grief they are going through. Patricia (Trish) McKay was visiting Newport Beach, California, with her husband — prominent Auckland businessman Doug McKay — when the pair were set upon by two men as they strolled through the up-market Fashion Island mall.
Multiple shot at Michigan water park as ‘active shooter situation’ is contained

Jun 15, 2024 | goldcoastbulletin.com.au | Vanessa Brown

Eight people have been shot, including two children, at a splash pad in Michigan on Saturday evening. Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard announced late on Saturday local time that the shooting took place at Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad in Rochester Hills — about 45km from Detroit. An “active shooter situation” unfolded, which led police to a nearby home. It was there that a 42-year-old suspect was “contained” by authorities before the shooter took their own life.
Townsville mum furious at fellow parents for ‘low-class bogan behaviour’ at cafe

Jun 14, 2024 | cairnspost.com.au | Vanessa Brown

A mum from Queensland has unleashed on a bunch of ‘bogan’ kids who destroyed a ‘beautiful’ handbuilt play area at her local cafe, calling out the parents for not stepping in. Millie, from Townsville, posted a video to TikTok about her local hangout, Sirens Bayside cafe. Millie, who often goes to the cafe with her own children, was horrified when she learned the play area had been destroyed and ultimately removed by the cafe’s owner due to the actions of some tiny patrons.
How I learnt about wine

Aug 24, 2023 | ft.com | Vanessa Brown |Claer Barrett |Pilita Clark |Gideon Rachman

Claer BarrettMy introduction to Italian wine came through a somewhat unconventional route.
CLASStime: Persistent pain

Jul 1, 2023 | pharmacytoday.co.nz | Vanessa Brown

+Class In print CLASStime: Persistent pain [Image: Fraser Williamson] Persistent pain affects physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing, and is one of the most prevalent long-term conditions in New Zealand. In this article, Vanessa Brown discusses persistent pain, including its causes, symptoms and treatments. She also explores the concept of central sensitisation and its role in persistent pain References 1. Moore D, Davies P.
After 28 years as a councillor, it’s time to stand down

Feb 1, 2023 | brightonandhovenews.org | Vanessa Brown

After a great deal of thought I have decided not to stand as a councillor at the May elections in 2023. I have been a councillor since 1995 when I was elected to represent Westbourne ward on Hove Borough Council. This was the first year that Hove had a Labour administration!Hove then joined with Brighton to become a unitary authority in 1997. I soon transferred to Hove Park, or Stanford ward as it was called then, as it is where I live. And I have been lucky enough to represent the ward ever since.