Dominican Republic

• Quebec man shot dead in Dominican Republic robbery, 2 arrested

  The national police force of the Dominican Republic said in a news release Wednesday two men have been arrested in connection to Tristan Primeau-Pointras's killing.

  Canada

  Mar 26
  
• Canadians involved in tourist bus crash in Dominican Republic, embassy says

  A statement from the embassy posted on social media Monday said staff are providing consular assistance but did not say how many Canadians were on the bus or what their status is.

  World

  Mar 2
  
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• Quebec couple found dead while on vacation in Dominican Republic

  The couple's daughter, Sabrina Noël, announced the death of her parents and asked for time 'in order to experience this grief privately.'

  World

  Dec 30, 2025
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• Family of N.S. man found dead in Dominican Republic asks help to bring remains home

  The family of a Canadian tourist who was found dead in a northern part of the Dominican Republic is raising money to bring his remains home.

  Canada

  Jul 1, 2025
• Canadian tourist from Nova Scotia found dead on Dominican Republic beach

  Dorian Christian MacDonald was on vacation alone at a hotel in Puerto Plata on the north coast of the island.

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  Jun 30, 2025
• Jet Set owners charged with involuntary homicide after deadly roof collapse

  Antonio Espaillat was arrested after evidence showed he ignored suggestions he cancel the concert — where 236 people died — because the roof was in danger of collapsing.

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  Jun 17, 2025
• ‘Am I going to die?’: Ontario man back home after 71-day legal ordeal in Dominican Republic

  An Ontario man is back home after 71 days detained in the Dominican Republic, describing terrifying conditions and a costly legal ordeal sparked by mistaken identity.

  Canada

  May 21, 2025
• ‘Trapped’: Ontario man cleared of charges in Dominican Republic still can’t come home

  Despite all charges being dropped, an Ontario man remains stuck in the Dominican Republic, caught in a web of slow systems and limited Canadian intervention.

  Canada

  May 8, 2025
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• Jet Set nightclub owner ‘destroyed’ by roof collapse that killed 232

  Antonio Espaillat, the owner of a Dominican Republic nightclub, first learned of the collapse when his sister called him while trapped in the debris.

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  Apr 25, 2025
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• Edmonton teen attacked in Dominican Republic to have missing piece of skull replaced

  "Every day I wake up and I'm grateful to still be here, because I could have passed away," Chase Delorme-Rowan, 18, said with a smile.

  Canada

  Apr 10, 2025