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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Daily Mail
It's the vacation paradise Americans love to visit. But spate of people vanishing have tourists terrified
Two tourists arrived in the Dominican Republic within weeks of one another, seeking sun, sand and escape. One washed up dead along the shore. The other still hasn't been found. On June 20, Dorian Christian MacDonald, 38, was found dead in the surf after taking a moonlit stroll along a resort beach in Puerto Plata.
Vancouver Sun
01-07-2025
- Vancouver Sun
Family of Canadian 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. Dorian Christian MacDonald, 33, was found dead in the water on a beach in the Puerto Plata resort town of Maimon Bay around 3 a.m. on June 20. Global Affairs Canada had said it was aware of the death of a Canadian in the Dominican Republic, was providing support to the Canadian's family and is also in touch with local authorities. The fundraising, organized by his friend Tara McKenzie, says the family needs up to $20,000 to get his remains back, because of the costs involved in flights and paperwork. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. McKenzie says the family won't be able to say goodbye to MacDonald or grieve his death until they bring his remains back home to Nova Scotia. She described MacDonald as an affectionate person who handed out hugs and compliments. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
Global News
01-07-2025
- Global News
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. Dorian Christian MacDonald, 33, was found dead in the water on a beach in the Puerto Plata resort town of Maimon Bay around 3 a.m. on June 20. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Global Affairs Canada had said it was aware of the death of a Canadian in the Dominican Republic, was providing support to the Canadian's family and is also in touch with local authorities. The fundraising, organized by his friend Tara McKenzie, says the family needs up to $20,000 to get his remains back, because of the costs involved in flights and paperwork. McKenzie says the family won't be able to say goodbye to MacDonald or grieve his death until they bring his remains back home to Nova Scotia. Story continues below advertisement She described MacDonald as an affectionate person who handed out hugs and compliments.
Winnipeg Free Press
01-07-2025
- Winnipeg Free Press
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. Dorian Christian MacDonald, 33, was found dead in the water on a beach in the Puerto Plata resort town of Maimon Bay around 3 a.m. on June 20. Global Affairs Canada had said it was aware of the death of a Canadian in the Dominican Republic, was providing support to the Canadian's family and is also in touch with local authorities. The fundraising, organized by his friend Tara McKenzie, says the family needs up to $20,000 to get his remains back, because of the costs involved in flights and paperwork. McKenzie says the family won't be able to say goodbye to MacDonald or grieve his death until they bring his remains back home to Nova Scotia. Wednesdays Columnist Jen Zoratti looks at what's next in arts, life and pop culture. She described MacDonald as an affectionate person who handed out hugs and compliments. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 1, 2025.
Hamilton Spectator
01-07-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
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. Dorian Christian MacDonald, 33, was found dead in the water on a beach in the Puerto Plata resort town of Maimon Bay around 3 a.m. on June 20. Global Affairs Canada had said it was aware of the death of a Canadian in the Dominican Republic, was providing support to the Canadian's family and is also in touch with local authorities. The fundraising, organized by his friend Tara McKenzie, says the family needs up to $20,000 to get his remains back, because of the costs involved in flights and paperwork. McKenzie says the family won't be able to say goodbye to MacDonald or grieve his death until they bring his remains back home to Nova Scotia. She described MacDonald as an affectionate person who handed out hugs and compliments. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 1, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
