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Time of India
11-07-2025
- Time of India
Sikh faith not a ground for less punishment: Indian-origin man jailed for crash that killed woman in Adelaide, he was driving at 160 km/hour
Bhupinder Singh was sentenced to over five years in jail in Adelaide for car crash that killed a woman. He claimed he was bullied for his hair, turban in jail during the remand. (Photo: 7News) 24-year-old Bhupinder Singh has been sentenced to more than five years in jail, but not a life sentence, for causing the death of Christine Sandford, a 40-year-old mother of two, in a high-speed crash in Adelaide. The accident took place in 2023 but the verdict was delayed as Singh pleaded for a home detention instead of jail as he said practising Sikhs face religious hardship in custody, including ridicule, dietary challenges and an inability to maintain their hair. Singh, however, pleaded guilty to causing death and expressed remorse. District Court judge Paul Muscat said the accident was caused by Singh's rash driving as the speed of the Ford Mustang that he was driving was 160kph 2.5 seconds before he crashed into Sandford. Sandford was in her car at a nearby petrol station just 500 meters away when Singh's car struck hers with such force that it pushed the vehicle 30 meters down the road. She died at the scene. "You were tailgating and flashing your high were swerving around other cars at high speed. The risk that you posed to other persons driving at the speed at which you did must have been obvious to you," the judge told Singh. "Christine Sandford's death was totally avoidable if only you had obeyed the speed limit," Judge Muscat said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ford&Go. Extra Bonus di € 1.500 e prima rata a ottobre. Ford Italia Scopri di più Undo "The crazy speed at which you were driving the Ford Mustang left you with no chance of avoiding crashing into her car. "There is a road safety message that is often repeated to motorists, for good reason, it reminds us all 'speed kills', sadly that is precisely what happened here." 'There are no winners' Father of Sandford said there are no winners in the case as his daughter would never come back. Sandford was preparing a meal at that time and went to get cooking oil when the speeding car of Singh's killed her. Singh was remanded for sentencing in May, lost 9kg in custody Singh came to Australia from India five years ago to study. His attorney told the court that when he was remanded for sentencing in May, he faced ridicule because of his turban. He lost 9 kg in custody, the court was told.
Hamilton Spectator
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Canmore-born artist explores mountain life with humour in new artsPlace exhibit
CANMORE – Canmore-born artist Amery Sandford is back in her old stomping grounds. After leaving the Bow Valley at 17 for art school, the now Montreal-based artist has returned home to explore the spirit of mountain life with humour and fun in her first Canmore exhibit, 'Dare to Ride'. Specializing in illustration and risograph printing, through a series of drawings depicting observations and memories from her hometown, along with a collection of mountain life screen prints, Sandford explores ideas of tourism and the balance of appreciating a special place without exploiting it. 'Because I've been gone for so long, I've seen so many changes [in Canmore] and a big part of visiting here is the landscape but it's also the people, so I feel like I have a lot of really funny drawings of tourists,' said Sandford. 'It's really funny and I hope people can kind of laugh with me. I'm super curious to see how people are gonna react to it.' During a residency at Elevation Gallery last summer, Sandford worked on a drawing-a-day series. Walking around town observing people and places, while revisiting memories of her childhood growing up in the mountain town, the sketches from the project are now on display for the first time in the exhibit. 'I was kind of just going from the things that I have walked by thousands of times in my life, like a picture of the Canmore Hotel with tourists and collecting memories past and present through drawing,' said Sandford. She captures scenes like a proposal at Quarry Lake, hanging out with high school friends on the Canmore hoodoos and tourists snapping selfies at Sunshine Meadows. 'We're all kind of coming [to Canmore] to enjoy and experience this really special thing. I feel like my attention kind of focused on the landscape, but also equally the people, and I thought that was interesting,' she said. Also completing an emerging artist residency at the Banff Centre last winter, Sandford experimented with the idea of recycling her old prints into new paper. 'I love trying to use recycled stuff, old inks that no one's using, and I feel like I'm just trying to create less waste, and I like printing for that reason because … the environmental impact of that is relatively small compared to other things,' said Sandford. Along with her illustrations are a collection of screen prints, murals and Sandford's self-printed artist book PURE ALBERTACANA. Capturing the ski and snowboard life through several of her prints, Sandford's lighthearted style features pops of colour and quirky characters. 'I ended up making some screen prints about ski culture and in Banff, this transient energy of just people coming and like partying really hard and skiing … it felt like this kind of temporary place to push the limit,' said Sandford. 'It's pretty celebratory and fun, but I was just really interested in … the extremeness of mountain life mixed with how we actually enjoy a place without exploiting it.' Having travelled and lived in several places across Canada, Sandford's work is often shaped by the qualities of a place, its local people and landscape. 'I think I'm just really curious as to how we enjoy tourist spaces or any special place intentionally and respectfully because it feels like a conversation that is being had everywhere.' Moving to Newfoundland for a time after school, Sandford noticed a connection between the East Coast community and her hometown back in the Bow Valley. 'In St. John's, they have a lot of similar problems and conversations about tourism and cruise ships and they're trying to shove all these huge cruise ships into the narrows and the infrastructure of the town can barely handle it and the people are frustrated, and it seems like they're looking for solutions on how to make money but also let people who live there live there,' said Sandford. 'I just was really fascinated by how I was just somewhere so far away, but I felt really understood,' she added. While done in a humorous spirit, Sandford's work speaks to current conversations being had in many tourist towns across the country. 'I think it's a really poignant conversation at this moment in time, though, as Canmore is looking at really large-scale projected growth, so this whole conversation around nature and tourism … are really relevant conversations to be having,' said Shanon Fitzgerald, director of programs at artsPlace. 'Amery's work depicts it in a really jovial kind of way.' 'Dare to Ride' is part of the community exhibition program at artsPlace, a program featuring Bow Valley artists, whether professional or emerging. The exhibit runs twice a year. 'The idea behind the community stream is that it's really sort of resonant with the spirit of the Bow Valley,' said Fitzgerald. The exhibit is on display at artsPlace until August 20. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada. The position covers Îyârhe (Stoney) Nakoda First Nation and Kananaskis Country. 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 .
Toronto Sun
22-05-2025
- General
- Toronto Sun
Former Sun photographer Bill Sandford was 'always right time, right place'
Bill 'Sandbox' Sandford, a retired Toronto Sun photographer, died Tuesday at the age of 78 after battling Parkinson's. Bill 'Sandbox' Sandford, a retired Sun photographer who died Tuesday at the age of 78 after battling Parkinson's, is being remembered as a '24/7″ news hound with great instincts and close contacts with police officers, firefighters and paramedics. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account He won 20 awards as a photographer but his most famous picture was of the 1979 Mississauga train derailment, which won him a National Newspaper Award. 'Bill came in and got that dramatic photograph that went around the world — it worked out perfectly,' said Sandford's best friend and former Toronto Sun reporter-photographer Cal Millar, who was also at the derailment scene. Former Toronto Sun photographer Bill Sandford won a National News Paper award for this November 1979 photo of the Mississauga train derailment that caused the evacuation of part of the city. The two met in Toronto in the mid-60s when fresh-out-of-school Sandford worked for Federal News Photo and Millar worked for the Sun's predecessor , The Toronto Telegram 'He was a great newspaper person,' said Millar, who sometime called Sandford by 'SunTwo,' his radio call name. 'He liked covering spot news events. He developed an amazing number of contacts within the ambulance service and other emergency services who kept him advised of what was going on. Major fires. Major accidents. Serious events,' added Miller, who visited him as recently three weeks ago in hospital in London, Ont. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In a Facebook post, former photographer Bill Sandford provides details about one of his many outstanding photos. 'I often got phone calls in the middle of the night from him, telling me what was going on. He was an amazing photographer,' he said. 'You could rely on him in an any situation. Very dedicated, worked very hard, and always put the paper first and made sure he came back with the image and, most times, it was the front page cover.' Sandford's younger sister, Emily Brown, also recalled his photos of plane crashes, Royal visits, Golda Meir, and the finding of the body of Kristen French, one of serial killer Paul Bernardo's victims. Recommended video 'He was always right time, right place,' added Brown, who remembered her older brother picking up the camera as a teenager. 'His photos were truly a timeline of Toronto history. He was a prolific amazing photographer. He could weave a story about every picture he took. And he had his police scanner radio going all the time and would just pick up and go. He always had three or four cameras hung over his neck.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Sandford, born in Camp Borden, Ont., with a father in the military, was also a bit of a character who always wore a shirt, tie and blazer on the job and drove a vehicle that 'looked like an undercover cop car.' As a result of his choice of vehicle, he was often let into crime scenes after being mistaken for a detective. 'He was a terrific spot news photographer,' said veteran Toronto Sun photographer Craig Robertson. 'His car was full of scanners. He monitered police, ambulance and fire better than anybody in the city during his time. Tons of contacts and he would regularly tip the desk on what was going on because he had no many good sources. Because he was so good at it, they basically left it to Bill to sort of cover the spot news.' Millar said Sandford, a cat lover, was married — to Marilyn Murray — with no children. He'll be cremated and there will be no funeral per his wishes. Following his time at the Sun — joining five years after the paper first appeared in 1971 and leaving sometime during the new millennium — Sandford moved to Barrie, where his wife worked for the OPP, and he continued to freelance for various publications. The last part of his life was spent in London, Ont., so he could be closer to his mother. Sandford is also survived by sisters Audrey Thompson and Helen Dussault. Toronto Maple Leafs Canada Toronto Maple Leafs Columnists Canada
Daily Mail
30-04-2025
- Daily Mail
Speeding driver's bizarre excuse for not stopping to help after a deadly crash in Adelaide
A speeding driver who hit and killed a beloved mum in a high speed crash didn't stop to help because his turban had 'flown off, a court has heard. Bhupinder Singh, 24, faced South Australian District Court on Wednesday charged with one count of aggravated causing death by dangerous driving. Christine Sandford, 40, was minutes from home in Adelaide 's Windsor Gardens when Singh's Ford Mustang T-boned her vehicle in March 2023. She died at the scene. She had been on the way home from a nearby service station to get cooking oil when her life was cut short. Since the crash, Singh had continually denied causing Ms Sandford's death and initially pleaded not guilty. However, on Wednesday, Singh pleaded guilty and admitted he was driving 45km/h over the speed limit. Currently free on bail, he was warned by the judge on Wednesday that he will likely be taken into custody following case submissions next week. The court Singh had been driving at extreme speeds ranging between 150 to 161km/h just moments before the crash, The Advertiser reported. The prosecution told the court that it was 'clearly the Crown's case' that Singh made no attempt to help Ms Sandford at the scene. Singh's lawyer told the court his client may not have rendered Ms Sandford's assistance as he was in a state of shock and had lost his turban in the crash, which was equivalent of being 'naked in public' 'He was in a state of shock, as a Sikh, where it's almost like being naked in public, that exacerbated the situation,' his lawyer said Judge Muscat said it was difficult to understand a person's reaction after such a horrific event, especially since people are often in shock and 'don't know how to react'. However, the judge added it would not help Singh as he had told police he was travelling at the speed limit when he was questioned after the crash. Ms Sandford's daughter Taniesha submitted a heartbreaking victim impact statement which was read out on Wednesday. Taniesha said a huge part of her life was 'ripped away' following her mum's death. 'The weight of her absence is something I struggle to carry every day. I used to feel safe, I am constantly filled with anxiety now that I live with the deep awareness that the people you love can be taken from you in an instant,' she said. 'I constantly think about how she won't help me move into my new home, or stand by my side on my wedding day. 'She won't be here to see my children. They'll never get to meet their grandmother. She is missing from every milestone I imagine sharing with her. I spent my 21st birthday without her.' Singh will reappear face South Australian District Court next week for further submissions before sentencing.
7NEWS
30-04-2025
- 7NEWS
‘Like being naked in public': Killer driver blames lack of turban for failure to help dying woman
A driver who has pleaded guilty to killing a woman in Adelaide's north-east when his Mustang crashed into her Commodore at high speed has given his reason as to why he didn't help her. Bhupinder Singh, 25, blamed his turban for not helping Christine Sandford,40, after his car hit hers about 10pm on North East Rd, Windsor Gardens in March 2023. Singh's lawyer told the Adelaide District Court on Wednesday that he didn't help Sandford as his turban came off in the crash, which as a Sikh man was likened to being 'naked in public'. The lawyer told the court that his client may have been in shock after losing his turban. 'My client's turban had flown off his head,' his lawyer said. 'He was in a state of shock, as a Sikh, where it's almost like being naked in public; that exacerbated the situation.' Sandford died only minutes from her home while out on a simple errand to buy oil to cook dinner. Her car was T-boned at high speed by Singh's Mustang when she was leaving a nearby petrol station. Victim impact statements were also heard on Wednesday. Sandford's daughter, Taniesha, described the loss of her mother. 'The weight of her absence is something I struggle to carry every day,' she said. 'I used to feel safe, I am constantly filled with anxiety now that I live with the deep awareness that the people you love can be taken from you in an instant. Judge Paul Muscat said Singh had been driving at speeds between 150 and 161km/h in the moments leading up to the crash. He also told Singh that lying to police after the crash, telling them that he wasn't speeding 'cannot be true, obviously', and that he will likely be remanded in custody next week. Singh has pleaded guilty to aggravated causing death by dangerous driving. He will return to court next week for further submissions ahead of sentencing.
