Remains of missing actor Stewart McLean found north of Vancouver, homicide police say
The remains of actor Stewart McLean have been discovered north of Vancouver, leading to a homicide investigation. McLean was reported missing after last being seen at his home in Lions Bay. Authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding his death and are pursuing leads in the case.
- ▪Stewart McLean was reported missing on May 15 after last being seen at his home.
- ▪His remains were found during a search in the Lions Bay area.
- ▪The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is investigating the case as a potential homicide.
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| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 22:08:47 +0000 |
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Open this photo in gallery:Stewart McLean was reported missing Monday after last being seen at his home in Lions Bay, about 30 kilometres north of Vancouver.IMDb/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe remains of British Columbia actor Stewart McLean have been found in a community just north of Vancouver.The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team said in a statement that the body was found during a search of the Lions Bay area where McLean lived. Police said this week that the actor, who appeared on series such as Virgin River and Murder in a Small Town, may have been the victim of a homicide.
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