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Remains found in B.C. identified as man who went missing from hospital in 2015

Oct 23, 2026 | 12:33 PM

FORT ST. JOHN — RCMP say human remains found in B.C.’s Peace Region in June have been identified as those of a man reported missing 11 years ago.

Police say Raymond Chalifoux was last seen on May 25, 2015, leaving the Fort St. John Hospital against the advice of his doctors.

Mounties say an extensive missing person investigation was undertaken at the time, but no sign was found of the 57-year-old man.

The remains were discovered along the Peace River near the community of Old Fort on June 8, setting off an investigation by the coroner and police