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Jul 21, 2026
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Loss of an icon: Laurie Wickens' everlasting connection to Canada’s Shag Harbour UFO mystery
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Article Excerpt
Condolences have been pouring in from across Canada and beyond on the loss of Laurie Wickens, who was president of the Shag Harbour UFO Incident Society. Wickens died on July 18 at the age of 76. Truly one of a kind, Wickens was an unforgettable character. He was known to many by his nickname Dickie-Bird. […]
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