Comox Valley RCMP conduct search in Lindsey Nicholls case
Search prompted after tip received following joint press conference with MCSC in September

Comox Valley RCMP - On December 6th and 7th members of the Comox Valley Detachment, with the assistance of a Forensic Identification Specialist from E Division Headquarters conducted a search of a rural property in Royston, B.C.

The search was prompted by a tip from the public that was received after the September 2011 press conferenceheld in regards to the 1993 disappearance of 14 year old Lindsey NICHOLLS.

Unfortunately the search ended without identifying further information. However we are grateful to the community for their continued support in the search for Lindsey. Every piece of information that comes forward is critical in the ongoing investigation - even if it helps eliminate an area of investigation. We commend the Comox Valley RCMP for their dedication to this case. And we continue to stand by Lindsey's family in this difficult journey.

To read the RCMP's offical press release, click here.

Sigourney Chisholm located, ending 18 year abduction investigation
MCSC commends partner efforts as new chapter begins for family

Please read the PDF of our Child Search Alert: Sigourney Chisholm - Child Search Alert

25 Years in the Search for Missing Children

When six-year-old Tania Murrell disappeared from Edmonton, Alberta in 1983, the search efforts for her received national media attention and inspired the first non-profits in Canada dedicated to the search for missing children. These first agencies focused on public awareness and prevention programs. With the exception of poster distributions, little attention was put on the actual search for missing children or on support for searching families.

Out of this need to do more for searching families, the Missing Children Society of Canada was created in November 1986. Now 25 years later, MCSC has assisted law enforcement and searching families in thousands of cases.

MCSC was originally founded by Rhonda Morgan, who would serve as the organization’s Executive Director for the next 23 years until her retirement in January 2010. Rhonda’s vision and passion built MCSC into a national organization dedicated to continuing the active search for missing children. That vision and passion is continued today under the leadership of current Executive Director, Amanda Pick, with a focus on strengthening partnerships and embracing new technologies.

November 2011 marks our 25th anniversary of the ongoing search for missing children. As the month of our anniversary draws to a close, we remain committed as ever to continuing the search for our missing children and reuniting them with their searching families. There are many families and missing children who need our help, including Tania Murrell who is still missing.

Looking now to the future, we thank you all for being part of the effort to bring our missing children home.

(For more information about our History, visit our “Inside MCSC” page.)

MCSC and RCMP hold press conference on Lindsey Nicholls' disappearance COURTENAY, BC - The Comox Valley RCMP Detachment and the Missing Children Society of Canada held a joint press conference on the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Lindsey Nicholls. Lindsey disappeared on August 2, 1993 at the young age of 14 years old.  She was last seen walking down a country road near Courtenay. The press conference was scheduled for September 12^th – Lindsey's 33^rd birthday.   Representatives from the RCMP and MCSC discussed the ongoing investigations into Lindsey's disappearance. Lindsey's mother, Judy Peterson, was also be in attendance to speak to her family's journey.   MCSC also showcased a live demonstration of the Child Search Alert Poynt push notification system, a ground-breaking new technology in the search for missing children. The push technology was recently used to push out information in BC and Alberta on the Amber Alerts for Kienan Hebert - marking the first-ever use of this new technology.   This video from CHEK News gives a great overview of the press conference. It also explains how we are using the Poynt app to push information to the public - not just in Amber Alert situations, but also to assist in cold cases where deemed appropriate by our investigators.  

Media Contact in Courtenay, BC: Comox Valley Detachment, RCMP Sgt. Paul West 250-218-4852 Paul.WEST@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Long weekend marks 13 years since Brianne Wolgram's disappearance MCSC calls for people with information to "do the right thing" REVELSTOKE, BC - September 5th will mark the 13th anniversary of the suspicious disappearance of Revelstoke teen Brianne Wolgram. As part of their ongoing investigation into Brianne's disappearance, the Missing Children Society of Canada (MCSC) is asking that anyone with information surrounding the circumstances of Brianne's disappearance to come forward. "We are confident that someone knows what happened to Brianne and holds the key to bringing the answers that her family has long awaited," said Wendy Christensen, Manager of Investigations at MCSC. "We know that this long weekend, the anniversary of Brianne's disappearance, will be a time of reflection for anyone who knew Brianne and anyone who knows what happened to her. We are reaching out again to connect with people in the area who hold information, and encourage them to do what's right for Brianne." Brianne disappeared from Revelstoke on the Labour Day long weekend, Saturday, September 5th, 1998. Brianne was last seen that night before 11:30pm at a 7-11 store in Revelstoke. She was driving her black 1989 Acura Integra, which had distinctive gold rims and was bearing BC license plates GMN 661. Brianne had made plans to meet a friend and go to one of many parties happening that long weekend. She was never seen again. Brianne's vehicle was found 5 days later on a logging road south of Revelstoke. "It's been 13 years since Brianne disappeared, but it's never too late to come forward and do the right thing for her and her family," Christensen continued. "It is important that people know that they may possess knowledge which they believe to be trivial in nature but in fact could be the link that is needed to solve this case." MCSC is the only national non-profit organization that actively investigates abducted and missing children. Anyone with information about Brianne's disappearance is asked to contact MCSC confidentially at 1-800-661-6160 or tips@mcsc.ca. MISSING: Brianne WOLGRAM Missing Since: September 5th, 1998, Labour Day Long Weekend Missing From: Revelstoke, BC Date of Birth: March 25, 1979 Eyes: Blue Hair: Light Brown Height: 5' 2" Weight: 130 lb Since 1986, the Missing Children Society of Canada has been reuniting missing children with their searching families through professional investigations, public awareness and family support programs. MCSC's team of former police detectives and trained investigators work closely with law enforcement while conducting frontline, hands-on investigative and search activities.

POYNT and MCSC launch geo-targeted Child Search Alerts
Poynt empowers nearly 10 million users globally to take a stand in the fight against child abduction

Calgary, Canada — Poynt Corporation (TSX-V: PYN) ("Poynt Corp." or the "Company") and the Missing Children Society of Canada (MCSC) today go live with their previously announced geo-targeted notification system to push Child Search Alerts to Poynt users globally. These child search alerts will be available to Poynt users on BlackBerry smartphone, iPhone and Android devices.

A first-of-its-kind geo-targeted notification system through an app, Poynt aids in the timely location and recovery of missing or abducted children. When a child goes missing or new information on their whereabouts is received, time is of the utmost importance. By pushing geo-relevant Child Search Alerts to Poynt users already in the vicinity of a missing child, Poynt and MCSC will be able to quickly disseminate important information to aid in the recovery of missing children. The Child Search Alerts will direct Poynt users to a mobile website where they can view information about the missing child including pictures, a physical description, background details, information about other potential people who are with the child, as well as the areas where the child is thought to be located.

The Missing Children Society of Canada, a registered Canadian charity, will enter push notifications as they obtain timely information on a missing child. Poynt users will then be notified via push notification that a child has been potentially sighted within a relevant radius of where they were last sighted. Users do not have to be using Poynt at the time to receive a notification; notifications will be made based on the Poynt users last known location. On iPhone, a pop-up dialogue will appear notifying the user that a missing child might be in their area. On Android and BlackBerry a notifications icon will appear at the top of the phone. The system will have an opt-out option which can be found in the menu on each device.

“Being socially responsible and giving back to our community is an important part of how we feel we can make an impact. We value our families and locating missing children is a cause near and dear to us,” said Andrew Osis, President and CEO of Poynt Corp. “The capabilities of our location technology to target an area at a critical moment where a child’s life can be saved, is the perfect fit for us. The addition of Child Search Alerts enables our users to positively impact their communities in a simple yet highly effective manner, and that really has a greater societal impact.”

“We know that this push system will bring children home,” said Amanda Pick, Executive Director of MCSC. “Being able to immediately engage people in a pin-pointed area where we are conducting an investigation or where a missing child has recently been sighted is a game-changer in the search for missing children.”

“Increasingly, our investigators are working parental abduction cases that cross international borders,” continued Pick. “The ability to connect with Poynt’s existing, engaged 10 million users around the world is a huge asset to our investigation team. Most importantly, it’s a huge asset to our searching families.”

“Whether a child has been missing for 5 minutes or 5 years, communicating time-sensitive information in a case’s breakthrough moment is going to make the difference in bringing that child back to safety.”

Over 50,000 children are reported missing every year in Canada. Founded in 1986, MCSC is the only non-profit organization in Canada that has an in-house team of former law enforcement investigators that actively search for missing children.

Poynt is a convenient and timesaving GPS-enabled mobile application that connects consumers to local businesses, events, restaurants, movie theatres, gas prices and weather information at the moment they are looking to buy or acquire products or services. Poynt provides consumers with the ability to move beyond discovery of their local area to view movie trailers and reviews, buy movie tickets, click-to-call businesses, get directions, browse listing websites, read reviews and book dining reservations.

Poynt is available as a free download for users in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Australia on BlackBerry® smartphones, BlackBerry Playbook™ tablet, iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, Android, Windows Phone 7 and Nokia devices from the respective App Stores. Poynt is also available via Over the Air download at m.poynt.com.   About Poynt Corporation Poynt Corp. (about.poynt.com) is a global leader in the mobile local advertising space. Its Location Based Search (LBS) application, Poynt (www.poynt.com), enhances a user’s ability to connect with the people, businesses and events most important to them. Poynt is available on iPhone and iPod Touch, Android, Nokia QT and Windows Phone 7 devices, BlackBerry® smartphones and BlackBerry PlayBook™ Tablets in Canada, the United States, Europe and Australia. Poynt Corp. entered the mobile publishing space with the recent acquisition of an advertising publishing platform in January 2011. Key contracts on both the supply and demand sides are in place to provide inventory into the platform and publishers to display the inventory. Whether through the Poynt Local Search App or the Ad Publishing Platform, Poynt Corp. simplifies connecting consumers with businesses, retailers and events. Headquartered in Calgary, AB, Canada, Poynt Corp. trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol PYN. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. Apple App Store and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Android is a registered trademark of Google Inc. Nokia is a registered trademark of Nokia Corporation.

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For further information, please contact: Poynt Contact: Andrew Osis, President & CEO Tel 403-313-3719 www.poynt.com Public Relations Contact: Evie Carter FortyThree PR, Inc. Tel 831-401-3175 poynt@43pr.com

UPDATE: Cherilyn Oram found in Calgary MCSC thanks community support in helping locate young girl August 2, 2011 – The Missing Children Society of Canada (MCSC) is issuing an update to inform the community that Cherilyn Oram has been found as of last Friday. The organization had previously released a Child Search Alert on July 7th with an urgent appeal for help in locating the 13 year old girl who had gone missing in Calgary a few days before. “Thanks to the support and cooperation from the community, Cherilyn has been located and brought to safety,” said Wendy Christensen, Manager of the Investigation Unit at MCSC. “I have received many phone calls from Cherilyn’s family, and they are very appreciative and thankful for our support in helping them through a very difficult time and for our efforts in trying to locate Cherilyn.” “I would also like to commend the Calgary Police Service for their hard work and efforts in locating Cherilyn,” continued Christensen. Every year, over 50,000 children are reported missing in Canada. MCSC is the only non-profit organization in Canada that actively searches for missing children.

CHILD SEARCH ALERT: 13 yr old Cherilyn Oram missing in Calgary   MCSC calls for community support to help locate young girl     IMMEDIATE RELEASE – The Missing Children Society of Canada (MCSC) is making an urgent appeal for help in locating a young girl who has recently gone missing in Calgary. Cherilyn Alexandria Oram was last seen at a bus stop in northeast Calgary on Sunday, July 3rd between 1:00 and 2:00 pm.   Cherilyn may be in the Calgary area, or she may attempt to travel to Manitoba where other family members live.     Cherilyn Alexandria ORAM:   Date of Birth: August 7, 1997 Eyes: Brown Hair: Brown Height: 5’ 5”   Identifying Features: · Scar on her left calf that says “Love” · Both ears are double pierced     Anyone with information can contact MCSC confidentially through our 24-hour toll-free TIP line at 1-800-661-6160 or by email at tips@mcsc.ca.   MCSC investigator Wendy Christensen can be contacted directly at 403-291-0705 ext. 234 or cell phone at 403-988-5308.   The public can also call the Calgary Police Service at 403-266-1234 and reference file # 11248426.