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Vancouver Island man pleads guilty after shooting dog caught in foot-hold trap

A Port Alberni man has pleaded guilty to a Criminal Code charge after killing a dog caught in a foot-hold trap. Michael Stini admitted to shooting and killing his neighbour’s dog, Stone, while Stone was immobilized in a foot-hold trap on Stini’s property. The offence took place on Feb. 23, 2023, and directly contradicted guidance […]

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Cultus Lake Waterpark incident ‘not believed to have been intentionally caused:’ RCMP

In the wake of the Cultus Lake Waterpark electrocution incident Monday (June 15) that injured 12 children the investigation has been been undertaken by Worksafe BC officials. The group of youth on a field trip suffered burns to their feet, after touching an electrified rail in the queuing area near one of the rides. Waterpark

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Stalled truck on Port Mann Bridge snarls commuter traffic into Surrey

A stalled truck snarled traffic for commuters Tuesday morning on the Port Mann Bridge. Drivers heading eastbound into Surrey faced delays and massive congestion after a truck stalled in the right lane of the bridge, mid-span, according to Drive BC. Drive BC cautioned motorists about the stall and related congestion and delays. Shortly after 7

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