March 29, 2024

Port Mann claims climbing

First we were told it was five, then 60,  now, the crown corporation responsible for the Port Mann Bridge is reporting more than 100 vehicles were damaged when chunks of ice fell from support cables. Many drivers say the new bridge failed its first test in the snow, but Mike Proudfoot, C-E-O of the Transportation Investment Corporation, … [Read more...]

Canucks fishing, climbing mountains as NHL lockout drags on

While hockey fans wait for any movement to end the so far 11-day-old NHL lockout, one of the most popular Vancouver Canucks is killing time fishing and chatting with the morning crew at CKNW’s brother station, CFOX. Host Jeff O’Neil: "Morning, Mr. Bieksa, I understand you're fishing.  Are you fishing right now?" Kevin Bieksa: "I'm … [Read more...]

Man dies in climbing accident

A 29-year-old man has been killed in a climbing accident on Mount Stephen in Yoho National Park, along the BC/Alberta boundary. The incident happened Saturday afternoon when the victim fell about 50 meters while traversing a cliff.  The RCMP in Golden and Field were contacted and a helicopter recovered the man's body a short time later. His … [Read more...]