Here are Black Press Media’s top stories for Monday, April 29.
1. Ferry cancellations back up Tsawwassen-to-Swartz-Bay route
More disruptions for BC Ferries, after multiple days of high winds causing one vessel to hit a dock and be pulled from the run. See more >
#BCFHeadsUp #Tsawwassen #SwartzBay #RevisedSchedule due to rubbing strake damage on the #SpiritofBC sustained during docking in heavy winds. View the #TravelAdvisory & affected sailings here: http://t.co/KkyU473OJ1 ^rz
— BC Ferries (@BCFerries) April 28, 2019
2. VIDEO: One person arrested at protest at Abbotsford pig farm
Hundreds showed up at the farm early Sunday morning to protest, after footage was released that allegedly showed the corpses of dead piglets among live animals. See more >
BREAKING: Bus loads of protestors have arrived at Excelsior Hog Farm in #Abbotsford pic.twitter.com/IR06CY7YR4
— Ben Lypka (@BenLypka) April 28, 2019
3. VIDEO: One woman stabbed, another in custody in Abbotsford
Few details so far about what led to a 36-year-old woman being airlifted to hospital and a 20-year-old woman under arrest. See more >
4. Homicide team called in after body found in New Westminster
One man was killed and another arrested after a shooting in the 600 block of East Columbia. See more >
5. Kwantlen music students looking elsewhere because of budget tightening, student leader says
The applications to transfer follow a decision last month to freeze admissions, despite outcry from students and instructors. See more >
