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Global News
an hour ago
- Global News
Drivers busted for being impaired following B.C. Nickelback concert, country festival
Dozens of drivers might say they 'never made it as a wise man' after being issued violation tickets and having their cars impounded, leaving a Nickelback concert on Aug. 9. Thirteen of those drivers now have to 'cut it as a poor man' after their vehicles were impounded for 90 days following roadside breath tests. The B.C. Highway Patrol said they did road checks the August long weekend following Sunfest, a country music festival, and the Nickelback concert, both throughout Lake Cowichan, the next weekend. The combined road safety efforts of BC Highway Patrol led to 226 tickets and 362 roadside breath demands. Of those breath demands, 277 were Mandatory Alcohol Screening (MAS), officers said. 'Mandatory Alcohol Screening helps move the check stops more quickly. We don't need to form grounds for suspicion, we just read the demand, drivers give a breath, and off we go,' Insp. Adam Tallboy, Officer in Charge of Vancouver Island BC Highway Patrol, said. Story continues below advertisement MAS is an incredibly useful tool for keeping roads safe, and we appreciate the patience of all the law-abiding drivers who gave them. 0:25 Speeding ticket crackdown focused on Shambhala Music Festival On the August long weekend, around Lake Cowichan for Sunfest, BC Highway Patrol enforcement included: Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 220 roadside breath demands (158 MAS) resulting in: Six 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibitions (IRP); Three 3-day IRPs; Two 24-hour driving prohibitions; Plus 172 violation tickets. On Aug. 9, BC Highway Patrol did road checks throughout Lake Cowichan for the Nickelback concert, which resulted in: 142 roadside breath demands (119 MAS) that led to: 13 90-day IRPs; Four 3-day IRPs; One 24-hour driving prohibition; Plus 54 violation tickets. We want everyone to get home safely after great concerts like these, Tallboy said. Story continues below advertisement
Toronto Sun
4 hours ago
- Toronto Sun
Police target Nickelback fans in B.C., nab 18 alleged drunk drivers
Published Aug 19, 2025 • 1 minute read Police on Vancouver Island say roadside checks set up for a Nickelback concert this month resulted in 142 breath-test demands and netted 18 allegedly impaired drivers. Photo by RCMP LAKE COWICHAN, B.C. — Police on Vancouver Island say roadside checks set up for a Nickelback concert this month resulted in 142 breath demands and netted 18 alleged drunk drivers. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The B.C. Highway Patrol says 54 other types of violation tickets were handed out after the checks were conducted in Lake Cowichan, B.C., for the concert by the rock band on Aug. 9. The alcohol screenings resulted in 13 drivers being issued immediate 90-day driving prohibitions, four receiving three-day prohibitions and one 24-hour ban. The Nickelback concert at the Laketown Amphitheatre was billed by ticket retailers as the band's first performance on Vancouver Island in 20 years. B.C. Highway Patrol says it also made 220 roadside breath demands during the previous weekend around Lake Cowichan for the four-day Sunfest concert festival. These resulted in 11 driving prohibitions and 172 other violation tickets. Read More Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. Click here for an introductory offer of 30% off. Explore upcoming concerts and the extensive archive of past performances. Toronto Blue Jays NHL Canada Sunshine Girls World
Vancouver Sun
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Police target Nickelback fans in B.C., nab 18 impaired drivers
Police on Vancouver Island say roadside checks set up for a Nickelback concert this month resulted in 142 breath-test demands and netted 18 allegedly impaired drivers. The RCMP highway patrol says 54 other types of tickets were handed out after the checks were conducted in Lake Cowichan for the concert by the rock band on Aug. 9. The alcohol screenings resulted in 13 drivers being issued immediate 90-day driving prohibitions, four receiving three-day prohibitions and one 24-hour ban. The Nickelback concert at the Laketown Amphitheatre was billed by ticket retailers as the band's first performance on Vancouver Island in 20 years. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The highway patrol says it also made 220 roadside breath demands during the previous weekend around Lake Cowichan for the four-day Sunfest concert festival. These resulted in 11 driving prohibitions and 172 other tickets. Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. Click here for an introductory offer of 30% off. Explore upcoming concerts and the extensive archive of past performances.
Winnipeg Free Press
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Police target Nickelback fans in B.C., nab 18 alleged drunk drivers
LAKE COWICHAN – Police on Vancouver Island say roadside checks set up for a Nickelback concert this month resulted in 142 breath demands and netted 18 alleged drunk drivers. The BC Highway Patrol says 54 other types of violation tickets were handed out after the checks were conducted in Lake Cowichan, B.C., for the concert by the rock band on Aug. 9. The alcohol screenings resulted in 13 drivers being issued immediate 90-day driving prohibitions, four receiving three-day prohibitions and one 24-hour ban. The Nickelback concert at the Laketown Amphitheatre was billed by ticket retailers as the band's first performance on Vancouver Island in 20 years. BC Highway Patrol says it also made 220 roadside breath demands during the previous weekend around Lake Cowichan for the four-day Sunfest concert festival. Weekly A weekly look at what's happening in Winnipeg's arts and entertainment scene. These resulted in 11 driving prohibitions and 172 other violation tickets. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 19, 2025.
CTV News
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Another successful year for Sunfest
With 45 musical acts from across Canada and around the world, Sunfest 2025 was well attended this past weekend with an estimated 150,000 people taking in the annual festival. As clean-up crews cleared Victoria Park on Monday, organizers are more than happy with this year's turn out. 'Uber drivers were telling us they have never seen Victoria Park this busy,' said Mercedes Caxaj, the co-artistic director of Sunfest. 'We had lots of visitors from the U.S., Quebec, and the GTA (Greater Toronto Area).' This was the 31st year for the festival, which helps bring the community together for four days. 'It's so wonderful to see the community celebrating in an upbeat and free environment,' said Alfredo Caxaj, co-artistic director. Plans are already in the works for next year's festival, which will get underway starting July 9 – 12, 2026. 'We always have dreams about how we can continue to expand the festival and that has a lot to do with funding and support from government agencies and the City of London,' said Alfredo. Mercedes said they are always looking at different innovative ways to improve, the event, 'We hope to continue the sustainability of the festival and really just keep going for years to come.'
