A carny has been killed after being hit by a ride in Prince Rupert. The worker was struck by a rotating cart on the Zipper during the first night of the Prince Rupert Summer Carnival. The company that operates the rides - Mission-based Shooting Star Amusements - says its worker was a ‘dear close friend’ and a ‘great man.’ WorkSafeBC, Technical Safety BC and the Coroners Service are investigating.

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Breaking News: A Wednesday evening stabbing in Mission has left a victim with life-threatening injuries. It happened at around 9:15 near the A&W on Lougheed Highway. Paramedics on scene stood-down an air ambulance but there’s no confirmation on the victim’s condition.