Ongoing History Daily: Was Lou Reed alt-rock's first "sellout?"

Before record sales collapsed, everyone made most of their money from selling music. The idea of licensing your music for a commercial was considered the height of selling out. Today, though, this is considered to be a normal and necessary way of surviving as a musician.

But someone had to be first, right? But who?

It’s generally accepted that the Velvet Underground was the first true alternative band. And fifteen years after Lou Reed left the band, he might have been the first even alt-rock artist to “sell out” by licensing a song to a TV commercial.

In 1985, he appeared in an ad for a Honda scooter with his song “Walk on the Wild Side” in the background. He took some stick for it—that sort of thing just wasn’t done back then—but he did help start the destruction of the stigma of using actual songs in TV commercials.

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Ongoing History Daily: Was Flea almost part of Johnny Lydon's band?

True or false: Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers was in a band with Sex Pistol Johnny Rotten. True.

It was 1983 and the Chili Peppers were still an unknown group, and things weren’t going well. Flea thought maybe it was time to leave. At the same time, it just so happened that Johnny’s post-Pistols band, Public Image Ltd., was in LA looking for a new bass player. Flea went to the audition, which consisted of just him and the drummer jamming onstage.

Out in the audience in the dark was Johnny, who was listening intently. Flea completely blew everyone away and was offered the job on the spot–which he accepted.  All he had to do was come back in the morning and sign the contracts.

Flea went home but immediately had second thoughts. He and a buddy stayed up doing heroin all night–and at seven in the morning, Flea called Johnny and said, “No, thanks.”  Probably a good move, huh? Turning down the job, I mean. Not the heroin part.

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Ongoing History Daily: Counterfeit CDs and Mafia records

If you spend any time at record shows or in record shops—anyplace you can find used physical products—you may stumble across some interesting counterfeit records.

A counterfeit release looks exactly like the real thing but was manufactured illegally by someone who is not the artist’s record label. This sort of piracy has been capped at the knees by the spread of streaming services around the planet, which has affected the sales of all physical products, including illegal stuff.

There are high-quality counterfeit CDs and LPs still to be found, many of which come from China and Russia.

But this is hardly a new thing. Even back in the 60s and 70s, there was something some record collectors call “mafia records.” These looked almost exactly like what you could buy in the store but were clever counterfeits. This was how some members of the mob earned.

Today, record collectors must beware of these fakes because they’re obviously not worth as much as the real thing.

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Senators come up flat as power play fizzles

OTTAWA – As captain Thomas Chabot knows, he carries a certain responsibility to evaluate his team’s performance.

Tuesday night he clearly stated his Ottawa Senators just weren’t good enough.

“Not good, not good at all,” he said. “There’s no other way to put it.”

While the season is young, Tuesday’s 7-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues is a rare misstep on an otherwise impressive start to the season for the Senators. At 5-2-0 the Senators are off to one of their best starts in more than a decade.

“We had a game for a bit and we just didn’t have it, or the execution wasn’t great,” said Chabot. “We’re aware of it as a team, as a group, as players, and that’s all that matters and we’ll make sure we answer back.”

While it would be easy to call this a one-off there are issues that have to be of some concern to the Senators.

The power play continues to struggle. Ottawa was 1-for-4 with the man advantage Tuesday and has converted on just five of 33 power-play opportunities (15.2 per cent) through seven games.

“They’re not executing their passes first of all,” said head coach Travis Green. “Simple passes. We’re passing pucks that are rolling instead of passing it flat. I think it’s just the simple things. You’ve got to do those things well before you even start doing anything about the rest of the power play.”

Last season assistant coach Daniel Alfredsson was responsible for the power play, but with his departure to the Toronto Maple Leafs Ben Sexton has taken over the special teams duties.

Sexton is also missing a key piece of his top unit, with Jake Sanderson’s absence perhaps felt most on the power play. Sanderson hasn’t played since opening night, although Green is hopeful the defenceman could return this week.

Without Sanderson the Senators have struggled to get the puck out of their own end on the power play.

“At times we’ve had some chances and at times it hasn’t been great,” Chabot said. “Let’s call a spade a spade. We’re going to keep on nailing down details and maybe keep things a bit more simple and get some guys some traffic … It’s on us as players to dig in and find a way to make a difference early in the games.”

While the Senators would like to generate more with the man advantage they also need to ensure it’s not a liability. The Blues were able to score short-handed Tuesday to open the scoring.

“Yeah, I mean that’s a really good hockey team over there, and they’re 5-2 for a reason,” said Blues head coach Jim Montgomery. “But getting that short-handed goal was really key. Our penalty kill has been very good. I thought both special teams were good for us tonight, which is a really pleasant sign in our growth as a team.”

The Senators are dealing with growing pains of their own. Already without Sanderson and Artem Zub, Ottawa also lost Nikolas Matinpalo on Monday. That left the Senators with an inexperienced blue line Tuesday, with Carter Yakemchuk, Jorian Donovan and Hoyt Stanley combining for just 18 games of NHL experience.

Yakemchuk finished the game minus-5, but played 22:25.

Green admitted guys are being asked to play big minutes.

Veteran Claude Giroux says there are lessons to be learned from games like these.

“You’ve got to take the feeling that we have right now and make sure it doesn’t happen again.”

Ridly Greig left the game midway through the third. Green said he was dealing with a bit of a strain and felt it was best to keep him out for the remainder of the game.

Ottawa has played seven games over 11 days and was playing the back half of a back-to-back.

The Senators will take Wednesday off before they’re back in action Thursday against the New York Islanders.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 13, 2026.

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8 loungewear sets for women you'll wear on repeat this fall (and beyond)

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Chilly mornings, cancelled plans and a fresh cup of coffee–some things just call for a really good lounge outfit. And in 2026, the best loungewear for women makes staying in feel like a little luxury. Think soft ribbed separates, plush matching sets and silky sleepwear that gives your threadbare tee some serious competition. From Aritzia‘s body-hugging basics to La Vie en Rose’s cozy fleece duo and Lululemon’s elevated take on the tracksuit, these picks make off-duty dressing ridiculously easy. Ahead, the women’s loungewear worth getting comfortable in–whether you’re claiming your spot on the couch or heading out for a coffee run.

 

The ribbed loungewear set

Pretty in pink and perfectly lounge-worthy, this fitted crewneck is the kind of basic you’ll reach for on repeat. Aritzia’s stretchy HomeStretch Rib fabric has a cottony-soft feel that hugs the body–equally cute with the matching pants.[/product_listing]

 

Meet the other half of your new lounge uniform. These mid-rise pants pair a close fit through the hips with a wide leg and adjustable drawcord waist. The heavier ribbed fabric brings a little substance to the soft, stretchy feel–deal for slow mornings that turn into all-day lounging.[/product_listing]

 

The statement pyjama set

This iconic pyjama set features a tailored silhouette, a flirty lilac gingham print and playful feather trim at the cuffs for nights in that call for a little drama.[/product_listing]

 

The fleece loungewear set

When the forecast calls for couch time, this sweatshirt delivers. Smooth on the outside with plush fleece inside, it brings the cozy factor without a bulky feel. The simple black colour makes it an easy match for everything from lounge pants to leggings.[/product_listing]

 

Complete the cozy equation with these matching fleece joggers. A smooth exterior keeps the look pared back, while the plush interior makes settling in that much sweeter. Wear them with the coordinating sweatshirt for a set you’ll happily spend the day in.[/product_listing]

 

The bestselling set

This matching set pairs a half-zip sweatshirt with flowing wide-leg pants for a cozy look that feels put-together even on your laziest days. A drawstring waist and two side pockets keep things practical, while the easygoing silhouette doubles as a comfy airport outfit when it’s time to leave the couch.[/product_listing]

 

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The perfect grey set

If you’re after the perfect grey hoodie, this Roots pick is it. Cut from midweight Cloud One fleece, it has a relaxed fit, oversized hood and ribbed trims that give it a classic sweatshirt shape.[/product_listing]

 

Cut from the same brushed-back fleece, these sweatpants have a relaxed, roomy fit you’ll love. The elastic waistband and low-profile pockets keep the look perfectly pared back.[/product_listing]

 

The waffle-knit set

Classic stripes meet a little texture in this Polo Ralph Lauren pyjama set. The cotton-modal waffle fabric gives the duo a cozy feel, with a loose long-sleeve crewneck and elastic-waist pants keeping things easy. Made for early nights, late breakfasts and everything blissfully uneventful in between.[/product_listing]

 

The trending set

Sporty lines, softer landing. This voluminous ribbed-knit jacket gives the classic tracksuit a luxe little update, with an easy shape that makes off-duty dressing feel considered. Pair it with the matching pants for coffee plans or keep it close for cozy evenings at home.[/product_listing]

 

With a wide-leg silhouette and a mix of smooth and ribbed knit panels, these mid-rise pants bring a sporty touch to your lounge rotation. They’re the perfect partner for the coordinating jacket–and an equally appealing match for a simple fitted tee.[/product_listing]

 

The silky pink chemise

For evenings that call for something a little more indulgent, this pink silk chemise fits the mood. Mulberry silk with a luminous satin finish drapes softly, while lace at the neckline adds a delicate touch. The sweetest detail? It’s washable, making a little everyday luxury easier to care for.[/product_listing]

 

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Travel Jewellery Box Organizer – $12.99

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Top line carries Winnipeg Jets to 5-2 win over Wild

At some point, the Winnipeg Jets are going to need some consistent depth scoring.

But if their top line can keep firing on all cylinders, they’re going to win a decent number of hockey games, such as Tuesday night in Winnipeg when Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele and Cole Perfetti supplied most of the offence in a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Wild.

The Jets top line scored four times and combined for seven points as they bounced back from their first regulation loss of the season to conclude the three-game homestand.

Perfetti scored twice, Scheifele notched his first goal of the season and also added two assists, while Connor found the net again for the seventh time in just the first six games.

“Honestly, Fetts (Perfetti) has done an amazing job,” said Scheifele. “He’s done so many good things, good stick, good in battles. He’s been amazing and it’s always a work in progress.”

Connor also became just the fourth player in franchise history to score in each of the team’s first four home games of a season.

Cole Koepke had the other tally for Winnipeg.

The two teams went back-and-forth in the first period, and it was 2-2 after 20 minutes. But the Jets took the lead in the second frame and then scored two more times in the third for their fourth win in their first six games.

“Our detail or our execution getting out of our zone in the first wasn’t very good,” said Jets head coach Scott Arniel. “Talked about it. Looked at some things to be a little bit quicker. Thought we did a fantastic job in the second.

“And them flying in, playing last night, flying in, then we got them on their heels. We got them caught for a couple of long shifts, extended shifts in their end of the rink in that second period which really kinda wore, especially their defence more than anybody. It started to really wear them down which we had hoped to do earlier, but it just took us a little longer to get that.”

The Jets outshot the Wild 13-3 in the middle stanza.

With Josh Morrissey out of the lineup with an injury for the second straight game, Neal Pionk had almost 24 minutes of ice time and registered two assists in the win, including a nifty setup on Scheifele’s goal.

“P (Pionk) has a skill set, obviously moving up to that top power play is big,” Arniel said. “You saw that vision on Schife’s goal, the play that he made there. But we need everybody to have that sorta offensive flare.”

The opening goal came less than two minutes in. After Perfetti entered the Minnesota zone with the puck, he left it for Scheifele who then dropped it back to the point for Pionk. Pionk held it for a moment before sending a shot on goal that was tipped en route by Perfetti and past Cal Pickard at the 1:50 mark.

The goal was Perfetti’s fourth of the season in his sixth game. It took him 36 games to hit that mark last season as he worked his way back from an ankle injury.

But the Wild answered back at the 8:47 mark, taking advantage of a bad giveaway. As Dylan Samberg circled from behind his own net with the puck, he tried to pass it to his partner Dylan DeMelo. The pass was not a good one, landing in DeMelo’s skates and he was unable to corral it before Kirill Kaprizov picked it up.

He skated in alone on Stuart Skinner, who turned aside Kaprizov’s first shot before the Russian star batted the rebound into the net, a highlight-reel finish to a disastrous play from Winnipeg’s back end.

Winnipeg’s star players cashed in again with 2:06 left in the first. Connor skated behind the Wild net with the puck and along the boards before dropping it off to Pionk. Pionk then skated back around the net the other way, taking the puck above the goal line before sending a perfect backdoor pass that Scheifele deposited into an open net for his first of the season.

The lead was short-lived, however, as Kaprizov scored again 44 seconds later when he tipped a Quinn Hughes point shot past Skinner.

Minnesota wound up outshooting the Jets 13-7 in the first, including 9-1 over the final 11:43.

The score stayed deadlocked 2-2 for most of the second period but a long o-zone shift by the second line helped Winnipeg earn their first power play of the night, and they took full advantage.

After Pionk missed the net, Scheifele collected the puck near the left point. He sent the puck below the goal line to Gabriel Vilardi, who quickly steered the puck to Perfetti in the slot for a snapshot that beat Pickard high at the 16:36 mark.

It took 40 games for Perfetti to score five goals last season.

Winnipeg earned another power play less than a minute later as Isak Rosen was held during a strong net drive, but the Jets couldn’t cash in on the ensuing advantage.

Just over four minutes into the third period, the Jets extended their lead, once again thanks to their stars. Tyler Pitlick had a chance to control a loose puck in his own end, but he fumbled it, allowing it to roll to the stick of Connor near the point. He skated to his right to try and get away from Pitlick, which he was able to do after executing a tight spin with the puck.

That left Connor with a lot of space in the slot, which he used to load up and rocket a wrist shot past Pickard for his seventh goal of the season.

With just over five minutes to go, the Jets got an insurance goal from their fourth line. Vlad Namestnikov and Koepke were sprung on a 2-on-1, with Namestnikov carrying the puck into the Minnesota zone before sliding it across to Koepke, who wired it past a sliding Pickard to make it 5-2 with his first of the season.

Skinner stopped 19 shots to earn the win, though he only needed to make eight saves over the final two periods against a Wild team that had played the night before.

The Jets will head out on the road for one game, in Chicago Thursday night. Puck drop is just after 7 p.m. with pregame coverage on 680 CJOB starting around 5:15 p.m.

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Blues cool off hot Senators with 7-2 road win

OTTAWA – Pius Suter, Jake Neighbours and Mason McTavish each had a pair of goals Tuesday night to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 7-2 win over the Ottawa Senators.

Adam Jiricek also scored for the Blues (3-2-1), while Joel Hofer stopped 15 shots.

Claude Giroux and Fabian Zetterlund scored for the Senators (5-2-0). Samuel Ersson, making his second start for Ottawa, made 19 saves. He’s now 0-2.

Ottawa was playing the back half of a back-to-back coming off a 4-1 win against the New Jersey Devils on Monday. The loss halted the Senators three-game win streak.

The game marked the start of a three-game road trip for the Blues.

The Blues took a 4-1 lead midway through the third when Suter beat Ersson short side from a sharp angle. Neighbours scored his second off a snap shot, McTavish scored on the power play, and Jiricek scored his first career goal to round out the scoring.

Zetterlund added a late power-play goal to make it 7-2.

St. Louis took a 2-0 lead midway through the second when Neighbours stepped in with a shot from the top of the slot and wristed a shot through traffic to beat Ersson glove side.

Giroux cut the lead in half with 2:08 remaining in the second on a beautiful feed from Tim Stutzle, but the Blues responded 33 seconds later. Some poor defensive zone coverage allowed McTavish to get a shot past Ersson from the top of the crease.

The Blues stifled the Senators for much of the second and outshot Ottawa 12-4.

The Blues opened the scoring at 14:28 of the first period with a short-handed goal. Colton Parayko won a battle along the boards and found Suter with some open space and he beat Ersson blocker side.

With another hit to the blue line Jorian Donovan will slot in for Nikolas Matinpalo who was injured Monday against the Devils. Dylan Peterson made his NHL debut with the Blues Tuesday.

KEY STAT

With his second-period goal, Giroux recorded his 1,170th career point, tying Bobby Hull for 59th on the NHL’s all-time scoring list.

UP NEXT

Blues: Visit the Minnesota Wild on Thursday.

Senators: Host the New York Islanders on Thursday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 13, 2026.

© 2026 The Canadian Press

Guilty plea in connection with Kelowna teen's death

A Kelowna man has pleaded guilty to killing a teenager involved in the bear-spraying of his father. The court hearing was the first time the victim's family was able to come face-to-face with the person responsible for the death three years ago. Klaudia Van Emmerik reports.

A painful day in court for the family and friends of  Tristan Seeger, a Kelowna teen who was fatally run down by a vehicle three years ago.

They packed a Kelowna courtroom Tuesday as the man responsible for the 15-year-old’s death, Brandon Kazakoff, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death and assault.

The guilty pleas stem from an incident on Oct. 21, 2023.

“I’m glad he admitted what he did to my son, whether or not it’s remorseful or not, only he knows,” Tristan’s father, Jason Seeger, said.

Tristan’s mother, Paule Moore, said she wanted Kazakoff to face the family.

“He killed my son with a car. He didn’t even have the guts to look him in the eye, and he needed to look us in the eye,” she said.

Court heard that shortly before the fatal collision, Tristan was part of a group of teenagers involved in an incident in which Kazakoff’s father was bear-sprayed.

After learning about the incident, Kazakoff went looking for the group.

He eventually found the teenagers and assaulted one of them, according to the court proceedings.

Kazakoff then got back into his vehicle. While stopped at an intersection, Tristan deployed bear spray toward the passenger side of the car. Kazakoff turned the vehicle around and drove into the teenager.

He fled the scene. In the days that followed, Kazakoff changed his licence plates and set his vehicle on fire along a forest service road.

Kazakoff’s defence lawyer, Glenn Verdurmen, described the incident as “one horrendous, horrible mistake.”

Verdurmen said his client feels remorse for his actions and understands the impact the case has had on the community.

“It’s ripped up a lot of people in the Rutland and Kelowna area, and the hurt has gone deep, and that’s not lost on my client,” Verdurmen said. “He tells me that this is what he thinks about every day.”

For Tristan’s family, the guilty plea means they will not have to relive the painful details of the case through a trial. But they say no outcome in court can undo their loss.

Asked what justice would look like, Jason Seeger said for him, there isn’t any.

“Bring my son back, but we know that’s not going to happen,” he said, choking back tears.

Instead, the family is left holding on to memories of a teenager they remember for his laughter, charisma and adventurous spirit.

“His cheeky grin and his devil-may-care attitude and his willingness to just do anything,” Moore said. “I miss that stuff about him. You know, we miss him every day.”

Kazakoff is expected to be sentenced at a later date, likely in early 2027.

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Quebec’s incoming, outgoing premiers meet as transition of power begins

A key step in Quebec's transition of power took place on Tuesday, as outgoing Premier Christine Frechette met with premier-designate, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon. The two discussed major economic issues the province is facing as the Parti Québécois prepares to take over. Global's Felicia Parrillo has more.

Quebec’s transition of power is underway, with outgoing premier Christine Fréchette and premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon meeting Tuesday to discuss some of the major issues facing the province as the Parti Québécois prepares to take office.

The two leaders met for just under 50 minutes at the premier’s office in Quebec City, where they discussed the economy, employment, relations with the United States and the Churchill Falls hydroelectric agreement with Newfoundland and Labrador.

“We touched on all kinds of urgent and sensitive issues,” St-Pierre Plamondon told reporters in French after the meeting.

Quebec Premier Christine Frechette, left, walks with premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon after a transition meeting at the premier’s office in Quebec City, on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026.

Quebec Premier Christine Frechette, left, walks with premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon after a transition meeting at the premier’s office in Quebec City, on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026.

THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

He said he was satisfied with the talks and thanked Fréchette’s team for its co-operation.

“We are looking at an orderly transition, marked by collaboration,” he said.

Fréchette also stressed the importance of a smooth handover. “It’s important to ensure a co-ordinated, proper transition,” she said. “Our teams will exchange information on the next steps.”

The transition comes eight days after Quebecers elected a minority Parti Québécois government in the Oct. 5 provincial election, returning the sovereigntist party to power for the first time since 2014.

The PQ won 59 seats, while the Quebec Liberals secured 40 to form the official Opposition. The Conservatives won 19 seats and Québec solidaire took nine. The Coalition Avenir Québec, which had governed since 2018, failed to elect a single member.

While the transition is underway, St-Pierre Plamondon is already signalling a different approach as he prepares to lead a minority government.

Newly elected PQ members are scheduled to be sworn in as members of the national assembly on Thursday, though it remains unclear whether St-Pierre Plamondon will pledge allegiance to the King, an issue that is facing a legal challenge.

Daniel Béland of the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada said the issue itself is not new, but questioned how prominently it will figure in the incoming government’s agenda.

“It’s not anything new,” Béland told Global on Tuesday. “At the same time, the question is to know whether he will really focus on this because he said his priorities are homelessness, the cost of living, government spending and so forth.”

A bigger challenge could be governing with a minority.

With 59 seats, the PQ will need support from other parties to pass legislation, requiring St-Pierre Plamondon’s government to find common ground with its political opponents.

Béland said the PQ could turn to different opposition parties depending on the issue.

“In terms of some issues related to government spending, reducing the size of public services, that is something they can do with the Conservatives,” he said. “When we need social issues or homelessness and so forth, certainly Québec solidaire is keen on social spending.”

The incoming government will also face a learning curve, with more than 50 PQ MNAs new to provincial politics and limited representation in Montreal and the Quebec City area.

“It’s a challenge for any new government, but when you’re in minority territory you have to be especially disciplined,” Béland said.

“And on top of it, when most of your MNAs are rookies, at least to provincial politics as elected MNAs to the national assembly, I think that this adds to the challenges that this government is facing.”

St-Pierre Plamondon and his cabinet are scheduled to be sworn in Oct. 21, when he will be able to officially move into the premier’s office.

Fréchette, meanwhile, announced the day after the election that she was resigning as CAQ leader after taking “full responsibility” for the party’s defeat.

The transition is unfolding as the PQ also challenges results in two closely contested ridings.

A party source said Tuesday the PQ is seeking a judicial recount in Champlain, in the Mauricie region, where Conservative Adriana Szalontai defeated PQ candidate René Branchaud by 191 votes.

The source said alleged irregularities were identified during the counting of ballots, with approximately 80 ballots missing from one ballot box and another 30 from a second.

Quebec election law allows a recount to be requested when the margin between the top two candidates is less than one-thousandth of the votes cast. While the margin in Champlain does not meet that threshold, the PQ official said the party believes it has sufficient grounds to convince the Court of Quebec to grant the request.

The Court of Quebec has already granted the PQ’s request for a recount in Vachon, where Liberal Affine Lwalalika defeated PQ candidate Stephan Fogaing by 10 votes.

That recount is scheduled to begin Oct. 19 and is expected to last three days.

St-Pierre Plamondon is expected to unveil his cabinet next week.

–with files from The Canadian Press 

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Kelowna residents left with costly damage after fuel tanks drilled

The high cost of fuel in the Okanagan is leading to a spike in fuel thefts. And there is a commensurate increase in the dangerous practice of drilling into a fuel tank to empty it. Cohan Sassaman has the latest.

Fuel theft is leaving Kelowna vehicle owners facing more than an empty tank, with some discovering holes drilled directly into their vehicles’ fuel tanks.

Roger Dyck says he and his wife were leaving a Walmart parking lot around 8:45 p.m. Saturday when they noticed a strong smell.

“We started smelling gas and we saw it flowing from our truck,” Dyck said.

This white truck is Roger Dyck's truck. He uses it for work and it will be weeks before the parts are installed. For the meantime, Roger will use his wife's SUV

This white truck is Roger Dyck's truck. He uses it for work and it will be weeks before the parts are installed. For the meantime, Roger will use his wife's SUV

Roger Dyck

He says the fuel was pouring out of the truck and draining into the street. His wife spotted two police officers nearby, who came over after the couple alerted them. The officers had been pursuing someone else through the parking lot and believed they may have startled the people mid-theft.

The fire department eventually arrived to clean up the spilled fuel.

For Dyck, the damage means more than losing gasoline. His 2020 Chevrolet Silverado is undergoing repairs, leaving him without his truck for another week or two while parts are sourced.

He estimates the repair could cost between $1,000 and $2,000, although he is still waiting for an official estimate. His insurance deductible is $300, and he expects to pay about $200 for towing depending on what insurance will cover.

Chris's Mitsubishi was parked at the Kelowna airport when the fuel was siphoned out of it

Chris's Mitsubishi was parked at the Kelowna airport when the fuel was siphoned out of it

Cohan Sassaman

Chris Loney experienced a different kind of fuel theft after returning from a trip to Edmonton. He discovered his 1992 Mitsubishi Pajero’s fuel cap had been pried open and a significant amount of diesel was missing.

Loney says older vehicles may be more vulnerable to siphoning because they lack the protective mechanisms found in many newer models. Newer vehicles, however, can be targeted through a more damaging method.

“Even with a cylinder lock, it doesn’t matter; they’ll pry it open,” Loney said.

A replacement fuel tank can cost around $1,000, according to Vince Minnis, a body shop manager. That figure could climb to $2,000 if a brand-new original-equipment tank is required.

With fuel costing more than $200 to fill some vehicles, Dyck says high prices may be playing a role in the thefts.

“I know it’s happening quite a bit; I don’t want to blame people these days. But I wish people would consider the damage they are causing others,” Dyck added.

Chris Loney says the experience has left him frustrated, particularly because vehicle expenses already consume much of his budget.

“I put most of my money into the vehicle and now I can’t go out and enjoy it over the weekend,” said Loney.

A drill hole from an electric handheld drill in a truck's fuel tank.

A drill hole from an electric handheld drill in a truck's fuel tank.

Roger Dyke

As fuel prices remain high, vehicle owners are left facing an unsettling possibility: the next time they return to their parked vehicle, the damage may extend well beyond the cost of gasoline.

This is Chris's car; he doesn't keep large amounts of fuel in it since he was robbed

This is Chris's car; he doesn't keep large amounts of fuel in it since he was robbed

Cohan Sassaman

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