Overview
- The Canucks said the pulled Daily Hive article was inaccurate and defamatory and stated the credential at issue will not be reinstated, according to a statement from communications director Victoria Ullrich.
- Daily Hive reporter Trevor Beggs was escorted out of Rogers Arena after his story highlighted the Aquilini family’s vineyard and referenced an indictment of labor contractor Harvest Plus.
- The indictment alleges Harvest Plus forged visa documents and placed Mexican workers in unsafe conditions, and it lists laborers who worked at Aquilini Vineyards in 2022 while noting the vineyard was not charged.
- Daily Hive removed the story and deleted social posts linking to it, and the outlet has not explained why it took the piece down rather than edit it.
- Regional reporters and the Professional Hockey Writers Association’s president called the mid-game removal and permanent revocation unprecedented, and Beggs later said he stands by his reporting, acknowledged framing issues, and plans to keep covering the team.