Man pleads guilty to 2025 fatal stabbing outside Coquitlam pub

COQUITLAM — A Coquitlam man has now pleaded guilty to manslaughter after a fight led to the death of another outside a local pub early last year.

RCMP responded to the fight at the John B Pub at 1000 Austin Avenue on January 31, 2025, where a man was suffering life-threatening injury from a stabbing.

The 35-year-old later died on scene.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) took charge of the investigation, and the following day, prosecutors approved one count of second-degree murder against Timothy Vansnick.

On Tuesday, May 12, the now 33-year-old Vansnick pleaded guilty to the charge for his involvement in the victim’s death.

“The entering of a guilty plea is a significant step in the court process,” says Sgt. Freda Fong of IHIT. “As we await sentencing, our thoughts are with the victim’s family, friends, and those who were impacted by this tragic death.”

A sentencing hearing is scheduled for December 3 and 4 at Port Coquitlam Law Courts.