Vancouver Rundown Friday September 13, 2024

Sep 13, 2024

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Premier David Eby promises B.C. will get rid of its carbon tax…but only if the feds remove their requirement. Eby now says the context has changed with many British Columbians struggling with affordability. BC Conservative leader John Rustad calls the new position - which came out of remarks in an unrelated news conference - a flip-flop on the part of the premier.

Other news…

The BC Conservative party is being sued by one of its former candidates. Alexandra Wright, who was replaced in Kelowna-Mission by Gavin Dew, tells Postmedia everyone is concerned about what the Conservatives are doing to the democratic process. The lawsuit claims leader John Rustad’s comments about her performance and lack of relationship building are defamation.

Two men are recovering from stab wounds after a fight in Surrey’s Newton neighbourhood. RCMP say the suspects took off after police and paramedics arrived near 60 Ave and 130A Street late Wednesday afternoon. The stabbing is believed to have followed a planned ‘transaction’ between the victims and suspects.

Harbour Air is getting rid of some of its scheduled flights between the Lower Mainland and the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island. The floatplane operator says it’s a difficult decision to scale-back operations but demand has softened. Earlier this summer, Harbour Air cut flights to Butchart Gardens and Patricia Bay because of low demand.

Showers Friday. Showers Saturday. Showers and some sunny breaks Sunday. Here are the latest conditions from our private weather station in Surrey.