Vancouver Rundown Wednesday November 1, 2023
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Summary
She called the Hamas attacks on Israel ‘amazing’ and ‘brilliant.’ Now Langara College instructor Natalie Knight is on leave. Calls grew for the college take action after Knight spokes at a pro Palestinian rally on Saturday where she praised those who escaped from an Israeli prison. Knight’s comments were shared on social media.
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A well-known MMA fighter and coach has been identified as the person who slammed into the Aldergrove Community Police Station on Sunday night. Witnesses told Global News a woman was dragged from that car shortly after the crash. Kultar Singh Gill is charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm. Gill is the head coach of an MMA gym in Abbotsford - classes at that gym have been cancelled while he sits in jail waiting a court appearance.
Former care aide Ana Chamdal has pleaded guilty to 34 charges in connection with seniors defrauded in Surrey, Delta, White Rock and Richmond. CTV has talked with those who say elderly family members had their cash and credit cards stolen. Chamdal remains in custody pending her sentencing in January.
Surrey will now look into dedicated parking lots for trucks. The move comes as those hauling freight struggle to find a place to park overnight. City staff will talk with the provincial government to see what land can be used for the rigs.
Oh, the gales of November. We start the month by saying goodbye to all that great sunshine. The rain and wind starts late Wednesday and continues for the next few days. Here are the latest conditions from our private weather station in Surrey.
Five top stories to know
CityNews: Langara College instructor on leave after calling Hamas attack ‘amazing’
Global News: MMA fighter charged in police incident in Aldergrove
CTV: Former care aide pleads guilty to 34 charges related to defrauding seniors
Vancouver Sun: Vancouver park board releases draft plan for reimagined West End waterfront
CBC: No vaccine appointments available until December? You can either wait, or take a road trip
Business stories to know
Globe & Mail: Canadian economy stalls as higher interest rates weigh on growth
Business In Vancouver: B.C.'s forestry industry is being dealt death by a thousand cuts
Daily Hive: City of Surrey to explore creating dedicated truck parking sites
Opinion
Vancouver Sun: Vaughn Palmer: Trudeau flip-flop on carbon tax forces debate back onto B.C. agenda
Journalism matters
Business In Vancouver: Surrey restaurant sues mall owner for allowing competing tenant
That’s cool
CBC: UFO sighting on Vancouver Island featured on new collectible coin
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