Vancouver Rundown Thursday February 27, 2025

Feb 27, 2025

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New supportive housing in Vancouver has been put on hold. City council has approved the temporary halt. The controversial move follows an outcry at public hearings and demonstrations from those who are concerned with Mayor Ken Sim’s plan to stop new supportive housing projects including those on the Downtown Eastside. Sim maintains Vancouver has only 25 per cent of the region’s population but directly or indirectly supports 77 per cent of the supportive housing units.

Other news…

The City of Surrey wants to pull the plug on its participation in the Metro Vancouver Regional District’s Growth Strategy. Mayor Brenda Locke says it fails Surrey by attaching too many things to public transit while stopping a lot of development in her city. The Metro 2050 Regional Growth Strategy is a coordinated approach to planning jobs, housing and population increases over the next 30 years.

A man’s been arrested after several brutal assaults in home break-ins in South Surrey. The arrest happened very early Wednesday morning after homes were broken into near King George Boulevard and 160th Street. It’s believed one of the assaults involved an elderly man being beaten and dragged into the street. Police think the incidents are random.

A dangerous crack in a Fraser Valley waterslide has prompted industry-wide recommendations. At least three sliders were badly cut when a fibreglass slide cracked last July at the Bridal Falls Waterpark. Technical Safety BC is calling for updated hazard training and inspections, recording changes to the condition of slides, and revamping hazard reporting procedures.

A mix of sun and cloud for Thursday, the slight chance of showers. Sunny on Friday. Showers on Saturday. Here are the latest conditions from our private weather station in Surrey.