Vancouver Rundown Thursday May 1, 2025

May 01, 2025

Summary

Donald Trump has praised Mark Carney, calling him a ‘very nice gentleman,’ and inviting the Prime Minister to a meeting sometime next week. Trump has shrugged off previous comments by Carney noting he was running for office. Canada is still subjected to 25 per cent tariffs on several key exports including steel, aluminum and vehicles manufactured in this country.

Other news…

Friday May 2 will be an official day of mourning in B.C. to remember those killed in the Lapu Lapu SUV-ramming attack in Vancouver last Saturday. That announcement has been made by Premier David Eby. Eleven people died and scores of others were hurt when a driver hit a crowd leaving the festival.

Police are looking for a suspect in a reported sexual assault in Abbotsford on Tuesday morning. They say a woman was attacked after being forced into a car on Gladys Avenue at around 5:30. The woman managed to escape from the man and a white Tesla Model 3 and get help from nearby residents.

The Canadian podcast series Broadcast Chronicles has launched its second season with an exclusive interview of long-time Vancouver radio personality Kid Carson. The former morning show host has unveiled some never-heard-before stories behind his years at Z95 and The Beat 94.5. Carson now hosts his own podcast - Loosely Enlightened - which explores human potential and the meaning of life.

Sunny and warm on Thursday, inland highs near 26. A mix of sun, clouds and isolated showers Friday and Saturday. Here are the latest conditions from our private weather station in Surrey.