Vancouver Rundown Thursday May 2, 2024

May 02, 2024

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A 44-year-old woman has been arrested for hate speech after a recent anti-Israeli protest in Vancouver. The move comes after Vancouver Police were notified about a woman praising the Oct. 7 terrorist attack against Israel and comments about terrorists being heroes. The speech was widely circulated on social media. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has called the protest a celebration of terrorism and antisemitism.

Other news…

Drug use is believed to be the cause of a fire at an SRO on Granville Street near Nelson Street. Crews battled flames and heavy smoke in a suite on the fifth floor early Wednesday morning. A man had to be rescued after the fire broke out.

Vancouver could pave the way for more patios on Water Street in Gastown this summer. Council is considering waiving the fees for small patios and sidewalk sales. The proposal would cover June 1 to the end of September.

Some White Rock residents carried signs saying “we want justice’ at a packed meeting at a community hall on Tuesday. RCMP heard from those concerned about two recent stabbings along the promenade. Both attacks were on young South Asian men - one victim died, the other received non life threatening injuries. Area residents asked why the RCMP did not issue a warning after the first attack. The Mounties promise to increase patrols.

Sunnier and warmer for Thursday. Cloudy late Friday and right through the weekend with possible showers. Here are the latest conditions from our private weather station in Surrey.