Vancouver Rundown Thursday May 8, 2025

May 08, 2025

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Langley City’s fire chief says his department is unable to meet the recommended minimum staffing levels. Fire Chief Scott Kennedy says a consultant’s recommendation of a six firefighter minimum per shift is not achievable without considerable use of overtime. And Kennedy says it still might not be possible even with overtime as many firefighters would not be willing to work the extra time. Langley City is trying to hire four extra firefighters to increase its strength to 30 members.

Other news…

A thug’s been arrested after assaulting a woman pushing a stroller in New Westminster. Police say the 27-year-old from Coquitlam is facing charges after witnesses reported seeing the stranger push the stroller before punching the woman in the face. It happened near the Carnarvon Street roundabout early Monday afternoon.

The City of Vancouver will reinstate funding for school meal programs. Council voted unanimously in favour of the move instead of waiting for senior governments to live up to their funding commitments. The City has provided up to 3,500 meals each day for public school students through various food programs over the past ten years.

The Vancouver Park Board confirms the Kitsilano Pool will open in mid-June. That’s several weeks later than most other pools but in time for this summer. The iconic 137-metre outdoor pool has been plagued by numerous problems including a series of leaks.

A mix of sun and cloud for Thursday. Mostly cloudy for Friday and Saturday. Here are the latest conditions from our private weather station in Surrey.