Vancouver Rundown Tuesday April 1, 2025

Apr 01, 2025

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A man from B.C. is sitting in a federal jail in Seattle, charged with smuggling military technology from the U.S. to Pakistan. Mohammad Jawaid Aziz was arrested just over a week ago while trying to enter the U.S. at the Peace Arch crossing. The 67-year-old with Canadian-Pakistani citizenship is accused of using his company to obtain American tech for those in Pakistan who are linked to that country’s nuclear and missile programs. He’s been denied bail as a serious flight risk. The allegations have not yet been proven in court.

Other news…

A runway at YVR was shutdown Monday afternoon after a Calgary-bound WestJet flight experienced a failed takeoff. Details have not been released about the emergency but no injuries were reported. Passengers were deplaned and redirected to other flights.

Those living in Surrey are facing a 2.8 per cent increase in property taxes. Mayor Brenda Locke says it will likely be among the lowest hikes in the Lower Mainland. She says the increase will allow Surrey to hire 20 more firefighters, 10 more bylaw officers and 25 more cops.

Fraser Health has announced its embattled board chair has resigned. Jim Sinclair, a past long-time union leader, is retiring after being slammed by the opposition Conservatives, health-care providers and administrators. Many of the concerns centre on a lack of resources and lengthy delays or temporary closures of emergency rooms in B.C.’s fastest growing region.

Possible showers Tuesday morning with a mix of sun and cloud by the afternoon. Windy at times. Cloudy periods for Wednesday. Sunshine for Thursday. Here are the latest details from our private weather station in Surrey.