Vancouver Rundown Tuesday January 14, 2025
Summary
The BC Conservatives now want a police investigation into their allegations of voter irregularities in last fall’s provincial election. The Opposition is questioning what they call ‘contradictions’ in statements made by Elections BC. Conservative Leader John Rustad called for an independent review last week citing issues including those at a care home across the street from a polling station where 21 mail-in ballots were counted in a close race that a judicial review ultimately confirmed as an NDP win.
Other news…
Why was a man on fire outside a Vancouver SkyTrain station early Sunday morning - that’s what police are trying to figure out. A passing driver spotted the man in flames outside the Main Street-Science World Station at around 2:00 a.m. The 40-year-old suffered burns to his face and upper body. Investigators are reviewing security cameras as they try to figure out how it happened.
Charges have been laid after two Christmas Day assaults in public places in North Vancouver. RCMP say they think the same suspect is connected to a vehicle break-in and an arson the following day. A 42-year-old man is before the courts on counts of assault, assault causing bodily harm, arson and mischief.
One of country music’s biggest stars will be coming to Vancouver late this summer. Keith Urban and his High and Alive World Tour hits Rogers Arena on September 10. Tickets got on sale Friday morning.
Fog in the morning on Tuesday. Otherwise, a mix of sun and cloud. Some sunny periods on Wednesday. Showers on Thursday. Here are the latest conditions from our private weather station in Surrey.
Top five stories to know
CTV: Police seek witnesses after man found on fire near Vancouver SkyTrain station
Vancouver Is Awesome: Suspect charged in two North Vancouver Christmas Day stranger assaults
CBC: Notorious marine poacher found guilty of illegally harvesting and selling sea cucumbers
Business stories to know
Vancouver Sun: Vancouver's Plaza of Nations has been quietly sold. Its new owner has big plans
CBC: B.C. real estate agent liable after buying house meant for client for himself, judge rules
Business In Vancouver: Trump tariffs 'spooking’ lumber markets
Opinion
Journalism matters
The Tyee: Human Rights Tribunal delays decision on RCMP's methods
That’s cool
Daily Hive: Keith Urban and friends coming to Vancouver with new world tour
Bonus
Vancouver Sun: B.C. Parks camping reservations for May long weekend are opening: A primer