Vancouver Rundown Tuesday March 4, 2025
Summary
Breaking news…Canada and the United States are now engaged in a full-blown trade war. Donald Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports are now in effect. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is responding with its own tariffs on billions of dollars worth of American goods. Trump had previously promised to increase his tariffs if Canada retaliated. Markets initially dropped on Monday in advance of the levies coming into effect at midnight.
Other news…
The Surrey School Board is poised to cut its elementary school band programs due to a $16M budget shortfall. The Board blames the provincial government, saying funding has failed to keep up with growth and inflation. Some parents point out the band programs contribute to student mental health, friendships and engagement. The parents have started a change.org petition in hopes of keeping the band programs alive.
The Mounties now confirm a body has been found in the ruins of a Langley home that exploded late Friday morning. Two others were critically injured and five neighbouring homes were badly damaged. Investigators say the explosion and massive fire is consistent with a blast caused by an illicit drug lab.
A section of the Stanley Park Seawall, closed for three weeks, has now reopened. Crews have repaired the unstable slope near Prospect Point. Bad weather, including freeze-thaw conditions, contributed to several slides along the seawall.
Morning fog and drizzle on Tuesday. Otherwise cloudy and windy. A mix of sun, clouds and possible showers Wednesday. Sunny on Thursday. Here are the latest conditions from our private weather station in Surrey.
Top five stories to know
CTV: Disney confirms Vancouver layoffs amid shift in streaming strategy
CBC: Surrey School Board faces $16M shortfall, considers cuts to elementary band program
Daily Hive: B.C. Supreme Court denies short-term rental rule exemption
Vancouver Is Awesome: Seawall section reopens after crews repair broken slopes
Business stories to know
Globe & Mail: Trudeau to unleash countertariffs as Trump declares trade war
Opinion
Business In Vancouver: Kirk LaPointe: Rustad's biggest test will be proving he's premier material
Journalism matters
That’s cool
Surrey Now-Leader: Hot dog eating contest set for Food Truck Wars weekend in Cloverdale
Bonus
Globe & Mail: Alberta judge dismisses application for injunction shutting down political podcaster
