Vancouver Rundown Tuesday November 28, 2023

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Nov 28, 2023

Summary

We’re starting to learn a little more about the strange case of a tractor, involved in a one person protest this past weekend, that flipped over at the 176 Street and Highway One interchange. It turns out the driver was flying a banner in protest of the SOGI 123 provincial education resource for sexual orientation and gender identification. The rider of the tractor remains in the hospital, being treated for injuries sustained when his machine collided with an RCMP cruiser. Police claim they tried to pull over the tractor for an extended period of time. The IIO is investigating whether police actions were appropriate in this slow speed pursuit.

Other stories…

A disturbing case continues to unfold in Prince George where a 12-year-old boy died by suicide after apparent online sextortion. Investigators are trying to identify a suspect and unravel the details leading up to this. Meanwhile, parents are being warned to be aware of the growing problem of sextortion.

A 22-year-old man and his two-year-old daughter are identified as two of the three people killed in a terrible highway crash south of Whistler over the weekend. A fourth person continues to recover from serious injuries. A fundraising effort has now been set up to assist other members of the family.

American style security is coming to Vancouver City Hall. Metal detectors will be used to screen members of the public, journalists and others prior to council meetings. The added security is inline with the actions being taken at other larger municipalities and cities across the country.

Oh, that fog. We may be seeing the last of it Tuesday. Expect a couple more days of sunny and cool weather before the rain sets in on Thursday. Here are the latest conditions from our private weather station in Surrey.