Vancouver Rundown Tuesday September 17, 2024

Sep 17, 2024

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The ball appears to be in Ottawa’s court after NDP leader David Eby made a campaign promise to bring in involuntary care for the most severe cases of drug addiction or mental illness. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim and close to two dozen other local government leaders are asking the feds to pave the way to make Eby’s plan viable. That plan also has the backing of leaders from the Musqueam Band, Vancouver Fire, Vancouver Police and the Canadian Police Association. Politicians aside - some experts in drug addiction say forced care simply doesn’t work.

Other news…

West Vancouver-Capilano MLA Karin Kirkpatrick will run as an independent in the Oct. 19 provincial election. She’s the latest former BC United MLA to shun the BC Conservatives. Kirkpatrick says it looks like a close race between the Conservatives and the NDP but says neither is an option for her.

BC Ferries is moving ahead with its plan to add seven new vessels to its fleet. The addition of the diesel-electric hybrids will mark the largest expansion in BC Ferries’ history. A request for proposals for the design phase has now gone out - the total expected cost of the new ships will be well over $1B.

Colin James has cancelled his U.S. tour after Sunday’s car crash. The Vancouver-based singer is recovering from non life-threatening injuries suffered a day after performing at the Niagara Blues Festival in New York. The 60-year-old was scheduled to perform in New Hampshire this week.

Fog Tuesday morning but a mix of sun, clouds and possible showers by the afternoon. Mostly sunny on Wednesday. Sunny on Thursday. Here are the latest conditions from our private weather station in Surrey.