Vancouver Rundown Wednesday December 6, 2023
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Summary
At least three newsrooms in Vancouver (Global News, CTV, CityTV) believe they have a scoop with sources telling them, exclusively, the future of the Vancouver Park Board is in question. According to those whispering the rumor, Mayor Ken Sim will be sharing details at a Wednesday news conference including plans to change the Vancouver Charter which could lead to its demise. The Board has come under increasing scrutiny, including a recent audit, questioning its ability to handle spending.
Other stories…
An investigation is underway as to the source of a very large fuel spill in False Creek. The Coast Guard is trying to determine the scope after many people reported seeing a rainbow coloured fuel slick and smelling diesel. Several levels of local and senior governments are looking into this…it’s not yet known if this could be related to Monday’s heavy rain.
Breaking: At least one person has been killed in an apparent Tuesday evening crash near the Greater Vancouver Zoo at 264th and 48th in Langley. Vancouver Rundown has learned an air ambulance was ‘stood down’ shortly after 8:00 p.m. Several ground ambulances had already responded…there are no details from RCMP at this point. Langley Township firefighters were initially called out to an ‘extraction’ incident involving a vehicle in the ditch.
A regulator called it a harmful echo of abuse in residential schools. A B.C. teacher has been suspended for five days after a physical altercation involving a student…that student ended up being pinned to the ground. The incident came after several students refused a request to line up before entering the school. The teacher has since apologized for their actions. Details including names and locations have not been revealed.
Wednesday and Thursday will have plenty of light showers but nothing like the rain we saw on Monday. Here are the latest conditions from our private weather station in Surrey.
Top five stories to know
Global News: Future of Vancouver Park Board in question as mayor to push for revamp: sources
CTV: Coast Guard investigates oily sheen covering Vancouver's False Creek
Vancouver Sun: B.C. teacher suspended five days for pinning Indigenous student to floor
CBC: Parts of B.C. remain under flood watch as atmospheric river makes landfall
Business stories to know
Globe & Mail: Canada’s anti-money-laundering agency levies largest-ever fine against RBC
Glacier Media: YVR prepares for winter with $40M investment
Global News: Ride-hailing fee hikes prompt pushback in Vancouver
Opinion
Vancouver Sun: Douglas Todd: Massive Brentwood towers trigger questions about Burnaby planning
Journalism matters
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Daily Hive: Prestigious global rankings placed this BC university fourth internationally
Bonus
Vancouver Is Awesome: Why B.C.’s new building codes are raising concerns over housing costs
