Vancouver Rundown Wednesday February 19, 2025

Feb 19, 2025

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Fighting back against U.S. tariffs - that theme has taken centre stage in B.C.’s 2025 throne speech. Lt.-Gov. Wendy Cocchia’s outlined measures the government plans to take including strengthening and growing the province’s economy, diversifying trade relationships and responding firmly and forcefully if required. There are also strong hints of more tax incentives for American studios wanting to film in B.C. The provincial budget will be unveiled March 4.

Other news…

Chief Adam Palmer is retiring after nearly 40 years with the Vancouver Police Department. Palmer says his future plans are already lined-up but he’s not commenting other than hinting he’ll remain in the public eye. While many front-line officers and Mayor Ken Sim have spoken fondly of Palmer, his department has been hit by several scandals including the police beating death of Myles Gray and allegations of officer misconduct in the disappearance and death of a young aboriginal woman - Chelsea Poorman.

A pedestrian has been struck and killed near the intersection of Vedder and Promotory roads in Chilliwack. It happened early Tuesday afternoon - a driver is cooperating with police. It comes less than a day after another pedestrian was hit and killed while walking along Boundary Road, north of No. 5 Road.

An avalanche on the B.C. side of the Rockies has claimed a life. The skier died in the snowslide on Monday which experts think was caused by another skier. Only one person was caught in the slide.

Rain, heavy at times, Wednesday. Clouds and possible showers Thursday. Rain Friday. Here are the latest conditions from our private weather station in Surrey.