Vancouver Rundown Wednesday July 2, 2025

Jul 02, 2025

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Businessman and political watcher Alex Tsakumis is doubling down on his allegations Mayor Ken Sim was driving drunk and Vancouver Police knew it. In a response to Sim’s defamation lawsuit Tsakumis says the mayor has a history of intoxication while attending events and social media posts had been made in the public interest. The Statement of Defense is filed on behalf of Tsakumis and former ABC campaign manager Kareem Allam. A police review of the situation had found no basis to the claims.

Other news…

Two people are dead after some sort of dispute at a home in Abbotsford. Police say the violent dispute happened early Monday evening at a house on McKee Road. The victims were found dead by police - the circumstances have not been released.

No one is hurt after an out-of-service public transit bus plowed into a home in Surrey. It happened at 132 Street and 88 Avenue early Tuesday morning. The bus driver attempted to avoid another vehicle.

A couple homes have been evacuated after a small out-of-control wildfire continues to grow near Lytton. The Lytton First Nation is keeping a close watch on several other homes as the fire burns along Spence Road South. It’s believed the wildfire is human caused.

A mix of sun and cloud Wednesday. Sunny Thursday. A few clouds on Friday. Here are the latest conditions from our private weather station in Surrey.