Vancouver Rundown Wednesday March 19, 2025

Mar 19, 2025

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Southbound trips at the Peace Arch crossing have dipped to levels experienced during the COVID pandemic. Data from U.S. Customs shows 53 per cent fewer people crossed during the first three days of spring break compared to spring break last year. This past February saw a 23 per cent drop over February 2024. Americans are also taking fewer trips heading north at the Peace Arch - down almost 8 per cent over last year. Travel experts are also seeing a notable drop in people flying from Vancouver to Southern California or Arizona.

Other news…

A suspected police impersonator has been arrested by the RCMP in North Vancouver. It comes after the driver of a Ford F-150 pulled over a person driving a Tesla back on March 1st. The pickup driver identified himself as a police officer but was not wearing any equipment or uniform. A few days later, the Mounties arrested a suspect and impounded a F-150 that had a police-style light bar on its dash. Officers suspect others may have had contact with the fake cop and are encouraging those with information to call North Van RCMP.

A man’s been found guilty of first degree murder in a 2019 daylight shooting at a gas station in Surrey’s Clayton Heights neighbourhood. On September 28 of that year, 29-year-old Kristijan Coric was shot dead inside his luxury SUV near 188 Street and Fraser Highway. The verdict means Carlos Monteith will get an automatic life sentence with no parole for 25 years.

Don’t expect to see any Teslas at this year’s Vancouver International Auto Show. The electric vehicle company founded by Elon Musk has been kicked out over expected security concerns following recent protests. Show organizers say they gave Tesla plenty of opportunities to voluntarily withdraw.

Clouds with showers for Wednesday. Heavy rain and strong wind Thursday. Showers on Friday. Here are the latest details from our private weather station in Surrey.