Vancouver Rundown Wednesday May 1, 2024

May 01, 2024

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B.C. taxpayers will be on the hook for at least half-a-billion dollars as Vancouver co-hosts the 2026 World Cup. The provincial government now admits its current cost estimates are twice initial projections. About a fifth of that cost will be offset by federal government money. Destination Vancouver describes the long-term tourism benefits as incalculable.

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Anti-Israeli protesters have now brought in toilets, a library and a first aid station as they make their tent city on a UBC playing field more long-lasting. The protesters vow to stay until the university gives in to their demands including severing ties with three Israeli universities. They say their demonstration will not expand into buildings - a move which has escalated tensions at Columbia University.

The Mounties in Langley are trying to figure out the backstory after a man was found with gunshot wounds near 68 Avenue and 204A Street early Tuesday morning. The victim, who was found on the side of a road, is expected to survive. Investigators think he may have been shot at a different location.

Broadcast Chronicles, a first of its kind, continuously updated podcast featuring the stories behind those in TV, radio and new media, has been successfully launched with great initial interest. The first five episodes include exclusive interviews with Stirling Faux, Don Lehn, Dave Scott, Layla Khdir and Rachel Modestino. The podcast is a Bruce Claggett passion project and supported in part by your donations.

Wednesday and Thursday will be mostly sunny with highs in the mid-teens. Friday is a transition day as the weather starts to sour for the weekend. Expect isolated showers on Saturday and Sunday. Here are the latest conditions from our private weather station in Surrey.