Vancouver rundown for Thursday, May 2nd, 2024. A 44-year-old woman has been arrested for hate
speech after a recent anti-Israeli protest in Vancouver. The move comes after Vancouver
police were notified about a woman praising the October 7 terrorist attack against Israel
and comments about terrorists being heroes. The speech was widely circulated on social
media. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has called the protest a celebration of terrorism and
anti-Semitism. Other news, drug use is believed to be the cause of a fire at an SRO on Granville
Street near Nelson Street. Crews battled flames and heavy smoke in a suite on the 5th floor
early Wednesday morning. A man had to be rescued after the fire broke out. Vancouver could
pave the way for more patios on Water Street and Gas down this summer. Council is considering
waiving the fees for small patios and sidewalk sales. The proposal could cover June 1st to
the end of September. Some White Rock residents carried signs saying we want justice at a
packed and emotional meeting at a community hall on Tuesday. RCMP heard from those concerned
about two recent stabbings along the promenade. Both attacks were on South Asian men. One
victim died. The other received non-life-threatening injuries. Area residents asked the RCMP why
they did not issue a warning after the first attack. The Mounties promised to increase
patrols.
Sunny and warmer for Thursday clouds late Friday and right through the weekend with
possible showers. For all the details on these Vancouver area stories along with the links
go to vancouverrondown.substack.com.