Vancouver rundown for Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Breaking news, the Edmonton Oilers, who beat
the Caducks in the second round, will not be bringing the Stanley Cup home to Canada.
The Florida Panthers beat the Oilers 2-1 in the seventh to final game of the NHL final Monday
night. This is the first time the Panthers have won the cup. Other news, last week's sewage spill
in Vancouver's Falls Creek was more deleterious than many had thought or hoped. Vancouver Coastal
Health's testing has revealed E. Coli levels 55 times greater than the number that would trigger
an investigation. Sewage began leaking into Falls Creek early Thursday morning after a pipe broke
near Olympic Village. Dragon Boat competitions went ahead over the weekend. After event organizers
were reassured, the water was safe. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is no longer chair of the Vancouver
Police Board. The position is now held by longtime board member Frank Chong in a move made possible
by the provincial government's rule changes that preclude mayors from automatically becoming the
chair of the city's police force. Sim voluntarily stepped aside once that legislation was passed.
Close to 340,000 eligible BC families will get a boost to their family benefit starting in July.
That benefit will increase by an average of $445 in a one-year bonus. The announcement was made
by Premier David E. B. and it comes ahead of the Falls Provincial Election. A mix of sun and clouds
in the forecast for Tuesday rain for Wednesday and Thursday. For all the details on these Vancouver
area stories along with the links, go to vancouverundown.substack.com.