Vancouver run down for Friday, June 28, 2024. A fatal crash in West Vancouver late Wednesday
evening left the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal without any reasonable access for hours. Two
people died in that head-on on Highway 1 near Westport Road. Several others were hurt. The
area was not fully reopened until close to 9 o'clock in the morning. BC ferries had to
delay at least one of its early morning sailings due to a crew shortage resulting from staff delays.
Other news and increase in ferry evasion enforcement is just one part of TransLink's
newly announced $90 million cost-cutting plan. The transit authority will also hire fewer
third-party contractors. TransLink says it has been hit by a decline in revenue and fares while
they're simply not keeping up with inflation. Andy Dart workers have voted in favor of strike
action as the members of ATU Local 1724 push for a new contract. They're seeking better pay
and working conditions. There are no plans at this point for an actual full-out strike,
but the Union Blames TransLink for contracting out the service to a French company.
Some good news! Premier David E.B. and his wife, Kaylee Lynch, have a new baby!
Wendell and Kay E.B. entered the world on Thursday at 9 pounds and 6 ounces. E.B. posted on X that
both mother and child are doing well. This is the couple's third child. A mix of sun and clouds in
the forecast for Friday, Wendia Times, Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a few showers. Sunday
will be back to a mix of sun and clouds. For all the details on these Vancouver area stories,
along with the links, go to vancouverrundown.substack.com.