Vancouver rundown for Wednesday, July 31st, 2024. The city of Vancouver and the VPD are being sued
by the Police Department's former Director of Public Affairs over claims of harassment.
Charmini D., who resigned from her post in June, is suing the city, the force, and high-profile
spokesman, Sergeant Steve Addison, saying she was subjected to gender and racial discrimination,
harassment, and bullying. The provincial government is also being sued for negligence and
wrongful dismissal, even though she quit. A statement of defense has not yet been filed.
Other news, Strike Notice has been served by unionized workers at a downtown Vancouver hotel
after weeks of failed contract negotiations. Uniform-represented staff at the residence in
by Marriott say they want fair wages that reflect Vancouver's cost of living. The employer is
facing a deadline of noon on Thursday to avoid any strike action. Richmond MLA, Teresa Watt,
is the latest disgruntled BC United politician to de facto the conservatives. The move comes as
Kevin Falken's party slips to fourth place in the latest polls, only a couple months ahead of a
provincial election. Watt says voters in Richmond are worried about crime, health care, and education.
It happens once in a blue moon. A massive blue sturgeon supermoon is expected to be visible
right across the Lower Mainland by Saturday, August 19th. The moon, which traditionally appeared in
August, got its name from the prehistoric looking fish that often appeared in North American lakes
at this time of year. There may be some drizzle, but Wednesday is a transition day in the forecast
back to warm summer conditions. Inland highs will be around 31 degrees by the weekend.
For all the details on these Vancouver area stories, along with the links, go to
vancouverrundown.substack.com.