Vancouver run down for Monday, September 16, 2024.
The BC government is poised to force
the severely mentally ill or drug addicted
into involuntary care.
That surprise announcement was made by NDP leader,
David Eby.
He says the escalating toxic drug crisis
justifies such a move.
BC conservative leader, John Rustad says,
he's not surprised by the announcement
as Eby continues to flip-flop on policy.
Other news, a Saturday night knifing
in Vancouver's Granville Entertainment District
has left a man with severe facial injuries.
Police think the 30 year old man was involved
in some sort of fight on Granville Street
before being found badly hurt.
A suspect has not been identified.
A washed down bridge has left some day trippers
in the Squamish back country stranded.
The bridge disappeared at the 30 kilometer mark
of the Squamish Valley Road where there are no alternatives
to drive back to town.
Some of those stranded managed to walk to the other side
before being picked up by some drivers.
A 6.4 earthquake hit below the ocean floor
off the southern tip of Haida Gwaii on Sunday.
It was felt in Sand Spit, Masset, Port Hardy, Gold River,
and even as far east as Kitimat and Terrace.
There were no reports of any notable damage.
Fog on Monday morning giving way to sunny periods
in the afternoon, showers on Tuesday,
a mix of sun and clouds for Wednesday.
For all the details on these local Vancouver area stories
along with those links,
go to vancouverrundown.substack.com.