Vancouver run down for Monday November 18, 2024.
The Toronto Argonauts beat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 41-24 to win this year's
CFL Grey Cup in Vancouver. That's the third year in a row the Blue Bombers lost the big game.
Nick R. Buckle picked up the MVP honors after throwing two touchdown passes.
The Grey Cup game also included a surprise BC Plays appearance by Prince Harry.
Other news, many BC charities are growing increasingly concerned about the impact of the current strike at Canada Post.
The Union Gospel Mission has told CTV News more than half of its revenue comes from the period from
Thanksgiving to Christmas and a mail strike during this time is detrimental.
Blanket BC Society says a strike at this time of the year will affect families, refugees and the homeless people it serves.
A special mediator has been appointed to try to bring the two sides closer together in an effort to reach a deal.
A Vancouver drug store has been smoke bombed by thieves who ripped off perfume.
Vancouver police say three thieves entered a shoppers drug mart at 16th and Camby on Friday evening.
City news says a worker was assaulted while the thugs made off with $4,500 worth of perfume.
Police are still trying to sniff out their identities.
Standby for a chance of snow by midweek.
A trace of snow is possible by Tuesday according to some forecasters but not Environment Canada.
This would make it the first notable snowfall of the season for the Lower Mainland.
The real forecast, a risk of more early morning thunder and lightning giving way to a mix of sunshine and cloud for Monday.
Tuesday will have rain and wind showers for Wednesday.
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