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Vancouver rundown for Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

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A young man from North Vancouver is one of two people charged in a failed murder plot in California.

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The 25-year-old, along with a co-accused from Ontario, are in custody after three people were stabbed at a home in Monterey County.

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All are expected to survive despite suffering serious to critical injuries.

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Charges include attempted murder and conspiracy to commit attempted murder.

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The two suspects are being held on bail of more than $2 million each.

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Other news. Homeowners in Vancouver could be facing a 5.5% property tax increase.

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Council has now approved a draft budget that also includes steep increases for a number of other services.

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The Vancouver Police Department continues to push for a $23 million boost to its budget despite a drop in crime.

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New Westminster has too many vape shops.

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At least that's the feeling of the city's council as it looks at ways to restrict the number of outlets and locations where they can pop up.

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Staff has been directed to come up with new bylaws that would snuff out the proliferation of vape shops in New Westminster.

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And neighboring cities.

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A public memorial service will be held for former Premier John Horgan.

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The B.C. government has announced the service will be held at Kew Center in Colwood on December 15th.

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Horgan died on November 12th after fighting his third bout with cancer.

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He was 65.

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A mix of sun and cloud on Wednesday. Clouds with the chance of showers on Thursday.

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Rain for Friday.

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For all the details on these local Vancouver area stories along with those links go to vancouverrundown.substack.com