Vancouver rundown for Monday, February 3, 2025. Trudeau and Trump will be talking on
Monday. Or to that major development comes as the trade war involving the U.S., Canada,
Mexico, and China ramps up before it even starts. The Prime Minister has announced
a long list of 25% tariffs on American imports as a reaction to the Trump administration's
tariff assault. A number of BC businesses have joined in supporting Premier David E.B.
in his ban on U.S.-based companies doing business in the province,
and his ban on booze from Republican-led states. Meanwhile, hockey fans at Rogers Arena booed
the U.S. National Anthem before the Canucks Red Wings game. Other news, many schools,
including post-secondary institutions, have now started posting snow closures following this recent
lower mainland dump. Up to a foot of snow will have fallen in a few areas by the end of Monday.
What flurries will lead to ice in some areas, making travel very dangerous.
One person has been shot dead by police in Surrey after an arrest attempt on Friday night.
It happened at a supportive housing complex in Wally as officers moved in to act on an arrest warrant.
Police say the suspect pulled a weapon, but there's no comment on what type.
The IIO is now investigating. Two men have been arrested in a deadly stabbing
outside Coquitlam's John B. Pub on Friday night. A 35-year-old was stabbed during a fight.
He could not be revived by paramedics. A snowfall warning remains in effect right through Monday
morning. Between 15 and 25 cm of snow is expected in some parts of the lower mainland.
Windy at times. Clouds and the chance of flurries on Tuesday. A mix of sun and cloud for Wednesday.
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