Vancouver rundown for Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on Canadian imports to the U.S. are now on hold for 30 days.
Trump's tenuous change of heart comes as Justin Trudeau promises to appoint a Canadian
fentanyl czar and BFAT patrols along the border.
The development also means most of Canada's counteractions are also on hold, including
BC's ban on booze from many southern states.
Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke is urging senior levels of government to use the next month
to get into a better negotiating position.
Almost 40% of Surrey businesses plan to seek some form of government support in light of
the pending tariffs.
Other news.
A BC ferry is out of service after it collided with several small boats and the dock in Horseshoe
Bay on Sunday.
The Queen of Capilano was returning from Bowen Island when it hit the dock and some boats
in the marina.
There were no injuries.
An investigation is underway to figure out why it happened.
A 32-year-old man is now charged in that deadly Friday night stabbing at Coquitlam's John
B. Pub.
Timothy Vancik is charged with second-degree murder.
While another man has been released without charges, a 35-year-old man died outside the
pub despite CPR efforts.
Dozens of flights were delayed or cancelled at YVR on Monday due to the wintry weather.
The airport says its snow plan is underway with safety and security being the top priorities.
Additional staff have been called in.
Flurries ending Tuesday morning.
Gusty wind throughout the day.
A mix of sun and cloud for Wednesday.
Sunshine on Thursday.
For all the details on these local Vancouver area stories, along with those links, go to
vancouverrundown.substack.com.