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Vancouver rundown for Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

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Police are now looking for those responsible for the kidnapping of a 19-year-old who died after being found in the Crescent Beach area of Surrey.

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Investigators say the young man died five days after being attacked and shoved in a vehicle in Abbotsford in the early morning hours of January 27.

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Police say the victim was targeted and there is no risk to the public.

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Other news. The husband of Trina Hunt has now been charged with a single count of indignity to human remains more than four years after the Port Moody woman went missing and was found dead near Hope.

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52-year-old Ian Hunt has now been released from custody on a promise to appear for his next court date.

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Family members of Trina are outraged. The Crown failed to put together more charges in the case.

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Homes in Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Angersie have been raided by police in fentanyl and cocaine trafficking busts.

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Police seized small amounts of drugs along with $51,000 in cash and three vehicles.

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All four of those arrested have been released as police continue to investigate.

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Significant growth in Surrey and Langley has helped Metro Vancouver's population move past the three million mark.

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Projections from StatsCan also suggest Surrey will be the largest city in the province within two years, surpassing Vancouver's population.

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While Metro Vancouver's growth rate is about 17%, Kelowna is next with just over 13%.

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Clouds and possible sunny breaks for Wednesday, a slight chance of flurries in some areas, a mix of sun and cloud for Thursday and Friday.

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