Vancouver run down for Wednesday, March 5, 2025. There are some mixed messages as Donald Trump
appears poised to double down on his trade war with Canada. While not mentioning this country or
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau specifically, Trump has used his Tuesday evening address to a joint
session of Congress to say reciprocal tariffs are coming April 2nd for those countries that impose
duties on the United States. The U.S. Commerce Secretary said earlier Trump may announce some
relief for Canada and Mexico on Wednesday. Other news, $10.9 billion dollars. That is this year's
BC budget deficit. The provincial government has presented its largest ever deficit and increased
the debt calling the fiscal plan standing strong for BC. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey says it
prepares a province to navigate uncharted waters, put people first and support business for a more
self-sufficient future. British Columbians will get a one-time ICBC rebate of $110
while some renters will get slight increases in some relief checks. The federal conservatives have
blocked longtime MLA Mike DeYoung's hopes for becoming the next MP for Abbotsford South Langley.
The former BC United liberal and social credit politician claims he was told by party officials
that he's not sufficiently qualified to serve as a member of parliament.
DeYoung says it's difficult to understand and comes despite the local electoral district's
selection committee endorsing his candidacy. The young man gunned down along the Surrey side
of the boundary with Delta has been linked to organized crime. Jazz Karen Singh Minnis, who's
29 years old, was shot in a busy area near Scott Road. A burned out vehicle was found in Delta a
short time later. No arrests have been made and gang investigators continue to look for suspects.
A mix of clouds, showers and sunny periods with gusty wind on Wednesday. Sunshine for Thursday,
mostly sunny for Friday. For all the details on these local Vancouver area stories along with
those links, go to vancouverrundown.substack.com.