Vancouver rundown for Friday, March 14, 2025.
The Eby government has introduced wide -scoped
emergency legislation, giving the province broad
powers to respond to U .S. tariffs on Canadian
goods. Premier David Eby says the measures are
required to ensure B .C. is not at the whim of
one person in the White House. The move is intended
to remove interprovincial trade barriers, slap
tolls on bridges and ferries, and unilaterally
change any rules impacting BC's economy. The
legislation is supported by both the Greater
Vancouver Board of Trade and the Business Council
of BC. Other news, close to 70 faculty members
have been laid off at Kwantlen Polytechnical
University. It comes as KPU reports a $49 million
decline in international tuition and fee revenue.
The federal government has recently cracked down
on student visas for international students.
Whistler RCMP and the coroner's office are looking
into the death of a woman on the slopes of Blackcomb
Mountain. All those in the know are refusing
to say whether the death is likely the result
of a medical condition, an accident, or something
else. Still, the Mounties want to talk to those
who may have information about an incident at
the mountain at around 10 a .m. on Thursday.
Surrey is a step closer to planning a new entertainment
district along the industrial waterfront next
to the Patella Bridge. Council has approved a
feasibility study to look into zoning the area
for parks, plazas, restaurants, and entertainment
venues. The area is within walking distance to
the Scott Road Skytrain Station and borders New
Westminster and Delta. Showers and gusty wind
in the forecast for Friday. Rain and wind for
Saturday. Showers on Sunday. For all the details
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