Vancouver rundown for Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
The federal leaders will take part in broadcast
debates on April 16 and April 17, but there will
not be a third debate in this election campaign
after the Liberals' Mark Carney said no to Quebec's
TVA. The debates will be hosted by Radio Canada
in Montreal. Meanwhile, former Premier Christy
Clark now says she will not be running for the
Liberals in this federal election. Sources say
Clark had been trying to seek the party nod in
at least two Surrey ridings. Other news, the
U .S. flag will not be removed from the rafters
at Queens Arena in Westminster. Mayor Patrick
Johnstone was among those who voted against the
proposal on Monday night. Last month, the U .S.
Council canceled all non -essential travel to
the U .S. and agreed to try to find Canadian
alternatives to American purchases. A man has
been arrested and released after a large fire
at a strip mall in Surrey's Wally neighborhood.
Several businesses have been damaged or destroyed
after the fire broke out at the corner of 108
Avenue and City Park Way at around 2 .30 Monday
morning. No one was hurt. A five -year -old girl
has recovered after overdosing on fentanyl in
Mission last week. Paramedics and Mission Fire
Rescue were called to the home after the girl
handled a jar containing the narcotic. RCMP say
it serves as a reminder to keep narcotics out
of the reach of children. Rain in the forecast
for Tuesday morning, clearing by the afternoon.
then clouds and possible showers for both Wednesday
and Thursday. For all the details on these local
Vancouver area stories and those links, go to
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