Vancouver rundown for Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
I'm confident I'll be able to serve the people
of Burnaby Central. That's what NDP leader Jagmeet
Singh has told Party faithful during a campaign
stop in Vancouver. Those words come despite various
tracking polls that suggest the New Democrats
may only win a single seat in B .C. and four
across the country. Polls also suggest Singh
will be soundly defeated by the Liberals in his
own riding. The latest Angus Reid poll has the
NDP at only 11 % support countrywide. Other news.
An Abbotsford man has been charged with 19 child
pornography and luring counts. 35 -year -old
Michael Jose Vieira is accused of reported incidents
between 2022 and this year. The charges range
from possession and distribution of child pornography
to uttering threats and luring minors. Police
say multiple minors were contacted by the Abbotsford
area man with sexually explicit messages and
requests to perform sexual acts. ICBC is apologizing
to new drivers for huge delays in booking driving
tests. The corporation admits some of the delays
are up to seven months long as it tries to hire
more examiners. ICBC also says part of the problem
is half of the new drivers fail their tests.
It's encouraging them to study and practice more.
A new baby orca has been spotted swimming with
resident jaypod whales in the Strait of Juan
de Fuca off of Victoria. The calf, designated
J63, is the fourth to be born in the pod this
year. The Center for Whale Research in Washington
State is closely monitoring the pod, but notes
the calf appears to be healthy. A mix of sun
and cloud in the forecast for Wednesday, rain
for Thursday, back to sun and cloud for Friday.
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