Vancouver rundown for Thursday, April 17, 2025.
It's about to get easier for new drivers to get
their licenses in D .C. The provincial government
is changing the graduated licensing system, getting
rid of a second road test. Instead, new drivers
will have their records closely reviewed for
the first 12 months. It's hoped the changes will
cut down on long wait times for those road tests.
Other news... Another commercial truck driver
has hit a lower mainland overpass and this time
it's not the first time for a spot in Langley.
A box truck failed to make it under the 232 street
overpass on Highway 1 early Wednesday morning.
Police have had contact with the driver who did
not initially stay at the scene. Damage to the
overpass is said to be minor. The city of North
Vancouver is increasing its pay parking. in the
most busy commercial area. The city has approved
a new plan that will ding drivers for curbside
parking in central Lonsdale and lower Lonsdale.
The extra money is expected to bolster reserve
revenue and ease increases in property taxes.
Those flying through Vancouver International
have experienced a third day of significant delays.
A shortage of staff, including air traffic controllers,
has resulted in extra waits for both arrivals
and departures. YVR has had its second most travelers
last year, just over 26 million. A few clouds,
but otherwise mainly sunny for Thursday, sunshine
for Friday, a mix of sun and clouds for Saturday,
with a slight chance of showers. For all the
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