Vancouver rundown for Thursday, May 8, 2025.
Langley City's fire chief says his department
is unable to meet the recommended minimum staffing
levels. Fire Chief Scott Kennedy says a consultant's
recommendation of a six firefighter minimum per
shift is not achievable without considerable
use of overtime. And Kennedy says it still might
not be possible, even with overtime, as many
firefighters would not be willing to work the
extra time. Langley City is trying to hire four
extra firefighters to increase its strength to
30 members. Other news, a thug has been arrested
after assaulting a woman pushing a stroller in
New Westminster. Police say the 27 -year -old
from Coquitlam is facing charges after witnesses
reported seeing the stranger push the stroller
before punching the woman in the face. It happened
near the Carnarvon Street roundabout early Monday
afternoon. The City of Vancouver will reinstate
funding for school meal programs. Council voted
unanimously in favor of the move instead of waiting
for senior governments to live up to their funding
commitments. The City has provided up to 3 ,500
meals each day for public school students through
various food programs over the past 10 years.
The Vancouver Park Board confirms the Kitsilano
Pool will open in mid -June. That's several weeks
later than most other pools, but in time for
the summer. The iconic 137 -meter outdoor pool
has been plagued by numerous problems, including
a series of leaks. A mix of sun and cloud in
the forecast for Thursday, mostly cloudy for
Friday and Saturday. For all the details on these
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