Vancouver rundown for Friday, September 19, 2025.
B .C. conservative leader John Rustad says his
party's database has been breached, and that's
what's led to those emails and texts attacking
him. That position stands as concerns and public
comments over his leadership continue to grow.
An internal party audit also finds there have
been over 2 ,000 bogus membership sign -ups and
subsequent cancellations. Results of a leadership
vote following a four -month review will be released
on Monday. Other news, a well -known Victoria
-based BC broadcaster and national anthem singer
has been charged with two counts of child luring.
CFAX talk show host Al Farabee's charges of telecommunicating
to lure a child stem from allegations last year
and involve a child under 18 and a child under
16. Farabee is suspended from his job pending
legal proceedings. He is not in custody. Those
living in Metro Vancouver. may soon have to pay
more if they don't reduce their water consumption.
The regional district is considering expanding
water meters across its member municipalities.
Meters currently exist in West Vancouver, Richmond,
and the city of Langley. A 39 -year -old man
has now been charged in the theft of late IndyCar
driver Greg Moore's helmet. That helmet was stolen
from the BC Sports Hall of Fame on September
3rd. Vancouver police say the suspect will appear
in court in November. Moore, who grew up in Maple
Ridge, wore the helmet during his 1998 Indy win
at the Rio 400 in Brazil. The 24 -year -old later
died at a race in California. Cloudy for Friday
morning, but sunny by the afternoon. Gusty wind
in some areas. Clouds and possible showers on
Saturday and Sunday. For all the details on these
local Vancouver area stories, along with those
links, go to VancouverRundown .substack .com.