Vancouver rundown for Tuesday, September 23rd,
2025. Surrey Cloverdale MLA Eleanor Sturco has
been kicked out to the BC Conservative Caucus.
while party leader John Rustad holds on to his
leadership. Sturkle says Rustad accused her of
plotting against him during the party's leadership
review. Rustad has survived that review, with
71 % of members endorsing his leadership. Sturkle
has used a Monday evening news conference to
call on her former colleagues to grow a set and
have some courage and tell Rustad how they feel
about his leadership. Sturkle also says she's
raised concerns about the allegations that 2
,100 members were fraudulently signed up. Other
news, another high -profile civic politician
has announced plans to become the next Vancouver
mayor. Former ABC councillor Rebecca Bly says
she'll run for the job under her new party, Vote
Vancouver. She says the party will focus on affordability
and building homes. The BCGEU strike has expanded
to the province's liquor and cannabis warehouses.
The BC Liquor Distribution Branch head office
is also behind pickets. It is the first time
the labor action will have a direct impact on
many British Columbians. The public sector union
continues to push for wage increases of 8 .25
% over two years. The EB government is offering
3 .5 % over that same period. Air Canada is dropping
its seasonal non -stop service from YVR to Dubai
just two years after the route was announced.
The airline is not saying whether the move is
related to demand or geopolitical considerations.
The non -stop service between Toronto and Dubai
will continue. Forecast, sunshine and gusty wind
on Tuesday. Sunshine for Wednesday and Thursday.
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