Vancouver rundown for Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
Government liquor stores have reopened, but those
in the food and beverage industry say it may
be a while before BC's booze supply is back to
normal. The end of the BC GEU strike is a major
step toward restocking, but restaurants, bars,
and private liquor stores may have to wait for
supply to catch up to demand. Some expect that
could take between two and six months. The tentative
deal for the public sector workers still has
to be ratified. Other news, a 68 -year -old man
has been shot dead inside a car at Abbotsford.
It happened late Monday morning, forcing three
nearby schools to hold students for a short time.
No suspect has been arrested. Former Vancouver
Canucks star Ryan Kessler is charged with criminal
sexual conduct. Kessler is pleaded not guilty
to two misdemeanor counts in a Michigan courtroom
relating to incidents back on January 1st. He
denies the allegations. Kessler last played for
the Canucks back in 2014 before being traded
to the Anaheim Ducks. One of Vancouver's original
tech darlings is now laying off hundreds of workers.
Social media platform manager Hootsuite tells
Business in Vancouver it plans to cut 20 % of
its workforce. This is the third round of massive
cuts in recent years. The company says it is
committed to supporting both departing and remaining
employees during the transition. Clouds and showers
in the forecast for Tuesday. Windy at times.
Clouds and wind on Wednesday. Sunshine for Thursday.
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