Vancouver rundown for Monday, March 16, 2026.
A man has been shot dead at a home in Surrey.
It happened at around 1 .30 Sunday morning as
neighbors reported hearing gunfire. The victim
was pronounced dead at the scene. No arrests
have been made. While there is no word on a motive
for the shooting, it comes only days after Surrey
Police Chief Norm Lipinski praised his force,
saying extortion -related violence is on the
decline. Other news, high speed and booze are
thought to be factors behind a Saturday night
crash that sent four people to hospital in Abbotsford.
The single car crash happened on Marshall Road
near Puritanville, closing that area for close
to 11 hours. There's no word on the victims or
possible charges. Abbotsford South MLA Bruce
Bannon has withdrawn from the BC conservative
leadership race. Bamman is now endorsing Uri
Fulmer, saying he has a proven track record in
the private sector and understands business,
the economy, and real leadership. Bamman was
a chiropractor, small business owner, and Abbotsford
mayor. Outdoor workers with Metro Vancouver have
voted 98 % in favor of strike action to back
their contract demands. The GVRD Employees Union
represents close to 600 staff and 150 contract
workers, providing park surfaces and overseeing
areas such as air and water quality. Union leadership
says the main issues are contract terms, safety,
and pay. The forecast calling for heavy rain
on Monday, gusty wind at times, rain and wind
for Tuesday, More rain for Thursday. For all
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