Vancouver rundown for Wednesday, April 1st, 2026.
A new mechanical issue has removed a BC ferry
from the Tawasin to Swartz Bay run two days after
she was put back in service. An electrical problem
on the Spirit of Vancouver Island forced the
vessel to return to Tawasin Tuesday morning.
Cars had to back off the ferry to unload. The
Spirit of Vancouver Island broke down over spring
break. It's unclear whether she will be back
in service. for the Easter long weekend. Other
news, three people, including children, are injured
after a school bus rolled off the Barkerville
Highway north of Quesnel. RCMP say the bus hit
a ditch at about 2 .30 Monday afternoon. No other
vehicles were involved. There's no early word
on the cause. A union -sponsored petition has
been launched aimed at getting the Vancouver
Park Board to reverse its decision to get rid
of lifeguards at half of the city's beaches.
The board believes it could save close to half
a million dollars by removing them at Spanish
Banks West and East, Third Beach, Sunset Beach,
and Trout Lake. CUPE Local 1004's petition claims
getting rid of the lifeguards increases the risk
for everyone. at some of the busiest beaches
in the region. Illegal parking and disruptive
behavior. Those are two emerging issues as Metro
Vancouver's cherry blossoms hit full bloom. Richmond
RCMP say officers have started ticketing drivers
along Russ Baker Way where large crowds are gathering,
blocking traffic. Meanwhile, thousands have been
gathering in places like Vancouver's David Lamb
Park. for festival events that run through April
17th. The forecast calling for periods of rain
on Wednesday, gusty wind at times, clouds and
possible showers on Thursday, cloudy on Friday.
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