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Vancouver Rundown Tuesday November 19, 2026
<p>Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!</p><p>Some coastal areas of southern B.C. are under orange warnings as heavy rain causes localized flooding from a third storm. River forecasters say landslides are possible in areas including Howe Sound, Sea-to-Sky and west and central Vancouver Island. More than 250mm of rain is expected in some areas on the west coast of the Island. Strong wind is also in the forecast. Close to 415,000 BC Hydro customers have lost power in the many outages over the past...
Vancouver Rundown Monday November 9, 2026
<p>Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!</p><p>One person has died after a fallen tree struck a couple cars in Surrey during the weekend windstorm. It happened at around 8:00 Saturday evening - two people became trapped in their vehicles on Highway 10 near 184 Street. Police say one driver died at the scene with the other suffered minor injuries. At one point, close to 100,000 BC Hydro customers were without power as strong winds pummeled the South Coast. </p>
Vancouver Rundown Friday November 6, 2026
<p>Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!</p><p>B.C.’s South Coast is about to get hit by a series of storms. Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast for Friday with the North Shore mountains expected to be hit the hardest. A high streamflow advisory has been issued by the BC River Forecast Centre as a trio of atmospheric rivers is expected to hit in the coming days. People are advised to keep storm drains clear to help avoid localized flooding.</p>
Vancouver Rundown Thursday November 5, 2026
<p>Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!</p><p>Twenty people have been injured, seven seriously, in the crash of a shuttle bus south of Mackenzie. The bus went off the road shortly after 9:00 a.m. Wednesday while taking workers to a large AI data centre. Several of the injured have been flown to hospitals outside the area. Emergency rooms in Mackenzie and Prince George were under a ‘code orange’ for several hours as staff dealt with multiple patients. There’s no word on what caused the crash.
Vancouver Rundown Wednesday November 4, 2026
<p>Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!</p><p>A grizzly bear attack on B.C.’s Central Coast has killed a mother and daughter. The two hikers were found dead in the Snooka West Trail area near Bella Coola. Conservations Officers are trying to track down the bears. The trail area has been closed to the public. </p>
Vancouver Rundown Tuesday November 3, 2026
<p>Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!</p><p>Pete Fry is calling for cooperation to get work done as he’s sworn-in as Vancouver’s new mayor. In his inauguration speech, Fry promises to work through difficult conversations and ‘stay at the table’ when things get complicated. The city’s first Green Party mayor is backed by a left-leaning council except for one NPA member. Many other B.C. cities also held meetings Monday evening with new mayors and council members being being sworn in. </p>
Vancouver Rundown Friday October 30, 2026
<p>Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!</p><p>Three-term MLA Jennifer Whiteside has been named interim NDP leader, replacing David Eby. The member from New Westminster-Coquitlam will take on the roll until a new leader is selected by the NDP. Eby announced his resignation on election night after his party suffered a major defeat at the hands of the BC Conservatives. Former Solicitor General Mike Farnworth has been named House Leader. </p>
Vancouver Rundown Thursday October 29, 2026
<p>Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!</p><p>Numerous crashes and a few highway closures have been reported after the B.C. Interior recorded its first major snowfall of the season. Highway 97C was closed for several hours Wednesday after a series of crashes - one resulted in three people being rushed to hospital. On Tuesday evening, five people were injured, two critically, after a car went off a cliff on Highway One near Kamloops. Highway 97, north of Quesnel, and Highway 16, near Houston, also faced closures...
Vancouver Rundown Wednesday October 28, 2026
<p>Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!</p><p>Vancouver Mayor-elect Pete Fry says he’s looking forward to a productive, working relationship with the newly elected BC Conservative government. Fry says his main priorities are housing, shelter space and health care. The Green Party mayor is backed by a huge left-leaning majority on council while Premier-elect Lorne Doerksen has a super majority in the Legislature. </p>
Vancouver Rundown Tuesday October 27, 2026
<p>Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!</p><p>BC Ferries has fired its CEO. Only two days after the BC Conservatives swept to power, Nicolas Jimenez has been ousted and the board of directors has launched a leadership transition and revitalization review. Vice President of Planning Brian Anderson has been tapped as interim CEO. The former Crown corporation continues to face a financial crisis and problems maintaining its fleet despite increases in provincial government compensation. </p>
