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Heavy snow and windchill to -10 C possible in Metro Vancouver this weekend The seven-day Metro Vancouver weather forecast includes the possibility of widespread snowfall as Arctic air combines with a low-
pressure system. Environment Canada Meteorologist Derek Lee says two wet weather systems will bring precipitation to the Lower Mainland over the next week. However, the second has a higher likelihood of snowfall at sea level. On Thursday, Jan. 30, a stream of moisture from the Pacific will bring rainfall to the Lower Mainland through Friday. Rainfall warnings have been issued for Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, and the North Shore mountains, with over 50 mm of precipitation expected. Continued on Page 10...
Trump says Canada tariffs coming Saturday, ‘may not’ include oil U.S. President Donald Trump said he would likely decide by the end of the day Thursday whether to put a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian oil imports that he confirmed will take effect on Saturday. “We may or may not. We’re going to make that determination probably tonight on oil,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “We’ll see. It depends on what the price is. If the oil is properly priced, if they treat us properly – which they don’t.” That comment came moments after he said “oil is going to have
nothing to do with it as far as I’m concerned” when asked if energy imports from Canada will be exempt from 25 per cent tariffs he plans to impose on all goods from Canada and Mexico. Trump has repeatedly warned Mexico and Canada — two of the United States’ top trading partners — he will impose tariffs if the two countries do not end shipments of fentanyl and the flow of migrants across U.S. borders, but has also complained about deficits in trade after both countries took steps to boost security. Continued on Page 6...
Trump says India 'will do what's right' on illegal immigration US President Donald Trump has said India "will do what's right" on the deportation of illegal migrants following a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The leaders spoke on Monday, their first conversation since Trump's inauguration last week. They discussed immigration, security issues and trade in what the White House described as a "productive call". Continued on Page 10...
Surrey leads population booms in Metro Vancouver
Surrey is population growth leader with 191,500 more residents. Surrey grew 34 per cent in the past 10 years, to 700,459 people as of July 1, 2024. Vancouver remains B.C.’s most-populous city, but Surrey is nipping at its heels. Vancouver’s population is 756,008, after adding 23,790 people in 2023-24. Continued on Page 10...
South Asian man charged with attempted murder in Surrey double shooting with child nearby A Squamish, B.C., man has been charged with attempted murder in a shooting in Surrey that injured two people while a child was nearby. Surrey police say the gunfire broke out on Dec. 16, on 67B Avenue near 126 Street. First responders arrived to find a woman and her husband who had been shot. Their young child, who was in a nearby car, escaped without injury. On Wednesday, Surrey police announced the arrest of Gagandeep Singh Bakshi, 21. Along with attempted murder, he’s also charged with discharging a firearm with intent, aggravated assault and assault with a weapon.
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Baskshi remains in custody pending a Feb. 10 court appearance in Surrey.
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