1. City costs for Vancouver 4/20 marijuana protest more than $245,000
The bill is in and it鈥檚 higher than the year prior, with police costs more than $170,000.
Massive, peaceful event is volunteer-run & raises $ for security/ambulance/toilets & more. Everyone there is a taxpayer, too.
鈥� Jodie Emery (@JodieEmery)
2. Dad frustrated as school districts find spaces for more classrooms
Chilliwack school district won鈥檛 be renewing six leases for daycare businesses that run in old school sites so those classrooms can be used in the new year.
3. Vancouver Port Authority says it won鈥檛 be deepening the Fraser River
Through an analysis, the port found costs, extensive environmental studies and consultations too big of barriers in deepening the river.
4. Maple Ridge seeks injunction against homeless camp
A court ruling earlier this month rejected an injunction by the City of Vancouver for a homeless camp there, and homeless activitsts believe it鈥檚 strengethed their fight to stay.
5. Fraser Valley Reast Estate board warns of money laundering
The real estate bord is warning that overseas clients may be asking realtors to arrange illegal bank drafts.
