🏛️ Government & Politics
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Park Board says Vancouver Aquatic Centre must be rebuilt as a 25-metre pool, not 50 metres, because of unsettled First Nations land claims. Park Board chair Tom Digby said the province owns the foreshore site and “refuses to allow us to expand the footprint” while land claims with Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh remain unresolved; Chief Wayne Sparrow confirmed the province proposed a lease to the MST Development Corporation and mentioned a proposed $1 lease.
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BC NDP costings would cut the provincial deficit to about $12 billion by 2028/29, down from a $14-billion forecast this fiscal year. The party projects a $581-million “platform surplus” by 2028/29 and says new campaign commitments would be paid partly by asking the top 3.88 per cent of income earners to contribute more, the NDP statement says.
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Tonight’s only provincial leaders’ debate runs 6:15–8:00 p.m. with Eby, Doerkson and Green leader Emily Lowan. The debate is the only scheduled leaders’ face-off before the Oct. 24 election; an Ipsos poll cited by Global BC shows the BC Conservatives with a five-point lead over the NDP.
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Major Projects CEO Dawn Farrell faced First Nations’ criticism at the B.C. Assembly of First Nations in Vancouver over short consultation windows. First Nations delegates told Ottawa they were given 11 working days to review the Pacific Link pipeline designation; the project was named in the national interest on Oct. 1 and federal officials aim to complete reviews and consultations within a year so construction could start next September.
🚨 Crime & Public Safety
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One of four people struck outside Tsawwassen Mills on Sept. 30 has died; Gwenyth Brigit Dwyn, 64, died in hospital. Delta police say two First Nations elders were killed in the collision (Virginia Splockton and wilapiya/Barb Joe); investigators say the vehicle may have been involved in an earlier collision and a possible medical event for the driver remains under review.
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Alleged Tumbler Ridge co‑conspirator James Cody Bryant was denied bail. Court records linked to the case show a judge refused bail for Bryant, keeping him in custody pending further proceedings.
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A law professor says police should provide more updates on the Truth and Reconciliation Day fatal collision investigation. The call for greater police updates followed the Sept. 30 Tsawwassen Mills crash that killed multiple people, according to media reports.
📰 Also Today
- 3rd victim dies following crash at Tsawwassen Mills on Truth and Reconciliation Day, police.
- Vancouver Aquatic Centre demolition halted after court grants interim injunction.
- Farm Boy, L'Ancêtre and Life Smart cheeses recalled for possible Listeria contamination.
- Richmond’s complicated election participation and city-hall representation examined.
- Fact-checking the B.C. NDP's environmental record published.
- Lorne Doerkson introduces himself to voters as unexpected Conservative leader.
- Kelowna man pleads guilty in 2023 hit-and-run death of a 15-year-old.
- (Duplicate) 3rd victim dies following crash at Tsawwassen Mills on Truth and Reconciliation Day, police.
- (Also covered) Major Projects CEO Dawn Farrell addresses First Nations in Vancouver.
- (Also covered) BC NDP costings show $581M platform surplus by 2028/29.
