Vancouver's Bright Nights fundraiser event drawing to a close, with exclusive coverage by Global BC.
In British Columbia, a new provincial task force has been established to tackle extortion threats, as reported by local authorities. Meanwhile, the Stanley Park Miniature Train's condition is under assessment, with the train remaining off the rails.
Air Canada flight attendants have rejected a wage offer, according to recent reports, while the WestJet flight attendants' union is seeking to address alleged unpaid work in a new agreement.
In a significant shift, Bright Nights, the largest annual fundraiser for the B.C. Professional Firefighters Burn Fund, is leaving Vancouver after spending 27 years in the city. The move to a new location has been confirmed, with Surrey being the chosen destination for this beloved holiday tradition. However, the exact location within Surrey remains undisclosed.
The move may result in a loss of funds for the Burn Fund during the holiday season, as Bright Nights is a crucial source of income for the organisation. The new home location of Bright Nights after leaving Vancouver is yet to be revealed, but it's rumoured that Bear Creek Park, which already has a miniature train similar to Stanley Park, could be a possible location.
The mayor of Surrey is Brenda Locke, and a press conference about the new location of Bright Nights is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon. The move of Bright Nights to Surrey is a new tradition being born in the city, and it will be joining the Noel Surrey festival.
Separately, an ex-swim instructor at a N.S. youth corrections facility faces multiple sex-related charges, while a B.C. spa owner has been sentenced to 11 years for sexually assaulting 7 women.
On a different note, the Bank of Canada has made its first interest rate cut since March, which could have implications for the economy.
B.C. Premier David Eby is being questioned over a comedian's speech writing contract, and no advertisements were found in this paragraph. The chronic safety and reliability issues with the Stanley Park Miniature Train forced the charity to look elsewhere for a new home.
Stay tuned for more updates on these developing stories.
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