Decision in Stronach sex assault case, caution when buying resale tickets, west coast whale population, and more
6/19/202627 min
Billionaire Frank Stronach is guilty on charges of sexual assault and indecent assault. The Crown was unable to get convictions on other charges. The incidents date back nearly 50 years.
Also: Buyer beware. Personal accounts from people who bought resale tickets to events like the FIFA World Cup… only to find out the tickets never arrived and they were out thousands of dollars.
And: It’s either feast or famine these days for several whale species on the west coast. Whale watchers are seeing more of some species than usual. We’ll tell you why.
Plus: Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, U.K. by-election result could threaten British Prime Minister, Alberta separation rumblings divide the already divided city of Lloydminster, water restrictions inequity in B.C., and more.
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[upbeat music] Plan ahead for an unforgettable FIFA World Cup 2026 experience. [crowd cheering] Whether you're heading to a match, visiting FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver, or joining the celebration across the city, you'll find everything you need to make the most of your experience, including matchday essentials, travel tips, what to expect, and ways to explore Vancouver and BC. Visit vancouverfwc26.ca/knowbeforeyougo.
Dan Burritt0:29
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Liora Shemesh· Soundbite0:33
[upbeat music] Mr. Strachansky has been found guilty on the least serious offenses.
Sam Sampson· Host0:45
Billionaire Frank Strachansky is found guilty on two charges in his sexual assault case, but his lawyer says most of the charges could not be proven. Today's decision does not end the legal challenges for the 93-year-old. This is Your World Tonight. I'm Sam Sampson. It's Friday, June 19th, coming up on 6:00 PM Eastern. Also on the podcast...
Speaker 51:06
Our two biggest cities use about half the water. Vancouver's using less and Surrey's using more, and that's a concern.
Sam Sampson· Host1:13
The unequal water restrictions between some of the biggest cities in the Vancouver area that have some residents steaming. That's creating concern about how motivated people will be to conserve ahead of what's expected to be a tough fire season.