The RCMP is on its way back as the police force in Metro Vancouver’s largest city after Surrey council voted to dump its municipal force, rejecting a provincial government recommendation that came with a $150-million transition offer, the mayor said Friday.
Brenda Locke, acknowledging the decision will cost the city “millions,” said she has spoken to Premier David Eby and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth about the council’s answer.
“I spoke with both the premier and the solicitor general and I am satisfied that they are prepared to work in the spirit of co-operation with the city,” Locke said at a news conference on Friday. “Surrey council and I want to stress the importance of working with the provincial government. It helps our city and it helps our province.”…