Jon Kennedy

Producer @citynews Vancouver. Sports and cat lover.

[Adrienne South @AdrienneKS]

An out-of-control wild fire has started on Cougar Mountain in Whistler. It started shortly after thunder and lightning seen/heard around Alta Lake. Bystanders called 911 and reported it in the last hour. @BCGovFireInfo now showing it at 2.5 Hectares @CityNewsVAN #BCWildfire

[Cormac Mac Sweeney @cmaconthehill]

Prime Minister @MarkJCarney will be in Vancouver tomorrow for a housing/infrastructure announcement, a meeting with Premier @Dave_Eby, and to watch Canada take on Qatar at the World Cup
Tune in to @CityNewsVAN tomorrow for coverage

[Jason D Beck @JasonBeck82]

What an absolute joke. Maybe the worst day I’ve had in 23+ years working at the BC Sports Hall of Fame.

[Monika Gul @MonikaGul]

A look at Highway 1 in #Abbotsford this morning. It remains closed, in both directions, between Sumas Way and No. 3 Road - and is not expected to reopen today. Latest on @CityNewsVAN. #bcflooding

[Cecilia 🎤 @ceciliahuatv]

A shed is seen floating across the water just beyond the road closures in Abbotsford as the floodwaters from Nooksack River, Washington, crosses into Canada. Residents placed under evacuation orders are anxiously waiting. @CityNewsVAN

[Cecilia 🎤 @ceciliahuatv]

BREAKING: investigators say human remains were found inside this home that’s linked to the disappearance of Jessica Cunningham. Police arrested her partner, Mylie Brown, who’s now been charged with indignity to human remains. @CityNewsVAN

[Elliott Knopp @ElliottKnopp]

It happened!

McDonald’s has rebranded its Calgary Trail franchise to McDavid’s.

[Cecilia 🎤 @ceciliahuatv]

Update: two 18-year-olds have been arrested. Police say the victim was smoking outside when he was approached by two teens, and an altercation led to him being stabbed in the arm.

[Monika Gul @MonikaGul]

I spoke to Argyll Lodge (Surrey facility at the centre of voting irregularity claims made by BC Conservatives). Operations Director was surprised to hear about claims + denied wrongdoing: "Clients are free to make their own choices." Latest @CityNewsVAN.
https://t.co/XXYvepyAoS

[Jon Kennedy @JfkJon]

Covering the ⁦@bcndp⁩ at their downtown Vancouver headquarters, Live coverage on citynews 24/7 begins at 8;00 ⁦@CityNewsVAN⁩

[Jon Kennedy @JfkJon]

@PeeJayAitch Hi Paul, I'm a producer with Citynews, is it ok if we use your video and pics (with credit) in our newscast today?

[Cecilia 🎤 @ceciliahuatv]

A BC couple is offering a pair of Taylor Swift tickets as reward for the return of their missing dog, George, who was last seen off the Douglas Taylor Park trail in Abbotsford on September 18th. Full story tonight @CityNewsVAN

[Cecilia 🎤 @ceciliahuatv]

BREAKING: VPD is investigating two serious incidents downtown this morning. The plaza at Queen Elizabeth Theatre is blocked off and what looks like a body under the white tent. No arrests at this time. @CityNewsVAN

[Kate Walker @KWalkerNews]

W 41st Ave in Vancouver is officially back open, after shutting down due to the Dunbar fire & crane collapse on August 6. Damaged poles and traffic signal infrastructure are being fixed. All businesses along W 41st can be accessed. @CityNewsVAN

[Kate Walker @KWalkerNews]

Air Canada pilots holding informational pickets across the country today, after the union voted in favor of a strike. If an agreement on a new contract isn’t reached, a strike could start as early as Sept. 17. Pilots calling for fair compensation & quality of life improvements.

[BC School Sports @BCSchoolSports]

Congratulations to 2013-14 #BCSSProvincials Champion Camryn Rogers on achieving history yesterday by claiming Olympic Gold in the hammer throw! What an achievement! 🇨🇦

Shoutout to @CBCOlympics for featuring this awesome snapshot of Camryn in their Opening Ceremony montage.

[Jon Kennedy @JfkJon]

Active fire in Richmond on the waterfront next to the River Rock Casino under the Oak Street Bridge.@CityNewsVAN

[Monika Gul @MonikaGul]

IHIT and RCMP confirm 3 people have been arrested in connection to the shooting death of prominent Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, nearly a year ago. Police say they’re not able to speak to evidence or motive since it’s now before the courts. Latest on @CityNewsVAN.

[Cecilia 🎤 @ceciliahuatv]

Game 3 win!!! @Canucks

#vancouver #nhl #GoCanucksGo