Vancouver rundown for Monday, May 13, 2024 and out of control,
forest fire continued to burn through the weekend, keeping people from their
homes in Fort Nelson.
The 2000 Hector fires been growing in an area four kilometers west of the
community and there are concerns about the wind pushing the flames toward
town highway 97 has been closed north of Fort Nelson.
Other news.
The fourth man is now being charged in last June shooting death of heart
deep singe, Niger outside the sick temple on Scott Road in Surrey.
22 year old Amon deep singe has been charged with both first degree murder
and conspiracy to commit murder.
The Indian government continues to deny any role in the killing and
accuses Canada of providing safe shelter to those who plan harm against
their country.
Many could see this coming.
The opening of the Kitzelano pool has been delayed due to unforeseen
repairs.
The pool was expected to open on May 18 after an early closure last year
due to substantial leaks.
It is almost 50 years old.
Park Board staff have been working hard to try to get it open for summer.
People right across the lower mainland joined others around North America
over the weekend, trying to catch a glimpse of the northern lights during
an intense geomagnetic storm.
Most of the best photos came on Friday night.
Some even taken across from the bright lights of English Bay.
Photos shared on social media came from viewers in locations as far
south as Florida.
A few more clouds and cooler conditions are in the forecast for
Monday with possible showers overnight Tuesday and Wednesday will
be mostly sunny.
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