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Vancouver rundown for Monday, May 13, 2024 and out of control,

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forest fire continued to burn through the weekend, keeping people from their

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homes in Fort Nelson.

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The 2000 Hector fires been growing in an area four kilometers west of the

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community and there are concerns about the wind pushing the flames toward

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town highway 97 has been closed north of Fort Nelson.

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Other news.

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The fourth man is now being charged in last June shooting death of heart

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deep singe, Niger outside the sick temple on Scott Road in Surrey.

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22 year old Amon deep singe has been charged with both first degree murder

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and conspiracy to commit murder.

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The Indian government continues to deny any role in the killing and

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accuses Canada of providing safe shelter to those who plan harm against

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their country.

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Many could see this coming.

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The opening of the Kitzelano pool has been delayed due to unforeseen

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repairs.

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The pool was expected to open on May 18 after an early closure last year

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due to substantial leaks.

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It is almost 50 years old.

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Park Board staff have been working hard to try to get it open for summer.

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People right across the lower mainland joined others around North America

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over the weekend, trying to catch a glimpse of the northern lights during

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an intense geomagnetic storm.

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Most of the best photos came on Friday night.

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Some even taken across from the bright lights of English Bay.

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Photos shared on social media came from viewers in locations as far

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south as Florida.

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A few more clouds and cooler conditions are in the forecast for

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Monday with possible showers overnight Tuesday and Wednesday will

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be mostly sunny.

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For the latest details on these Vancouver area stories along with

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the links go to vancouverrondown.substack.com.