Vancouver rundown for Tuesday, June 11, 2024.
10 people have been displaced after a fire Monday morning at a single room occupancy
building on Vancouver's Granville Street between Nelson and Halmkin.
Police and fire investigators think the blaze was intentionally set at around 10.30 a.m.
Those from the SRO are being assisted by several social service agencies in finding new accommodations.
Other news, the troubled mayor of Harrison Hot Springs has now called it quits.
It would thank the corporate officer and chief financial officer for their integrity in his
resignation notice on the Village website.
Would also thank the public saying it's been an honor to be their mayor.
Over the past couple years, the mayor and members of council have been involved in a
very ugly and public battle that included would trying to dissolve the council back
in March.
It is a tip of the hat to Vancouver's technology and innovation space.
Vancouver made the 2024 global startup ecosystem reports list of top tech ecosystems in the
world.
Vancouver ranks 34th in the world and 14th in North America.
Toronto Waterloo 18th and Montreal just barely made the list at 40th.
Vancouver ranks for cheap, skilled labor and a strong STEM field.
Police in the South Okanagan have now confirmed two people were killed in a crash at a private
raceway in Oliver.
The two were taking part in a private event at a motorsports park last week when a driver
lost control.
Area 27 bills itself as an exclusive membership-based race course for gearheads.
On Zen showers for Tuesday, it's back to sunshine for Wednesday and Thursday.
Eyes are not expected to crack the 20 degree mark.
For all the details on these Vancouver area stories along with the links go to vancouverundown.substack.com.