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Vancouver run down for Monday, July 15, 2024.

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A prominent BC academic is in big trouble following her social media take.

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And Donald Trump's attempted assassination on Saturday.

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UBC prof Karen Pinder took to X saying, damn, so close, too bad.

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The medical school professor also posted, what a glorious day this could have been

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before deleting her statements.

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A UBC statement says the university does not condone violence of any kind

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and is looking into the matter.

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Other news, a small fire near Merritt is just one of several news starts

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that are now being watched by the BC wildfire service.

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This wildfire broke out on Sunday and is likely a result of dry lightning.

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A province wide campfire ban that came into effect on Friday

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remains in place as crews continue to deal with hot temperatures and a lack of rain.

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Beyond the lookout for roaming bears around the lower mainland,

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yeah, bear sightings have been reported in several populated areas,

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including Surrey's Newton neighborhood and Coquitlam.

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Experts say the broons are hunting for food

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and they warn people to keep their garbage and compost secure.

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A person has died in a two car crash that happened on 144 street near

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62nd Avenue in Surrey Sunday morning.

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It happened at around 4 30 and resulted in a closure that lasted for several hours.

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At least 18 people have died in road crashes around the province in the past week.

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More sunshine and warm conditions are in the forecast for this week with no rain and sight.

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Wednesday may be the hottest day with some inland temperatures in the low 30s.

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For all the details on these Vancouver area stories along with the links,

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go to vancouverrundown.substack.com.