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Vancouver run down for Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Go West!

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That's what tourists and residents in Jasper, Alberta are being told, as they head to BC to escape the dangers of a growing wildfire.

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One of the several wildfires burning in the National Park is only a dozen kilometers from the Jasper Townsite.

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Meanwhile, crews in the BC interior continue to battle dry and often windy conditions,

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as they try to contain several wildfires, including that large one near Cache Creek.

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Other news, a suspect has been arrested after three people were stabbed within minutes of each other in downtown Vancouver.

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All happened in or near the Granville Entertainment District on Monday evening.

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All three are recovering. There's no word on a possible motive.

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It is one of the biggest capital raises in BC Tech. Legal Tech giant Clio has raised over $900 million US.

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The Vancouver-based company is now valued at close to $3 billion US.

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The new funding will allow Clio to expand to 130 countries and use Generative AI to power its law firm Platform.

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Well, the Vancouver Park Board has decided what is and what is not appropriate and acceptable as swimwear at city pools.

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A report has been approved that states bathing suits must cover genitals and not impede buoyancy or safety.

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Also not allowed, jeans, sweatpants, or intimate attire. As for speedles, they are allowed.

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Sunshine with a few cloudy periods in the forecast for Wednesday, possible showers on Thursday, and back to sunshine right through the weekend.

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Highs will be in the low to mid-twenties.

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For all the details on these Vancouver area stories, along with the links, go to vancouverrundown.substack.com.