Vancouver run down for Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Go West!
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.
One of the several wildfires burning in the National Park is only a dozen kilometers from the Jasper Townsite.
Meanwhile, crews in the BC interior continue to battle dry and often windy conditions,
as they try to contain several wildfires, including that large one near Cache Creek.
Other news, a suspect has been arrested after three people were stabbed within minutes of each other in downtown Vancouver.
All happened in or near the Granville Entertainment District on Monday evening.
All three are recovering. There's no word on a possible motive.
It is one of the biggest capital raises in BC Tech. Legal Tech giant Clio has raised over $900 million US.
The Vancouver-based company is now valued at close to $3 billion US.
The new funding will allow Clio to expand to 130 countries and use Generative AI to power its law firm Platform.
Well, the Vancouver Park Board has decided what is and what is not appropriate and acceptable as swimwear at city pools.
A report has been approved that states bathing suits must cover genitals and not impede buoyancy or safety.
Also not allowed, jeans, sweatpants, or intimate attire. As for speedles, they are allowed.
Sunshine with a few cloudy periods in the forecast for Wednesday, possible showers on Thursday, and back to sunshine right through the weekend.
Highs will be in the low to mid-twenties.
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