Vancouver rundown for Monday August 12, 2024. Two more weeks! That is the latest word on how long
the collapsed construction crane is expected to block West 41st Avenue near Collingwood Street
and Vancouver's Dunbar. The crane came down during that massive fire on Tuesday night that destroyed
a couple of under-construction buildings and heavily damaged several homes. The cause is
still being investigated while some area residents remain out of their homes. Other news, a hiker is
recovering from injuries after falling down a 15-meter bank off a trail near Lyons Bay. North
Shore Rescue called in a helicopter to lift the person to safety on Saturday evening. Lyons Bay
rescue members also helped a second person, lost not far from the scene, a short time later.
The RCMP now say 19 people were charged with impaired driving in the Chambalot Music Fest
Blitz at the end of July. Another 13-9 drivers were issued 24-hour suspensions for drug impairment
during a two-day crackdown along Highway 3 near Salmo. Close to 30,000 people attended the four-day
music festival from July 26 to July 29. The boat, belonging to the main character of the TV series
on the CBC, the Beachcombers, is one step closer to being fully restored. BC Ferries has confirmed
it remains committed to helping finance the work to bring the Persephone back to life. That's the
boat that was piloted by Bruno Gerussi's character Nick during the show that ran from 1972 to 1990.
Expect some lingering showers Monday morning and the clouds to hang around for Tuesday.
Wednesday will be mostly sunny, but temperatures will be much cooler in the low 20s for most of
the week. For all the details on these Vancouver area stories along with the links, go to
vancouverrundown.substack.com