Vancouver rundown for Friday, August 23, 2024. The West Coast Express commuter train between
Mission and Vancouver remains out of service Friday, even though the lockout is over at
Canada's two largest rail companies. TransLink has been providing additional bus service to
riders during the labor dispute. About 3,000 commuters take the West Coast Express
each and every weekday. Other news, breaking news, both North Fraser and Mission fire crews
attended a large fire to shop late Thursday night at a property just east of Mission. An ambulance
was called to stand by, but there were no immediate reports of injuries. Investigators will be checking
to see if the large fire might be related to a marijuana grow operation. There will be a major
expansion to Vancouver's Ronald McDonald House. A new 14-story building will nearly double the
capacity for sick children and their families who need the affordable place to stay during
critical treatments for kids. About 2,000 families stay at the existing 73-suite facility on Heather
Street each year. We now know Darryl Hall has COVID, and that's why he cut his concert at the
P&E short after only three songs. Hall walked off the stage after three tunes on Wednesday night,
saying he felt ill. The P&E is offering full refunds to concertgoers. Sunshine for most of
Friday, and then the clouds move in with the risk of a late-day thunderstorm. Showers on Saturday,
sunshine for Sunday. For all the details on these Vancouver area stories, along with those links,
go to vancaferundown.substack.com.