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Vancouver rundown for Tuesday, August 27, 2024.

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Environment Canada now says 17 BC communities

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broke rainfall records over the weekend.

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And that doesn't even count Monday's downpours.

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A low pressure system that brought pouring rain

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to many areas is also responsible for trees

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falling on cars and some homes.

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The good news, a coastal campfire ban

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is expected to be lifted on Wednesday.

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Other news, a 17 year old boy has died in a fall

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at North Vancouver's Lynn Canyon.

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Global news reports it happened on Sunday afternoon.

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The teen lost his footing and fell about 150 feet

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into the canyon.

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Despite warnings from rescuers and the RCMP,

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the area remains a popular but dangerous spot

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for teens who bypass a fence.

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Rent increases in BC will be capped at 3.0% this year.

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That's down from the previous 3.5%.

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Landlords were allowed to charge residential tenants,

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a figure tied to the rate of inflation.

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Last year, the provincial government provided

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a $400 a year tax credit for some low

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and middle income renters.

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The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is blasting

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the provincial government over what it calls

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the mismanagement of the Suri to Langley

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SkyTrain extension.

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The project is close to two years behind schedule

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and $2 billion over budget,

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with the government blaming increased construction costs.

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The CTF says it's obvious the NDP can't manage spending

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with almost every capital project massively over budget.

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Showers will be easing Tuesday afternoon.

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Wednesday turns mostly sunny.

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Thursday should be sunny and very warm.

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For all the details on these Vancouver area stories

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along with those links, go to vancaferundown.substack.com.