Vancouver rundown for Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
Environment Canada now says 17 BC communities
broke rainfall records over the weekend.
And that doesn't even count Monday's downpours.
A low pressure system that brought pouring rain
to many areas is also responsible for trees
falling on cars and some homes.
The good news, a coastal campfire ban
is expected to be lifted on Wednesday.
Other news, a 17 year old boy has died in a fall
at North Vancouver's Lynn Canyon.
Global news reports it happened on Sunday afternoon.
The teen lost his footing and fell about 150 feet
into the canyon.
Despite warnings from rescuers and the RCMP,
the area remains a popular but dangerous spot
for teens who bypass a fence.
Rent increases in BC will be capped at 3.0% this year.
That's down from the previous 3.5%.
Landlords were allowed to charge residential tenants,
a figure tied to the rate of inflation.
Last year, the provincial government provided
a $400 a year tax credit for some low
and middle income renters.
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is blasting
the provincial government over what it calls
the mismanagement of the Suri to Langley
SkyTrain extension.
The project is close to two years behind schedule
and $2 billion over budget,
with the government blaming increased construction costs.
The CTF says it's obvious the NDP can't manage spending
with almost every capital project massively over budget.
Showers will be easing Tuesday afternoon.
Wednesday turns mostly sunny.
Thursday should be sunny and very warm.
For all the details on these Vancouver area stories
along with those links, go to vancaferundown.substack.com.