Vancouver rundown for Tuesday, October 1st, 2024.
All evacuation orders have now been rescinded in the late season wildfire burning at Christina Lake.
Close to 42 homes have been under evacuation order over the weekend,
as an out of control fire burned close to Spalding Creek and Highway 3.
That's only a couple dozen kilometers from the large Goosemus wildfire burning in Washington State
and some areas near Grand Forks.
Other news, a pilot is okay after a small single-occupant aircraft crashed into some bushes not far from the Chilliwack Airport.
It happened late Saturday morning. Emergency crews helped the pilot get out safely
after the tip of the plane crashed into a fence alongside a very popular bike path.
There is some community outrage after the Vancouver School Board approved initial plans for a 99-year lease
to a private developer to build a mixed-use commercial and residential complex
on part of the Fleming Elementary School property in East Vancouver.
Opponents call the process rushed and say their rental units will be at market value
and unaffordable for most teachers and VSB employees.
The exact price of the deal has not been disclosed.
Lower mainland gas prices may still drop.
Analysts say the recent downward trend is due to a combination of lower oil prices
and a return to cheaper winter blends.
Average prices ranged from about $1.53.06 in Abbasford to $1.62.9 around Vancouver.
Some analysts think there is room for another $0.10 per litre drop by the end of the year.
Clouds and showers in the forecast for Tuesday with possible afternoon sunny breaks.
Sunshine for Wednesday and Thursday with inland highs of 16 degrees.
For all the details on these local Vancouver area stories along with those links,
go to vancaferundown.substack.com