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Vancouver rundown for Tuesday, October 1st, 2024.

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All evacuation orders have now been rescinded in the late season wildfire burning at Christina Lake.

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Close to 42 homes have been under evacuation order over the weekend,

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as an out of control fire burned close to Spalding Creek and Highway 3.

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That's only a couple dozen kilometers from the large Goosemus wildfire burning in Washington State

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and some areas near Grand Forks.

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Other news, a pilot is okay after a small single-occupant aircraft crashed into some bushes not far from the Chilliwack Airport.

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It happened late Saturday morning. Emergency crews helped the pilot get out safely

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after the tip of the plane crashed into a fence alongside a very popular bike path.

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There is some community outrage after the Vancouver School Board approved initial plans for a 99-year lease

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to a private developer to build a mixed-use commercial and residential complex

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on part of the Fleming Elementary School property in East Vancouver.

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Opponents call the process rushed and say their rental units will be at market value

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and unaffordable for most teachers and VSB employees.

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The exact price of the deal has not been disclosed.

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Lower mainland gas prices may still drop.

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Analysts say the recent downward trend is due to a combination of lower oil prices

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and a return to cheaper winter blends.

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Average prices ranged from about $1.53.06 in Abbasford to $1.62.9 around Vancouver.

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Some analysts think there is room for another $0.10 per litre drop by the end of the year.

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Clouds and showers in the forecast for Tuesday with possible afternoon sunny breaks.

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Sunshine for Wednesday and Thursday with inland highs of 16 degrees.

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For all the details on these local Vancouver area stories along with those links,

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go to vancaferundown.substack.com