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Vancouver rundown for Thursday, January 9, 2025.

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The skies are black and you can see the fires from everywhere.

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That is just one description from one of the many people who have returned to Vancouver from Los Angeles.

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Passengers arriving at YVR describe horrific scenes of smoke, flame and carnage

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as crews continue to fight to control the wildfires burning in several areas around LA.

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At least five people have died, hundreds are injured and thousands of homes have been destroyed

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as strong Santa Ana winds continue to blow embers across properties.

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Other news, British Columbians are once again required to wear masks in hospitals and other health care facilities.

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The Health Ministry says it's bolstering infection control measures during this respiratory illness season.

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Health care workers, volunteers and visitors must now wear medical masks in areas where patients are actively receiving care.

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The BC Conservatives now claim there were voting irregularities during last fall's provincial election.

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Leader John Rustad is using a Thursday news conference to question the results in Surrey, Guildford

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where the NDP's Gary Begg defeated his Conservative opponent by only 22 votes.

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That result was confirmed in a judicial recount and helped cement the NDP's narrow majority in the BC legislature.

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Say goodbye to all those Ricky and Cleo clothing stores in BC.

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Comarck Holdings, which operates the stores along with Bootlegger, has filed for creditor protection.

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The company is based in Ontario but has dozens of Ricky's locations from Vancouver Island to Prince George.

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There are 54 Cleo stores right across the country.

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Cloudy with fog patches on Thursday, a mix of sun and cloud in the afternoon.

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Periods of rain on Friday, windy at times, a mix of sun, clouds and possible showers for Saturday.

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For all the details on these local Vancouver area stories along with those links, go to vancouverundown.substack.com.