Vancouver rundown for Thursday, January 9, 2025.
The skies are black and you can see the fires from everywhere.
That is just one description from one of the many people who have returned to Vancouver from Los Angeles.
Passengers arriving at YVR describe horrific scenes of smoke, flame and carnage
as crews continue to fight to control the wildfires burning in several areas around LA.
At least five people have died, hundreds are injured and thousands of homes have been destroyed
as strong Santa Ana winds continue to blow embers across properties.
Other news, British Columbians are once again required to wear masks in hospitals and other health care facilities.
The Health Ministry says it's bolstering infection control measures during this respiratory illness season.
Health care workers, volunteers and visitors must now wear medical masks in areas where patients are actively receiving care.
The BC Conservatives now claim there were voting irregularities during last fall's provincial election.
Leader John Rustad is using a Thursday news conference to question the results in Surrey, Guildford
where the NDP's Gary Begg defeated his Conservative opponent by only 22 votes.
That result was confirmed in a judicial recount and helped cement the NDP's narrow majority in the BC legislature.
Say goodbye to all those Ricky and Cleo clothing stores in BC.
Comarck Holdings, which operates the stores along with Bootlegger, has filed for creditor protection.
The company is based in Ontario but has dozens of Ricky's locations from Vancouver Island to Prince George.
There are 54 Cleo stores right across the country.
Cloudy with fog patches on Thursday, a mix of sun and cloud in the afternoon.
Periods of rain on Friday, windy at times, a mix of sun, clouds and possible showers for Saturday.
For all the details on these local Vancouver area stories along with those links, go to vancouverundown.substack.com.