Vancouver rundown for Friday, April 25, 2025.
Arson is now suspected in that Wednesday morning
fire that destroyed three businesses in East
Vancouver. Vancouver police confirmed the major
crime section is investigating the blaze that
started at around 4 a .m. and quickly spread
to several historic buildings along East Hastings.
No one was hurt. Other news. A man charged in
the attack on a female tourist along the Vancouver
seawall is under house arrest with bail conditions
after undergoing a mental health assessment.
Petterens Nungu is scheduled to be back in court
on May 20th. A woman from Toronto suffered severe
facial injuries after being attacked while walking
along Coal Harbour back on April 15th. A well
-known advocate for the homeless and drug users
in Vancouver, has passed away. Friends confirm
Trey Helton died at the age of 42. There is no
word on the cause of death. Helton often spoke
at City Hall on behalf of those struggling with
addictions. WestJet has announced it is bringing
back direct flights between Vancouver and Halifax
for this summer. The cheapest round -trip flights
will still cost at least $450. That is still
more expensive than some non -direct flights
on other airlines. The forecast, sunshine but
a bit breezy near the water on Friday. Inland
highs to 25 degrees. Sunshine and a tad cooler
for Saturday. A few clouds expected for Sunday.
For all the details on these Vancouver area stories,
along with those links, go to vancouverrundown
.substack .com.