Vancouver rundown for Thursday, June 5th, 2025.
Crews are fighting a small wildfire that broke
out late Wednesday afternoon near Okanagan Falls.
Several aircraft along with volunteer firefighters
and BC Wildfire ground crews have been trying
to contain it. People are being asked to stay
out of the area. Other news, fire has engulfed
a vehicle transport truck and several of its
cars on the Okanagan Connector. Several photos
posted to social media Wednesday evening showed
flames and smoke coming from the vehicles. There's
no word on the cause or possible injuries. It
is a blow for Vancouver renters dealing with
bad landlords. Council has narrowly defeated
a motion to bring back the renter's office. Those
opposed say the tenant advocacy office was hardly
used and funding could be better directed to
renter support groups. However, Councillor Lucy
Maloney says renters don't feel like the city
has their backs. Organisers and the City of Vancouver
have decided to go ahead with a home opener street
party before the BC Lions game on Saturday. The
CFL team had considered cancelling the pre -game
party outside BC Place in light of the Lapu Lapu
Day Festival tragedy. Now police and organisers
say safety will be the top priority. as fans
gather ahead of the Leals game against the Edmonton
Elks. Sunshine, but windy at times on Thursday.
Warm, sunny and warm for Friday and for Saturday.
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