Vancouver rundown for Friday, June 20th, 2025.
A hiker has been killed. At least three others
are injured after a rockfall in Banff National
Park. It happened early Thursday afternoon near
Bow Glaciers Fall. That's north of Lake Louise.
Alberta Premier Daniel Smith says she's deeply
saddened to learn of the tragic event. There
were up to 20 people in the area when the rockfall
happened. There is no word yet on where the victims
are from. Other news, it's another indication
of troubles in the Canadian real estate market.
Vancouver -based real estate developer West Group
Properties has announced what it calls significant
layoffs. It comes as the sector continues to
struggle with a series of issues, including global
economic pressures, increasing development and
land costs, in depressed demand for ownership
housing. A crash involving a police motorcycle
and another vehicle has left a Vancouver officer
hurt. It happened at West Pender and Burrard
Thursday evening. The injuries are not life -threatening.
Firefighters had to clear out a West End apartment
building Thursday morning. due to high levels
of carbon monoxide. It happened after a resident
of the building on Bidwall reported smelling
a strong odor. The source remains unknown, but
the building has a gas boiler and a bunch of
gas stoves. No one required hospitalization.
The forecast calling for clouds and showers on
Friday, rain for Saturday, and a mix of sun and
cloud for Sunday. For all the details on these
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