Vancouver rundown for Friday, July 25, 2025.
The three miners trapped underground in northern
B .C. are reported to have access to the natural
flow of air, according to the company. Drones
have been assisting in rescue efforts at the
Redcrest Gold and Copper Mine near Dees Lake.
The miners, employed by High Tech Drilling, are
in a refuge area that has enough food and water
to supply 16 people for two days. Kavins trapped
the miners on Tuesday. Other news, a dispute
among neighbors in Maple Ridge has left three
people dead in a series of violent incidents.
Police found a couple in their 60s and their
dog dead inside a home on 239th Street near 118th
Avenue Wednesday evening. The cops were first
called to the house at about 6 .30 following
reports of a dispute. Four hours later, they
returned to the same home. After reports of a
car fire, break and enter and shots fired. The
suspect was later found dead of self -inflicted
injuries. Police say no one else was involved.
Multiple dead cats have been found in a travel
trailer on King George Boulevard in South Surrey.
Those living in the area say the trailer had
been sitting on the roadside for close to 10
days. The SBCA is investigating. Another small
wildfire is burning near Mission. The latest
was first reported to City Fire crews Wednesday
evening. It's burning 20 kilometers north of
Mount Crickmer. Meanwhile, a fire east of Mission,
sparked by lightning, is now contained. Clouds
and a bit windy on Friday. More clouds in the
forecast for Saturday. And then back to sunshine
for Sunday. For all the details on these local
Vancouver area stories, Along with those links,
go to VancouverRundown .substack .com.