Vancouver rundown for Thursday, November 13,
2025. Police now confirm it was an 8 -year -old
girl who fell to her death from a balcony in
Vancouver's Yaletown on Tuesday afternoon. It
happened at the luxury high -rise known as The
Ark at about 2 .30. The young girl died at the
scene. Police are still trying to figure out
the circumstances. Other news... Vancouver City
Council has started listening to hundreds of
speakers ahead of Mayor Ken Sims' zero -means
-zero proposed budget. The mayor promises a 0
% property tax increase for 2026, a move that
sparked reaction from close to 600 people who've
signed up to speak. The budget requires $120
million in savings, resulting in cuts to some
city programs, as well as increased fees for
some services. There are no injuries after someone
fired shots at an Abbotsford business. Bullet
holes were found in the glass of a building on
King Road near Clearbrook Road early Wednesday
morning. Abbotsford police are asking people
to avoid speculation on social media as they
investigate. A 52 -foot -tall Christmas tree
will be lit up Thursday evening at Richmond's
MacArthur Glen Outlet Mall. Family -oriented
festivities will kick off at the outdoor mall
at around 3, with the actual lighting taking
part at 8. The 10th annual switch -on takes place
at the Luxury Piazza. Proceeds from the photo
studio next to the tree will go to the Richmond
Food Bank. Forecast, heavy rain and gusty wind
for Thursday, solid rain for Friday and Saturday.
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