Global News Toronto
Demolition of Vancouver building gutted twice by fire now underway
The remaining part of a fire-damaged East Vancouver apartment building will be demolished on Friday. The vacant building on East 10th Avenue was damaged in a fire on Aug. 6 and deemed unsafe by the city. The owner was fined for fire code violations. Residents are frustrated with the delay in demolition after a previous fire.
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CTV News Vancouver
BC Hydro scrambling to restore power after wind and lightning storm
Thousands of British Columbians lost power due to a storm with wind and lightning in the southwestern region. At its peak, 20,000 customers were affected, with numbers dropping to 5,185 by 10 a.m. Most outages were in Burnaby, with some in the Lower Mainland, Sunshine Coast, and Vancouver Island. BC Hydro responded with crews overnight. Another storm is expected, but impact is not expected to be as severe.
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CTV News Vancouver
The PNE Fair and other events to check out in Vancouver this weekend
The PNE fair in Metro Vancouver opens Saturday with various attractions. Other events this weekend include the Festival of India, Bill Reid Gallery open house, BC Lions game with Nathan Rourke’s return, New West Pride Street Festival, Richmond Garlic Fest, Car Free Day in Port Moody, and Vancouver pop-up markets.
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Global News Toronto
Knives are normal Vancouver store says it spent 300K dealing with crime
A Vancouver thrift store has spent over $300,000 in three years on crime-related costs, including repairs and security due to frequent theft and vandalism. Employees face harassment and violence, with security guards encountering weapons and having to detain individuals daily. Business owners attribute the issues to nearby supportive housing and drug-related problems. The government offers grants for vandalism repairs and prevention measures. Downtown Vancouver businesses are increasing security measures.
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Yahoo Canada Finance
More Canadians say they struggle to make ends meet Statistics Canada
Nearly half of Canadians report struggling to meet daily expenses due to rising prices, a significant increase from two years ago. Data from Statistics Canada’s report show concerns are higher among younger adults, lower-income groups, and households with children. Financial stress remains high, with housing costs and food prices being major worries. Income level affects the impact of rising prices. (Word count: 59)
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The Globe and Mail
CN Rail, Canadian Pacific Kansas City wind down operations as possible shutdown nears
Canada’s railway network faces potential lockouts or strikes as contract talks with Teamsters union continue. Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. and Canadian National Railway Co. are winding down operations, impacting $380 billion worth of goods annually. The shutdown could disrupt various industries and commuters, with negotiations stalled over quality-of-life issues and wage disparities. Labor Minister urges parties to reach agreements to prevent further disruptions.
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CTV News Vancouver
Vancouverites invited to ‘adopt’ street trees to help them grow
Vancouver launches Adopt a Tree program, urging residents to care for young street trees during dry months. City aims for 30% urban tree coverage by 2050. Participants can choose a tree from a map and water it between June and September. Sign up online or at designated locations for watering bags.
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CityNews Vancouver
City of Vancouver launches tree adoption program
Vancouver launches ‘Adopt a Tree’ program to care for young street trees, aiming to increase urban canopy coverage. Residents can help water newly planted trees to support city’s climate change goals. Program details and sign-up locations provided.
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Global News Toronto
Looming rail strike impacts would be significant Port of Vancouver warns
The Port of Vancouver and businesses are concerned about a potential rail stoppage by 9,000 unionized rail workers, impacting the country’s rail system and supply chain. The strike would disrupt cargo movement, affecting CN Rail and CPKC Rail. The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade warns of disastrous consequences for small businesses and consumers. Negotiations are ongoing to resolve issues related to rest, fatigue, and rail safety.
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Global News Toronto
Saskatchewan bracing for railroad strike which could have billiondollar impact
Saskatchewan faces potential railway strike, risking $1 billion daily losses. Efforts to avert strike ongoing to save harvest season. Impact on Canadian economy and global trade relations feared. Rail stoppage could disrupt $33 billion grain exports annually. Minister urges bargaining to avoid full work stoppage.