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Vancouver weather: Sun and above-average heat to follow rainfall
Vancouver’s Canada Day long weekend forecast includes showers and cloudy conditions, with temperatures ranging from 22 C to 24 C. The sun is expected to return next week, with highs reaching 22 C to 24 C. Stay informed with V.I.A.’s Weatherhood for hyperlocal forecasts in the Lower Mainland.
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Vancouver traffic: Crackdown on drivers in bus lanes
Metro Vancouver Transit Police have issued nearly 300 tickets this week to drivers using bus lanes illegally. Many were unaware of the rules, mistaking the diamond symbol for an HOV lane. Taxis are allowed, but Uber and Lyft drivers are not. Violators face a $109 fine, but no points on their license. The enforcement aims to prevent safety hazards for transit passengers.
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Vancouver Is Awesome
Metro Vancouver votes in new chair and reviews travel policy
Metro Vancouver elected Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley as the new chair, aiming for greater transparency. Hurley plans an external review of the North Shore sewage plant, hiring external lawyers for the task. He replaces Delta Mayor George Harvie and will receive $105,000 for the position. The board also voted to review international travel policies after spending $227,442 on conferences in 2023.
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City of Vancouver found negligent in tree fence damage dispute
The City of Vancouver ordered to pay $3,698 for fence damage caused by a tree falling on it. The city claimed no liability due to following street tree maintenance policy, but tribunal ruled in favor of resident Stephen Edward Gibson, citing city’s failure to properly evaluate tree’s risk despite arborist’s recommendation. Gibson awarded damages including interest and fees.
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Daily Hive
Another year without Canada Day fireworks in downtown Vancouver | Listed
Canada Day fireworks in downtown Vancouver have been permanently cancelled by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority due to rising costs. Instead, a daytime-only event will be held. Nearby cities like Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Surrey, White Rock, and Langley will continue their annual fireworks traditions.