Vancouver Rundown Friday April 25, 2025

Apr 25, 2025

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Arson is now suspected in that Wednesday morning fire that destroyed three businesses in East Vancouver. Vancouver Police confirm the Major Crime Section is investigating the blaze that started at around 4:00 a.m. and quickly spread to several historic buildings along East Hastings. No one was hurt.

Other news…

A man charged in the attack on a female tourist along the Vancouver Seawall is under house arrest with bail conditions after undergoing a mental health assessment. Peterhans Jalo Nungu is scheduled to be back in court on May 20. A woman from Toronto suffered severe facial injuries after being attacked while walking along Coal Harbour on April 15.

A well-known advocate for the homeless and drug users in Vancouver has passed away. Friends confirm Trey Helten died at the age of 42 - there is no word on the cause of death. Helten often spoke at city hall on behalf of those struggling with addictions.

WestJet has announced its bringing back direct flights between Vancouver and Halifax for this summer. The cheapest round trip flights will cost at least $450. That’s still more expensive than some non-direct flights on other airlines.

Sunny but a bit breezy near the water Friday. Inland highs to 25. Sunny and a tad cooler Saturday. A few clouds on Sunday. Here are the latest conditions from our private weather station in Surrey.