Vancouver Rundown Friday January 24, 2025
Summary
The class action lawsuit against companies that make opioids has been certified by the B.C. Supreme Court. The provincial government launched the lawsuit six years ago in an effort to recover health care costs for wrongful corporate conduct. B.C. has been the hardest hit province with the most per capita deaths due to opioid related overdoses.
Other news…
A rollover crash on the Port Mann Bridge during the Thursday morning rush brought traffic to a standstill for several hours. A man from Langley was charged under the Motor Vehicle Act for driving liking an idiot. One person was rushed to hospital with non life threatening injuries. The west HOV lanes were reopened at around 9:30 a.m.
One person has been found dead after an apartment fire in Chilliwack. The fire was contained to a single suite in a low-rise building on Victoria Avenue Thursday morning. RCMP are looking into the cause.
Some unsanctioned bike trails on the North Shore are being shut down. Metro Vancouver is making the move saying they pose a risk to both riders and the environment. The North Shore Mountain Bike Association says someone recently retaliated for the move by scattering debris across the trails, including nails. The District points out the Lower Seymour Conservation Area still has 20 kilometres of official bike trails.
There’s nothing but sunshine in the forecast for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Overnight lows will be about -3 with daytime highs of 4. Here are the latest conditions from our private weather station in Surrey.
Top five stories to know
Surrey Now-Leader: Rollover crash snarls traffic on Port Mann Bridge in Surrey
CTV: 1 person found dead after Chilliwack apartment fire
CBC: Metro Vancouver shutting down rogue bike trails on North Shore
Business stories to know
Daily Hive: Bellingham residents welcome B.C. travelers among economic tension
CityNews: U.S. booze ban would lead to lost B.C. tax dollars, says industry insider
Business In Vancouver: B.C. recreational home prices could ski-jump this year: Royal LePage
Opinion
Vancouver Sun: Worried about infrastructure costs? Then end the apartment ban
Journalism matters
The Tyee: B.C. construction company goes to trial 12 years after worker's death
That’s cool
Business In Vancouver: Port Moody wants to see more houses moved instead of demolished
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