Vancouver Rundown Friday June 13, 2025

Jun 13, 2025

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Israel has hit Iran’s nuclear sites and military commanders in a major strike on Tehran. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Operation Rising Lion is needed for ‘Israel’s very survival.’ More attacks are expected in the hours and days ahead. Iranian TV says civilians including children have been killed. The head of the Revolutionary Guard and several top nuclear scientists are also dead. The United States has neither endorsed nor condemned Israel’s move which is seen by many as the official start of war between Israel and Iran.

Other news…

Hundreds of Hells Angels and affiliates from across North American rode from Coquitlam to Surrey as part of a memorial for one of B.C.’s most notable bikers. Original Hells Angel and former spokesperson Rick Ciarniello passed away in March at the age of 80. Members of several police agencies will be keeping a close watch on the bikers as they party over the next several days.

The Tsleil-Waututh Nation might buy a casino at East Vancouver’s Hastings Park. Chief Jen Thomas expects a deal will be reached with Great Canadian Gaming Corporation for the casino next to the horse stables. That deal would not include Hastings Racecourse.

The large wildfire north of Squamish is now 60 hectares as Alice Lake Provincial Park remains closed. Close to 200 properties in the Brackendale area remain on evacuation alert. Smoke from the fire continues to be a problem for those around Squamish and parts of Howe Sound.

A mix of sun and cloud for Friday. Sunny and a bit warmer for Saturday and Sunday. Here are the latest conditions from our private weather station in Surrey.