Vancouver Rundown Friday June 20, 2025

Jun 20, 2025

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A hiker has been killed, at least three others are injured, after a rock fall in Banff National Park. It happened early Thursday afternoon near Bow Glacier Falls, north of Lake Louise. Alberta Premier Daniel Smith says she’s deeply saddened to learn of the tragic event. There were up to 20 people in the area when the rock fall happened. There’s no word yet on where the victims are from.

Other news…

It’s another indication of troubles in the Canadian real estate market. Vancouver-based real estate developer Wesgroup Properties has announced what it calls ‘significant layoffs.’ It comes as the sector continues to struggle with a series of issues including global economic pressures, increasing development and land costs, and depressed demand for ownership housing.

A crash involving a police motorcycle and another vehicle has left a Vancouver officer injured. It happened at West Pender and Burrard Thursday evening. The injuries are not life-threatening.

Firefighters had to clear out a West End apartment building Thursday morning due to high levels of carbon monoxide. It happened after a resident of the building on Bidwell reported smelling a strong odour. The source remains unknown but the building has a gas boiler and a bunch of gas stoves. No one required hospitalization.

Clouds and showers Friday. Rain Saturday. A mix of sun and cloud for Sunday. Here are the latest conditions from our private weather station in Surrey.