Vancouver Rundown Friday May 2, 2025

May 02, 2025

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Some cellphone and internet service has gone down for those needing information about wildfire evacuations in parts of northeastern B.C. A wildfire broke out in the northern part of Fort St. John late Thursday afternoon, forcing some people to leave as a precaution. Meanwhile, a cluster of smaller fires is spreading in the community of Tumbler Ridge where cell service has been sporadic. The fires come as northern parts of the province experience dryer and warmer conditions during this first week of May.

Other news…

A Friday afternoon court appearance is scheduled for the man charged in the Lapu Lapu SUV ramming-attack in Vancouver last Saturday. Kai-ji Adam Lo, 30, is charged with eight counts of second degree murder after a vehicle struck and killed 11 people. Scores of others were injured. Four people remain in critical condition.

A black bear has been wandering New Westminster’s Sapperton Park area. Police say the bruin had been sunning itself in a yard before wandering along the Brunette River. Conservation Officers think the bear left the area without incident.

Fewer cruise ships are expected to dock in Vancouver this season. The Vancouver Port Authority expects close to 300 ships in 2025 - down from last year’s record high of 327. The season started back on March 5 when the Disney Wonder tied up to Canada Place.

Mostly sunny with a few clouds Friday, a chance of showers in the late evening. Clouds and possible showers Saturday. Sunshine on Sunday. Here are the latest conditions from our private weather station in Surrey.