Vancouver Rundown Tuesday August 27, 2024

Aug 27, 2024

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Environment Canada now says 17 B.C. communities broke rainfall records over the weekend and that doesn’t even count Monday’s downpours. A low pressure system that brought pouring rain to many areas is also responsible for trees falling on cars and some homes. The good news - a coastal campfire ban is expected to be lifted on Wednesday.

Other news…

A 17-year-old boy has died in a fall at North Vancouver’s Lynn Canyon. Global News reports it happened on Sunday afternoon - the teen lost his footing and fell about 150 feet into the canyon. Despite warnings from rescuers and police, the area remains a popular but dangerous spot for teens who bypass a fence.

Rent increases in B.C. will be capped at 3.0 per cent this year. That’s down from the previous 3.5 per cent landlords were allowed to charge residential tenants - a figure tied to the rate of inflation. Last year, the provincial government provided a $400 per year tax credit for some low and middle income renters.

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is blasting the provincial government over what it calls the mismanagement of the Surrey-to-Langley SkyTrain extension. The project is close to two years behind schedule and two billion dollars over budget with the government blaming increased construction costs. The CTF says it’s obvious the NDP can’t manage spending with almost every capital project massively overbudget.

Showers easing by Tuesday afternoon. Wednesday turns mostly sunny. Thursday should be sunny and very warm. Here are the latest conditions from our private weather station in Surrey.