Vancouver Rundown Tuesday May 14, 2024

May 14, 2024

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Conditions remain volatile as crews continue to fight a growing wildfire that threatens Fort Nelson. The Parker Lake wildfire is about a kilometre away from the town where most people have already evacuated. The fire is approaching 60 square kilometres - Emergency Management Minister Bowin Ma says fire crews, aircraft and heavy equipment are in place to protect homes and the community.

Other news…

Anti-Israeli protests have grown at UBC and according to security the safety of university staff has now been breached. Campus Security says about 30 protestors occupied the main bookstore on Saturday while 70-80 others blocked the exits. UBC is meeting with lawyers to consider possible ‘next steps.’

What’s in a name? The provincial government has changed B.C.’s Name Act to prevent convicted criminals from legally changing their names. Convicted child killer Allan Schoenborn recently changes his name to Ken Johnson and failed in a bid to hide that change from being made public through the media.

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke has released a statement saying taxpayers cannot afford to pay for two police forces. That statement comes as Locke and her majority on council continue to fight for an end to the RCMP to Surrey Police Service transition. B.C. Solicitor General, Mike Farnworth, says a budget that fits within Surrey’s fiscal framework was submitted last fall.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will be mostly sunny but highs will be no more than 20C in most areas. Even the long range forecast remains rain free. Here are the latest conditions from our private weather station in Surrey.