A B.C. coroner's inquest jury has made 50 recommendations, some overlapping, to prevent future tragedies similar to the deadly fire at the Winters Hotel in 2022.
The property on Island 22 is owned by the Shxwhá:y Village, and is slated to be used for a new dike that will protect the Indigenous community and Chilliwack more broadly.
Rainfall warnings are in place for parts of Metro Vancouver along with Howe Sound, while rain related weather statements are in place for Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast.
Mayor and council approved a motion to strike a new committee to examine the suggestions of Mayor Ken Sim's Budget Task Force and report back with implementation options.