One of the major bridges (The Pattullo) that connects into Vancouver by going across the Fraser River was so badly burned last night that it will now be closed for up to one month while repairs take place. This will inconvenience approximately 80,000 cars per day; which will now have to use one of the other already congested routes in and out of Vancouver. Obviously this is a very upsetting situation and will cause many challenges for people from all over the Lower Mainland.
Yes it is a shame, however here is the bigger shame. It appears fire was caused by the cooking fire of a homeless person who was living under the bridge. Hmmmm….maybe this will be the final straw and all levels of government will finally realize it is HIGH TIME we truly ACT on the issues of poverty and homelessness in BC. Yes, BC is the Best Place On Earth, unless of course you're homeless, cold or hungry.