1. Vancouver says no: Metro Vancouver mayors are calling for immediate governance changes at TransLink after the public shot down a tax increase intended to fund $7.5-billion in transportation upgrades.
2. Fire danger on the Island: Homes are being evacuated as crews from multiple districts battle a 10-acre wildfire near the Nanaimo Airport. The evacuations come as many municipalities move their fire danger rating to “extreme” in the wake of tinder-dry conditions.
3. A hero arrested: Stanley Cup riot hero Bert Easterbrook was one of four men arrested at the annual Cannabis Day event. He plans on burning his award in front of City Hall Friday at 2 p.m.
4. Fifth West Jet bomb threat: For the fifth time in as many days, a bomb threat has been called in on a WestJet flight. The latest threat targeted flight 1709 from Las Vegas to Victoria on Thursday afternoon.
5. Young hero: A six-year-old boy from Sooke is the one being hailed a hero this week for quick-thinking that may have saved his home – and his family – from a late-night fire.
