Canada: Granville Street Bridge Closed Due to Police Incident in Vancouver

The Granville Street Bridge in Vancouver was closed in both directions on Tuesday afternoon, May 12, during rush hour due to a police incident. While authorities did not confirm details, social media posts suggested the closure was related to a mental health crisis involving a person on the bridge structure.

US: Aero Fire Erupts In Copperopolis, California Forcing Road Closures And Evacuations

A vegetation fire, dubbed Aero Fire, erupted in Copperopolis in Calaveras County on Monday, June 17, and quickly spread to 5,000 acres as of 9:00 p.m. A portion of Highway 4 and several other roads were closed. Evacuation orders were issued for multiple locations near the site of the fire.

US: Point Fire Rages In Sonoma County, Evacuation Orders Issued

The Point Fire, burning in northern Sonoma County near Lake Sonoma, burned more than 1,100 acres as of Monday morning, June 17. Evacuation orders were issued, and hundreds of homes lost power.

TPP talks in Lima

TPP talks in Lima

LIMA, Peru - Barbara Weisel, the U.S. chief negotiator for the Trans-Pacific Partnership, attends a press conference at a hotel in Lima, Peru, on May 24, 2013, after a 10-day meeting by 11 countries involved in the TPP free trade negotiations.

TPP talks

TPP talks

LEESBURG, United States - Barbara Weisel (2nd from R), assistant U.S. trade representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific at the Office of the United States Trade Representative, speaks at a press conference after talks on the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership pact, in Leesburg, Virginia, on Sept. 15, 2012.