Wildfire Smoke Messing with Your Brain? 🤯 Plus, Car Go YEET, and More!
Opinion: Wildfire smoke can harm your brain, not just your lungs. For real, wildfire smoke ain't just a vibe killer for your lungs, it's sus for your brain too. Some folks got hit harder than others. Peep game on how we can make things less cringe. Also, someone yeeted a stolen car in Vancouver and
TL:DR
For real, wildfire smoke ain't just a vibe killer for your lungs, it's sus for your brain too. Some folks got hit harder than others. Peep game on how we can make things less cringe. Also, someone yeeted a stolen car in Vancouver and got clapped. The IIO is on the case. Stay woke, fam!
Wildfire Smoke: Brain Fog is Real
OK, listen up, fam. Wildfire smoke is NOT just about coughing fits and looking like you're living in a sepia filter. Turns out, that stuff can mess with your brain, for real. We're talking inflammation, stress, and your cognitive skills taking an L. Like, studies are saying this could low-key boost your risk of stroke and dementia. That's a major ick.
And here's the tea: it's not hitting everyone the same. Your grandparents, people with disabilities, Indigenous folks, and people struggling to make ends meet are getting the worst of it. Think about it - they already got stuff to deal with, and now they gotta worry about their brains short-circuiting from the air? That's messed up.
We're talking more hospital trips for MS peeps, epilepsy going wild, and brains just straight-up slowing down. And the real kicker? Nobody's really prepping for this. Like, wildfire plans are all about your lungs, not your neurons. We gotta change that, ASAP.
So, what's the move? First, spread the word! Let everyone know this is a thing. Second, our hospitals need to get with the program - clean air shelters, solid evacuation plans, and looking out for peeps with brain issues. Third, we need to support our communities with funding for air filters and getting the word out when the air quality is looking sus. Gotta give props to Indigenous-led fire stewardship and community health moves. And clinics? They gotta get schooled on how to talk about climate change and health. Seriously, everyone needs to step up so we can keep our brains in mint condition.
Vancouver Car Crash: Stolen Car Goes Brrr, Driver Gets Cuffed
Meanwhile, in Vancouver, things got a little chaotic. Some dude boosted a grey Toyota Echo (iconic, tbh) from East Broadway. Fast forward, and the same car ate pavement in a solo crash near Southwest Marine Drive and Boundary Road around 4:30 p.m. The driver got nicked and carted off to the hospital for a check-up. Ouch. Also, ICYMI, the IIO is investigating (because they always do) to make sure the cops are behaving.
If you saw anything, the IIO wants to hear from you. Hit them up via their witness line or the online contact form. Help them solve the case, detectives!
Abbreviations Glossary
| Abbreviation | Full Form |
|---|---|
| Sus | Suspicious. |
| L | Loss. |
| Ick | Something gross or unpleasant. |
| Peep game | Understand. |
| For real | Honestly. |
| Woke | Aware of important facts and issues (especially social and political issues). |
| Yeet | To throw something forcefully. |
| Clapped | Arrested. |
| Brrr | An expression used to suggest the idea of cars or engines going quickly. |
| ICYMI | In case you missed it. |