Suspicious Fire Destroys Stadacona Park Playground

0:00It's April 2nd. From your city to your ears, this is Vancouver News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Victoria Police are investigating a suspicious fire that wiped out the main play structure at Staticona Park this Tuesday. The accessible playground got hit hard, and they're asking folks for any dash cam or video footage to help crack the case. This setup cost the city $725,000 in equipment alone, including a $125,000. Wheelchair accessible swing that's still under assessment for damage. Neighborhoods like Fernwood, North Jubilee, South Jubilee, and Rockland are feeling the sting big time. Police called it a substantial loss for families who relied on this spot for inclusive fun. The city says it's too soon to pin down a replacement timeline, but staff are already chatting with suppliers about options, availability, and lead, times. As the probe heats up, keep those cameras rolling if you're in the area. Could be the break they need to rebuild stronger.