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溫哥華的暴風雨日:從政治鬧劇到熊的玩鬧

30 篇文章 1 個月前 119

🏛️ 政治與治理

  1. 大溫哥華對於媒體洩漏採取了嚴肅態度! 區域政府聘請了律師事務所調查信息如何洩漏。在41位市長和議員的審核之下,納稅人的資金在這場貓捉老鼠的昂貴遊戲中消耗——這會帶來問責還是更多的戲劇?
  2. 羅納德·麥當勞之家未來岌岌可危! 面對省級資金不足可能導致的中止,擴建計畫旨在為有生病孩子的家庭提供安慰。預算高達1億美元,目前僅承諾2000萬美元,他們能否籌集剩餘的資金?

🌩️ 天氣與環境

  1. 驚喜春季暴雪,誰來? 克蘭布魯克的居民在這個星期四醒來時發現地面上積了20公分的雪——就在他們以為鋤雪日子已經結束的時候!好消息是?融雪不會造成洪水,但仍在鋤雪的人可能不想聽這個消息。

🎓 犯罪與安全

  1. 在凱洛娜陽台的震驚場面! 視頻顯示一些男人將雛鳥推下建築,引起了網上的憤怒。這種事件凸顯了動物虐待是多麼容易發生——希望正義能為我們的羽毛朋友找到曙光!
  2. 青少年用熊噴霧抓寶可夢?真的嗎? 溫哥華警方報告了一起奇怪的搶劫案,這些孩子用熊噴霧搶走了卡片收藏。這可不是寶可夢戰鬥所期望的“訓練”啊!
  3. 還在等待仇恨指控嗎? 在夏洛特·凱茨在溫哥華藝術館的爭議言論兩年後,尚未做出決定。言論自由與問責之間的話題在我們心愛的城市持續發酵。

🔍 本地議題

  1. 疏散警報漏報——安全隱患? 老堡居民在最近的滑坡疏散中錯過了重要的電話警報。有科技在手,但當事情沒有按照預期運作時,就令人擔憂了。
  2. 薩里的閒置物業導致犯罪增加! 居民越來越擔心他們社區中的破壞與佔用。是時候讓市政官員採取行動,免得這成為常態!
  3. 紀念拉普拉普日悲劇。 一年後,讓我們回憶這起悲劇中失去的十一條生命,呼籲反思並更好地支持受害者及其家庭。

🎉 感人故事

  1. 聚焦加拿大人才! 一個多元的30位作家群體入圍2026 CBC短篇小說獎的長名單,展示了我們文學社區的豐富性。誰將成為最後的獲勝者?
  2. 美洲獅的游泳掀起波澜! 一只美洲獅在溫哥華島游泳的意外景象讓社交媒體熱議。大自然總是用有趣的方式提醒我們,千萬不要低估那些存在的東西!

💔 社區呼籲

  1. 不列顛哥倫比亞省法院傳達了一個重要信息! 因商場保安錯誤逮捕和襲擊青少年,一項高達180萬美元的賠償金,強烈傳遞了公共空間的責任和適當行為的重要信號。
  2. 拉普拉普受害者的閒置資金。 B.C.省議會議員梅布爾·埃爾莫爾呼籲有關組織退還這次悲劇中未使用的資金,專注於確保受害者獲得他們真正需要的支持。

為什麼要關心這些故事?每則故事都與我們社區的方方面面息息相關,突顯出需要我們關注和行動的問題——讓我們保持知情並共同參與!

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Northern B.C. animal rescue group mourns sudden deaths of 5 bears

Five bears that were under the care of an animal rescue group based just outside Smithers, B.C., have died in mysterious circumstances, and an investigation is underway.

General Apr 23, 2026

B.C. mall owner, security company ordered to pay $1.8M to falsely arrested 18-year-old

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has ordered the owner of Burnaby's Metropolis at Metrotown mall and a security contractor to pay more than $1.8 million in damages after they admitted to security guards injuring an 18-year-old during a detainment in November 2019.

General Apr 23, 2026

Vancouver city council kicks back lifeguard funding motion to park board

A motion to fund and reinstate lifeguards at some of Vancouver’s beaches failed Wednesday afternoon. Instead, it has been sent back to the city’s elected park board, with ABC councillors saying it falls within the mandate of the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation.

General Apr 23, 2026

How a challenge of the mining claim system sparked B.C.'s move to claw back DRIPA

B.C.'s Mineral Tenure Act is at the centre of a court case that helped to spark tension on how to reconcile inherent Indigenous rights with existing legislation.

General Apr 23, 2026

What 2 concert tours say about Punjabi pop's Canadian moment

Two of the biggest global names in Punjabi music are set to take over Canada’s largest venues — underscoring the genre’s explosive rise worldwide. Diljit Dosanjh and Karan Aujla are launching Canadian tours drawing demand promoters say rivals some of the biggest names in hip-hop.

General Apr 23, 2026

B.C. sees 'no reason' to put U.S. booze back on liquor store shelves, minister says

British Columbia doesn't intend to put U.S. products back on B.C. Liquor Store shelves until Canada's trade and tariff war with the United States has been resolved, the province's minister for jobs and economic growth says.

General Apr 23, 2026

Why Langley Township's $600M debt is city hall's biggest debate

The Township of Langley is aggressively taking on debt to build community infrastructure, despite some residents' wariness of wading into the red.

General Apr 23, 2026

B.C. needs to reform mental health system to prevent future tragedies, experts say

Police are still investigating the shooting in Tumbler Ridge and B.C.'s chief coroner has called an inquest, while the Lapu-Lapu Day accused's case is currently before the courts. However, mental health industry experts say it's clear that system-wide changes are needed to respond to the structural gaps revealed by these cases, and prevent future deaths.

General Apr 23, 2026

New after-hours veterinary service to open in Comox

A new veterinary service offering urgent care on evenings and weekends is slated to open in Comox, filling what many pet owners say is a critical gap for care north of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island.

General Apr 23, 2026

#TheMoment a cougar swam off Vancouver Island

Jenna Evans tells The National about the moment she spotted a cougar swimming off the coast of Tofino, B.C.

General Apr 23, 2026

30 writers from across Canada make 2026 CBC Short Story Prize longlist

The winner will receive $6,000, a writing residency and have their work published on CBC Books.

General Apr 23, 2026

Final vote for Ontario's omnibus budget bill expected Thursday, says opposition party

The Ford government’s omnibus budget bill, which includes changes to freedom of information laws, is expected to go up for a final vote at Queen’s Park Thursday, according to the leader of the NDP.

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Fairview Mall shooting suspect also wanted in $235K jewelry theft in Durham: police

Fairview Mall shooting suspect also wanted in $235K jewelry theft in Durham: police

A Montreal man wanted after a security guard was shot following a robbery at Fairview Mall on Tuesday is also accused of stealing $235,000 worth of jewelry three years ago.

Crime Apr 23, 2026
Remembering the 11 who lost their lives in Lapu Lapu attack 1 year ago

Remembering the 11 who lost their lives in Lapu Lapu attack 1 year ago

Eleven people were killed in the April 26, 2025, attack on the Lapu Lapu Day festival in East Vancouver, with dozens more injured.

Canada Apr 23, 2026
B.C. court awards $1.8M in damages for assault, wrongful arrest by Metrotown guards

B.C. court awards $1.8M in damages for assault, wrongful arrest by Metrotown guards

The B.C. Supreme Court has awarded $1.8 million in damages to a man who was assaulted and wrongfully arrested by security guards as a teenager at Metrotown mall in 2019.

Canada Apr 23, 2026

Teens used bear spray in Pokémon card robbery, say Vancouver police

Vancouver police say they arrested a trio of teenagers this week who allegedly used bear spray to steal two high-value Pokémon cards during a Facebook Marketplace transaction.

General Apr 23, 2026

B.C. MLA concerned Old Fort residents didn't get phone alerts for landslide evacuation

The Peace River Regional District says sections of Old Fort Road, just south of Fort St. John, have been destroyed by the active landslide, and there's "no safe access to or from the community."

General Apr 23, 2026

Vancouver invites potential owners to bid on MLB expansion team proposal

On Wednesday, Vancouver city council approved opening an "expression of interest" process to find a qualified potential ownership group wanting to pursue an MLB expansion franchise in the city.

General Apr 23, 2026

B.C. NDP MLA 'very ill' but an 'incredible fighter' Eby says, asking for prayers

B.C. Premier David Eby says New Democrat member of the legislature Joan Phillip is "very ill" and her colleagues are "all praying for her."

General Apr 23, 2026

Monstrous octopus terrorized seas off B.C. in Age of Dinosaurs, study suggests

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General Apr 23, 2026
New Ronald McDonald House at risk of not being built without provincial funds

New Ronald McDonald House at risk of not being built without provincial funds

The proposed Willow House, a 75-suite residence, is set to be completed by 2028 and would provide a comfortable place to stay for sick kids and their families.

Politics Apr 23, 2026
Surrey residents say vacant properties attracting vandalism and crime

Surrey residents say vacant properties attracting vandalism and crime

Early Wednesday morning, a fire broke out at one of the buildings, but neighbours say there have been many issues over the last few years.

Crime Apr 23, 2026
The beautiful game

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Sports Apr 23, 2026
Alberta premier ‘skeptical’ of a southern route for a B.C. pipeline

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This follows a report that the federal government prefers a southern route, rather than a northern one.

Politics Apr 23, 2026
Still no decision on hate charges for pro-Palestinian activist Charlotte Kates

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During her speech almost two years ago, Charlotte Kates appeared to praise the 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas that killed hundreds of people.

Crime Apr 23, 2026
Goslings forced off Kelowna balcony by group of men sparks outrage

Goslings forced off Kelowna balcony by group of men sparks outrage

A group of men wielding pool noodles and other objects could be seen coralling the family of geese toward the ledge of the Kelowna building.

Canada Apr 23, 2026
Spring snowstorm drops 10 cm of snow on Cranbrook, knocks out power

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The heavy snow also brought down a tree, which hit some BC Hydro wires, briefly knocking out power for about 3,000 homes and businesses.

Weather Apr 23, 2026
B.C. MLA pens letter to return unused funds to Lapu Lapu victims

B.C. MLA pens letter to return unused funds to Lapu Lapu victims

Mable Elmore, who is the MLA for Vancouver-Kensington, where the incident happened, has written a letter to United Way BC about the money raised.

Canada Apr 23, 2026
As Alberta moves to end time changes, other provinces weigh options

As Alberta moves to end time changes, other provinces weigh options

Alberta plans to scrap seasonal clock changes and adopt permanent daylight time starting Nov. 1, a move that could prompt other provinces to follow suit.

Canada Apr 23, 2026
Metro Vancouver hires law firm to investigate leaks to the media

Metro Vancouver hires law firm to investigate leaks to the media

The regional government launched the investigation, which was sparked by a Global News story about management and dysfunction at Metro Vancouver.

Politics Apr 23, 2026