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Frustrations autour des pipelines, règlements ICBC et nouvelles de l'émeu — Mardi à Vancouver

29 articles il y a 1 mois 253

🏛️ Gouvernement et politique

  1. Le ministre de la C.-B. exprime sa frustration concernant les itinéraires des pipelines. Adrian Dix, ministre de l'Énergie de la Colombie-Britannique, a exprimé sa frustration de ne pas avoir été informé plus tôt de l'étude de nouveaux itinéraires de pipeline par l'Alberta vers la C.-B., révélée lors de sa visite au Global Energy Show à Calgary.
  2. Le projet GNL Ksi Lisims signe de nouveaux accords. Le promoteur principal du projet a signé des accords d'avantages avec trois Premières Nations de la C.-B., dans le cadre d'un projet de 10 milliards de dollars, conduisant au retrait de recours juridiques par deux communautés.

💼 Économie et affaires

  1. Encore beaucoup de billets disponibles pour la Coupe du Monde de la FIFA. À quelques jours de l'événement, il reste des billets pour les matchs à Vancouver, à partir de 400 $, offrant aux habitants de nombreuses opportunités de participation.
  2. Deux règlements approuvés dans un recours collectif contre ICBC. Les règlements incluent des indemnités pour les victimes de collisions, alors qu'un tribunal de la C.-B. avance dans le traitement des plaintes contre ICBC.

🚨 Criminalité et sécurité publique

  1. Déclarations d'impact des victimes marquent un procès pour traite humaine. Des détails troublants ont émergé lors des déclarations des victimes à la sentence de Jennifer Stephens. Une victime a décrit le fardeau émotionnel et la demande de justice.
  2. Un harceleur à Surrey condamné à neuf mois. Andy Kyungho Yun a été condamné pour avoir harcelé un ancien collègue, provoquant peur et stress continus pour la victime.
  3. Issue fatale dans une prise d'otage à Vancouver. La police a abattu un suspect d'invasion de domicile dans l'est de Vancouver tard lundi après l'échec des négociations, entraînant la mort du suspect.

🏥 Santé

  1. 200 M$ de factures de soins de santé non payées par les touristes en C.-B. Un rapport révèle que les non-résidents doivent une somme importante au système de santé de la C.-B. depuis 2020, suscitant des appels à des mesures gouvernementales.

🎨 Communauté et culture

  1. Spectacle de feux d'artifice gratuit à English Bay. Dans le cadre de la Vancouver Pride Week, l'événement 'Summer Lights in English Bay' propose un événement gratuit le 31 juillet pour rassembler la communauté dans une soirée de célébration.

🚑 Dernières nouvelles & incidents

  • Alerte d'évacuation en raison d'un risque d'inondation.
  • Aucune blessure rapportée après une chute de rocher au Stawamus Chief.

📰 Également aujourd'hui

  • Un émeu à quatre pattes est né à Nanaimo.
  • La pluie réduit le risque d'incendie dans certaines parties de la C.-B.
  • L'Iran condamné à payer 200 M$ à un homme de la C.-B. pour torture.
  • Un passager de croisière guérit du hantavirus.
  • Un bébé phoque secouru à Prince Rupert.
  • L'impact économique du déversement d'égouts à Comox Valley est en cours d'évaluation.
  • Concours de pelouses dorées organisé dans une région de la C.-B.
  • Un suspect à Vancouver abattu après une prise d'otage.
  • Prise d'otage : le preneur d'otages abattu par la police de Vancouver.
  • Une étude sur le tsunami prédit des pertes majeures à Tofino.
  • Un homme tué à Surrey, une connexion présumée avec un gang révélée.
  • Une communauté de retraités conteste un résident concernant son séjour lors d'un incendie.
  • Les provinces envisagent des interdictions sur les réseaux sociaux après des plans fédéraux.
  • Lancement du test de permis d'apprenti en ligne en C.-B.
  • Roy Henry Vickers publie un livre pour célébrer ses 80 ans.
  • Le Sentier Grouse Grind affecté par des conflits de travail.
  • Un adolescent présumé noyé près de Prince George.
  • Le procès d'un homme de Kamloops accusé de matricide est retardé.

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Trial delayed for Kamloops man accused of killing mother

The case of a man accused of killing his mother three years ago in Kamloops has been pushed to next year.

General Jun 9, 2026

17-year-old presumed drowned after boating incident southeast of Prince George, RCMP say

The incident occurred on Stony Lake, east of Hixon, on Saturday.

General Jun 9, 2026

Renowned artist Roy Henry Vickers releases book celebrating 80th birthday

As Roy Henry Vickers celebrates his 80th birthday, he is also releasing a new book, The Best of Roy Henry Vickers: 80 Selected Works.

General Jun 9, 2026

Flood risk prompts evacuation alert for 2 dozen properties in southwest B.C.

Residents of several properties on B.C.'s South Coast are being told to prepare to leave at a moment's notice as data shows an increased risk of flooding.

General Jun 9, 2026

Grouse Grind behind picket line as Metro Vancouver workers escalate job action

The union representing hundreds of Metro Vancouver outside workers urged the public to avoid the trail and two other regional parks as it escalated job action amid stalled contract talks with the regional district.

General Jun 9, 2026

B.C. court approves 2 settlements in ICBC class-action lawsuit, including payouts to some crash victims

The Insurance Corporation of B.C. (ICBC) will have to pay $12.2 million to two charities, as well as hundreds of thousands to victims injured in auto accidents.

General Jun 9, 2026

Vancouver police shoot, kill alleged hostage-taker in home invasion: VPD

Vancouver police say they were "ultimately forced" to shoot and kill a suspect in an alleged home invasion turned hostage-taking Monday evening.

General Jun 9, 2026

Have a golden lawn? You could win a prize for that if you live in this part of B.C.

The Stay Gold Water Conservation contest encourages residents to water their lawns less this summer, and instead embrace grass with a more golden hue.

General Jun 9, 2026

Economic impact of Comox Valley sewer spill under review

The Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce is surveying its members to assess the impact of a recent major sewage spill in the Comox Harbour on Vancouver Island, which resulted in the closure of some beaches and an advisory to stay out of the water in the area.

General Jun 9, 2026

Seal pup with umbilical cord still attached rescued in Prince Rupert

The pup, dubbed Jimmy Two-Shoes, was put on a chartered flight to Vancouver where it is recovering at the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society.

General Jun 9, 2026

Man shot dead in Surrey is alleged top Bishnoi gang member, fifth estate investigation reveals

A man shot dead in broad daylight in Surrey, B.C., was allegedly a "main handler" for the Bishnoi gang and lived under many aliases, according to sources who spoke to the fifth estate. Known to many as "Sam," sources say he was allegedly tied to cricket match-fixing and immigration fraud.

General Jun 9, 2026

Tofino tsunami study points to hundreds dead, $1B in losses

A new study on Cascadia earthquake and tsunami risk puts one of Vancouver Island's best-known coastal communities at the centre of a difficult question: How does a small town prepare for a disaster that may not happen for generations, but could overwhelm it within minutes?

General Jun 9, 2026

B.C. retirement community seeking nearly $200K after resident refused to leave during wildfire

A Vernon, B.C., retirement community is going after one of its residents to recover over $197,400 in funds, after the resident didn't leave his home during a devastating wildfire in 2021.

General Jun 9, 2026

No one injured after rockfall at B.C.'s Stawamus Chief mountain on Monday

Onlookers caught rocks tumbling down the Stawamus Chief on camera at 9:03 a.m. PT on Monday.

General Jun 9, 2026

Canadian cruise passenger who tested positive for hantavirus has recovered, health officials say

The Canadian who tested positive for hantavirus after evacuating a cruise ship hit with an outbreak of the virus has recovered, British Columbia health officials say.

General Jun 9, 2026

Rain helps lower wildfire risk in parts of B.C.

Rainy weather is helping lower the wildfire risk in some parts of B.C., but moderate risk remains for the province's Interior as summer approaches.

General Jun 9, 2026

Prosecution wraps in B.C. murder trial, defence to tell court if it will present evidence

Vitali Stefanski is accused of killing his ex-wife in a remote forested area of the B.C. Interior.

General Jun 9, 2026

Emu born with 4 legs on Nanaimo farm

An emu with four legs hatched at a farm in Nanaimo, B.C., over the weekend, leaving the owners and veterinarians perplexed as to the cause for the malformation.

General Jun 9, 2026
Ksi Lisims LNG lead developer signs agreement with 3 B.C. First Nations

Ksi Lisims LNG lead developer signs agreement with 3 B.C. First Nations

The other Ksi Lisims partners are Rockies LNG, a consortium of Canadian natural gas producers, and the Nisga'a Nation, on whose land the project would be built.

Politics Jun 9, 2026
Vancouver home invasion suspect killed by police

Vancouver home invasion suspect killed by police

Police were called to a home in the 3600 block of Commercial Street at about 9 p.m. and arrived to find a suspect in the home, holding a man hostage inside.

Crime Jun 9, 2026
Canadian court orders Iran to pay $200 million to B.C. man tortured for being ‘infidel’

Canadian court orders Iran to pay $200 million to B.C. man tortured for being ‘infidel’

The Ontario court ruled the Islamic regime's torture of Zahed Haftlang amounted to 'terrorist activity.'

Canada Jun 9, 2026
Provinces await feds’ social media ban, still considering their own rules

Provinces await feds’ social media ban, still considering their own rules

Several provinces that have previously indicated interest in social media bans say they'll be watching to see how the federal government will roll its plan out.

Canada Jun 9, 2026
Vancouver hotel rooms, FIFA World Cup game tickets still available with days to go

Vancouver hotel rooms, FIFA World Cup game tickets still available with days to go

Tickets are still available for the first of seven matches in Vancouver and as of Tuesday, there were tickets available for about $400 each.

Economy Jun 9, 2026
New B.C. drivers can now take learner’s licence knowledge test online

New B.C. drivers can now take learner’s licence knowledge test online

This will be for new drivers who want to obtain a learner's licence for passenger vehicles and motorcycles, not for anyone seeking a commercial driving licence.

Tech Jun 9, 2026
City of Vancouver sets date for free English Bay fireworks show

City of Vancouver sets date for free English Bay fireworks show

Called Summer Lights in English Bay, it will take place on Friday, July 31, at English Bay Beach Park and will be free for everyone.

Canada Jun 9, 2026
Tourists racked up $200M in unpaid health-care bills in B.C.: report

Tourists racked up $200M in unpaid health-care bills in B.C.: report

In a release, the BC Conservatives pointed to research from SecondStreet.org, which obtained the information through a freedom of information request.

Health Jun 9, 2026
Surrey woman’s stalker sentenced to 9 months in jail

Surrey woman’s stalker sentenced to 9 months in jail

Andy Kyungho Yun, 48, has been sentenced to nine months in jail, with two years' probation and a 10-year ban on owning firearms and weapons.

Crime Jun 9, 2026
B.C. energy minister frustrated with communications over potential Alberta pipeline routes

B.C. energy minister frustrated with communications over potential Alberta pipeline routes

With less than a month before the Alberta government hopes to present a pipeline proposal to Ottawa, the B.C. government says it's being left out of the discussions.

Economy Jun 9, 2026
Victim impact statements heard in B.C. woman’s human trafficking trial

Victim impact statements heard in B.C. woman’s human trafficking trial

Victim impact statements were read on Tuesday in the sentencing hearing for Jennifer Stephens. She is charged in a human trafficking case involving young victims.

Crime Jun 9, 2026