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Crise de l'eau à l'Okanagan, repêchage des Canucks, déplacement de Premier Eby en Chine — Vancouver vendredi

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🚑 Dernières nouvelles et incidents

  1. L'équipe de recherche et sauvetage urbains de Burnaby se rend au Venezuela pour porter secours après le séisme. Alors que le nombre de morts approche les 1 000, l'équipe, composée de pompiers, de paramédics et d'agents de la loi, participe aux efforts de sauvetage après deux tremblements de terre meurtriers.

🏛️ Gouvernement et politique

  1. Le Premier ministre David Eby modifie son plan de mission commerciale en Chine pour revenir rapidement chez lui pour un accord clé en infrastructure. Eby partira pour la Chine samedi mais reviendra plus tôt, coordonnant avec les annonces fédérales sur un protocole d'entente crucial en infrastructure.
  2. La fermeture du parc Joffre Lakes soulève des préoccupations juridiques concernant l'exclusion du public. Un avocat soutient que la fermeture pour des activités autochtones pourrait violer les droits garantis par la Charte canadienne, affectant l'accès du public à des zones populaires du parc de C.-B.

💼 Économie et affaires

  1. Enquête lancée sur les problèmes de billets pour la Coupe du monde via StubHub en C.-B. Les enquêtes menées par Consumer Protection BC traitent des plaintes concernant des billets non livrés pour la Coupe du monde, mettant en lumière les préoccupations en matière de droits des consommateurs lors d'événements majeurs.

🎨 Communauté et culture

  1. Les responsables de l'Okanagan s'unissent face à l'aggravation des conditions de sécheresse. Les dirigeants abordent les graves pénuries d'eau alors que la région connaît sa quatrième année de sécheresse, les niveaux d'eau du lac Okanagan étant alarmants.

🏈 Sports

  1. Les Canucks sélectionnent Caleb Malhotra au troisième rang lors du repêchage de la LNH. Bien qu'ils aient manqué le premier choix, les Canucks ont sécurisé Malhotra, visant à renforcer leur alignement après une dernière place au classement.
  2. Les Lions de la C.-B. s'installent temporairement à Kelowna pour un affrontement contre les Stampeders. L'équipe cherche sa première victoire de la saison CFL en raison d'un changement de lieu dû à la programmation de la Coupe du monde au BC Place.

🚨 Criminalité et sécurité publique

  1. L'ex-mari reconnu coupable dans l'affaire de meurtre de Tatjana Stefanski dans l'intérieur de la C.-B. La justice a été rendue alors que le tribunal a prononcé un verdict de culpabilité, marquant une conclusion juridique significative.

📰 Aussi aujourd'hui

  • La police d'Abbotsford utilise de nouvelles unités radar pour suivre les excès de vitesse. Les unités Black Cat visent à réduire la vitesse.
  • Pression pour une zone piétonnière permanente sur la rue Granville à Vancouver. Les restaurants plaident pour un changement durable.
  • Les voitures électriques trouvent de nouveaux itinéraires sur les routes de C.-B. Expansion au-delà des parcours de golf.
  • Une fuite d'eau principale incite à la conservation à Port Renfrew. Sensibilisation sur l’utilisation.
  • Pouce Coupe envisage une alignement horaire avec l'Alberta. Intérêt de la communauté mesuré.
  • Un suspect de meurtre prétend que la mort de la victime est 'comme un suicide'. Déclarations finales du procès entendues.
  • La Coupe du monde laisse des traces de tatouage à Vancouver. Encre inspirée par l'événement.
  • Banque alimentaire de Nanaimo soutenue par une campagne de dons jumelés. Objectif de 750 000 $ annoncé.
  • Un mémorial à Tumbler Ridge pour les victimes de fusillade demeure. La communauté honore la tragédie.
  • Un braqueur de banque à scooter échappe à la police. Les crimes déconcertent les autorités.
  • Projet d'exportation de GPL à Prince Rupert en cours d'examen. Période de consultation publique ouverte.
  • Des accusations de fusillade à Surrey dans une vague d'extorsion. Les actions judiciaires se poursuivent.
  • Un ancien agent correctionnel impliqué dans un scandale d'abus de confiance. Mandat d'arrêt émis pour son arrestation.
  • Un délinquant sexuel notoire décède en C.-B. Lié à la disparition de 1993.
  • Le ministre de l'Énergie va donner la priorité aux projets de lignes électriques. Soutien fédéral attendu.
  • Refroidissement à venir en C.-B. alors que les records tombent. Les résidents soulagés anticipent le soulagement.

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B.C. police issue arrest warrant for former provincial correctional officer charged with breach of trust

Former North Fraser Pretrial Centre correctional officer Naila Sheikh is facing criminal charges of breach of trust and impersonation for personal gain. Documents obtained by CBC News appear to indicate Sheikh was the case manager for convicted gang murderer Rabih Alkhalil at the time of his brazen July 2022 escape, which remains under investigation.

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Nanaimo food bank to get funding boost with $750K donation match campaign

The Nanaimo-based Tom Harris Foundation will be matching donations up to a total of $750,000 — which should help the food bank, Loaves and Fishes, reach its goal of $1.5 million in funding to finish their new warehouse without a hefty loan or mortgage.

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Sex offender linked to disappearance of woman in 1993 dies in B.C.

Police named Daniel Robert Dow as a suspect in the disappearance of 20-year-old Sherri McLaughlin in Kamloops, B.C., in 1993, although Dow never admitted involvement and did not co-operate with investigators.

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B.C. man accused of murdering ex-wife tells jury 'you should believe me that I'm not guilty'

Vitali Stefanski had been represented by a lawyer for much of the trial, but jurors were told last week he would be representing himself, including during closing arguments.

General Jun 26, 2026

2 men face shooting charges amid wave of extortion violence in Surrey

Police have charged two foreign nationals with reckless discharge of a firearm, after a raid on a home in Surrey, B.C., earlier this month. Two other men have been arrested and remain in the custody of the Canada Border Services Agency.

General Jun 26, 2026

District of Tumbler Ridge says temporary memorial for mass shooting victims to remain in place

The District of Tumbler Ridge says a temporary memorial site created by the community for the victims of February's mass shooting will remain in place.

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Cooler weather on the way for B.C. after heat records fall

Twenty-one B.C. communities reported reaching or surpassing all-time daily heat records on Tuesday.

General Jun 26, 2026

Scooter-riding bank robber evades police in back-to-back stickups in Dawson Creek

RCMP say although the two robberies took place four days and 170 metres apart, it is not clear if they are connected or if there are two scooter-riding bank robbers at large.

General Jun 26, 2026

Public input opens on proposed Prince Rupert LPG export project under federal review

A proposed liquefied petroleum gas export facility at the Port of Prince Rupert has entered the federal review process, with the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada saying it is inviting public feedback.

General Jun 26, 2026

Energy minister to name 5 priority power-line projects for federal backing today

The federal government is expected to announce on Friday that it will prioritize infrastructure upgrades that allow provinces to share excess electricity more cheaply and easily.

General Jun 26, 2026

Pouce Coupe gauging regional interest in northeast B.C. to match Alberta time

The Village of Pouce Coupe wants to know if their neighbours in northeastern B.C. would be interested in matching the regions' time zone with Alberta. Peace River Regional District directors discussed the idea at their Thursday board meeting, following a letter sent by Pouce Coupe Mayor Danielle Veach.

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Water main leak in Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island leads to conservation alert

Residents of Port Renfrew on southwest Vancouver Island have been asked to urgently conserve water on Thursday night as crews repair a water main leak.

General Jun 26, 2026
Maple Leafs hold top pick in NHL Draft

Maple Leafs hold top pick in NHL Draft

The Toronto Maple Leafs have the top pick in tonight's NHL Draft.

Sports Jun 26, 2026

Restaurants push for Vancouver's Granville Street pedestrian zone to be made permanent

Five blocks of Granville Street in downtown Vancouver are shut down during the FIFA World Cup games. Some think it should be permanent.

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FIFA World Cup leaves mark on some Vancouver tattoo shops

As Vancouver hosts World Cup matches at B.C. Place, some Granville Street tattoo parlours say they are seeing more customers with ink requests ranging from soccer balls to Canada scorelines.

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Kamloops fire chief issues stern warning over residents setting off fireworks ahead of Canada Day

The fire chief in Kamloops, B.C., is reminding residents that individually setting off fireworks is banned in the city ahead of Canada Day. It comes as the B.C. Wildfire Service has also restricted setting off fireworks across many of the province's fire centres, covering rural land.

General Jun 26, 2026
Lions-Stampeders game brings Jay Christensen’s career full circle in Kelowna

Lions-Stampeders game brings Jay Christensen’s career full circle in Kelowna

As the B.C. Lions temporarily relocate to Kelowna because of the FIFA World Cup, former CFL receiver Jay Christensen says the move brings his football journey full circle.

Sports Jun 26, 2026
‘You should believe me’: B.C. murder suspect says ex-wife’s death was like a suicide

‘You should believe me’: B.C. murder suspect says ex-wife’s death was like a suicide

A man accused of fatally stabbing his ex-wife in rural British Columbia told jurors her death was "like a suicide" and urged them to find him not guilty of murder.

Crime Jun 26, 2026

Ex-husband found guilty of murdering Tatjana Stefanski in B.C. Interior

Vitali Stefanski has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the 2024 death of his ex-wife, Tatjana Stefanski.

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Not just for golf courses: Electric carts are hitting some B.C. streets

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we find how people are using EVs with four wheels that seat multiple people and start at around $10,000; get an aerial view of methane-emitting lines criss-crossing the oilsands; and, learn why wildflower mixes aren't great for your garden.

General Jun 26, 2026
Abbotsford police launch radar units around city to help catch speeders

Abbotsford police launch radar units around city to help catch speeders

The new technology monitors and records passing vehicle speeds, the time of day something happens, traffic volumes and lane usage. 

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David Eby leaving for trade mission to China but will fly home a few days early

David Eby leaving for trade mission to China but will fly home a few days early

David Eby says he has been asked by the federal government to be available in early July for an announcement of a finalized memorandum of understanding.

Politics Jun 26, 2026
B.C. lawyer says closure of Joffre Lakes Park potentially violates Canadian Charter

B.C. lawyer says closure of Joffre Lakes Park potentially violates Canadian Charter

The popular park will be closed from June 20 to 27 and Sept. 8 to 30 so that members of the Lil’wat Nation and N’Quatqua can exercise their traditional activities on the land.

Politics Jun 26, 2026
StubHub World Cup ticket complaints now under investigation in B.C.

StubHub World Cup ticket complaints now under investigation in B.C.

Consumer Protection BC administers the Ticket Sales Act, which sets out rules around transparency and accountability in ticket sales and when someone may be entitled to a refund.

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Burnaby Urban Search and Rescue team deploys to Venezuela after deadly earthquakes

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Seven members of Burnaby Urban Search and Rescue are now heading to Venezuela to help find and rescue people trapped by the earthquakes.

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Canucks take Caleb Malhotra third overall at draft

Canucks take Caleb Malhotra third overall at draft

The Vancouver Canucks have still never picked first at an NHL draft.

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As drought deepens, Okanagan leaders unite to protect water supply

As drought deepens, Okanagan leaders unite to protect water supply

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