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Bear Incident Raises Concerns, Vancouver Pipeline Debate & Granville St. Pedestrian Zone Extension — Vancouver Friday

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🚑 Breaking & Incidents

  1. Outcry after 'Betty' the bear is shot by Coquitlam RCMP. Police killed the bear after it entered a home, citing its history of property damage. Animal rights activists demand changes in handling wildlife, as the sow was known locally and her cubs are now orphaned.
  2. Emergency sewage release into Strait of Georgia. Equipment failure at Metro Vancouver’s wastewater plant led to the discharge of untreated sewage. Efforts are underway to prevent recurrence and assess environmental impacts.

🚨 Crime & Public Safety

  1. Abandoned vehicle linked to missing person on BC Ferries. A car belonging to 51-year-old Joyelle Goldbard was found on a ferry; her whereabouts remain unknown, prompting an extensive search by authorities.

🏛️ Government & Politics

  1. Granville Street pedestrian zone extended in Vancouver. Following the World Cup, the zone will remain car-free until Labour Day, with extended patios and public spaces. Mayor Ken Sim hopes to continue the vibrant atmosphere reminiscent of the 2010 Olympics.
  2. B.C. Conservatives rally under new leader. At a two-day retreat, Kerry-Lynne Findlay emerges as a unifying leader, focusing on action ahead of the legislative session.

💼 Economy & Business

  1. Debate over Alberta's proposed pipeline to B.C. coast. The pipeline's feasibility is questioned despite political support, highlighting financial and environmental hurdles.

🎨 Community & Culture

  1. Rare fin whale spotted off Vancouver Island. Whale watchers enjoyed a unique sighting of a 70-foot fin whale, an experience led by Sooke Coastal Explorations amid challenging weather conditions.

📰 Also Today

  • Public-private partners revealed for West Coast pipeline plan.
  • Mother identifies son as captain of sunken B.C. charter boat.
  • B.C.’s Eby pushes for conversion of condos into affordable homes.
  • Environmental groups criticize lack of decarbonization in pipeline proposal.
  • Multiple provinces assist Quebec in wildfire battles.
  • Pemberton glacial lake draining slower than expected.
  • Historic Qualicum Beach lodge preserved for public use.
  • Kamloops approves funding for new search and rescue facility.
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Glacial lake near Pemberton, B.C., draining slower than expected, experts and officials say

A glacial lake northeast of Pemberton, B.C., has started to drain, threatening nearby communities, but the expected downstream floodwaters have so far failed to materialize.

General Jul 3, 2026

Downtown Vancouver's Granville Street to stay car-free for 7 weeks post-World Cup with $4.75M in city funding

Five blocks of Granville Street in downtown Vancouver will stay a hub of pedestrian activity for seven weeks after the FIFA World Cup leaves town, as city council voted to extend the car-free pilot Thursday.

General Jul 3, 2026

Volleyball coach charged following investigation into sexual assault complaints: North Vancouver RCMP

North Vancouver RCMP say a volleyball coach has been charged following an investigation into multiple sexual assault complaints.

General Jul 3, 2026

B.C. nurses begin job action, employer agrees to resume negotiations

B.C. nurses are beginning job action after their Thursday 12 p.m. strike deadline passed without movement on a new contract. But less than an hour after the strike began, the employers agreed to return to negotiations.

General Jul 3, 2026

What's behind all the wild weather in Canada this summer?

Many climate monitors have been predicting an extra-strong El Niño this year that's expected to peak in the winter. But the summer season has already brought weather-related chaos and even devastation for many Canadians. Here's a look at what's going on.

General Jul 3, 2026

Alberta pitches southern route for West Coast pipeline, with a price tag of $35B or more

Alberta is formally proposing an oil pipeline to the southwest coast of British Columbia for tanker export to Asian markets, in a partnership with federally-owned Trans Mountain Corp. and Calgary-based Pembina Pipeline Corp.

General Jul 3, 2026

Why bridge and tunnel politics helped make the B.C.-Ottawa pipeline truce happen

In a week that saw a number of big trades in the National Hockey League, perhaps it makes sense to analyze Thursday's agreement between the federal government and the province of British Columbia through the lens of what each group secured.

General Jul 3, 2026

Why expansion of Delta, B.C., container port is going hand-in-hand with Alberta pipeline

The lack of a northern route for Alberta's proposed new pipeline to the B.C. coast may have grabbed the headlines during Thursday's announcement of an Ottawa-B.C. memorandum of understanding with more than $200 billion in investments. But analysts say the federal government's $10-billion commitment to a container port expansion in Delta, B.C., as part of the MOU means that Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2) is critical to the project, too.

General Jul 3, 2026

Man charged in New Westminster crash previously drove car into the ocean during livestream stunt

In 2024, Jawad Fawwaz had driven his car into the ocean in Port Moody, B.C., during a livestream hosted by Adin Ross. Roughly two years later, he finds himself back in the courts facing a dangerous driving charge connected to a crash in New Westminster in March 2026.

General Jul 3, 2026

Fatal crash on Fernie, B.C., mountain bike trail shocks riding community

Elk Valley RCMP say a man died after a mountain biking crash on Trail Dogs in Fernie, B.C. Police say there is no indication of criminality, and the B.C. Coroners Service is investigating.

General Jul 3, 2026

George Massey Tunnel, mines and LNG: what's in the Ottawa-B.C. MOU

Here are some key points of the Canada-British Columbia Cooperative Prosperity Agreement, guaranteeing over $200 billion in investment for B.C.

General Jul 3, 2026

Petition calls for increased highway safety after teen killed in crash south of Nanaimo, B.C.

Katie Bohati was pronounced dead at the scene of a car crash on June 21, at an intersection that her classmates call notoriously dangerous. Now, a petition is being circulated calling on B.C.'s Ministry of Transportation to act to make the intersection safer.

General Jul 3, 2026
B.C.’s Eby compares condo plan to ‘liquidation’ at below construction costs

B.C.’s Eby compares condo plan to ‘liquidation’ at below construction costs

The plan on conversion of unsold condos in B.C. was part of $5-billion infrastructure spending announcement the federal and provincial governments announced last month.

Canada Jul 3, 2026

Residents approve financials for new search and rescue and fire hall facility in Kamloops

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District obtained approval to borrow funds for the construction of a new search and rescue hall and training facility from the region's residents, after an alternative approval process.

General Jul 3, 2026

Historic lodge in Qualicum Beach saved from demolition and restored for public use

A historic lodge on the shores of mid-Vancouver Island is set to reopen on Saturday, saved from demolition by the dedication of hundreds of volunteers who donated their time to preserve the building and open it for community use.

General Jul 3, 2026

StubHub sold ‘ghost tickets’ for World Cup months before real ones were issued, CBC finds

StubHub claims it doesn’t allow the listing of “speculative” tickets on its platform. But CBC News found “ghost tickets” were available for the FIFA World Cup months before they were issued — and was able to list non-existent tickets for the 2028 Olympics.

General Jul 3, 2026

Former B.C. Conservative turned Independent MLA Amelia Boultbee crosses the floor to the NDP

The Penticton-Summerland MLA said Friday that she got into politics to serve her community and believes she’s best positioned to do that alongside the B.C. NDP.

General Jul 3, 2026

New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and B.C. assist Quebec in battling wildfires

Three provinces are lending a helping hand to Quebec's wildfire prevention and suppression agency in its efforts to combat fires.

General Jul 3, 2026
Who are the partners behind a proposed new West Coast oil pipeline?

Who are the partners behind a proposed new West Coast oil pipeline?

There are several players involved in the private-public partnership with plans to build a new pipeline from Alberta to the B.C. coast, and all bring different things to the table.

Politics Jul 3, 2026
Pipelines faced key challenges in the past. Can Alberta’s overcome them?

Pipelines faced key challenges in the past. Can Alberta’s overcome them?

Canada’s track record of proposing and building pipelines means that the newly announced project from Alberta to B.C.'s coast is likely going to face several key challenges.

Canada Jul 3, 2026
Metro Vancouver discharges raw sewage into Strait of Georgia after equipment jams

Metro Vancouver discharges raw sewage into Strait of Georgia after equipment jams

Metro Vancouver confirmed that the plant discharged a raw amount of sewage into the ocean on Thursday due to an emergency at the plant.

Environment Jul 3, 2026
Alberta proposes new pipeline, but hurdles to construction, profitability remain

Alberta proposes new pipeline, but hurdles to construction, profitability remain

While the governments of Canada and Alberta have agreed to take the proposal for a new pipeline to the next step, oil industry insiders say some big hurdles remain.

Politics Jul 3, 2026
Environmental groups wanted to see clear decarbonization commitment in pipeline plan

Environmental groups wanted to see clear decarbonization commitment in pipeline plan

Environmental groups say they wanted to see more of a commitment to decarbonization included in Alberta's proposal for a new pipeline to the west coast.

Environment Jul 3, 2026
‘Unbelievable’ 70-foot long fin whale spotted off Vancouver Island

‘Unbelievable’ 70-foot long fin whale spotted off Vancouver Island

Mollie Cameron said fin whales have been documented in the Strait of Juan de Fuca a "handful" of times in the past 10 years, but seeing one is very rare.

Environment Jul 3, 2026
Granville Street Pedestrian Zone to be extended after World Cup ends

Granville Street Pedestrian Zone to be extended after World Cup ends

In the council meeting, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said he has not seen the city this alive since the 2010 Olympic Games and he wants to keep the energy going throughout the summer.

Politics Jul 3, 2026
B.C. mother says her 23-year-old son was captain of charter boat that sank

B.C. mother says her 23-year-old son was captain of charter boat that sank

Lin and Chen's girlfriend, Hailey Lee, both say in an interview in Mandarin that a side door was broken on the 30-foot boat that went down in deep waters with 10 people aboard.

Canada Jul 3, 2026
Vehicle of missing person found on BC Ferries vessel

Vehicle of missing person found on BC Ferries vessel

Sunshine Coast RCMP said an orange Subaru was found unclaimed when the Queen of Coquitlam arrived in Horseshoe Bay from Langdale on Thursday afternoon.

Canada Jul 3, 2026
B.C. Conservatives leave Penticton retreat united under new leader

B.C. Conservatives leave Penticton retreat united under new leader

Addressing media at the conclusion of the retreat, Findlay praised the party's MLAs for their commitment and teamwork.

Canada Jul 3, 2026
Anger after ‘Betty’ the bear shot and killed by Coquitlam RCMP

Anger after ‘Betty’ the bear shot and killed by Coquitlam RCMP

Police were called on Saturday to the Westwood Plateau area when the bear, known to area residents as Betty, and her cubs entered a home through an unlocked front door.

Environment Jul 3, 2026
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