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Maya Gebala, 12 ans, blessée lors de la fusillade du 10 février à Tumbler Ridge, subit une 4e opération pour poser une prothèse crânienne; elle ne parle pas et ne bouge pas le côté droit mais montre des signes de progrès.
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Tania Warner, née à Penticton, et sa fille autiste de 7 ans Ayla ont été détenues par l’ICE au Texas et sont transférées au centre de détention de Dilley pendant le traitement de leur dossier d’immigration.
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Lindsey Hirtreiter, accusée d’avoir enlevé son haut pour tenir trois nourrissons en peau à peau à l’USIN de Surrey (28 oct. 2025), a obtenu une caution de 500 $ puis a été réarrêtée pour violation de conditions; nouvelle audience le 23 mars.
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Une quarantaine de résidents (environ 300 personnes) de Rose Valley/Tallus Ridge se voient interdire la consommation d’eau après une ouverture volontaire du réservoir — la ville vide et désinfecte le réservoir et la GRC enquête.
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Deux hommes d’Edmonton (Aken Bolakok Aken, 23; Ayomide Adeyinka, 21) ont été arrêtés en C.‑B. et accusés de meurtre au premier degré pour une fusillade du 10 déc.; un quatrième suspect, Yahya Abdullahi (22), est toujours recherché.
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D’importantes pluies et des « rivers atmosphériques » ont placé une trentaine de maisons le long de la rivière Chilliwack en alerte d’évacuation; jusqu’à 120 mm de pluie ont été rapportés dans certaines zones.
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Natasha Hepburn cherche des fonds et l’aide du gouvernement pour un traitement à l’étranger (environ 61 000 $ par séance, 3–5 séances possibles) qui pourrait soigner la malformation artério‑veineuse cérébrale (AVM) de son fils Nathan.
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Justin Collins, lié à plus de 400 dossiers policiers depuis 2016, a été libéré sous caution de 250 $ sur de nouvelles accusations — la décision ravive les inquiétudes sur la récidive.
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La police de Vancouver alerte la population après que Jordan McIntosh (49 condamnations) a coupé son bracelet électronique en décembre et s’est enfui; il a été arrêté le 2 mars mais remis en liberté avec un nouveau bracelet.
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Michael Gazetas est porté disparu depuis le 31 janv. 2020; sa camionnette Ford Ranger rouge 2011 (plaques HX4109) n’a pas été retrouvée — la GRC de Comox Valley demande que toute observation soit signalée.
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L’ASFC (CBSA) dit avoir ouvert 372 enquêtes liées à l’extorsion, émis 70 ordres d’éloignement et procédé à 35 expulsions (dans la région Pacifique: 34 ordres, 25 expulsions) pour perturber des réseaux criminels.
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Un glissement de terrain près de la rivière Coquitlam a isolé des maisons sur Pipeline Road; les secours ont évacué 8 personnes, 2 chiens et 1 chat et les géotechniciens jugent la zone stable pour l’instant.
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Le gouvernement a retardé la construction de sept établissements de soins de longue durée (1 223 lits) dans le dernier budget, suscitant des critiques alors que la liste d’attente pour ces lits a triplé depuis 2016.
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Vancouver conclura probablement son premier hiver sans chute de neige officielle en 43 ans; la température moyenne décembre‑février était d’environ 6 °C (moyenne saisonnière 4,3 °C), signalant des effets du changement climatique.
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La pénurie mondiale de puces mémoire (RAM), alimentée par les centres de données AI, fait grimper les prix et pourrait augmenter de ~20 % les prix des ordinateurs portables et autres appareils dans les 12–24 mois.
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Le spectacle du comique Ben Bankas à Kelowna (19 mars) suscite des appels à l’annulation pour ses propos controversés; Prospera Place dit examiner les retours mais l’événement devait se tenir.
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L’immeuble historique Summer Hotel (341 E. Hastings) a été déclaré dangereux après un incendie; le propriétaire a demandé un permis de calage pour consolider la structure en attendant l’approbation de WorkSafeBC.
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Une conseillère de Langford s’inquiète du passage à l’heure avancée permanente: de novembre à février les matinées scolaires seront plus sombres; elle demande des mesures pour sécuriser les itinéraires d’enfants.
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Une étude de l’UBC montre que le remplissage en caoutchouc des terrains synthétiques libère du 6PPD‑quinone — toxique pour le saumon coho — et recommande des filtres de sol plantés pour réduire la pollution.
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Des « rivers atmosphériques » ont apporté de fortes pluies sur la côte, déclenchant des avis de crue, des risques d’avalanche et des fermetures routières; des lieux ont reçu de 100 à 279 mm de pluie.
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Une vidéo montre un jeune de 16 ans à Abbotsford foncer sur l’autoroute 1 à 180 km/h en juillet 2025 et percuter un camion benne; le jeune a perdu son permis pour 12 mois et écopé de multiples amendes.
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Le jugement reconnaissant le titre de la Cowichan Nation sur des terrains de Richmond rend certaines estimations immobilières plus prudentes; les évaluateurs ajoutent des mentions sur la possible « remise en cause » des titres.
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Le restaurant familial Cecil’s Perogies à Kelowna a été cambriolé deux fois en 24 heures; les dégâts matériels sont importants malgré la faible valeur volée, et la police enquête.
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Le rapport du vérificateur général critique le manque de cadre juridique pour la reconstruction après l’incendie de Lytton en 2021; de nouvelles lois d’urgence visent à corriger ces lacunes et renforcer la collaboration autochtone.
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La C.‑B. affirme avoir recruté plus de 400 professionnels de santé formés aux États‑Unis — dont 89 médecins et 260 infirmières — pour pallier les pénuries, surtout en régions rurales.
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Pêches et Océans Canada et le Port de Vancouver enquêtent sur une vidéo montrant des marins ramasser plus de 440 lb de crabes la nuit, des infractions possibles aux règles de taille et de quota.
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IHIT enquête après la découverte d’un homme en détresse médicale dans un garage à Maple Ridge; l’homme de 49 ans est décédé et une personne a été arrêtée sur place.
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Deux personnes (Mehdi Razavi, 48; Arezou Soltani, 45) ont été accusées de meurtre au premier degré dans la mort du critique iranien Masood Masjoody; l’enquête avance et les procédures judiciaires se poursuivent.
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À Surrey, un homme de 29 ans a été arrêté et accusé d’homicide involontaire après une fusillade mortelle dans une résidence; la police dit que la victime et l’accusé se connaissaient.
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Le conflit en Iran fait monter les prix de l’énergie: l’essence a dépassé 2,00 $/L par endroits à Metro Vancouver, et la hausse du diesel et du kérosène devrait entraîner une hausse des coûts alimentaires et de transport.
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Three-time CFL all-star Tom Brown dies at 89
Canadian Football Hall of Famer Tom Brown, a three-time CFL all-star who won a Grey Cup with the B.C. Lions in 1964, has died, the team said Monday. He was 89.
Lapu Lapu victim, who lost high school sweetheart, says system failed him
Blaine Redlac, 29, was hit on his right leg and thrown up to 10 metres when a vehicle plowed through the festival in Vancouver on April 26.
Gas, food and travel: How the war in Iran is driving up costs in B.C.
"There's a lot of pressure on energy costs, obviously, diesel, gas prices, and the food supply chain is a very energy-intensive sector," Dr. Sylvain Charlebois said.
Surrey police charge man with manslaughter after deadly overnight shooting
Few details of the overnight shooting have been released, but Surrey, B.C. police say the victim and the accused were known to each other.
Abbotsford Hospital lockdown lifted, suspect in custody, police say
The hospital was placed on lockdown around 2:40 p.m. and it was lifted around 3:20 p.m. Police say there is no ongoing risk to the public.
Slain Iran activist previously posted that suspects were plotting his murder
Mehdi Razavi, 48, of Maple Ridge and 45-year-old Arezou Soltani of North Vancouver were arrested Friday in connection with Masjoody's death.
Atmospheric river brings about 150 mm of rain to B.C.’s South Coast
This atmospheric river is expected to last until Wednesday morning, but more rain is on the way after that, according to forecast models.
Parts of B.C. to see wet, windy start to week as atmospheric river approaches
Residents in parts of British Columbia can expect a cold, wet and windy commute this morning as an atmospheric river approaches the coast.
Suspects in B.C. killing of vocal Iran critic to make Vancouver court appearance
Court records show Mehdi Ahmadzadeh Razavi of Maple Ridge and Arezou Soltani of North Vancouver are scheduled for a hearing to fix a date for a future appearance.
Canada Soccer unveils men’s 2026 FIFA World Cup uniforms
Canada's men's World Cup team will don its new look, created by Nike, for the first time on March 28, when Canada takes on Iceland in Toronto.
Is the Cowichan land title ruling affecting property appraisals?
Some B.C. appraisers tell Global News that they are getting a lot of questions about the Cowichan ruling and because of that, they are starting to make it more visible.
Kelowna restaurant broken into twice in 24 hours
Police say the first incident happened around 6 a.m. . Then, just 24 hours later, it happened again.
Lytton wildfire rebuild lacked legal framework from province, auditor general says
The review was prompted by concerns raised by the public and members of the B.C. legislature about the progress and cost of recovery, the report notes.
Free spots available for FIFA Fan Fest, but ‘premium experience’ will cost money
Premium experiences, including reserved seating within the amphitheatre for 7,400 people and dedicated fast-track entry lanes, will be available for purchase.
B.C. says it has recruited more than 400 U.S. health-care professionals to province
As of January, the province says more than 400 U.S.-trained health professionals have accepted job offers in B.C., including in remote and rural regions.
Man dead at Maple Ridge home after people report woman screaming
First responders were called to 238th Street and 110th Avenue in Maple Ridge, B.C., on Monday night after people reported hearing a woman screaming.
Video shows sailors visiting Vancouver bragging about catching crabs, investigation launched
In a statement to Global News, the Port of Vancouver said it will be working to inform visiting crews of Canadian licensing and regulations.
CBSA says efforts to ‘disrupt extortion networks’ led to 70 removal orders
The agency says that as of last Thursday, it had issued a total of 70 removal orders on various inadmissibility grounds, and 35 have been enforced.
Ontario Premier Ford urges B.C., Quebec to drop EV sales targets
Both provinces scaled back or dropped their previous goals of having all new vehicle sales be zero emissions in 2035, but Ford says they should go further.
Raptors’ upset win surprises many Proline players
The Toronto Raptors threw a majority of sports bettors off Sunday.
Electronics price hike due to global memory chip shortage ‘May just be the new normal’
Dwight Dubowits has been in the computer business for over 40 years and says the shortage of RAM is causing a seismic shift in the industry.
Prospera Place urged to pull the plug on controversial comedian coming to Kelowna
'If you look up any of the clips on YouTube, it only takes a second for him to get into trashing immigrants, Indigenous people, women, trans folks, queer folks.'
Owners of neglected Vancouver SRO given chance to save it, despite ‘risk of collapse’
The City of Vancouver now says it is reviewing a building permit application from the property owner of the building on East Hastings Street for shoring work.
B.C. councillor says permanent time change will make dark school mornings dangerous
British Columbia is adopting year-round daylight saving time, meaning that clocks went forward by one hour for the last time in early March.
Artificial turf fields can be deadly for coho salmon: UBC study
While recycling thousands of tires is good, the UBC study found that the fill leaches into storm-water a chemical called 6PPD-quinone, which is known to kill coho.
Atmospheric river brings ‘tremendous’ amount of rain to B.C. South Coast
'We've seen some tremendous amounts of rain up on portions of the Central Coast, up in the river's inlet area,' Brian Proctor, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, said.
Kelowna man who died off Belize coast was killed in a fall: autopsy
A post-mortem examination has now determined that the 72-year-old died as a result of blunt force traumatic injuries after falling from a 'height,' the report stated.
Video shows B.C. teen’s Highway 1 joyride, ending in crash with parked dump truck
Cellphone video shared by BC Highway Patrol, which was voluntarily given to police, shows an Abbotsford teen and two friends driving down Highway 1 at Popkum on July 21, 2025.
Atmospheric rivers drench coastal B.C., triggering flood and avalanche risks
Atmospheric rivers are bringing heavy rain to B.C., triggering flood risks and evacuation alerts.
‘Every child deserves a chance to grow up’: B.C. mom fights to get son treatment overseas
'He's beautiful, he's kind, he's loving,' Natasha Hepburn said. 'He loves playing with his brother. He loves going to the playground, just being silly.'
After more than 400 police files, Kelowna reoffender released on bail
“400 police files, I don’t know what the number is where it gets to the point where it’s serious enough that they are going to deal with it properly,” Dyas added.
Vancouver police issue warning after violent offender re-released into community
Jordan McIntosh was previously released back into the community last September and was serving a conditional sentence order related to two counts of assault.
6 years after Michael Gazetas went missing, his family isn’t giving up hope
RCMP said with many new residents who might be out exploring Vancouver Island's backcountry, police are asking people to keep a lookout, especially in Northern Vancouver Island.
2 men deported from B.C. as CBSA continues extortion-related crackdown
On Wednesday, CBSA said it has been monitoring immigration cases that have been potentially linked to extortion cases since August.
8 people, 2 dogs, 1 cat rescued after homes cut off by landslide near Coquitlam River
The City of Coquitlam confirms to Global News that the slide happened on Thursday morning on Pipeline Road, south of the watershed facility.
B.C. faces long-term care shortage, and decision to delay facilities is drawing fire
The decision, announced in the February budget, comes amid a shortfall of long-term care beds that is projected to soar over the next decade as the population ages.
Vancouver closing out first no-snow winter in 43 years. There may be more on the way
Vancouver is poised to close out its first official snow-free winter in 43 years, in what environmental researchers say may become a new norm for southwestern British Columbia.
2 men suspected in Calgary murder arrested in B.C., another individual wanted
Two men who were released from custody last December in connection a murder in Calgary have been arrested in British Columbia, police say.
ICE detains B.C. mom, daughter in Texas, amid bumpy road to citizenship
Edward Warner, his wife Tania and his seven-year-old step-daughter Ayla were coming back from a friend's baby shower on Saturday when they went through an ICE checkpoint in Sarita.
Woman charged with Surrey NICU assault granted bail, then arrested again
Lindsey Susan Hirtreiter is facing three counts of assault following the incident on Oct. 28, 2025, in which she allegedly removed her shirt and held three infants in the hospital.
Water advisory issued after West Kelowna water reservoir ‘intentionally damaged’
On Thursday, West Kelowna city workers were notified of an alarm at the Tallus Ridge water reservoir and upon inspection, they found what they believed to be intentional damage.
Dozens of homes along Chilliwack River on evacuation alert due to heavy rain
Environment Canada has forecast 120 millimetres of rain before conditions ease up, with some areas already reporting over 200 millimetres since Sunday.
Tumbler Ridge shooting victim undergoing fourth surgery to repair fractured skull
The 12-year-old girl seriously injured in the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., is undergoing a fourth surgery, this time to repair her fractured skull.