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Lilia Avoutova, de 78 años (Burnaby), está en coma inducido en Kunming tras un derrame el 6 de marzo; su familia enfrenta hasta $400,000 CAD para traslado médico y ha recaudado ~$16,000 en GoFundMe.
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La granja de papas Heppell en Surrey (220 acres) podría perder el arrendamiento federal después de 50 años si el terreno se destina a terminales o viviendas; la petición tiene más de 86,000 firmas.
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Se aplazó la solicitud de desalojo del campamento de personas sin hogar de Fairview (Penticton); los residentes permanecen por ahora, pero negocios cercanos denuncian incendios y riesgos de seguridad.
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Columbia Británica consulta en privado cambios propuestos a la ley DRIPA tras fallos judiciales sobre título indígena y minería; líderes indígenas y residentes están atentos.
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La app WildfireScore evalúa el riesgo de incendio forestal para propiedades en Canadá (escala 1–5) y ofrece un informe de probabilidad a 30 años por $20 CAD, útil para propietarios en zonas de riesgo.
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Policía de Surrey investiga una invasión domiciliaria en 32B Avenue que dejó a una mujer de 65 años gravemente herida; se pide a testigos contactar a la SPS con el expediente 26-28314.
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El desfile Vaisakhi de Vancouver (11 de abril, 11 a.m.) cambia la ruta: se evita Marine Drive y se usa Ross Street más un nuevo tramo Fraser–Maine para mejorar la seguridad.
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Familiares de las víctimas del asesinato múltiple de 1982 dicen que podrían quedar impedidos de hablar en persona en la próxima revisión de libertad condicional de David Ennis.
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Otro incendio en el campamento del parque‑estacionamiento Whatcom en Abbotsford se produce mientras IHIT investiga el homicidio de un hombre de 69 años ocurrido el 23 de marzo.
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BC Hydro reutilizará ~85% del campamento de Site C (21 dormitorios) para el proyecto de la North Coast Transmission Line, ayudando a cumplir plazos; operación completa prevista para 2034.
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Con Trans Mountain al límite, vuelve a surgir la idea de otro oleoducto hacia la costa; el gobierno provincial y las First Nations mantienen reservas.
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Gob, una marmota de la Isla de Vancouver, regresó al centro de cría tras ser liberada en Mount Washington; la especie ha aumentado a ~400 individuos.
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Tribunal ordena en una disputa de larga duración en West Vancouver: la propietaria debe cesar obras no autorizadas y no habitar la casa sin aprobación final.
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RCMP y CBSA interceptaron 115 kg de metanfetamina ocultos en frascos de pepinillos con destino a Melbourne; hubo detenciones en Australia y en Kelowna se registró un arresto.
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Actualización de Tumbler Ridge: la niña de 12 años Maya Gebala se sometió a cirugía para extirpar un absceso y podría salir de la UCI pronto; la comunidad sigue brindando apoyo.
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Un hombre en Vernon, Seth Christian, fue acusado de bestialidad tras imágenes de vigilancia que lo implican en abuso sexual de un caballo; la propietaria exige enjuiciamiento completo.
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El MLA Hon Chan (Richmond Centre) fue expulsado del caucus conservador de B.C. y enfrenta cargos por agresión, estrangulamiento y amenazas por hechos del 12 de enero de 2024.
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Una nevada de primavera cerró temporalmente la autopista Coquihalla entre Hope y Merritt; Environment Canada advirtió de ~15 cm y de condiciones peligrosas en montaña.
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Pilotos y NAV Canada dicen que faltan cerca de 200 controladores aéreos y que algunas posiciones se combinan; piden más personal y cumplimiento de protocolos.
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Fallos en EE. UU. contra Meta por daños a jóvenes podrían influir en una demanda colectiva en B.C.; abogados canadienses consideran pertinente ese precedente.
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Al prepararse para la Copa Mundial 2026, Vancouver y la provincia deben resolver qué pasará con las personas sin hogar dentro del corredor de 2 km alrededor del BC Place.
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Enfermeras practicantes en B.C. denuncian dificultades para encontrar trabajo pese a la necesidad de atención primaria: 700,000 personas sin médico de familia y graduados locales sin plazas.
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La policía de Victoria dejará de proporcionar control de tráfico para las manifestaciones pro‑palestinas a partir del 4 de abril, citando el agotamiento y la carga de trabajo de sus agentes.
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La maternidad del Peace Arch Hospital está en desvío del 25 al 31 de marzo por falta de obstetras; las mujeres en trabajo de parto deben llamar para ser redirigidas.
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RCMP y CSIS revisan una empresa de Vancouver que EE. UU. sancionó por supuestos lazos con una red financiera de Hezbolá; el gobierno federal investiga.
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Cuatro personas murieron en avalanchas separadas en el norte de B.C. durante el fin de semana — tres esquiadores héliski en Mount Knauss y otra víctima cerca del Klehini River; las autoridades investigan.
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BC Ferries detectó coliformes y E. coli en muestras de agua potable a bordo de dos barcos; salud pública marcó las acciones a tomar y no hubo reportes de enfermedad.
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Pacientes en West Kelowna, como Shane Braniff, enfrentan largas esperas para cirugía cerebral debido a escasez de neurólogos en Kelowna General Hospital.
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Un hombre de Kelowna recibió una multa de $5,000 por volar un dron durante el incendio McDougall Creek (2023) y distraer a un helicóptero de extinción; las autoridades recuerdan que los drones ponen en riesgo al personal.
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Kelowna taló decenas de árboles para el proyecto Mill Creek (9.1 M$); la ciudad promete replantar 800 árboles y 6,000 arbustos, pero vecinos lamentan la pérdida del bosque urbano.
Resumen semanal C.-B. — 23/03 al 29/03/2026
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4 people die in different northern B.C. avalanches on Sunday
Three heli-skiers were killed when they were caught in an avalanche on the Iridium Shoulder ski run on Mount Knauss, north of Terrace.
Iran war could increase grocery costs in B.C.; fuel prices remain high
As the U.S.-Israel war on Iran continues, consumers should brace higher grocery costs. One expert says the hardest hit items are expected to include meat, dairy and seafood.
Woman charged with Surrey NICU assault, animal cruelty remains in custody
Lindsey Hirtreiter was arrested on a warrant late last week, even though she is not facing any new charges.
Kelowna man fined $5K for flying drone during 2023 McDougall Creek wildfire
A Kelowna man has been ordered to pay a $5,000 fine for flying a drone near the fire-ravaged Okanagan Lake Resort during the McDougall Creek wildfire in 2023.
B.C. abuse victim goes public to help others
An Abbotsford woman who was sexually abused as a child is speaking out after suffering years of abuse at the hands of her stepfather, starting at the age of just 12 years old.
‘It’s just sad:’ Kelowna residents disappointed after city removes swath of trees
For now, the chainsaws have quieted, but for many who live nearby, the debate over what’s been lost and what comes next is far from over.
‘Prison conditions’: B.C. mom says of U.S. detention centre in Texas
Originally from B.C., Tania Warner and her seven-year-old daughter Ayla, have been in U.S. immigration detention since they were stopped by border agents in Texas on March 14.
B.C. Highway Patrol fines driver who they say was dozing behind the wheel
A police officer pulled up beside an electric car last week during the morning rush-hour commute along Highway 1 in Coquitlam. The driver appeared to be asleep.
Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala suffers surgery setback
Cia Edmonds, whose daughter is Maya Gabela, said the 12-year-old did not undergo a scheduled skull repair surgery last week because doctors found a leaking abscess.
Nanaimo woman fined $1,000 in senior’s monster truck parking lot death
Nanaimo RCMP said the modified design of Jazmin Patenaude’s truck, which was jacked up like a monster truck, contributed to the tragic incident.
Canada’s Pride festivals ask feds for $9M over 3 years to help with rising costs
The funding being requested is for on rising infrastructure costs, bringing in talent and the pullback of corporate sponsors and would be distributed across 200 Pride festivals.
3 people killed in B.C. avalanche were Swiss nationals, reports say
The company, White Wilderness Heliskiing, issued a statement on Tuesday saying the avalanche happened near Mt Knauss on the ski run Iridium Shoulder.
Potable water being restored on 2 BC Ferries after coliform, E. coli found
The organization did not post any public notifications about the issue; however, Global News got a tip and asked BC Ferries what was happening.
‘Defeated, devastated’: B.C. boy denied funding to receive medical care in Germany
Doctors from BC Children's Hospital and Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto also wrote letters of support for Nathan to travel to Germany to get the treatment.
B.C. government denies Scottish midwife’s work permit over missing English test
Heather Gilchrist moved to Canada from the U.K., looking for a fresh start after her husband passed away. But now her life is in limbo.
B.C. jewelry designer closing long-time store due to U.S. tariffs
Keith Jack designs and sells handmade Celtic jewelry and despite surviving the COVID-19 pandemic, he says the tariffs hit him harder.
B.C. MP tells story of Tumbler Ridge ‘hero’ who carried message to victim’s family
The MP who represents Tumbler Ridge gave a heartbreaking speech at the National Prayer Breakfast in Ottawa on Tuesday, honouring the victims of the Feb. 10 shooting.
69-year-old man dead in targeted shooting at Abbotsford homeless camp
Abbotsford police said that officers were called on Monday at 11:11 p.m. to the Whatcom Road Park and Ride after reports of a shooting.
B.C. considering changes to weaken DRIPA, shares confidential letter with First Nations leaders
The bill, known as DRIPA, requires B.C. to take "all measures" to align the rights of Indigenous Peoples with existing provincial legislation.
‘Uncertainty’ remains as cleanup of Coquitlam, B.C., mudslide continues
Crews made good progress over the weekend and into Monday clearing debris from a mudslide in Coquitlam, B.C., last week, but a city official says uncertainty looms.
Pilots say NAV Canada protocols not always followed, would like more robust staffing
Following the deadly crash, pilots have told Global News that the protocols, including those at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), are not always followed in practice.
U.S. Meta decision could affect B.C. lawsuit, lawyer says
It is the second blow to Meta this week after a jury in New Mexico ordered the social media giant to pay $375 million for violating child safety laws.
As Vancouver prepares for FIFA, questions raised about unhoused people
Seattle, which is also hosting, has rolled out an emergency plan to move some encampments and expand shelter and housing space ahead of the tournament.
‘It’ll save my life’: West Kelowna man desperate for brain surgery
“It’ll save my life… it’ll change everything. Over the last six months, the last year, my doctors have sent letters to the neurosurgeon and haven’t heard a thing,” he said.
Investigation launched into sexualized conduct across B.C. municipal police forces
The OPCC says that workplace-related sexualized conduct by police officers is a recurring issue, including situations characterized by significant power imbalances.
Nurse practitioners struggling to find employment in B.C., despite high demand
Angela Wignall, chief executive officer of the Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of British Columbia, told Global News that students and new graduates are struggling to find work.
Victoria police changing response to weekly pro-Palestinian rally after 126 weeks
According to the department, more than 10,000 hours of officer time have been dedicated to managing these events, which have been taking place for 126 weeks.
Maternity unit at Peace Arch Hospital on diversion for 6 days
In an update posted online, Fraser Health says people in labour who had planned to give birth at Peace Arch are advised to call the maternity unit.
RCMP, CSIS reviewing Vancouver company accused of ties to Hezbollah, minister says
The RCMP and CSIS are looking into the company, which remains active in Canada despite being sanctioned by the U.S.
Another oil pipeline through B.C. sees renewed interest as Enbridge CEO weighs in
The CEO of Canadian pipeline giant Enbridge said on Bloomberg Television that the investment climate is not there yet, but it is starting to clear up.
Gob the Vancouver Island marmot journeys back to breeding centre after release
The Vancouver Island marmot, found only on Vancouver Island, is still making its way back from extinction after reaching a low of fewer than 30 animals in 2003.
Legal battle ensues over West Vancouver mansion ordered demolished in 2021
The house on Bellevue Avenue was damaged in 2015 and in 2021, the District of West Vancouver declared it to be a derelict structure and ordered the owner to have it demolished.
RCMP in B.C. intercept meth hidden in pickle jars bound for Australia
In January, RCMP officers and CBSA officers at the Tsawwassen Container Examination Facility intercepted a shipment of 115 kilograms of methamphetamine hidden in jars of pickles.
Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala gets some good news
In an update posted online by her mom, Cia Edmonds, she said that on Wednesday, they "got some good news (finally)" about Maya's abscess.
Man charged with bestiality, accused of sexually assaulting horse on Vernon farm
Erica Van Meenen said that in January, she discovered surveillance footage that allegedly showed a man sexually assaulting one of her horses.
BC Conservative MLA removed from caucus, facing ‘serious charges’
Hon Chan, the MLA for Richmond Centre, informed Conservative Interim Leader Trevor Halford on Wednesday, Halford said in a release.
OPP seek suspect after alleged identity fraud used to buy luxury vehicle in B.C.
Police say a suspect has used a fraudulent piece of ID in Ontario and B.C., to purchase a luxury vehicle. They are urging the public to help identify a suspect.
Old Man Winter wallops B.C.’s Mainland/Southwest region, major highway closed
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning, forecasting roughly 15 cm of snow in the region, with reduced visibility possible at times.
Recently launched app rates wildfire risk for properties across Canada
A program calculating wildfire risks for properties is available. It hopes to keep Canadians informed on the effects of the increasing fire possibility in their area.
Ottawa to contribute $29M to carbon capture, renewable energy projects
The money is coming from Canada's Energy Innovation Program, which the federal government says promotes clean tech and looks to keep Canadian energy reliable and competitive.
Future uncertain for Surrey potato farm as land is owned by federal government
Every year, the Heppell family grows roughly 50 million servings of potatoes and other crops on a 220-acre parcel near 192nd Street and 36th Avenue.
Application to evict Penticton homeless camp postponed, but frustrations remain
The province's application for a court injunction to evict the roughly two dozen residents and dismantle the camp, along a busy stretch of Highway 97, has been postponed.
DRIPA legislation will be front and centre when B.C. MLAs return to the legislature
'We want to see a clear path forward,' Scott McInnis, Conservative MLA for Columbia River-Revelstoke and the critic for Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, told Global News.
Woman seriously hurt in Surrey home invasion, police say
Surrey police were called at approximately 11:15 a.m. to a home in the 14400 block of 32B Avenue after it was reported that armed people had gone into the home and then left.
Vancouver Vaisakhi Parade route changed this year following Lapu Lapu tragedy
Sgt. Adam Donaldson with the VPD said, 'The city provided VPD with the route change and what VPD's job is to make a plan for the preparations for the route change.'
Family of victims of B.C. murderer say they now can’t speak at parole hearings
The family of the victims of one of the most brutal murders in B.C. history says they are being victimized by the justice system again.
Another fire at Abbotsford encampment where man was shot
On Thursday, firefighters responded to a blaze in one of the RVs used for housing at the Whatcom Road Park and Ride in Abbotsford.
Site C camp to be repurposed for North Coast Transmission Line project: BC Hydro
Hydro says about 85 per cent of the camp, which includes 21 dormitories and the construction site office, will be relocated to sites between Prince George and Terrace.
Family of China murder victim loses B.C. lawsuit against family of executed killer
The B.C. Supreme Court dismissed Thursday a lawsuit filed by the family of a man murdered in a "contract killing" in 2017 in China.
Family fighting to bring B.C. senior home after she fell into a coma in China
A British Columbia grandmother is stranded in China in a coma with her family unable to pay the hundreds of thousands of dollars to bring her home via air ambulance