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Weekly Digest British Columbia Mar 23 - Mar 29, 2026

주간 요약 (2026-03-23~03-29) — 브리티시컬럼비아 주요 소식

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  1. 번버리 거주 78세 릴리아 아부토바바가 중국 쿤밍에서 뇌출혈로 3월 8일부터 인공혼수 상태; 가족은 항공 응급이송 비용 약 $400,000에 절망하고 모금으로 약 $16,000 모임.

  2. 서리(Surrey) 220에이커의 Heppell 감자 농장이 연방 소유지 임대 연장 불확실로 50년 만에 마지막 시즌이 될 수 있다고 우려(청원 86,000+명).

  3. 펜틱턴 Fairview 노숙자 캠프 강제 퇴거 소송이 연기되어 거주자·사업체 모두 불만과 불안 지속; 최근 여러 건의 화재 발생.

  4. DRIPA(원주민 권리 선언법) 개정 논의가 재점화 — 토지·광산 권리 판결 이후 정부가 문구 완화 검토, 원주민 지도자들에게 비공개 서한 발송.

  5. WildfireScore 앱 출시 — 주택별 산불 위험을 1–5로 표시하고 30년 확률 리포트($20) 제공, 보험·예방 대비에 도움.

  6. 서리에서 65세 여성 심각 부상자 발생한 주거 침입 사건 발생(3월 금요일 오전); Major Crime 수사 중, 정보 제보 604-599-0502.

  7. 밴쿠버 Vaisakhi 퍼레이드 노선 변경(4월11일 오전11시) — Marine Drive 구간 일부를 Ross Street·Fraser–Maine 구간으로 바꿔 차량 차단·안전 강화.

  8. 1982년 잔혹 살인 피해자 가족은 가해자가 대면 심리를 포기해 다음 가석방 심리에서 직접 반대 의견을 말할 수 없게 된 점을 문제 제기(다음 심리 8월 예정).

  9. 연방 자금 $28.9M을 탄소포집·재생에너지(주로 태양광)에 투자 — 캐나다 에너지 혁신 프로그램을 통한 지원.

  10. 앱솝스퍼드 Whatcom Road 캠프에서 또 화재 발생 — 지난 주 69세 남성 총격 사망 사건과 관련 수사가 진행 중이며 지방정부의 추가 조치 요구.

  11. BC Hydro가 Site C 근로자 숙소 캠프의 약 85%를 북해안 전력선(NCTL) 공사 현장으로 재활용하기로, 공정 비용·시간 절감(캠프 3월31일 종료).

  12. 2017년 중국에서의 계약 살인 관련 B.C. 소송이 증거 부족으로 기각 — 피고 중 한 명은 중국에서 처형된 상태.

  13. RCMP가 피클병에 숨겨 수출하려던 115kg 메스암페타민 적발(목적지 멜버른); 관련자 3명 체포(호주 2명, Kelowna 1명).

  14. 텀블러리지 총격 피해자 마야 게발라의 농양이 더 이상 커지지 않아 긍정적 신호, ICU 퇴원 검토 중이며 UFC 측의 의료지원 제안이 있었다고 가족이 전함.

  15. Vernon 농장에서 말에 대한 성적 학대 장면이 보안카메라에 포착되어 한 남성 혐의(최대 10년형 가능), 피해자·주민 충격.

  16. BC 콘서버티브 소속 Richmond Centre 의원 Hon Chan이 중대한 형사 혐의(폭행·목 조르기·위협)로 caucus에서 제명됨.

  17. 겨울의 반격: Coquihalla 고속도로(희프–메릿) 일시 폐쇄, Environment Canada가 약 15cm 눈 경보 발령.

  18. LaGuardia 사고 이후 조종사들, NAV Canada의 약 200명 가량 교통관제사 부족과 포지션 결합 관행에 우려 표명 — 안전을 위해 인력 보강 필요.

  19. 미국에서 Meta·YouTube에 대한 배심 평결(청구인에 $6M 배상)이 B.C.에서의 집단소송에 영향을 미칠 수 있다는 분석 — 캐나다 소송팀이 주목.

  20. 2026 FIFA를 앞두고 밴쿠버의 노숙인 문제 재조명 — 시는 야간 이동 대신 주간 쉼터 확대 등을 검토 중.

  21. West Kelowna의 Shane Braniff는 드문 형태의 간질로 생명이 위태롭다며 뇌 수술이 필요하다고 호소; 켈로나 병원의 신경외과 인력 부족으로 지연.

  22. 경찰 내부의 성적 행위 문제에 대해 B.C. 경찰 불만 조사기관(OPCC)이 조사 착수, 정책·문화·보고체계 점검 예정(보고서 2027년 4월 예정).

  23. B.C.에서 간호사-실무자(NP)들이 실직 문제를 겪고 있음 — 1,500명 등록, 2030년 3,700명 예상이지만 일자리 구조가 부족.

  24. 빅토리아 경찰은 126주째 이어지는 친팔레스타인 집회에 대해 4월4일부터 도로 통제·교통 관리 제공을 중단한다고 발표, 시와 조직자에 통지 중.

  25. Peace Arch Hospital(White Rock)의 산부인과가 인력 부족으로 3월25일 08:00부터 3월31일 08:00까지 분만 분류(비상전환) 조치 — 출산 예정자는 병동에 문의하라.

  26. 미국이 제재한 헤즈볼라 연루 혐의의 밴쿠버 회사(Seven Seas)에 대해 RCMP와 CSIS가 검토 중이라고 연방 공안장관이 밝힘.

  27. 북부 B.C.에서 연쇄 눈사태로 4명 사망(테라스 인근 Iridium Shoulder에서 헬리스키 이용자 3명 사망), 조사와 구조가 이어짐.

  28. BC Ferries의 Queen of Alberni와 Salish Orca에서 식수 샘플에 coliform/E. coli 검출 — 보건 지침 따라 시스템 정비 중이며 승객에게는 병입음료·포장식품 제공.

출처 기사 (50)

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.

Environment Mar 23, 2026

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.

Economy Mar 23, 2026

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.

Crime Mar 23, 2026

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.

Fire Mar 23, 2026

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.

Crime Mar 23, 2026

‘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.

Canada Mar 23, 2026

‘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.

Canada Mar 23, 2026

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.

Crime Mar 23, 2026

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.

Crime Mar 23, 2026

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.

Crime Mar 23, 2026

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.

Perspectives Mar 24, 2026

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.

Canada Mar 24, 2026

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.

Canada Mar 24, 2026

‘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.

Health Mar 24, 2026

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.

Politics Mar 24, 2026

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.

Economy Mar 24, 2026

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.

Crime Mar 24, 2026

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.

Crime Mar 24, 2026

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.

Canada Mar 24, 2026

‘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. 

Canada Mar 24, 2026

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.

Canada Mar 25, 2026

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.

Tech Mar 25, 2026

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.

Politics Mar 25, 2026

‘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. 

Canada Mar 25, 2026

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.

Canada Mar 25, 2026

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.

Health Mar 25, 2026

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.

Canada Mar 25, 2026

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.

Health Mar 25, 2026

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.

Canada Mar 25, 2026

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.

Politics Mar 26, 2026

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.

Environment Mar 26, 2026

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.

Politics Mar 26, 2026

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.

Crime Mar 26, 2026

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.

Health Mar 26, 2026

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.

Crime Mar 26, 2026

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.

Crime Mar 26, 2026

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.

Crime Mar 26, 2026

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.

Canada Mar 26, 2026

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.

Environment Mar 27, 2026

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.

Canada Mar 27, 2026

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.

Politics Mar 27, 2026

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.

Canada Mar 27, 2026

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.

Politics Mar 27, 2026

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.

Crime Mar 27, 2026

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.'

Canada Mar 27, 2026

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.

Crime Mar 27, 2026

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.

Crime Mar 27, 2026

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.

Politics Mar 27, 2026

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.

Crime Mar 27, 2026

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

Health Mar 28, 2026