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La provincia cambió el programa de diferimiento del impuesto a la propiedad: la tasa subió a prime+2% y ahora se capitaliza, lo que podría reducir hasta un 70% el patrimonio de muchos adultos mayores en 17 años.
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La policía de Vancouver detuvo a un hombre vinculado a cinco robos de cartas Pokémon desde el 23 de marzo; las víctimas se reunían para vender por Facebook Marketplace y eran rociadas con gas pimienta.
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El alcalde de Richmond, Malcolm Brodie, pidió a la Nación Cowichan que ponga por escrito, con efecto legal, que renuncia a reclamar propiedades privadas en Richmond tras un fallo que reconoció título aborigen sobre ~5.7 km².
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La Corte de Apelaciones de B.C. revocó límites de un juez inferior sobre el título de la Nación Nuchatlaht en Nootka Island, respaldando pruebas de ocupación y uso tradicionales.
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Caso sin resolver: Wendy Ladner‑Beaudry fue asesinada mientras trotaba en Pacific Spirit Regional Park el 3 de abril de 2009; la policía dice que no se puede descartar un acto aleatorio y pide pistas.
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Noticia ligera: el premier David Eby nombró temporalmente a George Smith, gemelo idéntico del ya saliente James Smith, como subdirector de comunicaciones hasta mediados de junio.
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Eby propuso pausar por hasta tres años secciones de la Ley de la Declaración sobre los Derechos de los Pueblos Indígenas (DRIPA) para gestionar riesgos legales después de un fallo de la Corte de Apelaciones.
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Problemas en BC Ferries antes del feriado de Pascua: fallos de generadores, cancelaciones y problemas con agua potable en algunos barcos; la compañía dijo posteriormente que algunas aguas ya habían sido restauradas.
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Un hombre condenado en 2024 por matar a un chihuahua apeló su veredicto y su pena (4 meses de cárcel y 3 años de libertad condicional); las partes discuten la evidencia de peritos y la intención.
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Conor D’Monte, antes fugitivo, recibió 15 años por conspirar para matar a los hermanos Bacon; gracias a créditos por tiempo ya cumplido pasará menos de ocho años en prisión.
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Maple Ridge: Darcy Robb fue acusado de homicidio involuntario tras la muerte de Sean Spring (49) en un enfrentamiento el 16 de marzo; hay una recaudación para sus hijos de 13 y 11 años.
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Cambio policial en Surrey: el Surrey Police Service asumió Cloverdale el 1 de abril; la RCMP se retira tras 75 años y el SPS ofrece un bono de contratación de 30.000 $ para oficiales experimentados.
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Aumentos del salario mínimo: varias provincias suben sus tasas (B.C. a 18.25 $ en junio), y el federal a 18.15 $, pero defensores dicen que siguen por debajo de un salario digno (ej.: N. Escocia estimado en 27.60 $).
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Sentencia en caso de encargo: Brandon Teixeira recibió cadena perpetua más 14 años por el asesinato en 2017 de Nicholas Khabra; la fiscalía dijo que hubo un contrato de 160,000 $.
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Tamizaje de cáncer colorrectal: P.E.I. y Nunavut bajan la edad a 45 años; BC Cancer estudia la medida porque los casos en menores de 50 están aumentando.
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Langley: Natasha Olauson afirma que complicaciones tras una cesárea el 17 de febrero la llevaron a una histerectomía de emergencia; Fraser Health revisa su atención.
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Buenas noticias: Maya Gebala, de 12 años y sobreviviente del tiroteo de Tumbler Ridge, salió de la UCI y está en una unidad de rehabilitación.
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Caída de preventas de condos en Metro Vancouver: de casi 6,000 en T1 2021 a solo 124 en T1 2026; desarrolladores retrasan proyectos y compradores prefieren reventa.
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Para cocinar: el chef Jason Kleinfeld compartió recetas caseras de salsa tártara y rebozado a la cerveza para preparar fish and chips de halibut.
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Incendio provocado en DTES: el supermercado Nesters (333 Abbott St.) sufrió un incendio el 30 de marzo; nadie resultó herido, pero el local quedó muy dañado y un hombre de 50 años fue acusado.
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Un joven de Sooke fue acusado por amenazas de tiroteo escolar en conversaciones en línea con un adolescente de 15 años en EE. UU.; el caso está bajo prohibición de publicación.
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El TSB investiga un accidente de una pequeña aeronave en el aeropuerto regional de Pitt Meadows; se han enviado investigadores y se esperan más detalles.
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Dos adolescentes condenados por el asesinato de 2019 en Surrey vieron sus penas de cadena perpetua reducidas a un máximo juvenil de siete años (cuatro en custodia) tras una apelación.
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West Vancouver evalúa demoler una casa con problemas de acumulación en 6507 Nelson Ave. por riesgo estructural y de salud; si el dueño no actúa, la ciudad podría demolerla a su costo.
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Surrey registró cuatro tiroteos en 48 horas; entre ellos, el homicidio del 28 de marzo de Jasman Sekhon (27) en Sullivan Heights, que la policía cree fue un ataque dirigido vinculado al narcotráfico.
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Ante el aumento del precio de la gasolina (≈ 2 $/L en Metro Vancouver), el sindicato BCGEU pide permitir más teletrabajo para aliviar costes y reducir emisiones.
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Alerta de fraude por la Copa Mundial: el Centro Canadiense Antifraude advierte sobre estafas de entradas, alquileres y productos; el torneo arranca el 11 de junio y Canada albergará 13 partidos.
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Powell River: David Farrell (56) fue acusado de cinco robos de ropa interior en 2025 en el complejo recreativo; se le prohíbe el acceso y enfrenta cargos por hurto.
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Sentencia: Samantha Hall recibió 35,5 meses por prender fuego intencionalmente a una mujer en Langley el 12 de julio de 2025; además de la pena, recibió una prohibición de armas de 10 años.
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Un sismo de magnitud 4,8 sacudió frente a la costa norte de Vancouver Island (≈ 183 km al oeste de Port Hardy) alrededor de las 10:50 a.m.; no hubo daños ni riesgo de tsunami.
Resumen semanal de B.C. — 30 mar a 5 abr 2026
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Authorities in Canada warn of fraud as FIFA World Cup approaches
Authorities are warning Canadians and visitors about fraud schemes tied to the FIFA World Cup as the tournament, hosted by Canada, the United States and Mexico, approaches.
Life sentences of teen killers in Surrey mechanic’s death overturned
Paul Prestbakmo was stabbed to death near Semiahmoo Centre on Aug. 16, 2019. He was stabbed 42 times in 26 seconds and two teens were convicted.
West Vancouver council could order demolition of hoarder’s home
If council approves the home's demolition and the owner doesn't do it by deadline, the district is authorized to tear the house down at the owner's expense.
RCMP ends policing in Cloverdale, Surrey police offer signing bonus to recruit
RCMP said it first began policing in Cloverdale in May, 1951, with 18 members - a corporal and 17 constables. April 1 will be the last day of the RCMP in Cloverdale.
Surrey sees 4 shootings in 48 hours, 1 of them deadly: police
There have been four shootings in Surrey since Saturday night with one of them being fatal. No one else was injured in the other incidents.
Surrey shooting leaves 27-year-old man with drug trade connections dead
IHIT said in a release that Surrey Police Service officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 15100 block of 60 Avenue at 6:39 p.m.
B.C. union calls on province to allow employees to work from home due to fuel crisis
The B.C. General Employees Union (BCGEU) says that in order to help conserve fuel and save on the cost of gas, employees, where possible, should get to work from home.
Suspect charged in underwear thefts from Powell River recreation centre
David Farrell, who turns 56 this year, is accused of five counts of theft under $5,000 for alleged incidents on May 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 24 and 27, and Nov. 13, 2025.
Woman sentenced to nearly 3 years in prison for Langley burning attack
Samantha Elizabeth Florence Hall, who turns 27 this year, pleaded guilty last fall to aggravated assault, and was sentenced on March 4 in Surrey Provincial Court.
Magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes off coast of northern Vancouver Island, B.C.
Earthquakes Canada says the earthquake was recorded at a depth of five kilometres, but was not felt and no tsunami is expected.
B.C. mother shares birth story that ended in hysterectomy, says she feels ‘mutilated’
An ultrasound in early March revealed there were pieces of her placenta left behind inside her and she then had to undergo procedures at Langley Memorial Hospital to remove them.
Tumbler Ridge shooting survivor, Maya Gebala, out of intensive care
'We transitioned out of the ICU into a more recovery and rehab-focused unit, and it’s now been 26 hours since Maya’s EVD was removed for the second time,' David Gebala wrote.
Condo pre-sales in Metro Vancouver plummeting, experts say
B.C. Housing Minister Christine Boyle says she's meeting with the federal housing minister this week and says B.C. should be treated as well as Ontario.
Recipe: Tartar sauce and beer batter for a great halibut fish and chips
Cardero chef Jason Kleinfeld joins Global News Morning to talk about why halibut is a great choice for fish and chips. And he shares his recipes for tartar sauce and beer batter
Lead issue resolved on BC Ferries vessel, water and food service restored
The organization confirmed that multiple recent water samples taken from the vessel, which sails between Swartz Bay and the Gulf Islands, met all safety standards.
Mechanical issue halts BC Ferries sailing after only 2 days back in service
The vessel, sailing from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay, suffered a mechanical issue shortly after loading, which forced the cancellation of the 9 a.m. sailing.
Man charged with arson after fire causes extensive damage in DTES grocery store
Vancouver police said that at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Monday, a man walked into Nesters at 333 Abbott Street in the Downtown Eastside and lit a fire.
B.C. youth charged over alleged school shooting threats in chats with U.S. teen
Police on Vancouver Island say a youth has been charged after allegedly making threats about a school shooting in online chats with a 15-year-old in the United States.
TSB investigating small aircraft accident at Metro Vancouver airport
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says the accident Monday happened at Pitt Meadows Regional Airport, a facility used for general aviation in the Lower Mainland.
Advocates say rising minimum wages still fall short across Canada
Minimum wage workers in Nova Scotia will earn a quarter more per hour when the rate increases to $16.75 on Wednesday. It will increase again to $17 this October.
1 province is lowering colorectal cancer screening age and more could follow
Prince Edward Island announced it's changing its screening age eligibility to 45, but other provinces say they're still investigating whether to do so.
Former B.C. fugitive says during sentencing he is sorry and ‘not in a glib way’
Conor D'Monte, who pleaded guilty to conspiring to kill the Bacon brothers more than 15 years ago, will spend less than eight years behind bars.
‘My hero’: Maple Ridge man’s brother charged with manslaughter of his friend
Kristin Robb told Global News that he was out of town that night, working up north, when his estranged brother, Darcy, showed up at his house.
Surrey police take over policing in Cloverdale as RCMP transition continues
This was the latest step in the transition, meaning the Surrey Police Service is now responsible for law enforcement in four of the city's five policing districts.
B.C. man convicted of 1st-degree murder in contract killing sentenced
Brandon Teixeira was convicted last August of murder, attempted murder and discharging a firearm with intent in the October 2017 shooting death of Nicholas Khabra in Surrey.
B.C. property tax expert warns seniors about changes to deferral program
The provincial government allows eligible homeowners to defer their annual property taxes, essentially taking out a loan that is repaid when the home is sold.
Man arrested after string of high-value Pokémon card robberies in Vancouver
Police said that officers have responded to five incidents since March 23, in which all five victims met with a man to sell cards, usually through Facebook Marketplace.
Richmond mayor asks Cowichan Nation to put intentions in writing after ruling
B.C.'s Supreme Court decided last year that the Cowichan Nation has title over a portion of southeast Richmond.
B.C. Appeals Court sides with First Nation over Aboriginal title on Nootka Island
The B.C. Court of Appeal says a lower court judge used an "arbitrary boundary" to determine a First Nation's Aboriginal title over a swath of Nootka Island.
Investigators believe that B.C. cold case could have been random murder
Wendy Ladner‑Beaudry was out for a jog near 41st Avenue and Camosun in Pacific Spirit Regional Park on April 3, 2009, when she was attacked.
B.C. Premier David Eby temporarily replaces spokesperson with identical twin
B.C. Premier David Eby has tapped the identical twin brother of his departing communications aide to temporarily fill the same role.
B.C. proposes to pause sections of DRIPA
'This act created an action plan that allowed us to prioritize work when developed in partnership with First Nations and it has been working,' Premier David Eby said.
Problems plague BC Ferries ahead of Easter long weekend
The Spirit of Vancouver Island is still out of commission due to a generator problem that happened on Tuesday. It had only returned to service on Sunday.
B.C. man sentenced for killing ex-girlfriend’s chihuahua appeals the 2024 verdict
Jeannine Chiasson came home from work on March 25, 2020, to find her dog Tacori, who weighed less than nine pounds, in significant physical trauma.