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Resumo Semanal (30/03–05/04) — British Columbia

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  1. Alerta sobre imposto predial: mudanças no programa de adiamento de impostos da BC podem prejudicar idosos — taxa passou de "prime -2%" para "prime +2%" e juros agora são compostos; em 17 anos a perda de patrimônio pode subir de ~7% para até ~70%.

  2. Governo propõe suspender partes da DRIPA temporariamente (até 3 anos) para reduzir riscos legais após decisão do Tribunal de Apelação; proposta foi levada a líderes indígenas.

  3. Prefeito de Richmond pede que a Cowichan Nation coloque por escrito que não reivindicará propriedades privadas na área de 5,7 km² coberta por decisão judicial, para acalmar moradores.

  4. Tribunal de Apelação da BC decide a favor da Nuchatlaht Nation: concluiu que o tribunal inferior usou um "limite arbitrário" ao restringir a reivindicação sobre 201 km² na Ilha Nootka.

  5. Curiosidade política: o primeiro‑ministro David Eby substituiu temporariamente o porta‑voz que saiu pelo irmão gêmeo idêntico dele, George Smith, até meados de junho.

  6. Problemas da BC Ferries antes do fim de semana da Páscoa: Spirit of Vancouver Island com falha de gerador, Queen of Surrey ainda em manutenção, várias travessias canceladas e serviços ajustados; Harbour Air oferece 50% de desconto para passageiros com reserva de ferry.

  7. Pré‑vendas de condomínios em Metro Vancouver despencaram: de quase 6.000 unidades (Q1/2021) para 124 (Q1/2026), muitos projetos congelados e compradores preferindo resale.

  8. Prisão em Vancouver por roubos de cartas Pokémon de alto valor: cinco incidentes desde 23 de março em encontros para vender via Facebook Marketplace; suspeito usava spray de urso e fugia com cartas; duas cartas recuperadas.

  9. Incêndio criminoso em mercearia do DTES: fogo aceso no Nesters (333 Abbott St.) por volta das 17h30, danos extensos à loja, ninguém ferido, suspeito preso por incêndio e furto.

  10. Tiroteio em Surrey (Sullivan Heights): em 28/3, o jovem de 27 anos Jasman Sekhon foi morto a tiros; polícia acredita que foi ataque direcionado ligado ao comércio de drogas.

  11. Homem condenado por assassinato por contrato: Brandon Teixeira considerado culpado no assassinato de 2017 em Surrey, com contrato estimado em $160.000; sentenciado ao perpétuo mais 14 anos por tentativa de homicídio.

  12. Ex‑fugitive recebe sentença: Conor D’Monte, que fugiu por 11 anos, se declarou culpado de conspiração para matar os irmãos Bacon; sua pena inclui crédito por tempo já cumprido.

  13. Redução de penas para adolescentes: as sentenças de prisão perpétua impostas a dois adolescentes no caso do mecânico de Surrey (2019) foram revertidas para o máximo permitido pela Youth Criminal Justice Act — 7 anos (4 na custódia).

  14. Homicídio em Maple Ridge: Darcy Robb, 45, acusado de manslaughter após a morte de Sean Spring, 49, em 16/3; família arrecada fundos para cuidar dos filhos de 13 e 11 anos.

  15. Polícia de Cloverdale agora sob Surrey Police Service: a transição do RCMP completou mais uma etapa em 1º de abril; mudanças visíveis em uniformes e viaturas.

  16. Sindicato pede trabalho remoto: BCGEU solicita que funcionários públicos possam trabalhar de casa para poupar combustível e reduzir gastos, com a gasolina em Metro Vancouver perto de $2/L.

  17. Aumento do salário mínimo pelo país, mas ainda insuficiente: várias províncias aumentam taxas (ex.: B.C. para $18,25 em junho), enquanto grupos dizem que um "livable wage" é bem mais alto.

  18. Receita caseira: o chef Jason Kleinfeld ensinou molho tártaro e massa de cerveja para preparar halibut fish & chips em casa.

  19. Caso não resolvido há 17 anos: Wendy Ladner‑Beaudry foi atacada enquanto corria em Pacific Spirit Regional Park em 3/4/2009; RCMP ainda investiga e pede que quem souber de informações ligue.

  20. Jovem acusado por ameaças de tiroteio escolar: estudante de Sooke preso após supostas conversas no Discord com um menor de 15 anos nos EUA; investigação continua e dispositivos foram apreendidos.

  21. TSB investiga acidente de pequena aeronave no aeroporto de Pitt Meadows; autoridades federais foram acionadas, detalhes sobre vítimas ainda não divulgados.

  22. Recomendação de rastreio de câncer colorretal: P.E.I. e Nunavut já reduziram a idade de triagem para 45 anos; BC Cancer estuda a mesma mudança devido ao aumento de casos em pessoas mais jovens.

  23. Mãe de Langley pede mudanças: Natasha Olauson sofreu complicações após cesariana emergencial (17/2) e passou por histerectomia; Fraser Health revisa o atendimento.

  24. Boa notícia: Maya Gebala, sobrevivente do tiroteio em Tumbler Ridge, saiu da UTI e segue para reabilitação, família relata sinais de recuperação.

  25. Recurso em caso de maus‑tratos a animal: Randeep Ghataura recorre da condenação por matar a chihuahua de sua ex; tribunal de apelação reservou julgamento.

  26. Sentença por ataque com fogo em Langley: Samantha Hall condenada a 35,5 meses de prisão por atear fogo em uma mulher em 12/7/2025; ordem de proibição de armas por 10 anos.

  27. Furto de roupas íntimas em Powell River: David Farrell (56) enfrenta cinco acusações por episódios em 2025 e está proibido de frequentar o complexo recreativo.

  28. Alerta contra fraudes pela Copa do Mundo: Canadian Anti‑Fraud Centre adverte sobre bilhetes falsos, aluguéis e ofertas enganadoras enquanto o torneio (início 11/6) se aproxima; Vancouver receberá 7 jogos.

  29. West Vancouver pode demolir casa de acumulador: 6507 Nelson Ave. está infestada de lixo, mofo e pragas; conselho pode ordenar demolição e cobrar custo do proprietário.

  30. Terremoto magnitude 4,8 registrado a ~183 km a oeste de Port Hardy às ~10:50 do domingo, profundidade 5 km — sem danos relatados e sem alerta de tsunami.

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