{ "updated": "2026-06-17T23:00:55.801696", "items": [ { "title": "Iconic Chinatown restaurant to open in a new space", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11911122/iconic-chinatown-restaurant-ho-ho-new-space/", "source": "Global BC", "summary": "The iconic Ho Ho is now being revived on the ground floor of the Beijing building that is owned by Carol Lee, in the heart of Chinatown.", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-06-18T02:41:42+00:00" }, { "title": "\u2018These Are Fires That Are Beyond Resources\u2019", "url": "https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2026/06/18/Jesse-Winter-Interview/", "source": "The Tyee", "summary": "In a new book, a Vancouver photojournalist tracks the toll of intense wildfires on the people who fight them.", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-06-18T07:40:00+00:00" }, { "title": "Findlay Steers BC Conservatives Hard Right to Her Party\u2019s Peril", "url": "https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026/06/18/Findlay-Steers-BC-Conservatives-Hard-Right/", "source": "The Tyee", "summary": "Her choice of a chief of staff with an anti-abortion history sends a clear message.", "category": "Politics", "published": "2026-06-18T07:30:00+00:00" }, { "title": "Blind Nanaimo runner wants to knock down barriers as he becomes first to finish Run Saysutshun half marathon", "url": "https://cheknews.ca/blind-nanaimo-runner-wants-to-knock-down-barriers-as-he-becomes-first-to-finish-run-saysutshun-half-marathon-1331377/", "source": "CHEK News", "summary": "Richard Harlow, became the first runner, who is blind, to finish the half marathon at Run Saysutshun, near Nanaimo, this past weekend. The post Blind Nanaimo runner wants to knock down barriers as he becomes first to finish Run Saysutshun half marathon\u2026", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-06-18T01:27:27+00:00" }, { "title": "How to turn off AI in your Google Docs", "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/17/how-to-turn-off-ai-in-your-google-docs/", "source": "TechCrunch AI", "summary": "Here's what you need to do to get those pesky \"write with Gemini\" pop-ups to go away.", "category": "AI", "published": "2026-06-18T01:23:51+00:00" }, { "title": "How Trump\u2019s War Set Back the \u2018Green\u2019 Economy, Too", "url": "https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2026/06/18/Trump-War-Set-Back-Green-Economy/", "source": "The Tyee", "summary": "Some argue inflated gas prices will hasten a shift to renewables. Aluminum and sulphuric acid tell a different tale.", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-06-18T07:20:00+00:00" }, { "title": "Vancouver Billed Itself as a Restorative Justice City. Until Budget Cuts", "url": "https://thetyee.ca/News/2026/06/18/Vancouver-Restorative-Justice/", "source": "The Tyee", "summary": "The model could save money that would otherwise be spent on police and jail, says founder.", "category": "Crime & Courts", "published": "2026-06-18T07:10:00+00:00" }, { "title": "Saskatoon city hall seeks green light to enter downtown arena talks with First Nation", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11910901/saskatoon-city-hall-green-light-downtown-arena-talks-first-nation/", "source": "Global Canada", "summary": "If approved, administrations says negotiations could lead to Indigenous ownership, economic development and a potential urban reserve for its downtown district.", "category": "National", "published": "2026-06-18T00:02:02+00:00" }, { "title": "\u2018Australians were purposely trying to drink us dry\u2019: Vancouver bar on World Cup profit win", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11910903/vancouver-bar-world-cup-profit-win/", "source": "Global BC", "summary": "Dublin Calling, a sports bar on Granville Street, has been packed since the tournament began, filling up during the morning games and staying that way throughout the day.", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-06-18T05:13:26+00:00" }, { "title": "Smith tells First Nations chiefs to \u2018check themselves\u2019 over treason accusation", "url": "https://cheknews.ca/smith-tells-first-nations-chiefs-to-check-themselves-over-treason-accusation-1331349/", "source": "CHEK News", "summary": "Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Wednesday that a group of Indigenous chiefs need to \"check themselves,\" after they accused her of potential treasonous activity for calling a separation vote. The post Smith tells First Nations chiefs to \u2018check themselves\u2019\u2026", "category": "Politics", "published": "2026-06-17T23:10:00+00:00" }, { "title": "Intimate partner violence will soon have tougher penalties under new law", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11910306/intimate-partner-violence-penalties-conservative-law/", "source": "Global BC", "summary": "The Conservative bill essentially leapfrogged the Liberal government's own intimate partner violence bill that includes many of the same measures as 'Bailey's Law.'", "category": "Politics", "published": "2026-06-17T23:08:52+00:00" }, { "title": "Kalamoir Park closed following wildfire, evac alert still in place", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11910841/kalamoir-park-closed-wildfire-evac-alert/", "source": "Global BC", "summary": "The Regional District of Central Okanagan says the Kalamoir Regional Park remains closed until further notice while safety and damage assessments are conducted.", "category": "Travel & Outdoors", "published": "2026-06-17T23:00:51+00:00" }, { "title": "Teenager dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in NYC\u2019s Central Park", "url": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/17/teenager-dies-after-being-thrown-from-horse-drawn-carriage-in-nycs-central-park/", "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "summary": "NEW YORK (AP) \u2014 A teenager thrown to the ground Wednesday when a Central Park carriage horse bolted away from its driver has died, according to police. The 18-year-old was riding in the horse-drawn carriage with three other passengers when the accident\u2026", "category": "Crime & Courts", "published": "2026-06-17T22:56:50+00:00" }, { "title": "PWHL Draft Takeaways: Vancouver lands an icon, U.S. talent shines", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/pwhl/article/pwhl-draft-takeaways-vancouver-lands-an-icon-u-s-talent-shines/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "Here are our other top takeaways from Wednesday\u2019s 2026 PWHL Draft, which saw 72 players selected across 12 markets.", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-06-17T23:46:55-04:00" }, { "title": "Regina executive committee debates Mosaic Stadium upgrades", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11910989/regina-executive-committee-debates-mosaic-stadium-upgrades/", "source": "Global Canada", "summary": "Using money from the Mosaic Stadium reserve, the plan is to spend around $8 million to replace the field turf and video display boards.", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-06-18T03:36:08+00:00" }, { "title": "Davies available for Canada against Qatar after injury absence", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11911205/canada-alphonso-davies-world-cup-qatar/", "source": "Global BC", "summary": "Short-handed Canada got a boost Wednesday when coach Jesse Marsch said captain Alphonso Davies would be available after missing the opener because of a hamstring injury.", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-06-18T03:29:03+00:00" }, { "title": "Officials urge Calgarians to play it safe on the water this summer", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11910967/calgary-officials-water-safety-summer/", "source": "Global Canada", "summary": "Calgary officials say water incidents can be easily avoided by knowing your route, current river conditions, and the skill level of your group on the water.", "category": "National", "published": "2026-06-18T03:15:36+00:00" }, { "title": "Canada\u2019s Gillian Robertson gets title shot at UFC 330", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/ufc/article/canadas-gillian-robertson-gets-title-shot-at-ufc-330/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "A Canadian will have a shot at a UFC belt later this summer.", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-06-17T23:13:24-04:00" }, { "title": "Trump blows through his red lines to justify interim peace deal with Iran", "url": "https://nationalpost.com/news/world/donald-trump-iran-peace-deal", "source": "National Post", "summary": "Iran hawks may not need to worry too much: The interim deal opens the door for 60 days of negotiations and Trump hasn\u2019t given anything away yet", "category": "National", "published": "2026-06-18T02:54:30+00:00" }, { "title": "How the Blue Jays\u2019 bullpen and defence sealed a series win over the Red Sox", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/video/how-the-blue-jays-bullpen-and-defence-sealed-a-series-win-over-the-red-sox/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "Blue Jays Central breaks down how the Toronto Blue Jays\u2019 defence and bullpen delivered in a crucial series win over the Boston Red Sox.", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-06-17T22:46:17-04:00" }, { "title": "Canada gets positive Davies update, though playing vs. Qatar remains doubtful", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/fifa-world-cup/video/canada-gets-positive-davies-update-though-playing-vs-qatar-remains-doubtful/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "Faizal Khamisa and James Sharman discuss the positive update from Canada\u2019s men\u2019s national team head coach Jesse Marsch regarding Alphonso Davies\u2019 availability against Qatar and the importance of the matchup for Canada.", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-06-17T22:43:15-04:00" }, { "title": "Bourne: Maple Leafs make good bet with Hiller coaching hire", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/video/bourne-maple-leafs-make-good-bet-with-hiller-coaching-hire/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "Justin Bourne joins Ken Reid on Sportsnet Central to break down the Toronto Maple Leafs\u2019 decision to hire Jim Hiller as the team\u2019s new head coach, saying they made a good bet, and that Hiller and GM John Chayka should be on the same page.", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-06-17T22:32:47-04:00" }, { "title": "NEA\u2019s Tiffany Luck says enterprises are still figuring out their AI ROI", "url": "https://techcrunch.com/video/neas-tiffany-luck-says-enterprises-are-still-figuring-out-their-ai-roi/", "source": "TechCrunch AI", "summary": "Tokenmaxxing\u00a0was\u00a0the hottest trend in Silicon Valley earlier this year, with CEOs encouraging employees to push AI usage as far\u00a0as it would go.\u00a0Then the bill came due. Uber\u00a0reportedly blew\u00a0through its annual AI budget in a few months, some companies cut\u2026", "category": "AI", "published": "2026-06-17T20:17:38+00:00" }, { "title": "Blue Jays make most of surprise bullpen day to blank Red Sox", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/blue-jays-make-most-of-surprise-bullpen-day-to-blank-red-sox/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "Max Scherzer\u2019s return to the injured list ended the Blue Jays\u2019 brief respite from bullpen days. But seven Toronto relievers combined to shut out the Red Sox on Wednesday for a second straight win in Boston.", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-06-17T22:16:08-04:00" }, { "title": "Driver crashes into Chilliwack home, displacing two families", "url": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/17/chilliwack-car-fire-into-home/", "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "summary": "Two families are without a home, following a fiery crash in Chilliwack early Tuesday morning, that saw a car smash through the lower level of the home prior to catching fire.", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-06-18T02:02:52+00:00" }, { "title": "1st Surrey Police Board meeting since chief's ouster descends into chaos", "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/surrey-police-board-chaos-norm-lipinski-9.7239579?cmp=rss", "source": "CBC British Columbia", "summary": "The first meeting of the Surrey Police Board following the ouster of its former chief was marked by backlash from the public, who demanded transparency and answers weeks after the shock departure of Norm Lipinski.", "category": "Crime & Courts", "published": "2026-06-17T21:52:44-04:00" }, { "title": "Saskatoon chooses CUPE over YMCA to operate Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11911004/saskatoon-chooses-cupe-over-ymca-harry-bailey-aquatic-centre/", "source": "Global Canada", "summary": "The Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre will reopen its doors with the same CUPE 59 operator after possibly passing on the management to the YMCA following pushback from the union.", "category": "National", "published": "2026-06-18T01:50:45+00:00" }, { "title": "Athlete of the Week: Stacking trophies on the pitch", "url": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/17/athlete-of-the-week-stacking-trophies-on-the-pitch/", "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "summary": "Akash Varma-Robb will suit up with BCSPL's Fusion FC in Montreal at the U-17 Nationals later this summer.", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-06-18T01:46:31+00:00" }, { "title": "Bailey\u2019s Law receives royal assent, brings reform to intimate partner violence laws", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11910852/baileys-law-receives-royal-assent/", "source": "Global Canada", "summary": "Bill C-225, known as Bailey's Law, received royal assent on Wednesday, one day after passing third reading in the Senate.", "category": "Politics", "published": "2026-06-18T01:36:56+00:00" }, { "title": "B.C. mother fighting to get son back after Voluntary Care Agreement", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11911135/bc-mother-fighting-son-back-voluntary-care-agreement/", "source": "Global BC", "summary": "\u201cI miss him. My home does not feel like a home without him,\u201d she says. We cannot identify her because her seven-year-old boy is in the ministry\u2019s care.", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-06-18T01:34:26+00:00" }, { "title": "Details of U.S.-Iran deal revealed: Tehran to dilute its enriched uranium, Washington to terminate sanctions", "url": "https://nationalpost.com/news/world/israel-middle-east/details-of-us-iran-deal-revealed", "source": "National Post", "summary": "What the deal does and does not include will likely continue to prompt criticism from both Republicans and Democrats in Congress, as well as Israeli officials", "category": "National", "published": "2026-06-18T01:32:43+00:00" }, { "title": "BC RCMP launch \u2018I Dare You to See\u2019 program for human trafficking education", "url": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/17/i-dare-you-to-see-bc-rcmp-program/", "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "summary": "The BC RCMP Counter Human Trafficking Unit has started a new anti-human trafficking education and awareness campaign called \u201cI Dare You to See.\u201d", "category": "Crime & Courts", "published": "2026-06-18T01:23:09+00:00" }, { "title": "Ruby Liu reveals plans for former Hudson\u2019s Bay space at Mayfair Mall", "url": "https://cheknews.ca/ruby-liu-reveals-plans-for-former-hudsons-bay-space-at-mayfair-mall-1331376/", "source": "CHEK News", "summary": "A new indoor family attraction opening across the street from Mayfair Shopping Centre also offered a glimpse into what's next for one of Victoria's largest vacant retail spaces. The post Ruby Liu reveals plans for former Hudson\u2019s Bay space at Mayfair Mall\u2026", "category": "Human Interest", "published": "2026-06-18T01:07:01+00:00" }, { "title": "World leaders want American AI. They just don\u2019t want America to be able to turn it off.", "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/17/world-leaders-want-american-ai-they-just-dont-want-america-to-be-able-to-turn-it-off/", "source": "TechCrunch AI", "summary": "French President Macron and Indian PM Modi raised alarms at the G7 summit that the U.S. could cut off access to American AI overnight \u2014 a fear the Anthropic blackout just made real.", "category": "AI", "published": "2026-06-17T19:01:19+00:00" }, { "title": "City of Calgary consults residents on next chapter for vacant Westbrook LRT land", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11910963/calgary-westbrook-lrt-development-consultation/", "source": "Global Canada", "summary": "It's been vacant for more than a decade, but the City of Calgary is now moving forward with development of the 4.2-hectare property adjacent to the Westbrook LRT station.", "category": "National", "published": "2026-06-18T00:42:01+00:00" }, { "title": "Qualicum School District votes to cut front-line staff due to declining enrolment", "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/qualicum-school-district-staffing-cuts-9.7239481?cmp=rss", "source": "CBC British Columbia", "summary": "The Qualicum School Board voted to cut front-line staff to balance its budget due to declining enrolment next year, despite objections from parents who say the positions are greatly needed to support students in the Vancouver Island district.", "category": "Politics", "published": "2026-06-17T20:33:27-04:00" } ] }