{ "updated": "2026-06-19T23:00:46.233415", "items": [ { "title": "Evacuation orders issued near Lytton as Highway 1 closed by wildfire", "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/lytton-wildfire-evacuation-alert-9.7242975?cmp=rss", "source": "CBC British Columbia", "summary": "An out-of-control wildfire has led to evacuation alerts for residents of Lytton, B.C., as well as some members of the Lytton First Nation on Friday. The Saw Creek wildfire burning around three kilometres south of the village and has led to the closure of\u2026", "category": "Travel & Outdoors", "published": "2026-06-20T00:18:50-04:00" }, { "title": "New red card rule enforced for first time at World Cup", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/fifa-world-cup/article/new-red-card-rule-enforced-for-first-time-at-world-cup/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "The \u2018Prestianni Rule\u2019 was executed for the first time in Friday\u2019s match between Paraguay and Turkiye.", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-06-20T00:06:52-04:00" }, { "title": "Lytton, B.C., under evacuation alert as wildfire burns nearby", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11914416/lytton-evacuation-alert-wildfire/", "source": "Global BC", "summary": "The Lytton First Nation has also issued an evacuation alert for some of its residents. The BC Wildfire Service says the fire is about three kilometres south of Lytton.", "category": "Travel & Outdoors", "published": "2026-06-20T04:02:02+00:00" }, { "title": "Cuban government announces major free-market reforms, but U.S. and exiles left skeptical", "url": "https://nationalpost.com/news/world/cuba-free-market-reforms", "source": "National Post", "summary": "The 176 changes directly target overseas Cubans, inviting them to open companies on the island, buy chunks of state enterprises and develop tourist infrastructure, among other opportunities", "category": "Politics", "published": "2026-06-20T03:18:48+00:00" }, { "title": "Wildfire \u2018out of control\u2019 near Lytton Friday evening \u2013 evacuation alert issued", "url": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/19/lytton-wildfire-evacuation-alert/", "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "summary": "A wildfire has broken out in Saw Creek, near Lytton, prompting highway closures by the RCMP and as of 7:10 p.m., an evacuation alert.", "category": "Crime & Courts", "published": "2026-06-20T02:45:15+00:00" }, { "title": "New stadium needed to keep Whitecaps in Vancouver, says MLS commissioner", "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/new-stadium-need-vancouver-whitecaps-don-garber-mls-9.7242892?cmp=rss", "source": "CBC British Columbia", "summary": "Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber said before the United States beat Australia at the World Cup on Friday that the Vancouver Whitecaps need to have a new stadium deal in order to keep the club in Vancouver.", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-06-19T21:28:18-04:00" }, { "title": "Victoria author highlights trailblazing historical Island woman in new book", "url": "https://cheknews.ca/victoria-author-highlights-trailblazing-historical-island-woman-in-new-book-1331691/", "source": "CHEK News", "summary": "A local author is highlighting the life of Aloha Wanderwell, a rebel and history-maker who attended Victoria's St. Anne's Academy who you've probably never heard of. The post Victoria author highlights trailblazing historical Island woman in new book\u2026", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-06-20T01:25:42+00:00" }, { "title": "Suspected illegal campfire blamed for Kalamoir Park wildfire as safety concerns remain", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11914109/suspected-illegal-campfire-blamed-kalamoir-park-wildfire/", "source": "Global Canada", "summary": "While the wildfire has now been extinguished, officials say significant hazards remain throughout the park, which remains closed to the public.", "category": "Travel & Outdoors", "published": "2026-06-20T01:13:05+00:00" }, { "title": "Ralmax looks to revive plans to build a new graving dock on Victoria\u2019s Upper Harbour", "url": "https://cheknews.ca/ralmax-looks-to-revive-plans-to-build-a-new-graving-dock-on-victorias-upper-harbour-1331816/", "source": "CHEK News", "summary": "Eight years after originally proposing the idea, the Ralmax Group of Companies is hoping to revive its plan to build a new graving dock on Victoria's Inner Harbour, citing improved economic conditions and a thriving marine industry. The post Ralmax looks to\u2026", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-06-20T01:08:15+00:00" }, { "title": "Wildfire that prompted evacuations in West Kelowna was caused by prohibited campfire, officials say", "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/west-kelowna-wildfire-kalamoir-park-9.7242823?cmp=rss", "source": "CBC British Columbia", "summary": "Officials have determined that a wildfire that prompted evacuation orders in West Kelowna, B.C., earlier this week was caused by a prohibited campfire inside a regional park.", "category": "Travel & Outdoors", "published": "2026-06-19T20:35:53-04:00" }, { "title": "Provincial AI strategy could protect residents, scale Sask. workforce: advocates", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11914167/provincial-ai-strategy-residents-sask-workforce-advocates/", "source": "Global Canada", "summary": "Advocates in Saskatchewan say a provincial artificial intelligence strategy could help protect residents and strengthen the workforce.", "category": "AI", "published": "2026-06-20T00:02:40+00:00" }, { "title": "K'omoks First Nation chief pushes back on Poilievre's opposition to treaty", "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/komoks-treaty-pierre-poilievre-9.7242721?cmp=rss", "source": "CBC British Columbia", "summary": "Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced Friday that he and other Conservative party MPs will oppose the ratification of the K'omoks First Nation's treaty.", "category": "Politics", "published": "2026-06-19T19:44:59-04:00" }, { "title": "Family prepares to bury 5 children killed in devastating Ontario crash", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11914093/funeral-mapleton-children-crash/", "source": "Global Canada", "summary": "Five children killed in a crash in rural Ontario last week will be laid to rest Saturday, as family, friends and community members gather to mourn the siblings.", "category": "Human Interest", "published": "2026-06-19T23:42:49+00:00" }, { "title": "With billions on the line, B.C. municipalities begin to jostle for new funding", "url": "https://cheknews.ca/with-billions-on-the-line-b-c-municipalities-begin-to-jostle-for-new-funding-1331774/", "source": "CHEK News", "summary": "The mix of federal and provincial money is earmarked to help with transit and infrastructure projects, and upgrades to hospitals, but who will receive the funding is still a mystery. The post With billions on the line, B.C. municipalities begin to jostle for\u2026", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-06-19T23:38:26+00:00" }, { "title": "New healthcare staff housing in the North Island opens in September", "url": "https://cheknews.ca/new-healthcare-staff-housing-in-the-north-island-opens-in-september-1331760/", "source": "CHEK News", "summary": "A new North Island housing facility for healthcare workers is ready to accept its first round of tenants when it opens this fall, say the Strathcona Regional District. The post New healthcare staff housing in the North Island opens in September appeared\u2026", "category": "Politics", "published": "2026-06-19T22:45:00+00:00" }, { "title": "World Cup Latest, June 19", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/?sn-collection=world-cup-latest-june-19", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-06-19T23:33:23-04:00" }, { "title": "Afternoon front page: Minor Indigenous dispute holds up B.C. major project; Stronach guilty on two counts at sex assault trial; and more", "url": "https://nationalpost.com/editors/minor-indigenous-dispute-holds-up-b-c-major-project-stronach-guilty-on-two-counts-at-sex-assault-trial-and-more", "source": "National Post", "summary": "Catch up on the stories we\u2019re following today", "category": "Crime & Courts", "published": "2026-06-19T21:25:26+00:00" }, { "title": "Israeli community named after Trump stands by U.S. president despite unpopular Iran deal", "url": "https://nationalpost.com/news/world/israel-middle-east/trump-heights-israel-iran-deal", "source": "National Post", "summary": "\u2018We give President Trump the benefit of the doubt that he is making the right decisions for America, and that he is also trying to help his allies,\u2019 said one resident", "category": "Human Interest", "published": "2026-06-20T02:45:48+00:00" }, { "title": "Report: Algeria files complaint with FIFA over Messi tackle", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/fifa-world-cup/article/report-algeria-files-complaint-with-fifa-over-uncalled-messi-tackle/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "The Algerian Football Federation is not too happy with FIFA.", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-06-19T22:45:20-04:00" }, { "title": "Bo Levi Mitchell throws 5 TD passes, Tiger-Cats beat Lions", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/cfl/article/bo-levi-mitchell-throws-5-td-passes-tiger-cats-beat-lions/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-06-19T22:42:22-04:00" }, { "title": "Cunha scores two goals as Brazil eliminates Haiti from World Cup", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/fifa-world-cup/article/cunha-scores-two-goals-as-brazil-eliminates-haiti-from-world-cup/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-06-19T22:40:45-04:00" }, { "title": "'This is our Serengeti': New study says more whales showing up in Vancouver waters", "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-water-whale-population-9.7241981?cmp=rss", "source": "CBC British Columbia", "summary": "A new study says West Coast transient killer whales, also known as Bigg's killer whales, are now being seen in the inside waters of Vancouver Island for about 250 days a year on average.", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-06-19T16:19:55-04:00" }, { "title": "A \u2018flying White House\u2019: Trump unveils Qatar-gifted plane to replace Air Force One", "url": "https://nationalpost.com/news/donald-trump-air-force-one-replacement", "source": "National Post", "summary": "\u2018This is considered the world's most luxurious plane,\u2019 Trump said during a speech inside the plane's hangar", "category": "National", "published": "2026-06-20T02:19:27+00:00" }, { "title": "Cam Schlittler strikes out career-high 13 as Yankees blank Reds", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/cam-schlittler-strikes-out-career-high-13-as-yankees-blank-reds/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-06-19T22:19:20-04:00" }, { "title": "Toronto Marlies hoist Calder Cup, Akhtyamov named MVP", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/18987/video/toronto-marlies-hoist-calder-cup-akhtyamov-named-mvp/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "Watch as the Toronto Marlies and Logan Shaw hoist the Calder Cup and Artur Akhtyamov was named MVP of the AHL playoffs.", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-06-19T22:17:51-04:00" }, { "title": "Emergency drinking water supply program completed in Sidney", "url": "https://cheknews.ca/emergency-drinking-water-supply-program-completed-in-sidney-1331848/", "source": "CHEK News", "summary": "The Town of Sidney has completed its Disaster Water Supply Program, making it one of the first municipalities in the Capital Regional District (CRD) to store clean drinking water from a secondary source in the event of a disaster. The post Emergency drinking\u2026", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-06-20T01:42:25+00:00" }, { "title": "\u2018I was shocked\u2019: Nanaimo strip club applies for expanded daytime license", "url": "https://cheknews.ca/i-was-shocked-nanaimo-strip-club-applies-for-expanded-daytime-license-1331834/", "source": "CHEK News", "summary": "Carl Butterworth says he is still shocked that a strip club has opened next to his Nanaimo dance studio which is filled with kids. The post \u2018I was shocked\u2019: Nanaimo strip club applies for expanded daytime license appeared first on CHEK .", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-06-20T01:33:10+00:00" }, { "title": "Critics slam government plan to 'bail out' sagging condo sector in B.C.", "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/critics-slam-government-plan-to-bail-out-sagging-condo-sector-9.7242851?cmp=rss", "source": "CBC British Columbia", "summary": "A plan by the B.C. government and Ottawa to buy thousands of vacant condo units and turn them into affordable housing is drawing criticism. Some call it a \"bail out\" for developers.", "category": "Politics", "published": "2026-06-19T21:32:44-04:00" }, { "title": "Surrey slammed for flouting Metro Vancouver water restrictions", "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-surrey-bc-water-restrictions-defy-9.7242638?cmp=rss", "source": "CBC British Columbia", "summary": "City of Surrey officials are under fire for their decision to defy Metro Vancouver's water restriction plan by staying at Stage 2 restrictions rather than moving to more stringent Stage 3. Surrey says it is monitoring its own water use, but Metro Vancouver\u2026", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-06-19T21:26:57-04:00" }, { "title": "\u2018Fantastic!\u2019: Courtenay senior celebrates 90th birthday by skydiving", "url": "https://cheknews.ca/fantastic-courtenay-senior-celebrates-90th-birthday-by-skydiving-1331826/", "source": "CHEK News", "summary": "Lois Robertson has had an adventurous spirit her entire life and as she prepares to turn 90 years-old on Monday she doesn't plan on changing. The post \u2018Fantastic!\u2019: Courtenay senior celebrates 90th birthday by skydiving appeared first on CHEK .", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-06-20T01:18:26+00:00" }, { "title": "B.C. mayor calls FIFA a \u2018bunch of arseholes\u2019 after they reject brewery street party", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11914137/bc-mayor-calls-fifa-bunch-arseholes-reject-brewery-street-party/", "source": "Global BC", "summary": "Patina Brewing was planning a family-friendly block party for the Canada versus Switzerland match on Wednesday. They wanted to shut down the street.", "category": "Politics", "published": "2026-06-20T01:16:38+00:00" }, { "title": "Cultus Lake Waterpark operator had previous safety non-compliances at Vernon facility, regulator says", "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/cultus-lake-waterpark-electrical-incident-and-compliance-issues-9.7242304?cmp=rss", "source": "CBC British Columbia", "summary": "Technical Safety B.C. says the operator of Cultus Lake Waterpark had previous safety non-compliances at another waterpark it operates as investigators continue looking into an electrical incident that sent 12 children to hospital earlier this week.", "category": "Medical & Health", "published": "2026-06-19T20:53:19-04:00" }, { "title": "Graduation, soccer celebrations lead to large gatherings of youth in Ambleside", "url": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/19/west-van-youth-gathering-ambleside/", "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "summary": "West Vancouver Police Department responded to a large group of youth gathered in Ambleside last night.", "category": "Crime & Courts", "published": "2026-06-20T00:47:43+00:00" }, { "title": "Mission Memorial ED issues several service interruptions", "url": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/19/mission-memorial-closures/", "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "summary": "Fraser Health has sent out an advisory for Mission and the surrounding area residents that the emergency department at Mission Memorial Hospital will have several service interruptions.", "category": "Medical & Health", "published": "2026-06-20T00:22:53+00:00" }, { "title": "Why I Write", "url": "https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2026/06/19/Why-Mandy-Len-Catron-Writes/", "source": "The Tyee", "summary": "The act of writing, and sharing it with others, protects us from the dehumanizing effects of AI.", "category": "AI", "published": "2026-06-20T00:10:00+00:00" }, { "title": "Victoria fire crews called to douse flames at building slated for demolition", "url": "https://cheknews.ca/victoria-fire-crews-called-to-douse-flames-1331812/", "source": "CHEK News", "summary": "Victoria fire crews were called to a fire in a unit at 2500 Dowler Place, a social community housing facility that's been slated for demolition. The post Victoria fire crews called to douse flames at building slated for demolition appeared first on CHEK .", "category": "Politics", "published": "2026-06-20T00:02:34+00:00" } ] }