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  "updated": "2026-07-17T23:01:25.201715",
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    {
      "title": "Neil Rimer thinks the AI money is coming back out",
      "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/17/neil-rimer-thinks-the-ai-money-is-coming-back-out/",
      "source": "TechCrunch AI",
      "summary": "Neil Rimer, the venture capitalist who co-founded Index Ventures, predicts the historic wealth AI is generating in Silicon Valley will have to be redistributed, voluntarily or involuntarily.",
      "category": "AI",
      "published": "2026-07-18T04:47:25+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "More than 100 properties ordered to evacuate as wildfire grows near Big Bar Lake, B.C.",
      "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/big-bar-lake-wildfire-9.7275266?cmp=rss",
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "summary": "More than a hundred properties are affected by an evacuation order issued for the Big Bar Lake area in B.C.\u2019s southern Cariboo as an out of control wildfire grows rapidly.",
      "category": "Travel & Outdoors",
      "published": "2026-07-17T23:20:12-04:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Fever\u2019s Clark becomes first WNBA player with 45-point, 10-assist night",
      "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/wnba/video/fevers-clark-becomes-first-wnba-player-with-45-point-10-assist-night/",
      "source": "Sportsnet",
      "summary": "Watch as Caitlin Clark goes on an offensive tear, becoming the first player in WNBA history to record a 45-point, 10-assist night in the Fever\u2019s win over the Storm.",
      "category": "Sports & FIFA",
      "published": "2026-07-17T23:06:08-04:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "'I can't think of a less fair future': former New Democrats call for renewed commitment to climate strategy",
      "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/former-new-democrats-call-for-renewed-commitment-to-climate-strategy-9.7275155?cmp=rss",
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "summary": "On July 15, an open letter was sent to Premier David Eby and the B.C. NDP caucus. The letter was from 16 community leaders and former NDP MLAs and MPs, calling for the province to renew its commitment to its climate strategy.",
      "category": "Politics",
      "published": "2026-07-17T23:05:55-04:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Clark posts WNBA\u2019s first 40-plus point, 10-assist game in Fever win over Storm",
      "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/wnba/article/clark-posts-wnbas-first-40-plus-point-10-assist-game-in-fever-win-over-storm/",
      "source": "Sportsnet",
      "summary": "",
      "category": "Sports & FIFA",
      "published": "2026-07-17T22:24:01-04:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "New animal tranquilizer infiltrates capital city\u2019s illicit opioid market",
      "url": "https://cheknews.ca/new-animal-tranquilizer-infiltrates-capital-citys-illicit-opioid-market-1337027/",
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "summary": "A tranquilizer meant for sedating rhinos and elephants has hit the streets of Victoria. The post New animal tranquilizer infiltrates capital city\u2019s illicit opioid market appeared first on CHEK .",
      "category": "BC Headlines",
      "published": "2026-07-18T02:21:33+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "\u2018We can\u2019t open our windows\u2019: Superior Street residents frustrated with new sewage lift station",
      "url": "https://cheknews.ca/we-cant-open-our-windows-superior-street-residents-frustrated-with-new-sewage-lift-station-1337069/",
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "summary": "Residents living beside a new sewage lift station on Victoria's Superior Street can't open their windows because of the smell, while constant noise and construction delays continue to fuel frustration. The post \u2018We can\u2019t open our windows\u2019: Superior Street\u2026",
      "category": "BC Headlines",
      "published": "2026-07-18T01:30:02+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "B.C. First Nations explore if nuclear power could meet province\u2019s electricity needs",
      "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11970664/bc-first-nations-explore-nuclear-power/",
      "source": "Global BC",
      "summary": "B.C. is expecting a surge in electricity demand over the next two decades. While the province is betting on wind and solar, First Nations say they're exploring every option.",
      "category": "BC Headlines",
      "published": "2026-07-18T01:21:55+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Hoekstra says Trump serious about tariff threat over wildfire smoke",
      "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11970645/hoekstra-trump-tariffs-wildfire-smoke/",
      "source": "Global Canada",
      "summary": "The U.S. ambassador says frustration is growing south of the border over Canadian wildfire smoke.",
      "category": "Finance & Taxes",
      "published": "2026-07-18T01:06:40+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Evacuation order issued for area near Big Bar Lake due to aggressive wildfire",
      "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11970821/evacuation-order-big-bar-lake-aggressive-wildfire/",
      "source": "Global BC",
      "summary": "The Thompson Nicola Regional District says the Fiftynine Creek wildfire near Big Bar Lake is rapidly escalating and the current evacuation alert is being upgraded to an order.",
      "category": "Travel & Outdoors",
      "published": "2026-07-18T00:28:59+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Lightning strikes spark three new wildfires on Vancouver Island",
      "url": "https://cheknews.ca/lightning-strikes-spark-three-new-wildfires-on-vancouver-island-1337061/",
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "summary": "Three new wildfires caused by lightning sparked northwest of Campbell River Friday, two listed out of control, says the BC Wildfire Service. The post Lightning strikes spark three new wildfires on Vancouver Island appeared first on CHEK .",
      "category": "Travel & Outdoors",
      "published": "2026-07-18T00:27:50+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "1 person is facing multiple charges for damaging vehicles in Yates Street parkade: VicPD",
      "url": "https://cheknews.ca/1-person-is-facing-multiple-charges-for-damaging-vehicles-in-yates-street-parkade-vicpd-1337032/",
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "summary": "An individual is facing multiple charges after Victoria Police received reports of someone smashing vehicles with a hammer inside a downtown parkade. The post 1 person is facing multiple charges for damaging vehicles in Yates Street parkade: VicPD appeared\u2026",
      "category": "Crime & Courts",
      "published": "2026-07-17T23:39:35+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Why runway is \u2018starting to shrink\u2019 for Blue Jays amid wild-card push",
      "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/video/why-runway-is-starting-to-shrink-for-blue-jays-amid-wild-card-push/",
      "source": "Sportsnet",
      "summary": "Shi Davidi joins Martine Gaillard to discuss the Blue Jays\u2019 \u2018dud\u2019 against the White Sox and how Toronto doesn\u2019t have many chances left to make a push for a Wild Card spot, what manager John Schneider points out as key points of improvement, and more.",
      "category": "Sports & FIFA",
      "published": "2026-07-18T01:25:26-04:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Vertu wants executives to pay $6,880 for an AI agent \u2014 here\u2019s how it actually performs",
      "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/17/vertu-wants-executives-to-pay-6880-for-an-ai-agent-heres-how-it-actually-performs/",
      "source": "TechCrunch AI",
      "summary": "From AI workflows to battery life and security, here's what it's really like to live with Vertu's luxury foldable every day.",
      "category": "AI",
      "published": "2026-07-17T22:55:09+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Elks surge to 5-1 record with 19-17 win over Lions, who lose Rourke to injury",
      "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-elks-bc-lions-nathan-rourke-injury-9.7275290?cmp=rss",
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "summary": "The Edmonton Elks, who haven't made the playoffs since 2019, moved back into sole possession of first place in the West Division at 5-1.",
      "category": "Sports & FIFA",
      "published": "2026-07-18T00:46:05-04:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Blanchard kicks Elks to win over Lions, who lose QB Rourke to injury",
      "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/cfl/article/blanchard-kicks-elks-to-win-over-lions-who-lose-qb-rourke-to-injury/",
      "source": "Sportsnet",
      "summary": "Vincent Blanchard kicked four field goals as the Edmonton Elks continued their stellar start to the CFL season, holding on for a 19-17 victory over the B.C. Lions on Friday.",
      "category": "Sports & FIFA",
      "published": "2026-07-18T00:17:47-04:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Databricks hits $188B valuation, extending its run as AI\u2019s favorite second act",
      "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/17/databricks-hits-188b-valuation-extending-its-run-as-ais-favorite-second-act/",
      "source": "TechCrunch AI",
      "summary": "Databricks has remade its image into an AI company and has published research on the cost savings of open weight AI models for coding.",
      "category": "AI",
      "published": "2026-07-17T22:12:56+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Was DeChambeau\u2019s two-stroke penalty the right call?",
      "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/golf/video/was-dechambeaus-two-stroke-penalty-the-right-call/",
      "source": "Sportsnet",
      "summary": "Sportsnet\u2019s Adam Stanley breaks down Bryson DeChambeau\u2019s two-stroke penalty during the second round of The Open Championship and discusses how he expects the American will respond in the final rounds.",
      "category": "Sports & FIFA",
      "published": "2026-07-17T23:53:24-04:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "White Sox erupt for five-run second inning to build early lead over Blue Jays",
      "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/video/white-sox-erupt-for-five-run-second-inning-to-build-early-lead-over-blue-jays/",
      "source": "Sportsnet",
      "summary": "Watch as the Chicago White Sox string together a series of hits to open the second inning against the Toronto Blue Jays, leading to a five-run frame capped by a solo shot from Sam Antonacci.",
      "category": "Sports & FIFA",
      "published": "2026-07-17T23:00:49-04:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Colson Montgomery hits bases-clearing double to widen lead vs. Jays",
      "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/video/colson-montgomery-hits-bases-clearing-double-to-widen-lead-vs-jays/",
      "source": "Sportsnet",
      "summary": "Watch as the Chicago White Sox\u2019s Colson Montgomery connects off of the Toronto Blue Jays\u2019 Adam Macko for a bases-clearing double in the fifth inning to give the White Sox a commanding 8-2 lead over the Blue Jays in their eventual 12-4 win.",
      "category": "Sports & FIFA",
      "published": "2026-07-17T22:56:32-04:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Canadian wildfire smoke unlikely to postpone World Cup final, expert says",
      "url": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/17/canadian-wildfire-smoke-unlikely-to-postpone-world-cup-final-expert-says/",
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "summary": "Canadian wildfire smoke drifting into northern New Jersey is highly unlikely to postpone Sunday's World Cup final but worsening air quality could still force a delay, according to a medical expert.",
      "category": "Medical & Health",
      "published": "2026-07-17T20:41:58+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "U.S. Democrats\u2019 split over support for Israel widens ahead of midterms",
      "url": "https://nationalpost.com/news/us-democrats-israel",
      "source": "National Post",
      "summary": "\u2018When more than 100 House Democrats are willing to vote to cut military aid ... that's a signal that the party is undergoing a generational and ideological realignment\u2019",
      "category": "National",
      "published": "2026-07-18T02:29:42+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Nanaimo drone school responds to request to help find a lost dog",
      "url": "https://cheknews.ca/nanaimo-drone-school-responds-to-request-to-help-find-a-lost-dog-1337073/",
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "summary": "A Nanaimo family desperate to find their lost dog recently called on a drone flight school to see if they would help. The post Nanaimo drone school responds to request to help find a lost dog appeared first on CHEK .",
      "category": "Human Interest",
      "published": "2026-07-18T02:11:40+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "AI-driven memory crunch jolts India\u2019s smartphone market",
      "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/17/ai-driven-memory-crunch-jolts-indias-smartphone-market/",
      "source": "TechCrunch AI",
      "summary": "India's smartphone slowdown highlights how the AI boom is reshaping consumer electronics, from pricing and demand to corporate strategy.",
      "category": "AI",
      "published": "2026-07-17T20:09:27+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Osoyoos Band seeks return of sacred sites in discussions with B.C. government",
      "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11970831/osoyoos-band-seeks-return-of-sacred-sites/",
      "source": "Global BC",
      "summary": "After years of negotiations, the Osoyoos Band is working with the province of British Columbia on a land claim swap that could re-draw where the reserve starts and ends",
      "category": "Politics",
      "published": "2026-07-18T02:07:15+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Trump says he\u2019ll be \u2018holding Canada responsible\u2019 for wildfire smoke",
      "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11970405/donald-trump-canada-wildfires/",
      "source": "Global Canada",
      "summary": "U.S. President Donald Trump says he plans to hold Canada accountable for wildfire smoke blowing across the border, vowing the cost will be added to the American tariffs.",
      "category": "Immigration",
      "published": "2026-07-17T20:06:59+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Prince George Airport delays to last up to 10 business days after luggage screener malfunctions",
      "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/prince-george-airport-when-to-arrive-luggage-malfunction-9.7275204?cmp=rss",
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "summary": "Anyone with checked baggage traveling through the Prince George Airport is warned to arrive early as manual screening is in place after an automatic luggage checker malfunctioned.",
      "category": "BC Headlines",
      "published": "2026-07-17T22:05:52-04:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "\u2018A true joy\u2019: After 30-plus years, Saanich Commonwealth Place programmer retires",
      "url": "https://cheknews.ca/a-true-joy-after-30-plus-years-saanich-commonwealth-place-programmer-retires-1336739/",
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "summary": "After more than 30 decades, rec centre programmer Ruth Smith is retiring from Saanich Commonwealth Place, a building she\u2019s worked at since before it even opened to the public. The post \u2018A true joy\u2019: After 30-plus years, Saanich Commonwealth Place programmer\u2026",
      "category": "BC Headlines",
      "published": "2026-07-18T02:04:07+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "\u2018Dry lightning\u2019 raising concerns for additional wildfire starts, prompting fire bans",
      "url": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/17/campfire-ban-wildfire-season/",
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "summary": "With the wildfire season in B.C. well and truly underway, officials are looking out for the worst type of weather system for fires that\u2019s rolling in across the Southern Interior: a dangerous combination of dry lightning and strong winds.",
      "category": "Travel & Outdoors",
      "published": "2026-07-17T20:01:27+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Trump threatens Canada with more tariffs over wildfire smoke after Ford tells Republicans to stop \u2018chirping\u2019",
      "url": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/17/trump-threatens-canada-with-more-tariffs-over-wildfire-smoke/",
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "summary": "U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to add more tariffs on Canada over what he described as \u201cwillful negligence\u201d to prevent wildfires that have blanketed much of Ontario and some northern U.S. states with smoke. \u201cWe are holding Canada responsible for the\u2026",
      "category": "Travel & Outdoors",
      "published": "2026-07-17T19:56:24+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Government says it's investigating CN's actions after rail crew surrounded by wildfire",
      "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/government-investigating-cn-wildfire-9.7274475?cmp=rss",
      "source": "CBC Canada",
      "summary": "Transport Canada said its investigating to determine if CN failed to comply with rules under the Railway Safety Act, or if health and safety violations occurred. The union representing rail workers has also criticized the rail company for the incident,\u2026",
      "category": "Politics",
      "published": "2026-07-17T15:55:00-04:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Record turnout expected for Penticton Peach Classic Triathlon, boosting local economy",
      "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11970749/record-turnout-expected-penticton-peach-classic-triathlon/",
      "source": "Global Canada",
      "summary": "More than 1,100 athletes have registered for this year's event, an increase of nearly 60 per cent over last year.",
      "category": "National",
      "published": "2026-07-18T01:48:38+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "B.C. man describes terror, isolation after prescription ADHD medication led to arrest in Georgia",
      "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11970902/bc-man-terror-isolation-prescription-adhd-medication-arrest-georgia/",
      "source": "Global BC",
      "summary": "Simon Rovensky spent nearly two months in Gldani Prison before being released after his family raised tens of thousands of dollars to cover a fine and other costs.",
      "category": "Human Interest",
      "published": "2026-07-18T01:43:09+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "B.C. Nurses' Union raises concerns over 'intimidation, retaliation' from employers as mediation continues",
      "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/nurses-union-rally-prince-george-9.7275189?cmp=rss",
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "summary": "The union representing nurses in B.C. held a rally in Prince George Friday to draw attention to what it says are instances of intimidation, as mediation with the Health Employers Association is adjourned for the weekend.",
      "category": "Medical & Health",
      "published": "2026-07-17T21:27:14-04:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Mom and 1-month-old baby missing in northern B.C., not seen since July 9",
      "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11970777/mom-1-month-old-baby-missing-northern-bc/",
      "source": "Global BC",
      "summary": "Fort St. John RCMP said Nicole Andrus, 31, and her infant son, Krew Gordon, were reported missing on July 16 \u2014 but they haven't been seen since a week earlier on July 9.",
      "category": "Crime & Courts",
      "published": "2026-07-18T01:21:26+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Regina couple killed in bear attack at McTavish Lake",
      "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/regina-couple-killed-in-bear-attack-at-mctavish-lake-9.7274434?cmp=rss",
      "source": "CBC Canada",
      "summary": "Family members say Jay and Deb MacDonald are the two people killed by a bear at a lake north of La Ronge on Wednesday.",
      "category": "Human Interest",
      "published": "2026-07-17T15:16:33-04:00"
    }
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