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  "updated": "2026-07-31T23:00:52.606425",
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    {
      "title": "Court approves $30M settlement in B.C. Catholic school sex abuse class action lawsuit",
      "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-catholic-school-sex-abuse-class-action-9.7293534?cmp=rss",
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "summary": "The B.C. Supreme Court has approved a $30-million settlement of a class-action lawsuit filed over historical claims of physical, psychological and sexual abuse at two schools in Metro Vancouver run by the Catholic Church.",
      "category": "Crime & Courts",
      "published": "2026-07-31T23:29:59-04:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Class-action lawsuit over sexual abuse at Metro Vancouver schools settled for $30M",
      "url": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/31/class-action-lawsuit-over-sexual-abuse-at-metro-vancouver-schools-settled-for-30m/",
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "summary": "The B.C. Supreme Court has approved a $30-million settlement of a class-action lawsuit filed over historical claims of physical, psychological and sexual abuse at two schools in Metro Vancouver run by the Catholic Church.",
      "category": "Crime & Courts",
      "published": "2026-08-01T01:20:27+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Grinder, the Grouse Mountain grizzly bear, dies",
      "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/grinder-the-grouse-mountain-grizzly-bear-dies-9.7293376?cmp=rss",
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "summary": "Grinder was a 25-year-old grizzly from Invermere, B.C., found as an orphaned cub on a logging road in 2001 before being taken to the Grouse Mountain Wildlife Refuge.",
      "category": "Travel & Outdoors",
      "published": "2026-07-31T21:17:15-04:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Blue Jays\u2019 Guerrero Jr. comes within inches of first homer at home this season",
      "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/video/blue-jays-guerrero-jr-comes-within-inches-of-first-homer-at-home-this-season/",
      "source": "Sportsnet",
      "summary": "Watch as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. unloads a 112 mph line drive to deep left field off the top of the wall against the St. Louis Cardinals, narrowly missing his first home run at Rogers Centre this season.",
      "category": "Sports & FIFA",
      "published": "2026-07-31T21:02:02-04:00"
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    {
      "title": "Saskatchewan First Nation worried about community safety after vet clinic cancelled",
      "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12005763/saskatchewan-first-nation-community-safety-vet-clinic-cancelled/",
      "source": "Global Canada",
      "summary": "Sturgeon Lake First Nation leaders say the loss of a planned spay and neuter clinic could cause community safety and access issues.",
      "category": "Human Interest",
      "published": "2026-08-01T00:08:03+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Early-morning house fire in Mission leaves one dead, several pets killed",
      "url": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/31/fatal-house-fire-mission/",
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "summary": "A person has died and several pets were found dead following an early-morning house fire in Mission on Friday.",
      "category": "BC Headlines",
      "published": "2026-08-01T00:05:22+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Man arrested after allegedly showing gun at New Westminster coffee shop",
      "url": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/31/nwpd-gun-brandishing-coffee-shop/",
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "summary": "A man has been arrested after allegedly displaying a firearm to a customer at a coffee shop in New Westminster early Thursday morning, according to police.",
      "category": "Crime & Courts",
      "published": "2026-08-01T00:03:47+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Red Sox rally to beat Dodgers, finish July with record of 21-4",
      "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/red-sox-rally-to-beat-dodgers-in-series-opener/",
      "source": "Sportsnet",
      "summary": "",
      "category": "Sports & FIFA",
      "published": "2026-08-01T01:18:29-04:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Is it AI or human? Ottawa wants your ideas on how to boost transparency",
      "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12005579/ai-transparency-consultation-canada/",
      "source": "Global Canada",
      "summary": "The consultation is also considering ways to improve public access to information about AI systems, including their capabilities and limitations.",
      "category": "AI",
      "published": "2026-07-31T21:35:43+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Man faces multiple firearms charges after searches in Coquitlam, Surrey",
      "url": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/31/gun-charges-coquitlam-man/",
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "summary": "A Coquitlam man is facing several firearms-related charges following a lengthy investigation by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia's Illegal Firearm Enforcement Team.",
      "category": "Crime & Courts",
      "published": "2026-07-31T21:29:33+00:00"
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    {
      "title": "Amid deadline uncertainty, Hoffman hopes Blue Jays \u2018take a leap of faith\u2019 on 2026 group",
      "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/amid-deadline-uncertainty-hoffman-hopes-blue-jays-take-a-leap-of-faith-on-2026-group/",
      "source": "Sportsnet",
      "summary": "Jeff Hoffman isn\u2019t ready to throw in the towel. As the trade deadline approaches, the Blue Jays reliever is hoping the team avoids a sell-off and makes a playoff push.",
      "category": "Sports & FIFA",
      "published": "2026-07-31T23:08:10-04:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Feds announce $4M in new funding supports for Tumbler Ridge after mass shooting",
      "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/tumbler-ridge-shooting-4-million-funding-9.7292995?cmp=rss",
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "summary": "The federal government is providing more than $4 million in funding to support people affected by the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., in February.",
      "category": "Crime & Courts",
      "published": "2026-07-31T17:05:33-04:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Five Toronto police officers found guilty of misconduct for comments on Muslim outreach podcast",
      "url": "https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/toronto-police-officers-misconduct-podcast",
      "source": "National Post",
      "summary": "On one episode, the uniformed hosts praised October 7 as a catalyst for an \u2018unbelievable\u2019 number of converts to Islam, and downplayed support for Hamas at anti-Israel rallies",
      "category": "Crime & Courts",
      "published": "2026-08-01T02:57:39+00:00"
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    {
      "title": "One of Calgary's most decorated Second World War veterans dies at 101",
      "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/captain-bill-wilson-second-world-war-veteran-dead-9.7292892?cmp=rss",
      "source": "CBC Canada",
      "summary": "Navy Capt. William (Bill) Wilson enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy in 1942, serving aboard HMCS Ottawa as a seaman gunner during the latter stages of the Battle of the Atlantic and taking part in the D-Day landings at Normandy.",
      "category": "National",
      "published": "2026-07-31T16:52:29-04:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "How a weak AL has put Blue Jays in \u2018murky\u2019 spot for trade deadline",
      "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/video/how-a-weak-a-l-has-put-blue-jays-in-murky-spot-for-trade-deadline/",
      "source": "Sportsnet",
      "summary": "Shi Davidi discusses the position the Toronto Blue Jays are in ahead of the trade deadline, another great Dylan Cease outing, what the rest of the season looks like for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and more.",
      "category": "Sports & FIFA",
      "published": "2026-07-31T22:48:23-04:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Alexander, Alouettes roll past winless Redblacks",
      "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/cfl/article/alexander-alouettes-roll-past-winless-redblacks/",
      "source": "Sportsnet",
      "summary": "With a 34-13 win over the Ottawa Redblacks Friday night the Montreal Alouettes demonstrated exactly why they are the best in the East.",
      "category": "Sports & FIFA",
      "published": "2026-07-31T22:47:24-04:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "\u2018She had a passion\u2019: The queen behind the Cottage and Castle B&B in Chemainus",
      "url": "https://cheknews.ca/she-had-a-passion-the-queen-behind-the-cottage-and-castle-bb-in-chemainus-1339560/",
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "summary": "The Cottage and Castle is as magical as it sounds. It\u2019s a charming bed and breakfast in the equally charming municipality of Chemainus. The post \u2018She had a passion\u2019: The queen behind the Cottage and Castle B&B in Chemainus appeared first on CHEK .",
      "category": "BC Headlines",
      "published": "2026-08-01T02:29:48+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Order Up: Wheelin\u2019 Krust Pizza",
      "url": "https://cheknews.ca/order-up-wheelin-krust-pizza-1339779/",
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "summary": "If you are looking for a slice of heaven served with a side of small-town heart, this edition of Order Up is for you. The post Order Up: Wheelin\u2019 Krust Pizza appeared first on CHEK .",
      "category": "BC Headlines",
      "published": "2026-08-01T02:22:41+00:00"
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    {
      "title": "TFC\u2019s winless streak reaches 12 matches after draw with NYCFC",
      "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/mls/article/tfcs-winless-streak-reaches-12-matches-after-draw-with-nycfc/",
      "source": "Sportsnet",
      "summary": "Djordje Mihailovic scored in the final minute of first-half stoppage time and Toronto FC earned a 1-1 draw with New York City FC at Yankee Stadium on Friday night, but saw its winless streak reach 12 matches.",
      "category": "Sports & FIFA",
      "published": "2026-07-31T22:21:34-04:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "\u2018Renovicted\u2019 tenants in Victoria will get more compensation",
      "url": "https://cheknews.ca/renovicted-tenants-in-victoria-will-get-more-compensation-1339867/",
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "summary": "The City of Victoria has passed a bylaw providing more compensation for tenants displaced from their homes due to renovations. The post \u2018Renovicted\u2019 tenants in Victoria will get more compensation appeared first on CHEK .",
      "category": "BC Headlines",
      "published": "2026-08-01T02:18:06+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Rare back-to-back wins won\u2019t change Blue Jays\u2019 trade deadline plans",
      "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/rare-back-to-back-wins-wont-change-blue-jays-trade-deadline-plans/",
      "source": "Sportsnet",
      "summary": "This late into the summer, two wins don\u2019t change the trajectory of the Blue Jays\u2019 season, so they\u2019re still expected to sell, but the day nonetheless featured some significant moments on and off the field.",
      "category": "Sports & FIFA",
      "published": "2026-07-31T22:08:34-04:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "MLB Highlights (July 31)",
      "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/?sn-collection=mlb-highlights-july-31-4",
      "source": "Sportsnet",
      "summary": "",
      "category": "Sports & FIFA",
      "published": "2026-07-31T22:08:11-04:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Three final Snowbird performances are taking place over the long weekend",
      "url": "https://cheknews.ca/three-final-snowbird-performances-are-taking-place-over-the-long-weekend-1339882/",
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "summary": "Snowbirds fans will have plenty to look forward to this long weekend with various performances taking place. The post Three final Snowbird performances are taking place over the long weekend appeared first on CHEK .",
      "category": "BC Headlines",
      "published": "2026-08-01T02:07:03+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "New Canadian military policy discourages mention of God at ceremonies, calls for \u2018spiritual reflections\u2019 instead",
      "url": "https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/new-policy-discourages-religious-observation-at-military-ceremonies",
      "source": "National Post",
      "summary": "The policy does allow the inclusion of Indigenous practices in military settings for cultural, historical, and educational purposes",
      "category": "Politics",
      "published": "2026-07-31T20:06:29+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Google nixes its Earth AI feature one day after launch, amid criticism it would spread misinformation",
      "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/31/google-nixes-its-earth-ai-feature-one-day-after-launch-amid-criticism-it-would-spread-misinformation/",
      "source": "TechCrunch AI",
      "summary": "A tool that allowed anyone to generate fake AI-generated imagery and superimpose it over real Google Earth maps quickly spurred backlash.",
      "category": "AI",
      "published": "2026-07-31T19:47:28+00:00"
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    {
      "title": "Police to march in Vancouver Pride Parade after 6 years",
      "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/police-return-to-march-at-vancouver-pride-parade-after-6-years-9.7292563?cmp=rss",
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "summary": "It marks a major shift for the annual event, after parade organizers barred police from marching in 2020 saying Pride\u2019s roots lie in \u201cuprising against police brutality.\u201d",
      "category": "Crime & Courts",
      "published": "2026-07-31T21:34:43-04:00"
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    {
      "title": "\u2018I\u2019m overwhelmed\u2019: Father and daughter reunite in Comox after 34 years",
      "url": "https://cheknews.ca/im-overwhelmed-father-daughter-reunite-in-comox-after-34-years-1339868/",
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "summary": "Arriving at the Comox Valley Airport Friday, Coleman Taylor, had no idea his life was about to change in a heartbeat. The post \u2018I\u2019m overwhelmed\u2019: Father and daughter reunite in Comox after 34 years appeared first on CHEK .",
      "category": "BC Headlines",
      "published": "2026-08-01T01:34:27+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Recovering sunken B.C. charter must be done carefully to preserve evidence: RCMP",
      "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/sunken-fishing-charter-recovery-9.7293448?cmp=rss",
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "summary": "Mounties say raising a sunken fishing charter in the Straight of Georgia near Richmond, B.C., where six people are presumed drowned, needs to be done carefully as the vessel is considered evidence in their investigation.",
      "category": "Crime & Courts",
      "published": "2026-07-31T20:57:09-04:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Kraft Hockeyville-winning town of Taber reopens ice rink after 2025 explosion",
      "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12005697/kraft-hockeyville-town-reopens-ice-rink-after-christmas-2025-explosion/",
      "source": "Global Canada",
      "summary": "An explosion in 2025 heavily damaged the ice arena in Taber, which then won the 2026 Kraft Hockeyville contest \u2014 now, the rebuild is now almost complete.",
      "category": "National",
      "published": "2026-08-01T00:46:31+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Two people transported to hospital in serious condition following crash on Highway 1 near Chemainus",
      "url": "https://cheknews.ca/reports-of-possible-crash-stalls-traffic-at-highway-1-near-chemainus-1339875/",
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "summary": "BC Emergency Health Services says two people have been taken to hospital in serious condition following a motor vehicle crash near Chemainus. The post Two people transported to hospital in serious condition following crash on Highway 1 near Chemainus\u2026",
      "category": "Medical & Health",
      "published": "2026-08-01T00:43:55+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "\u2018Be Careful You Don\u2019t Burn Yourself\u2019",
      "url": "https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2026/07/31/Be-Careful-You-Dont-Burn-Yourself/",
      "source": "The Tyee",
      "summary": "Reflections on parenting through climate chaos.",
      "category": "BC Headlines",
      "published": "2026-08-01T00:40:00+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Possible WestJet strike has Kelowna travellers worried about their plans",
      "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12005410/possible-westjet-strike-kelowna-travellers-plans/",
      "source": "Global BC",
      "summary": "WestJet has also begun preparing for a possible disruption by grounding some aircraft to avoid stranding additional passengers and planes.",
      "category": "BC Headlines",
      "published": "2026-08-01T00:34:22+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "This Is Desi Pride",
      "url": "https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2026/07/31/Desi-Pride/",
      "source": "The Tyee",
      "summary": "The Tyee\u2019s Shubhalaxmi Patil on what it means to live the life of her dreams and share her realities with the South Asian community.",
      "category": "Human Interest",
      "published": "2026-08-01T00:20:00+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Possible WestJet strike leaves dog competitor out thousands in rebooking fees",
      "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12005657/westjet-edmonton-rebooking-fees/",
      "source": "Global Canada",
      "summary": "An Edmonton dog trainer who has to travel for agility competitions felt she had no choice but to spend thousands to re-book her flights with WestJet.",
      "category": "Travel & Outdoors",
      "published": "2026-08-01T00:15:40+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Grinder, one of two beloved grizzly bears on Grouse Mountain, dies",
      "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12004863/grouse-mountain-bear/",
      "source": "Global BC",
      "summary": "Grinder, a massive grizzly bear who was adopted as a cub after being orphaned, and fascinated locals and tourists alike on Grouse Mountain, has died.",
      "category": "Travel & Outdoors",
      "published": "2026-07-31T18:13:56+00:00"
    },
    {
      "title": "Kidney in a box: Advancements in transplant technology allows for quicker recovery",
      "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12005581/edmonton-first-advancements-kidney-transport-technology/",
      "source": "Global Canada",
      "summary": "Edmonton is the first centre in Canada to utilize the XVIVO Kidney Assist Transport, which has proven to help in patient recovery after the kidney has been transplanted.",
      "category": "National",
      "published": "2026-08-01T00:07:19+00:00"
    }
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