{ "updated": "2026-08-01T23:00:42.665112", "items": [ { "title": "Multiple evacuation orders issued as wildfire along Okanagan Lake grows", "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bradley-creek-wildfire-prompts-evacuation-orders-near-okanagan-lake-9.7294166?cmp=rss", "source": "CBC British Columbia", "summary": "Evacuations are underway around two fast-growing wildfires in B.C.\u2019s Interior, one near the Okanagan Lake and another in the East Kootenay.", "category": "Travel & Outdoors", "published": "2026-08-01T22:56:30-04:00" }, { "title": "Saudi crown prince urges Trump not to escalate Iran war as US leader weighs new strikes: AP source", "url": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/01/saudi-crown-prince-urges-trump-not-to-escalate-iran-war-as-us-leader-weighs-new-strikes-ap-source/", "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "summary": "WASHINGTON (AP) \u2014 Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the kingdom\u2019s de facto leader, in a phone call with President Donald Trump on Saturday raised concerns about the U.S. potentially escalating the conflict with Iran, according to a person familiar with\u2026", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-08-02T01:41:16+00:00" }, { "title": "Valter Sedin scores first goal for Canada in big draw at Concacaf U20 Championship", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/article/valter-sedin-scores-first-goal-for-canada-in-big-draw-at-concacaf-u20-championship/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "Valter Sedin picked a great time to score his first competitive goal for Canada in international soccer.", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-08-01T20:14:16-04:00" }, { "title": "\u2018It\u2019s very tough\u2019: Emotional Tarik Skubal discusses trade to Dodgers", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/its-very-tough-emotional-tarik-skubal-discusses-trade-to-dodgers/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "Tarik Skubal\u2019s chances of winning a World Series may have improved with Saturday\u2019s reported trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he feels as if he\u2019s leaving the Detroit Tigers with unfinished business.", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-08-02T01:56:57-04:00" }, { "title": "Canada\u2019s Denis Shapovalov falls one win short of defending Los Cabos title", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/atp/article/canadas-denis-shapovalov-falls-one-win-short-of-defending-los-cabos-title/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-08-02T00:43:12-04:00" }, { "title": "Dodgers to acquire Tigers ace Tarik Skubal in blockbuster deal", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/report-dodgers-finalizing-trade-for-tigers-ace-tarik-skubal/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "The Los Angeles Dodgers have done it again.", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-08-01T23:34:55-04:00" }, { "title": "Roughriders edge Elks in another nail-biter between top teams in CFL West", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/cfl/article/roughriders-edge-elks-in-another-nail-biter-between-top-teams-in-cfl-west/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-08-01T23:18:57-04:00" }, { "title": "Stevens helps Riders edge West-leading Elks 28-26", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12006669/stevens-helps-riders-edge-west-leading-elks-28-26/", "source": "Global Canada", "summary": "The Saskatchewan Roughriders flipped the script on Edmonton on Saturday.", "category": "National", "published": "2026-08-02T03:14:05+00:00" }, { "title": "About 230,000 people attend Vancouver's Summer Lights fireworks show, organizers say", "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-summer-ights-fireworks-event-9.7294140?cmp=rss", "source": "CBC British Columbia", "summary": "About 230,000 people attended Vancouver's one-night Summer Lights fireworks show, according to preliminary estimates from event producer BandLive.", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-08-01T22:28:47-04:00" }, { "title": "N.S. RCMP accuse man of sex charges involving youths, seek additional victims", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12006439/rcmp-n-s-sex-charges/", "source": "Global Canada", "summary": "A Manitoba man faces child luring and sexual offence charges. Police believe there may be more victims and are urging anyone with information to come forward.", "category": "Crime & Courts", "published": "2026-08-01T20:21:02+00:00" }, { "title": "Muller\u2019s penalty kick salvages draw for Whitecaps vs. Los Angeles FC", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/mls/article/mullers-penalty-kick-salvages-draw-for-whitecaps-vs-los-angeles-fc/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-08-01T22:14:20-04:00" }, { "title": "Roughriders\u2019 Conley makes eye-popping backwards hurdle over defender", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/video/roughriders-conley-makes-eye-popping-backwards-hurdle-over-defender/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "Watch as Saskatchewan Roughriders running back Quali Conley channels his inner Saquon Barkley, spinning and hurdling backwards over an Edmonton Elks defender for an incredible first down run.", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-08-01T22:09:39-04:00" }, { "title": "White Sox acquire Luis Castillo from Mariners", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/report-white-sox-acquiring-luis-castillo-from-mariners/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "The Seattle Mariners have traded right-hander Luis Castillo to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for right-hander Seranthony Dom\u00ednguez, outfielder Nolan Jones and catching prospect Boston Smith and cash considerations, the Mariners announced Saturday night.", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-08-01T22:03:06-04:00" }, { "title": "Owusu scores equalizer in 59th minute as CF Montreal draws Revolution", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/mls/article/owusu-scores-equalizer-in-59th-minute-as-cf-montreal-draws-revolution/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "Prince Owusu scored an equalizer in the 59th minute, and CF Montr\u00e9al erased a two-goal halftime deficit to draw the New England Revolution 2-2 on Saturday.", "category": "Finance & Taxes", "published": "2026-08-01T22:01:46-04:00" }, { "title": "Weather conditions expected to spark new wildfires, accelerate fire growth, B.C. Wildfire Service says", "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/weather-conditions-more-fire-starts-rapid-growth-9.7293867?cmp=rss", "source": "CBC British Columbia", "summary": "The B.C. Wildfire Service warns an approaching cold front could spark new wildfires and cause existing fires to spread rapidly because of strong winds and possible lightning.", "category": "Travel & Outdoors", "published": "2026-08-01T15:52:25-04:00" }, { "title": "YouTuber Hank Green says his AI usage is \u2018not healthy\u2019", "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/01/youtuber-hank-green-says-his-ai-usage-is-not-healthy/", "source": "TechCrunch AI", "summary": "Green offered a remarkable apology, saying that \"the level of dopamine that I've been getting from interacting with LLMs ... is not healthy for me or good for the world.\"", "category": "AI", "published": "2026-08-01T19:45:45+00:00" }, { "title": "Wildfires, WestJet labour dispute complicate B.C. Day long-weekend travel", "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/travel-expectations-during-the-b-c-day-long-weekend-9.7294121?cmp=rss", "source": "CBC British Columbia", "summary": "Wildfires, highway closures and flight disruptions due to a labour dispute are complicating travel across B.C. as residents head out for the B.C. Day long weekend.", "category": "Travel & Outdoors", "published": "2026-08-01T21:11:12-04:00" }, { "title": "Chess grandmaster battles nearly 20 Vancouver Island players", "url": "https://cheknews.ca/chess-grandmaster-battles-nearly-20-vancouver-island-players-1339997/", "source": "CHEK News", "summary": "There are fewer chess grandmasters in the world than billionaires and one of them was in Nanaimo to play against some of Vancouver Island's top chess players Saturday. The post Chess grandmaster battles nearly 20 Vancouver Island players appeared first on\u2026", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-08-02T00:55:30+00:00" }, { "title": "Lockdown ordered after fatal shooting in northern Manitoba First Nation", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12006229/lockdown-ordered-northern-manitoba/", "source": "Global Canada", "summary": "The Pimicikamak Cree Nation First Nation in northern Manitoba has been placed under lockdown following a fatal shooting. Residents urged to stay indoors as RCMP investigate.", "category": "Crime & Courts", "published": "2026-08-01T18:40:42+00:00" }, { "title": "Lewis says he won\u2019t run for office until the NDP is \u2018ready\u2019 for a general election", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12006323/lewis-ndp-lewis/", "source": "Global Canada", "summary": "NDP Leader Don Davies says he's seeing growing \"buyer's remorse\" among some Canadians who voted Liberal in 2025 as the party prepares for key byelections.", "category": "Politics", "published": "2026-08-01T18:05:59+00:00" }, { "title": "Grazie Mille: Italian Food Imports officially changes ownership", "url": "https://cheknews.ca/grazie-mille-italian-food-imports-officially-changes-ownership-1339988/", "source": "CHEK News", "summary": "Italian Food Imports marked the end of an era on Saturday, with the downtown staple seeing a change in ownership. The post Grazie Mille: Italian Food Imports officially changes ownership appeared first on CHEK .", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-08-02T00:00:40+00:00" }, { "title": "Train derailment in Regina rail yard under investigation", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12006528/train-derailment-regina/", "source": "Global Canada", "summary": "A train derailment involving about 13 rail cars in Regina\u2019s rail yard Saturday morning caused no injuries and posed no risk to public safety, CPKC says.", "category": "National", "published": "2026-08-02T00:00:28+00:00" }, { "title": "Russia hits Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least 9", "url": "https://cheknews.ca/russia-hits-ukrainian-capital-with-ballistic-missiles-and-drones-killing-at-least-9-1339981/", "source": "CHEK News", "summary": "Russia launched an intense barrage of ballistic missiles and drones overnight into Saturday, killing at least nine people. The post Russia hits Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least 9 appeared first on CHEK .", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-08-02T00:00:00+00:00" }, { "title": "Multiple people dead after shooting at fast food restaurant in southern Idaho", "url": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/01/multiple-people-dead-after-shooting-at-fast-food-restaurant-in-southern-idaho/", "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "summary": "TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) \u2014 Police say multiple people died in a shooting at a southern Idaho In-N-Out fast food restaurant, and others were injured.", "category": "Crime & Courts", "published": "2026-08-01T23:51:47+00:00" }, { "title": "Top dogs ride waves at annual World Dog Surfing Championships", "url": "https://cheknews.ca/top-dogs-ride-waves-at-annual-world-dog-surfing-championships-1339972/", "source": "CHEK News", "summary": "Top dogs were riding waves Saturday at the annual World Dog Surfing Championships as hundreds of spectators cheered -- and barked -- from the Northern California beach. The post Top dogs ride waves at annual World Dog Surfing Championships appeared first on\u2026", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-08-01T23:45:00+00:00" }, { "title": "\u2018Sopranos\u2019 actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dead at 80", "url": "https://cheknews.ca/sopranos-actor-vincent-pastore-known-for-playing-mobsters-and-tough-guys-dead-at-80-1339968/", "source": "CHEK News", "summary": "Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor who played mobsters and tough guys, and was best known for playing Salvatore \u201cBig Pussy\u201d Bonpensiero on \u201cThe Sopranos,\u201d has died. The post \u2018Sopranos\u2019 actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dead at\u2026", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-08-01T23:30:00+00:00" }, { "title": "Canadian activist among those detained on anti-whaling ship in Iceland", "url": "https://cheknews.ca/canadian-activist-among-those-detained-on-anti-whaling-ship-in-iceland-1339963/", "source": "CHEK News", "summary": "An animal-rights activist from Saskatchewan is among those detained off the coast of Reykjavik, Iceland\u2019s capital, on a ship operated by a group founded by anti-whaling activist Paul Watson. The post Canadian activist among those detained on anti-whaling\u2026", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-08-01T23:15:00+00:00" }, { "title": "Free-B Film Festival coming back to Beacon Hill Park", "url": "https://cheknews.ca/free-b-film-festival-coming-back-to-beacon-hill-park-1339958/", "source": "CHEK News", "summary": "Weekends in August will see the return of a long-standing summer favourite - the Free-B Film Festival. The post Free-B Film Festival coming back to Beacon Hill Park appeared first on CHEK .", "category": "Human Interest", "published": "2026-08-01T23:03:13+00:00" }, { "title": "Car bursts into flames at Tsawwassen ferry terminal, causing service delays", "url": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/01/car-fire-ferry-terminal/", "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "summary": "A vehicle caught fire Friday afternoon in the waiting area at Tsawwassen ferry terminal, prompting an emergency response and causing delays to ferry service.", "category": "Travel & Outdoors", "published": "2026-08-01T22:01:31+00:00" }, { "title": "Famed Nepalese climber Nirmal Purja dies in Pakistan avalanche", "url": "https://nationalpost.com/news/world/famed-nepalese-climber-nirmal-purja-dies-in-pakistan-avalanche", "source": "National Post", "summary": "Purja gained fame by scaling all 14 peaks taller than 8,000 meters in a little over six months in 2019", "category": "National", "published": "2026-08-01T14:56:50+00:00" }, { "title": "Terry Newman: Apparent arson attack triggers more fear for a Montreal Jewish neighbourhood", "url": "https://nationalpost.com/opinion/terry-newman-apparent-arson-attack-triggers-more-fear-for-a-montreal-jewish-neighbourhood", "source": "National Post", "summary": "Hours after the blaze, I visited the site of the former N\u00f6am kosher restaurant, now burnt to cinders and the mood was sombre", "category": "National", "published": "2026-08-01T20:42:44+00:00" }, { "title": "Judge denies xAI\u2019s request to block Minnesota ban on \u2018nudify\u2019 apps", "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/01/judge-denies-xais-request-to-block-minnesota-ban-on-nudify-apps/", "source": "TechCrunch AI", "summary": "Despite a lawsuit from xAI, a Minnesota ban on apps that allow users to \u201cnudify\u201d images can move forward.", "category": "Crime & Courts", "published": "2026-08-01T20:26:04+00:00" }, { "title": "Beryl P. Wajsman: A Jewish restaurant has burned. It is not time to succumb to the industry of fear", "url": "https://nationalpost.com/opinion/beryl-p-wajsman-a-jewish-restaurant-has-burned-it-is-not-time-to-succumb-to-the-industry-of-fear", "source": "National Post", "summary": "The arson attack on N\u00f6am kosher restaurant is a serious crime. But it does not deserve an immediate verdict before investigators have completed their work.", "category": "Crime & Courts", "published": "2026-08-01T20:11:38+00:00" }, { "title": "Grieving Albertans seek ways to protect vulnerable children after Parker\u2019s death", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12006341/alberta-parker-vulnerable-children/", "source": "Global Canada", "summary": "Following the death of 11-year-old Parker, Autism Edmonton is urging Albertans to learn how to safely help lost or distressed neurodivergent children.", "category": "National", "published": "2026-08-01T20:05:29+00:00" }, { "title": "Number of fires, area burned trending below 10-year average despite explosive growth", "url": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/01/bc-wildfire-on-downturn/", "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "summary": "With out-of-control wildfires continuing to threaten a number of communities across the province B.C.'s wildfire season has taken an explosive turn over the past month, which an incoming cold front isn\u2019t expected to slow down.", "category": "Travel & Outdoors", "published": "2026-08-01T18:39:18+00:00" }, { "title": "Vancouver moves ahead with Mount Pleasant hotel; dozens to face eviction", "url": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/01/vancouver-moves-ahead-with-mount-pleasant-hotel-dozens-to-face-eviction/", "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "summary": "Vancouver city council has approved a rezoning application that would turn this Mount Pleasant rental apartment into a 21-storey, 190-room hotel.", "category": "Politics", "published": "2026-08-01T18:24:03+00:00" } ] }