{ "updated": "2026-08-13T23:00:49.010732", "items": [ { "title": "Young grizzly bear with limp killed in Nelson, B.C., sparks rally", "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/nelson-grizzly-yearling-killed-9.7306936?cmp=rss", "source": "CBC British Columbia", "summary": "Some community members in Nelson, B.C., organized a rally after a young grizzly bear was killed.", "category": "Human Interest", "published": "2026-08-14T00:35:57-04:00" }, { "title": "Harvard University wins dismissal of federal lawsuit over campus antisemitism", "url": "https://nationalpost.com/news/harvard-university-antisemitism-lawsuit", "source": "National Post", "summary": "The judge ruled that the Justice Department didn\u2019t back up its claims that Harvard violated a civil rights law by failing to protect Jewish students after the October 2023 attack by Hamas on Israel", "category": "Crime & Courts", "published": "2026-08-14T02:49:54+00:00" }, { "title": "Why a Summerland Farmer Isn\u2019t Leaving Her Chickens", "url": "https://thetyee.ca/News/2026/08/14/Summerland-Farmer-Chickens/", "source": "The Tyee", "summary": "Once people evacuate, they can\u2019t return to feed animals. That has left farmers with difficult choices.", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-08-14T07:40:00+00:00" }, { "title": "Mendoza finds Bech in end zone to record first touchdown as a Raider", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/nfl/video/mendoza-finds-bech-in-end-zone-to-record-first-touchdown-as-a-raider/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "Watch as top draft pick Fernando Mendoza finds second-year wideout Jack Bech in the end zone to record his first career touchdown as a Raider.", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-08-13T21:33:28-04:00" }, { "title": "BC\u2019s Big Budget Problem", "url": "https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026/08/14/BC-Big-Budget-Problem/", "source": "The Tyee", "summary": "This week\u2019s public accounts highlight the rising deficits that are limiting the province\u2019s future options.", "category": "Politics", "published": "2026-08-14T07:30:00+00:00" }, { "title": "TransLink Ridership Is Down. More Buses Are the Answer", "url": "https://thetyee.ca/News/2026/08/14/TransLink-Ridership-Down-More-Buses-Answer/", "source": "The Tyee", "summary": "Cuts mean slower bus routes, costing TransLink millions, says a transit user advocate.", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-08-14T07:20:00+00:00" }, { "title": "Inside the Amazon Decertification Campaign", "url": "https://thetyee.ca/News/2026/08/14/Amazon-Decertification-Campaign/", "source": "The Tyee", "summary": "Both sides are heading into binding arbitration after a controversial campaign to leave the union.", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-08-14T07:10:00+00:00" }, { "title": "Meadow Valley resident stayed to save his home from wildfire: \u2018This is my life\u2019", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12020987/meadow-valley-resident-wildfire-stayed-behind/", "source": "Global BC", "summary": "The Bald Range wildfire broke out near Summerland last Friday evening. Meadow Valley resident Tyler Wall said he knew he wasn't going to leave his home and business.", "category": "Travel & Outdoors", "published": "2026-08-13T23:50:48+00:00" }, { "title": "Child dies after being hit by car at Abbotsford townhouse complex", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12020945/child-dies-hit-by-car-abbotsford-townhouse-complex/", "source": "Global BC", "summary": "Anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dash camera footage of the incident is asked to contact the Abbotsford Police Department at 604-859-5225.", "category": "Crime & Courts", "published": "2026-08-13T23:20:39+00:00" }, { "title": "The X-Files gets the Lego treatment", "url": "https://nationalpost.com/entertainment/television/the-x-files-gets-the-lego-treatment", "source": "National Post", "summary": "Gillian Anderson rates getting her likeness replicated in classic toy a career highlight", "category": "National", "published": "2026-08-14T04:32:54+00:00" }, { "title": "Stampeders QB Vernon Adams injured in loss to Lions", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/cfl/article/stampeders-qb-vernon-adams-injured-in-loss-to-lions/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-08-14T00:25:06-04:00" }, { "title": "Wildfire near Summerland threatens mountain goats living on nearby cliffs", "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/fate-mountain-goats-summerland-bc-9.7305781?cmp=rss", "source": "CBC British Columbia", "summary": "The B.C. government says a small herd of mountain goats are \"thought to have escaped\" the large wildfire that burns out of control near the evacuated community of Summerland.", "category": "Politics", "published": "2026-08-13T18:04:35-04:00" }, { "title": "Afternoon front page: How Canada could respond to new U.S. tariffs; Why Carney\u2019s Canada Strong Fund may be doomed to fail; and more", "url": "https://nationalpost.com/editors/afternoon-front-page-39", "source": "National Post", "summary": "Catch up on the stories we\u2019re following today", "category": "Politics", "published": "2026-08-13T21:25:25+00:00" }, { "title": "Lions\u2019 Rourke evades pressure and earns second rushing TD of the season", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/cfl/video/lions-rourke-evades-pressure-and-earns-second-rushing-td-of-the-season/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "Watch as Nathan Rourke evades pressure, escapes to his right and dives for the end zone to earn his second rushing touchdown of the season.", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-08-13T23:19:57-04:00" }, { "title": "Writer introduces new AI model and upgraded harness to contain token costs", "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/13/writer-introduces-new-ai-model-and-upgraded-harness-to-contain-token-costs/", "source": "TechCrunch AI", "summary": "Built as a post-training variation on Z.ai's open source model GLM-5.2, Writer says the new system should provide deployment-ready capabilities at a much lower price.", "category": "AI", "published": "2026-08-13T21:13:24+00:00" }, { "title": "What is the best path to victory for Robertson against Dern at UFC 330?", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/ufc/video/what-is-the-best-path-to-victory-for-robertson-against-dern-at-ufc-330/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "Aaron Bronsteter and Diana Belbita discuss what Gillian Robertson\u2019s best path to victory is against Mackenzie Dern at UFC 330 and preview a tightly contested main event.", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-08-13T23:11:53-04:00" }, { "title": "NFL pre-season roundup: Mendoza makes Raiders debut", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/nfl/article/nfl-pre-season-roundup-mendoza-makes-raiders-debut/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-08-13T23:06:32-04:00" }, { "title": "Lower Similkameen Indian Band wants B.C. to pause new mining claims in Ashnola watershed", "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/lsib-bc-wants-province-pause-mining-ashnola-9.7297172?cmp=rss", "source": "CBC British Columbia", "summary": "Lower Similkameen Indian Band (LSIB) says the province has stunted conservation efforts in the Ashnola watershed by not pausing mining claims in an area of southern B.C., despite the First Nation declaring it an Indigenous Protected Area in 2022.", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-08-13T17:04:44-04:00" }, { "title": "NexGen breaks ground on major uranium mine in northern Sask.", "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/nexgen-breaks-ground-on-massive-uranium-mine-in-northern-sask-9.7306078?cmp=rss", "source": "CBC Canada", "summary": "The company estimates the $2.2 billion mine could produce up to a fifth of the current global supply.", "category": "National", "published": "2026-08-13T17:00:35-04:00" }, { "title": "B.C. housing minister says situation at single-tenant Granville SRO \u2018not ideal\u2019", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12021125/bc-housing-minister-single-tenant-granville-sro-not-ideal/", "source": "Global BC", "summary": "Housing Minister Christine Boyle said she shares the public's frustration on this issue and that the government is working to close the building down.", "category": "Politics", "published": "2026-08-14T02:50:59+00:00" }, { "title": "How do Blue Jays shape up against other teams in wild-card hunt?", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/video/how-do-blue-jays-shape-up-against-other-teams-in-wild-card-hunt/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "Ken Rosenthal joins Ken Reid to discuss the Blue Jays\u2019 chances to lock up a Wild Card spot, which teams he believes have the best shot to get that playoff spot, if the Blue Jays\u2019 improved offence is sustainable, and more.", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-08-13T22:49:43-04:00" }, { "title": "Phillies homer three times into Field of Dreams corn in win over Twins", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/phillies-homer-three-times-into-field-of-dreams-corn-in-win-over-twins/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-08-13T22:49:14-04:00" }, { "title": "National Bank Open Highlights: Shelton def. Nakashima in straight sets", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/tennis/video/national-bank-open-highlights-shelton-def-nakashima-in-straight-sets/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "Ben Shelton defeated Brandon Nakashima in straight sets (6-3, 7-6) to win his second consecutive National Bank Open title.", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-08-13T22:47:44-04:00" }, { "title": "Vancouver mayor wants plebiscite on strengthening drug use laws \u2014 but doesn't say which ones", "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-ken-sim-plebiscite-drug-use-9.7306755?cmp=rss", "source": "CBC British Columbia", "summary": "Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's push for two plebiscite questions in the upcoming municipal election on public drug use and adding involuntary care beds has been condemned by opponents as an election ploy.", "category": "Politics", "published": "2026-08-13T21:59:39-04:00" }, { "title": "Vancouver mayor calls special council meeting to approve public safety plebiscite", "url": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/13/special-council-meeting-plebiscite/", "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "summary": "Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has called a special council meeting to seek approval for a plebiscite focused on public safety, street disorder and the treatment of severe mental health and addiction disorders.", "category": "Politics", "published": "2026-08-14T01:52:41+00:00" }, { "title": "B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey diagnosed with \u2018early-stage, treatable cancer\u2019", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12021163/brenda-bailey-cancer/", "source": "Global BC", "summary": "Bailey said Thursday in a post on social media that the diagnosis came a few weeks ago and she has been given a good prognosis for full recovery.", "category": "Politics", "published": "2026-08-14T01:50:54+00:00" }, { "title": "Victoria transit workers serve 72-hour strike notice", "url": "https://cheknews.ca/victoria-transit-workers-serve-72-hour-strike-notice-1341977/", "source": "CHEK News", "summary": "Unionized BC Transit workers in Victoria have served a 72-hour strike notice, with the first piece of job action to start on Monday. The post Victoria transit workers serve 72-hour strike notice appeared first on CHEK .", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-08-14T01:34:08+00:00" }, { "title": "OpenAI introduces \u2018Ultrafast,\u2019 a new mode that makes GPT-5.6 Sol work at 14x the speed", "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/13/openai-introduces-ultrafast-a-new-mode-that-makes-gpt-5-6-sol-work-at-14x-the-speed/", "source": "TechCrunch AI", "summary": "OpenAI is launching a preview of a sped up version of its latest, most powerful model, in an effort to court enterprise users.", "category": "AI", "published": "2026-08-13T19:22:40+00:00" }, { "title": "IBM partners with OpenAI to bolster enterprise AI push", "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/13/ibm-partners-with-openai-to-bolster-enterprise-ai-push/", "source": "TechCrunch AI", "summary": "IBM plans to train and certify tens of thousands of consultants on OpenAI's technologies as part of this deal.", "category": "AI", "published": "2026-08-13T19:19:49+00:00" }, { "title": "B.C. finance minister diagnosed with 'treatable' cancer, aims to return in fall", "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/brenda-bailey-cancer-diagnosis-9.7306856?cmp=rss", "source": "CBC British Columbia", "summary": "Brenda Bailey says she has worked with Premier David Eby to find the best path to get through treatment and continue the government's work, and they will have more information on Friday.", "category": "Politics", "published": "2026-08-13T21:14:39-04:00" }, { "title": "Weak Lower Mainland market leads to B.C. home sales falling nearly 7% in July", "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-home-sales-july-2026-9.7306691?cmp=rss", "source": "CBC British Columbia", "summary": "The British Columbia Real Estate Association says 6,561 residential property sales were recorded in the Multiple Listing Service in the province last month, down 6.7 per cent from a year ago.", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-08-13T21:08:17-04:00" }, { "title": "\u2018We never forget them\u2019: Victoria NICU graduates and caregivers reunite at annual picnic", "url": "https://cheknews.ca/we-never-forget-them-victoria-nicu-graduates-and-caregivers-reunite-at-annual-picnic-1341957/", "source": "CHEK News", "summary": "Children, parents, and medical staff reunited at Victoria General Hospital (VGH)\u2019s annual Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) reunion to reconnect with caregivers who were part of the family's life-changing journey. The post \u2018We never forget them\u2019: Victoria\u2026", "category": "Medical & Health", "published": "2026-08-14T00:58:36+00:00" }, { "title": "Nanaimo RCMP officer pleads guilty to breach of trust for having sex with vulnerable woman he met on duty", "url": "https://cheknews.ca/breach-of-trust-nanaimo-rcmp-officer-has-sex-with-woman-he-met-on-duty-1341950/", "source": "CHEK News", "summary": "A Nanaimo RCMP officer pleaded guilty to breaching the public\u2019s trust, after having sex with a woman he met while he in uniform, on duty, and driving a police cruiser. The post Nanaimo RCMP officer pleads guilty to breach of trust for having sex with\u2026", "category": "Crime & Courts", "published": "2026-08-14T00:49:41+00:00" }, { "title": "Jared Kushner to visit Israel and Egypt next week with Board of Peace officials to talk Gaza", "url": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/13/jared-kushner-to-visit-israel-and-egypt-next-week-with-board-of-peace-officials-to-talk-gaza/", "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "summary": "WASHINGTON (AP) \u2014 President Donald Trump\u2019s son-in-law and negotiator Jared Kushner will travel to the Middle East next week to try to advance plans for an end to the conflict in Gaza after a deal recently announced by the Trump administration ran into\u2026", "category": "Travel & Outdoors", "published": "2026-08-14T00:35:20+00:00" }, { "title": "\u2018Like a dream\u2019: Saskatoon\u2019s Jordan Carroll looks ahead after double Commonwealth win", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12021009/saskatoon-jordan-carroll-looks-ahead-double-commonwealth-win/", "source": "Global Canada", "summary": "Saskatoon's Jordan Carroll says he is preparing for the upcoming gymnastics world championships following his two wins at the Commonwealth Games earlier this summer.", "category": "National", "published": "2026-08-14T00:33:24+00:00" }, { "title": "Anthropic set AI agents loose on the same task. They started a turf war.", "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/13/anthropic-set-ai-agents-loose-on-the-same-task-they-started-a-turf-war/", "source": "TechCrunch AI", "summary": "Anthropic researchers found AI agents can clash, collude, and coordinate in unexpected ways, raising new questions about whether today\u2019s safety tests capture the risks of multi-agent systems.", "category": "AI", "published": "2026-08-13T18:28:14+00:00" } ] }