{ "updated": "2026-08-17T23:01:15.343900", "items": [ { "title": "Reds\u2019 De La Cruz wins game in extras with first career walk-off hit", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/video/reds-de-la-cruz-wins-game-in-extras-with-first-career-walk-off-hit/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "Watch as Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz connects for the first walk-off hit of his career, a hard base hit into left field in the 10th inning, to bring home Tyler Stephenson to give his team the 6-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-08-17T22:36:06-04:00" }, { "title": "Could Harper Replace Poilievre atop Conservatives?", "url": "https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2026/08/18/Could-Harper-Replace-Poilievre-Conservatives/", "source": "The Tyee", "summary": "A recent poll prompts the question. And portrays a party lost in the political wilderness.", "category": "Politics", "published": "2026-08-18T07:40:00+00:00" }, { "title": "Preston Manning Recruits Gordon Campbell to Boost Danielle Smith", "url": "https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026/08/18/Preston-Manning-Recruits-Gordon-Campbell/", "source": "The Tyee", "summary": "The former BC premier will buff the Alberta premier\u2019s tarnished separation referendum by co-hosting a confab.", "category": "Politics", "published": "2026-08-18T07:30:00+00:00" }, { "title": "Milobar\u2019s Defection Confirms the Worst for BC Conservatives", "url": "https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026/08/18/Milobar-Defection-Confirms-Worst-BC-Conservatives/", "source": "The Tyee", "summary": "As party leader Findlay destroys the right\u2019s chances to form government, what comes next?", "category": "Politics", "published": "2026-08-18T07:20:00+00:00" }, { "title": "Reports: Colts, WR Keenan Allen agree to one-year deal", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/nfl/article/reports-colts-wr-keenan-allen-agree-to-one-year-deal/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "The Indianapolis Colts are bringing in a veteran wide receiver.", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-08-18T00:40:27-04:00" }, { "title": "NBA investigation into Clippers inches closer to finish line", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/nba/video/nba-investigation-into-clippers-inches-closer-to-finish-line/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "Michael Grange joins Tim Micallef on Sportsnet Central to discuss the recent report surrounding the NBA\u2019s investigation into Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers, examining what the news means for the Raptors\u2019 agreed-upon trade for Leonard.", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-08-18T00:12:58-04:00" }, { "title": "MLB Highlights: Cubs 7, White Sox 5 (F/10)", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/video/mlb-highlights-cubs-7-white-sox-5-f-10/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "Pete Crow-Armstrong, who went 4-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI, led the game off with a home run and finished it with a walk-off in the bottom of the 10th, while Shota Imanaga struck out 10 in the Chicago Cubs\u2019 7-5 win over the White Sox.", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-08-18T00:08:50-04:00" }, { "title": "How sustainable is Blue Jays\u2019 recent hot streak?", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/video/how-sustainable-is-blue-jays-recent-hot-streak/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "Arden Zwelling joins Evanka Osmak on Sportsnet Central to discuss the Toronto Blue Jays\u2019 recent hot streak, how sustainable the improved play is, the team\u2019s excellent pitching during the stretch, and more.", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-08-18T00:01:05-04:00" }, { "title": "American League wild-card roundup: 5 teams tied at 61 wins", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/american-league-wild-card-roundup-5-teams-tied-at-61-wins/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-08-17T23:52:39-04:00" }, { "title": "Gotta See It: Crow-Armstrong walks off White Sox with 10th-inning homer", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/video/gotta-see-it-crow-armstrong-walks-off-white-sox-with-10th-inning-homer/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "Watch as Chicago Cubs centre-fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong hits a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the 10th inning to walk off the Chicago White Sox.", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-08-17T23:42:07-04:00" }, { "title": "Serena and Venus Williams return to doubles, lose close match in Cincinnati", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/wta/article/serena-and-venus-williams-return-to-doubles-lose-close-match-in-cincinnati/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "Serena and Venus Williams played their first doubles match together since the 2022 US Open and lost a thriller, 2-6, 6-1 (10-8) to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns on Monday night at the Cincinnati Open.", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-08-17T23:40:26-04:00" }, { "title": "AI automation startup Relay shuts down, staff joins Google\u2019s Chrome team", "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/17/ai-automation-startup-relay-shuts-down-staff-joins-googles-chrome-team/", "source": "TechCrunch AI", "summary": "\"We have some really ambitious plans to help you work with AI in Chrome to get things done, and I\u2019ll have more to share soon,\" Jacob Bank, Relay founder and CEO, said.", "category": "AI", "published": "2026-08-17T21:27:05+00:00" }, { "title": "Faulty extension cord blamed for N.S. fire that killed 10K chickens", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12024524/chicken-farm-death-faulty-cord-nova-scotia/", "source": "Global Canada", "summary": "As for the investigation to determine who is responsible for the chickens\u2019 deaths, RCMP say no one has been charged because of a lack of evidence.", "category": "Crime & Courts", "published": "2026-08-17T20:44:26+00:00" }, { "title": "Summerland residents begin returning home as roughly 1,200 properties cleared for re-entry", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12024799/summerland-residents-begin-returning-home/", "source": "Global BC", "summary": "After more than a week, some Summerland residents are finally walking back through their front doors.", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-08-18T01:47:50+00:00" }, { "title": "\u2018Shocking\u2019 video captures orcas close to shore in Washington State", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12024852/shocking-video-orcas-close-shore-washington-state/", "source": "Global BC", "summary": "Video posted to social media shows a pair of orcas giving a group in Washington State, off the coast of Tacoma, an up-close-and-personal view.", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-08-18T01:43:18+00:00" }, { "title": "B.C. plywood manufacturer says it cannot absorb 50% tariff cost as deadline looms", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12024818/bc-plywood-manufacturer-cannot-absorb-50-tariff-cost-deadline-looms/", "source": "Global BC", "summary": "So far, the premier is reluctant to make any concessions such as returning U.S. alcohol to B.C. shelves without tariff relief for key industries such as forestry.", "category": "Politics", "published": "2026-08-18T01:38:00+00:00" }, { "title": "After more than 40 years, Central Saanich farmers can grow and sell potatoes again", "url": "https://cheknews.ca/after-more-than-40-years-central-saanich-farmers-can-grow-and-sell-potatoes-again-1342516/", "source": "CHEK News", "summary": "For more than 40 years, a microscopic pest restricted what farmers in Central Saanich could grow and sell. The post After more than 40 years, Central Saanich farmers can grow and sell potatoes again appeared first on CHEK .", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-08-18T01:22:06+00:00" }, { "title": "Greater Victoria BC Transit workers begin job action with \u2018uniform ban\u2019", "url": "https://cheknews.ca/greater-victoria-bc-transit-workers-begin-job-action-with-uniform-ban-1342509/", "source": "CHEK News", "summary": "Around 750 BC, Transit workers in Greater Victoria began job action on Monday with a \"uniform ban,\" after more than a year of failed negotiations with the union. The post Greater Victoria BC Transit workers begin job action with \u2018uniform ban\u2019 appeared first\u2026", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-08-18T01:18:18+00:00" }, { "title": "Firefighters dealing with abandoned, 'intentionally-set' fires on Sunshine Coast", "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/fires-being-intentionally-set-on-sunshine-coast-9.7310404?cmp=rss", "source": "CBC British Columbia", "summary": "\"We are monitoring the situation very, very closely in regards to enacting a campfire prohibition,\" said fire chief Dwight Davison.", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-08-17T21:00:53-04:00" }, { "title": "Jeanie Buss contesting family\u2019s decision to sell stake in Lakers", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/jeanie-buss-contesting-familys-decision-to-sell-stake-in-lakers/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "", "category": "Human Interest", "published": "2026-08-17T20:45:54-04:00" }, { "title": "Nanaimo RCMP search for vehicle involved in fatal hit-and-run of pedestrian", "url": "https://cheknews.ca/nanaimo-rcmp-search-for-vehicle-involved-in-fatal-hit-run-of-pedestrian-1342506/", "source": "CHEK News", "summary": "Bouquets were laid near the scene of a fatal hit-and-run in downtown Nanaimo, where a man was struck and killed early Sunday morning. The post Nanaimo RCMP search for vehicle involved in fatal hit-and-run of pedestrian appeared first on CHEK .", "category": "Crime & Courts", "published": "2026-08-18T00:45:24+00:00" }, { "title": "5 years after Taliban seized control, Afghan refugee reflects on new life in Saskatoon", "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/afghan-refugee-saskatoon-new-life-afghanistan-taliban-9.7309965?cmp=rss", "source": "CBC Canada", "summary": "Farkhunda Hashimy moved to Saskatoon with her family in 2023, escaping the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. Decrees by the regime have restricted the rights and freedoms of Afghan women and girls, and stopped them from pursuing high education and careers.", "category": "Immigration", "published": "2026-08-17T14:37:32-04:00" }, { "title": "Local initiatives in Victoria address growing back-to-school need", "url": "https://cheknews.ca/local-initiatives-in-victoria-address-growing-back-to-school-need-1342510/", "source": "CHEK News", "summary": "Back to school season is around the corner, and for many families looking at their fall budgets, it\u2019s a stressful time to make ends meet with the cost of a child going back to the classroom. The post Local initiatives in Victoria address growing\u2026", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-08-18T00:30:11+00:00" }, { "title": "Demolition underway at Tumbler Ridge school, site of B.C. mass shooting", "url": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/17/demolition-tumbler-ridge-school-mass-shooting/", "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "summary": "Demolition is underway at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in northern British Columbia, the site of a deadly mass shooting earlier this year.", "category": "Crime & Courts", "published": "2026-08-18T00:28:26+00:00" }, { "title": "Nova Scotia minister faces calls to resign over resurfaced rap lyrics", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12024615/nova-scotia-minister-resurfaced-rap-lyrics/", "source": "Global Canada", "summary": "Women's advocates say a public apology from Energy Minister Marco MacLeod does not go far enough after decade-old lyrics drew renewed scrutiny online.", "category": "Politics", "published": "2026-08-18T00:23:24+00:00" }, { "title": "Jail guard appeared to sleep as Indigenous man died in cell: B.C. police watchdog", "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/smithers-rcmp-custody-death-9.7310390?cmp=rss", "source": "CBC British Columbia", "summary": "An IIO investigation found failures in how prisoners were monitored and cared for before an Indigenous man died by suicide in a Smithers RCMP cell.", "category": "Crime & Courts", "published": "2026-08-17T20:13:05-04:00" }, { "title": "Moscow warns of \u2018consequences\u2019 after reports U.K.-made drones hit Russia", "url": "https://nationalpost.com/news/moscow-warns-of-consequences-after-reports-u-k-made-drones-hit-russia", "source": "National Post", "summary": "Warning came after Sunday Times reported that drones produced by two British companies had been used by Kyiv to hit targets in Russia", "category": "National", "published": "2026-08-18T00:12:24+00:00" }, { "title": "Demolition of Tumbler Ridge Secondary School is now underway", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12024681/demolition-tumbler-ridge-secondary-school-now-underway/", "source": "Global BC", "summary": "The school district said the demolition is expected to take weeks. Once the structure is removed, work will continue through the fall to restore the site to grass.", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-08-18T00:01:37+00:00" }, { "title": "Anthropic\u2019s annualized revenue surges to $65B", "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/17/anthropics-annualized-revenue-surges-to-65b/", "source": "TechCrunch AI", "summary": "The model maker added $18 billion in annualized revenue in two months.", "category": "AI", "published": "2026-08-17T23:56:26+00:00" }, { "title": "Thousands mourn dead black academic in London vigil", "url": "https://nationalpost.com/news/thousands-mourn-dead-black-academic-in-london-vigil", "source": "National Post", "summary": "Jason Arday, Cambridge's youngest-ever black professor when he was appointed in 2023, was found dead Friday after accusations of plagiarism", "category": "National", "published": "2026-08-17T23:52:08+00:00" }, { "title": "Maritime diaper banks report growing demand as families struggle with costs", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12024616/maritime-diaper-banks-report-growing-demand/", "source": "Global Canada", "summary": "Fredericton diaper bank says some clients are seeking more support as the rising cost of infant essentials puts pressure on household budgets.", "category": "National", "published": "2026-08-17T23:37:31+00:00" }, { "title": "Nanos poll finds 64% of Canadians oppose incentives for AI data centres", "url": "https://thehub.ca/2026/08/17/nanos-poll-finds-64-of-canadians-oppose-incentives-for-ai-data-centres/", "source": "The Hub Canada", "summary": "A Nanos Research poll of 1,104 Canadians has found that 64 per cent fully or somewhat oppose government financial incentives for AI data centre construction, with resistance strongest among those aged 18 to 34. The post Nanos poll finds 64% of Canadians\u2026", "category": "AI", "published": "2026-08-17T17:30:43+00:00" }, { "title": "EXCLUSIVE: U.S. policy compelling some drug companies to stall medicine rollouts in Canada", "url": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/17/exclusive-us-policy-compelling-some-drug-companies-to-stall-medicine-rollouts-in-canada/", "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "summary": "Nearly 50 life-extending, enriching or saving drugs have cancelled or delayed their Canadian launches in the past year; some of which, were already approved by Health Canada. \u201cCanadians need to know that in the not-too-distant future, the cutting-edge\u2026", "category": "Politics", "published": "2026-08-17T17:21:46+00:00" }, { "title": "Water shutoff, road closure planned on Alder Street in Campbell River", "url": "https://cheknews.ca/water-shutoff-road-closure-planned-on-alder-street-in-campbell-river-1342488/", "source": "CHEK News", "summary": "A partial road closure and water shutoff are planned for a section of Alder Street South in Campbell River on Aug. 18. The post Water shutoff, road closure planned on Alder Street in Campbell River appeared first on CHEK .", "category": "Travel & Outdoors", "published": "2026-08-17T23:08:40+00:00" }, { "title": "\u2018Please do your part\u2019: Sooke bear eating garbage prompts reminder to secure attractants", "url": "https://cheknews.ca/please-do-your-part-sooke-bear-eating-garbage-prompts-reminder-to-secure-attractants-1342481/", "source": "CHEK News", "summary": "When Brian Rundle was heading out to East Sooke, he stumbled across a good reminder to make sure garbage is properly secured to protect wildlife. The post \u2018Please do your part\u2019: Sooke bear eating garbage prompts reminder to secure attractants appeared first\u2026", "category": "Travel & Outdoors", "published": "2026-08-17T22:55:22+00:00" }, { "title": "Cost to taxpayers growing as Granville SRO remains open for 1 resident", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12024654/cost-taxpayers-growing-granville-sro-remains-open-1-resident/", "source": "Global BC", "summary": "It is now past mid-August, so the inferred cost, since July 1, of running the 110-unit Luugat SRO hotel on Granville Street is in excess of $150,000.", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-08-17T22:45:17+00:00" } ] }