{ "updated": "2026-08-20T23:01:23.410349", "items": [ { "title": "University suspends academic behind Jason Arday plagiarism charges", "url": "https://nationalpost.com/news/university-suspends-academic-behind-jason-arday-plagiarism-charges", "source": "National Post", "summary": "Nathan Cofnas is a self-defined 'race realist' and was himself sacked from his Cambridge post two years ago", "category": "Crime & Courts", "published": "2026-08-21T02:43:20+00:00" }, { "title": "Lights! Camera! Action! Roll the Data Centre Sell Job!", "url": "https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026/08/21/Data-Centre-Sell-Job/", "source": "The Tyee", "summary": "Notes on Premier Smith\u2019s video attempt to reassure Albertans that AI tycoons are everybody\u2019s friends.", "category": "AI", "published": "2026-08-21T07:40:00+00:00" }, { "title": "Here\u2019s the Latest Attack on BC Government Accountability", "url": "https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026/08/21/Latest-Attack-BC-Government-Accountability/", "source": "The Tyee", "summary": "After almost a century, a directory of public sector staff is stamped \u2018secret.\u2019", "category": "Politics", "published": "2026-08-21T07:30:00+00:00" }, { "title": "Hang Tough, Premier Eby, on Gas Royalties", "url": "https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026/08/21/Hang-Tough-Premier-Eby-Gas-Royalties/", "source": "The Tyee", "summary": "BC holds a strong hand. More concessions will harm reconciliation and revenues.", "category": "Politics", "published": "2026-08-21T07:20:00+00:00" }, { "title": "The Tyee Podcast: We Have Got to Stop Talking About Alberta Separatism", "url": "https://thetyee.ca/Tyeenews/2026/08/21/Tyee-Podcast-Alberta-Separatism/", "source": "The Tyee", "summary": "As the province slouches towards a referendum, Nate Pike of \u2018The Breakdown\u2019 says it\u2019s time to turn off the firehose of BS.", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-08-21T07:10:00+00:00" }, { "title": "Former Alexander First Nation chief sexually harassed employee over 9-year period: human rights tribunal", "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/former-first-nation-chief-harassment-tribunal-9.7314859?cmp=rss", "source": "CBC Canada", "summary": "The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has found a former Alexander First Nation chief sexually harassed an employee over a nine-year period.", "category": "National", "published": "2026-08-20T20:48:24-04:00" }, { "title": "Built like blocks: Langford\u2019s new child care and arts centre on track for 2027 opening", "url": "https://cheknews.ca/built-like-blocks-langfords-new-child-care-and-arts-centre-on-track-for-2027-opening-1343242/", "source": "CHEK News", "summary": "Langford\u2019s two-story child care and community art centre is making significant progress since the project first broke ground. The post Built like blocks: Langford\u2019s new child care and arts centre on track for 2027 opening appeared first on CHEK .", "category": "Human Interest", "published": "2026-08-21T00:18:33+00:00" }, { "title": "AI data startup Micro1 reaches $500M gross run rate amid AI training boom", "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/20/ai-data-startup-micro1-reaches-500m-gross-run-rate-amid-ai-training-boom/", "source": "TechCrunch AI", "summary": "Surging demand for AI training data is driving rapid growth for the startup and its rivals.", "category": "AI", "published": "2026-08-21T00:13:44+00:00" }, { "title": "Guerrero Jr. knocks in run with RBI double in first at-bat for Dunedin", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/video/guerrero-jr-knocks-in-run-with-rbi-double-in-first-at-bat-for-dunedin/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "Watch as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hits an RBI double in his first at-bat for the Dunedin Blue Jays during his MLB rehab assignment.", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-08-20T19:26:32-04:00" }, { "title": "B.C., federal governments announce $106.5 million investment for new fisheries fund", "url": "https://cheknews.ca/b-c-federal-governments-announce-106-5-million-investment-for-new-fisheries-fund-1343196/", "source": "CHEK News", "summary": "The B.C. and federal governments have announced a joint investment of $106.5 million over five years to help restore salmon habitat and to support the province's fish and seafood sectors. The post B.C., federal governments announce $106.5 million investment\u2026", "category": "Travel & Outdoors", "published": "2026-08-20T22:45:00+00:00" }, { "title": "OpenAI is gaining on Anthropic with business users, new data indicates", "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/20/openai-is-gaining-on-anthropic-with-business-users-new-data-indicates/", "source": "TechCrunch AI", "summary": "Businesses are willing to flop back and forth as each lab releases new models, volatility that should give both companies' investors pause about how \"sticky\" enterprise AI spending really is.", "category": "AI", "published": "2026-08-20T22:36:37+00:00" }, { "title": "ChatGPT can now send texts for you with new Apple Messages plug-in", "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/20/chatgpt-can-now-send-texts-for-you-with-new-apple-messages-plugin/", "source": "TechCrunch AI", "summary": "Ever wanted someone else to do your texting for you? ChatGPT is being offered up as an automated text scribe via a new Apple Messages integration.", "category": "AI", "published": "2026-08-20T22:09:51+00:00" }, { "title": "Report: MLS plans new playoff format for 2027-28 season", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/mls/article/report-mls-plans-new-playoff-format-for-2027-28-season/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-08-20T18:02:36-04:00" }, { "title": "B.C., federal governments announce $106.5 million investment for new fisheries fund", "url": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/20/b-c-federal-governments-announce-106-5-million-investment-for-new-fisheries-fund/", "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "summary": "The British Columbia and federal governments have announced a joint investment of $106.5 million over five years to help restore salmon habitat and to support the province's fish and seafood sectors.", "category": "Travel & Outdoors", "published": "2026-08-20T21:51:49+00:00" }, { "title": "U.S. trade talks fuel worry in Canada over tech and AI rules", "url": "https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/u-s-trade-talks-fuel-worry-in-canada-over-tech-and-ai-rules", "source": "National Post", "summary": "U.S. Trade Representative said a new deal likely to include 'digital trade alignment'", "category": "AI", "published": "2026-08-20T21:35:03+00:00" }, { "title": "Afternoon front page: Captain Canada goes silent; New York Times celebrates debauchery; more", "url": "https://nationalpost.com/editors/afternoon-front-page-august-20", "source": "National Post", "summary": "Catch up on the stories we\u2019re following today", "category": "National", "published": "2026-08-20T21:29:11+00:00" }, { "title": "High-risk sex offender facing new charges in Langley after being released again", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12029004/high-risk-sex-offender-new-charges-langley-released-again/", "source": "Global BC", "summary": "Michael Wayne Carpenter is currently on a long-term supervision order for sexual assault with a weapon, forcible confinement and uttering threats.", "category": "Crime & Courts", "published": "2026-08-20T21:21:57+00:00" }, { "title": "Trio facing U.S. drug smuggling charges could seek trial in Canada, court ruling reveals", "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/us-extradition-drug-charges-india-crime-9.7314660?cmp=rss", "source": "CBC British Columbia", "summary": "Three men facing extradition to the United States over their alleged involvement in transnational drug trafficking may seek to be tried in Canada, but the British Columbia Supreme Court says the prospect is \"speculative at this point.\"", "category": "Crime & Courts", "published": "2026-08-20T17:20:29-04:00" }, { "title": "American League wild-card roundup: Blue Jays gain ground with Twins idle", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/american-league-wild-card-roundup-blue-jays-gain-ground-with-twins-idle/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-08-20T23:09:57-04:00" }, { "title": "Man dies after being pulled from Cultus Lake near Entrance Bay", "url": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/20/another-possible-drowning-cultus/", "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "summary": "Emergency crews were called to Cultus Lake for another possible drowning Thursday afternoon.", "category": "BC Headlines", "published": "2026-08-20T21:08:10+00:00" }, { "title": "\u2018It\u2019s heartbreaking,\u2019 says Ontario First Nation amid 2nd evacuation this summer", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12029157/second-evacuation-summer-ontario-first-nation/", "source": "Global Canada", "summary": "Neskantaga First Nation had to be evacuated again after a flood at the community's only nursing station, the northern Ontario community's chief said.", "category": "Human Interest", "published": "2026-08-20T21:02:16+00:00" }, { "title": "Nancy Kissinger, a force beside her diplomat husband, dead at 92", "url": "https://nationalpost.com/news/nancy-kissinger-a-force-beside-her-diplomat-husband-dead-at-92", "source": "National Post", "summary": "At almost six feet tall, with a ready wit, lithe figure, patrician manners and Episcopalian rearing, she was an intriguing foil to her 5-foot-8 husband", "category": "National", "published": "2026-08-21T02:56:50+00:00" }, { "title": "Jazz and gospel fill the church in Little Burgundy as Montreal honours Oliver Jones", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12029703/oliver-jones-montreal-jazz-musician-funeral/", "source": "Global Canada", "summary": "The tears were flowing as family and friends shared stories about a generous, talented and humble man.", "category": "Human Interest", "published": "2026-08-21T02:52:12+00:00" }, { "title": "Black bear attacks woman, dog on back deck of property in Anmore", "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/anmore-bear-attack-9.7315060?cmp=rss", "source": "CBC British Columbia", "summary": "The British Columbia Conservation Officer Service says it responded to another bear attack in Metro Vancouver earlier this week that left a woman and her dog injured.", "category": "Travel & Outdoors", "published": "2026-08-20T22:51:29-04:00" }, { "title": "Redblacks fall to 0-10 with one-sided loss to CFL-leading Alouettes", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/cfl/article/redblacks-fall-to-0-10-with-one-sided-loss-to-cfl-leading-alouettes/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-08-20T22:44:00-04:00" }, { "title": "Activity picks up on the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland, Peachland", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12028874/activity-picks-up-bald-range-wildfire-summerland-peachland/", "source": "Global BC", "summary": "Strong winds and low humidity kept crews busy along the southwestern flank of the fire, which has now grown to more than 22,000 hectares.", "category": "Travel & Outdoors", "published": "2026-08-20T20:20:51+00:00" }, { "title": "Diamondbacks\u2019 Ketel Marte will move to 10-day injured list", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/diamondbacks-ketel-marte-will-move-to-10-day-injured-list/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte will be transferred to the 10-day injured list from the restricted list, three days after he failed to show up for a game in Boston.", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-08-20T22:11:41-04:00" }, { "title": "Summerland businesses face another blow as water advisory keeps doors closed", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12029508/summerland-businesses-boil-water-advisory/", "source": "Global BC", "summary": "Summerland is trying to get back on its feet after the Bald Range wildfire, but for some local businesses, the disruption is far from over.", "category": "Travel & Outdoors", "published": "2026-08-21T02:08:12+00:00" }, { "title": "B.C. Conservative president out as party transitions under new leadership", "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-conservatives-leadership-shakeup-aisha-estey-sharon-white-9.7314224?cmp=rss", "source": "CBC British Columbia", "summary": "British Columbia's Opposition Conservatives have replaced party president Aisha Estey as the shakeup under new leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay continues.", "category": "Politics", "published": "2026-08-20T15:42:14-04:00" }, { "title": "'NOT it': Some fans cry foul over new Toronto Tempo mascots", "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/toronto-tempo-mascots-reactions-9.7313891?cmp=rss", "source": "CBC Canada", "summary": "The Toronto Tempo of the WNBA revealed their much-anticipated mascots this week, but many fans aren\u2019t rushing to give them a hug. Some commentators online see Dez the snapping turtle and Dot the arctic hare as unsettling and uninspired.", "category": "National", "published": "2026-08-20T15:38:03-04:00" }, { "title": "Koksilah River flow falls to critical lows as the Valley faces growing water concerns", "url": "https://cheknews.ca/koksilah-river-flow-falls-to-critical-lows-as-the-valley-faces-growing-water-concerns-1343256/", "source": "CHEK News", "summary": "Water levels along the Koksilah River have fallen to critical lows, prompting warnings from Cowichan Tribes and renewed concerns from farmers, watershed advocates and local officials about the river\u2019s ability to support fish and other ecosystems through\u2026", "category": "Travel & Outdoors", "published": "2026-08-21T01:29:54+00:00" }, { "title": "Rise in Nova Scotia shark sightings prompts calls for better beach monitoring", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12029702/nova-scotia-shark-sightings/", "source": "Global Canada", "summary": "The province does not currently track shark fin sightings or use drones to monitor coastal waters for sharks.", "category": "National", "published": "2026-08-21T01:25:02+00:00" }, { "title": "Google gives publishers a new way to fight AI-driven traffic losses", "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/20/google-gives-publishers-a-new-way-to-fight-ai-driven-traffic-losses/", "source": "TechCrunch AI", "summary": "Google is giving publishers a new button that lets readers make them a preferred source across Search, Discover, and Google News, potentially boosting their traffic as AI search sends fewer clicks to the web.", "category": "AI", "published": "2026-08-20T19:18:21+00:00" }, { "title": "Defending champ Henderson battles for solid start at CPKC Women\u2019s Open", "url": "https://www.sportsnet.ca/lpga/article/defending-champ-henderson-battles-for-solid-start-at-cpkc-womens-open/", "source": "Sportsnet", "summary": "After a lengthy final-hole birdie, Brooke Henderson will look to make a Friday move and put herself in prime position to successfully defend her title at the CPKC Women\u2019s Open.", "category": "Sports & FIFA", "published": "2026-08-20T21:13:26-04:00" }, { "title": "Calgary\u2019s tech sector sees North America\u2019s highest growth 3 years and counting", "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12029388/calgary-tech-sector-highest-growth-north-america/", "source": "Global Canada", "summary": "A new report from CBRE Group shows that job growth in Calgary's tech sector was more than 50% between 2022 and 2025, more than 20 points ahead of the next metropolitan area.", "category": "National", "published": "2026-08-21T00:58:56+00:00" }, { "title": "One dead after plane makes emergency landing on Prince George road", "url": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/20/emergency-landing-prince-george/", "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "summary": "A plane that made an emergency landing on a Prince George roadway Thursday afternoon resulted in a fatal collision involving two vehicles, according to RCMP.", "category": "Crime & Courts", "published": "2026-08-21T00:51:04+00:00" } ] }