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Last updated: November 9, 2026 6:01 PM local time. This page links to original publishers and official sources. It does not republish full articles.

BC Headlines

BC Headlines

CBC British Columbia · 2026-11-09

Zeballos evacuation orders to remain in place for days after landslide

An evacuation order for a number of properties following a landslide in the small village of Zeballos on northwest Vancouver Island is expected to remain in place through Friday, as forecasters warn of further heavy rain for the region.

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BC Headlines

Global BC · 2026-11-10

Vancouver’s illegal rental houses reminiscent of Hong Kong’s coffin apartments

Simon Fraser University's city program director, Andy Yan, told Global News the dividing of homes in Vancouver reminds him of Hong Kong's coffin apartments.

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BC Headlines

CHEK News · 2026-11-10

Driver who fatally struck cyclist in 2025 handed 2 year driving ban

A driver who ran a red light and killed a cyclist in a Saanich crosswalk in July 2025 has received the maximum penalty for driving without due care and attention: a $2,000 fine and a two-year driving ban. The post Driver who fatally struck cyclist in 2025…

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BC Headlines

CBC British Columbia · 2026-11-09

Operations at Quesnel River Pulp curtailed indefinitely, company says

Millar Western Forest Products Ltd. says it will indefinitely curtail operations at Quesnel River Pulp mill.

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National

National

Global Canada · 2026-11-09

Many workers in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick earning below living wage

Two separate reports on the living wages in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia reveal big gaps between what people need to earn just to get by and what they're actually taking home.

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National

Global Canada · 2026-11-09

Calgary water use remains in ‘green zone’ as Bearspaw feeder main work progresses

Calgary and neighbouring communities have now recorded five consecutive days in the 'green zone' with water use remaining below the city’s target of 500 million litres a day.

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National

CBC Canada · 2026-11-09

Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk does a Q&A (and a backflip) from space

Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk answered questions from students in St. John's and showed off life in zero gravity from aboard the International Space Station on Monday.

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Politics

Politics

CHEK News · 2026-11-10

BC Conservatives gain another seat, Island riding heads to recount

The BC Conservatives have picked up yet another riding as part of their landslide election victory, after a final count process concluded by Elections BC on Sunday. The post BC Conservatives gain another seat, Island riding heads to recount appeared first on…

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Politics

Global Canada · 2026-11-10

What Winnipeg can learn from Toronto’s housing model

A new mental health and addictions hospital and housing units will be built in Winnipeg replicating a housing project based in Toronto.

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Politics

CHEK News · 2026-11-09

Ottawa amends, extends tariff relief program beyond U.S. steel imports

The federal government is extending its relief program for firms importing tariffed U.S. goods and is changing the mix of goods eligible for those remissions. The post Ottawa amends, extends tariff relief program beyond U.S. steel imports appeared first on…

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Finance & Taxes

Finance & Taxes

Global Canada · 2026-11-09

Canada extends tariff relief program beyond U.S. steel imports

Goods used by public education entities, including those mandated by Indigenous organizations, will be also be eligible for relief.

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Crime & Courts

Crime & Courts

CBC British Columbia · 2026-11-09

First Nation in Alberta launches lawsuit claiming B.C. hydroelectric projects violate rights

Chief Allan Adam filed a notice of civil claim on behalf of the First Nation in B.C. Supreme Court last week, claiming the projects have unlawfully interfered with the Athabasca Chipewyan's treaty rights, dating from the 1960s when the W.A.C. Bennett Dam was…

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Crime & Courts

CHEK News · 2026-11-10

$30K in stolen jewellery recovered after Victoria police spot suspicious activity

A sharp-eyed Victoria police officer helped recover approximately $30,000 worth of jewellery stolen from a downtown business earlier this month. The post $30K in stolen jewellery recovered after Victoria police spot suspicious activity appeared first on CHEK .

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Crime & Courts

CBC British Columbia · 2026-11-09

Mother testifies police killing of autistic son in Surrey left her 'broken'

At the coroner's inquest into the death of Chase de Balinhard, mother Crystal de Balinhard described the day he was been killed.

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Crime & Courts

CBC Canada · 2026-11-09

Premier Doug Ford suggests 'ass whooping' for 2 boys connected to alleged assault of Hamilton cadet leader

Ontario Premier Doug Ford commented on an alleged assault in Hamilton, saying the parents of two boys police say were involved should "give your kids a little ass whooping in the wood shed."

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Crime & Courts

CBC British Columbia · 2026-11-09

Mental state of Steven Galloway's accuser detailed at ongoing defamation trial

Galloway is suing his accuser and other defendants, alleging they defamed him by publishing unproven claims on social media and elsewhere.

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Crime & Courts

CBC British Columbia · 2026-11-09

Canada can't control climate change on its own, economist tells landmark trial

The case was brought by 15 youth, who argue that federal legislation violates their constitutional rights by continuing the trajectory of greenhouse gas emissions.

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Sports & FIFA

Sports & FIFA

Sportsnet · 2026-11-09

Vikings’ Murphy picks off Allen in end zone and returns it to midfield

Watch as Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy picks off Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen before returning it to midfield.

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Sports & FIFA

Sportsnet · 2026-11-09

Oilers’ McDavid gifted easy goal off Garand’s brutal giveaway

Watch as Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid scores an easy goal after New York Rangers goalie Dylan Garand committed a brutal turnover.

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Sports & FIFA

Sportsnet · 2026-11-09

NFL Live Tracker: Bills vs. Vikings

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Sports & FIFA

Sportsnet · 2026-11-09

Raptors’ Battle sets up Jackson-Davis for emphatic alley-oop slam

Jamison Battle throws up a perfect lob for Trayce Jackson-Davis, who rises to finish the alley-oop with authority against the Memphis Grizzlies in the first quarter.

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Sports & FIFA

Sportsnet · 2026-11-09

Tigers’ McGonigle, Reds’ Stewart named MLB’s Rookies of the Year

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Sports & FIFA

Sportsnet · 2026-11-09

Monday Night Hockey on Sportsnet: Oilers vs. Rangers

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Sports & FIFA

Sportsnet · 2026-11-09

Raptors on Sportsnet: Toronto vs. Memphis

The Toronto Raptors seek their sixth win of the season against a slumping Memphis Grizzlies team. Check out the action on Sportsnet, Sportsnet+ and our live tracker at 7:30 p.m. ET.

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Sports & FIFA

Sportsnet · 2026-11-09

Bronny James, Austin Reaves get into it with Pistons fans during Lakers’ Sunday win

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AI

AI

TechCrunch AI · 2026-11-10

Anthropic reportedly plans to move forward with IPO plans

The AI company is expected to set its valuation range this week, the Wall Street Journal reported.

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AI

TechCrunch AI · 2026-11-09

Anthropic releases new Mythos and Fable models amid RSI concerns

Anthropic says the new models "show improvements in areas like coding, reasoning, and vision," as well as in communicating more clearly with users.

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AI

TechCrunch AI · 2026-11-09

Meta releases Muse Ember, a new lightweight model for agent execution

At 10 cents per million input tokens, Ember is significantly cheaper than frontier competitors like Haiku and Luna.

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AI

TechCrunch AI · 2026-11-09

Jensen Huang reportedly engaged a PR firm with a history of handling high-profile sex scandals a year ago

The PR firm was enlisted shortly after an October 2025 New York Times report described Alice Huang's business dealings with Jensen Huang, Wired reported.

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AI

MIT Technology Review AI · 2026-11-09

Nancy Pelosi’s replacement is ready to regulate AI

As a California state senator, Scott Wiener authored legislation aimed at curbing the risks of advanced AI. Now, after winning a tight congressional race for former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s open San Francisco seat, he could play a key role in…

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AI

TechCrunch AI · 2026-11-09

Anthropic joins AI’s natural gas frenzy, buys $3.4B worth of turbines

Anthropic bought billions of dollars' worth of natural gas turbines in a deal that could give it buyer's remorse.

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AI

TechCrunch AI · 2026-11-09

A short seller flagged Nvidia CEO’s ties to a suspected Chinese spy six months before the scandal

Six months before Nvidia's spy scandal erupted, Culper Research was already questioning Jensen Huang's unusually close relationship with a Chinese executive.

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AI

TechCrunch AI · 2026-11-09

The race is on to sue Nvidia

Nvidia’s stock slid more than 4% after its board opened an investigation into Jensen Huang’s relationship with a suspected Chinese spy, and one securities law expert says the company’s earlier insistence that it was all “normal” could turn into a very…

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Human Interest

Human Interest

CBC British Columbia · 2026-11-09

Community-led search for missing Ma’amtagila Nation man amplifies, family says resources still needed

Community resources for a family-led search have intensified for a missing Ma’amtagila Nation father last seen canoeing in ocean waters 85 kilometres northwest of Campbell River, B.C., on Vancouver Island.

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Human Interest

CHEK News · 2026-11-09

Victoria unveils commemorative signs to mark 100 years of the Royal Canadian Legion

As Remembrance Day approaches, local branches of the Royal Canadian Legion are celebrating a century of supporting veterans, their families, and the community. The post Victoria unveils commemorative signs to mark 100 years of the Royal Canadian Legion…

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Travel & Outdoors

Travel & Outdoors

CHEK News · 2026-11-10

Storm train continues with new wind and rain warnings for the Island

After a slight reprieve, Vancouver Islanders can expect another round of wet, windy weather starting tonight. The post Storm train continues with new wind and rain warnings for the Island appeared first on CHEK .

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