CBC British Columbia · 2026-08-19
Ladner pitcher Tugboat Wilkinson ready to set sail on major league career
San Francisco Giants pitching prospect brings a notable nickname and "burning desire to beat you," according to his former coach.
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BC Headlines
CBC British Columbia · 2026-08-19
3 major outages renew concerns about northwest B.C.'s communications network
Three large-scale telecommunications outages since May have exposed vulnerabilities in Northwest B.C.'s communications network. Politicians are calling for tougher penalties for copper theft and greater network redundancy, warning repeated disruptions could…
CHEK News · 2026-08-19
Five Victoria restaurants named among Canada’s top 100 for outdoor dining
With summer in full swing, several Greater Victoria restaurants are getting national recognition for their outdoor dining experiences. The post Five Victoria restaurants named among Canada’s top 100 for outdoor dining appeared first on CHEK .
CityNews Vancouver · 2026-08-19
Canadians want Hoekstra out. Can they make it happen?
A petition with more than 230,000 signatures continues to make its way across Canada in hopes of ousting the U.S. Ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra. Signatories believe the diplomat has further strained Canada-U.S. relations by adding fuel to President…
CityNews Vancouver · 2026-08-19
Montreal is hosting a final farewell for legendary jazz pianist Oliver Jones
Montrealers will get a chance to say goodbye to legendary jazz pianist Oliver Jones today. Montreal’s city hall is hosting a public viewing in the afternoon, while a public funeral service is scheduled for Thursday at Union United Church in his old…
The Tyee · 2026-08-19
TAIWANfest Returns to Vancouver This Labour Day Weekend
The three-day celebration will feature live performances, interactive workshops, ‘Hope Talks’ and shared cultural stories.
The Tyee · 2026-08-19
BC Needs Commitments on Distant Carbon Capture Promises
Construction of a new pipeline supposedly depends on an emissions reduction project. But will it be built?
CHEK News · 2026-08-19
Island businesses brace for new tariffs as buy-local demand grows
A Victoria puzzle company is taking a creative approach to a new round of U.S. tariffs, offering to split the added cost with its American customers rather than risk losing them altogether. The post Island businesses brace for new tariffs as buy-local demand…
National
Global Canada · 2026-08-19
Renewed exploration in Saskatchewan’s Uranium City brings hope to current, former residents
As the global demand for nuclear power continues, companies are targeting Saskatchewan's abandoned Uranium City for the potential mining opportunities it offers.
National Post · 2026-08-19
Ontario judge sentences handgun trafficker to house arrest after mandatory minimum declared unconstitutional
'Although the gravity of this offence highlights the need for punishment, it is not so pressing as to make incarceration the only option,' the judge said
National Post · 2026-08-19
Geoff Russ: Danielle Smith is Canada’s most committed federalist
Her critics vilify her as 'evil' but she is best advocate for national unity Alberta could hope for
National Post · 2026-08-19
Thomas Caldwell: Defend Canada’s proud history from debasement
It is the glue that holds us together. Without it, we are doomed
Global Canada · 2026-08-19
Quebec couple sues Ontario surrogacy agency after stillbirth, alleges improper expenses
A Montreal couple is suing an Ontario surrogacy agency for nearly $200,000 after a stillbirth and what they allege were improperly reimbursed expenses, claims the company denies.
Politics
National Post · 2026-08-19
Geoffrey Moyse: B.C. NDP behaving as if it can do anything it wants with land
Surely, there will be a time when British Columbians start demanding the government act in the greater public interest
CityNews Vancouver · 2026-08-19
Congo’s Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts at unprecedented speed
The Ebola outbreak in Congo has reached 5,000 cases, government data showed Wednesday, as responders warn it is spreading at an unprecedented speed outpacing efforts to slow it in one of the country’s remotest regions. Data from Congo’s Ministry of Health…
CBC Canada · 2026-08-19
Will the PQ's Trump-era referendum pause work with voters?
Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says he won't hold a referendum until Donald Trump leaves office, a move one pollster called an attempt to ease voter anxiety ahead of the election campaign. Rival party leaders are already slamming the delay…
Finance & Taxes
CityNews Vancouver · 2026-08-19
Canadian manufacturers say tariff delay encouraging but uncertainty remains
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters says it’s encouraged by a decision to delay the implementation of new U.S. tariffs, but the continued threat leaves companies and their workers facing the same damaging uncertainty. The industry organization which…
Global BC · 2026-08-19
B.C.’s honey producers brace for the sting of 50% new tariff from the U.S.
The U.S. is threatening tariffs on $28 billion worth of Canadian exports, from dairy to alcohol to plywood and honey. The deadline for those tariffs to be implemented is 9 p.m. PT
CityNews Vancouver · 2026-08-19
Homeowners managing higher mortgage payments despite concerns: survey
As the last wave of mortgage renewals from the era of ultra-low interest rates comes, a new survey suggests most homeowners have been managing higher payments. A Royal LePage report says mortgage delinquency rates in Canada remain remarkably low compared…
The Tyee · 2026-08-19
Conservatives and Greens Challenge the Liberals in a North Shore Byelection
World events, cost of living and environmental backsliding could have an impact in this urban/suburban riding.
Immigration
The Tyee · 2026-08-19
Wildfires Are Yet Another Challenge for This Young Immigrant Chef
After moving from India to Toronto to Clinton, Armaan says feeding fire crews is ‘the least I can do.’
Crime & Courts
Global Canada · 2026-08-19
DNA technology helps identify New Brunswick woman decades after death
A New Brunswick woman whose remains were discovered in Ontario has been identified decades after her death through advances in DNA technology, giving investigators new leads in a homicide case and highlighting the growing role of genetic genealogy in solving…
National Post · 2026-08-19
‘Illegitimate’ for courts to declare a right to bike lanes
Ben Woodfinden talks to Rob Breakenridge about the recent court decision rejecting the idea of a Charter right to bike lanes
Medical & Health
National Post · 2026-08-19
Jesse Kline: Trump’s anti-vaccine order is a health disaster in the making
The new vaccine guidelines essentially aim to turn the entire country into a giant science experiment
Sports & FIFA
Sportsnet · 2026-08-19
Three-time CPKC Open champ Lydia Ko looking to end season on a high
Sportsnet’s Adam Stanley caught up with three-time CPKC Women’s Open winner Lydia Ko to discuss her love for the Canadian fanbase, her form coming into this event, and how she’s really looking to end the LPGA season on a high.
Sportsnet · 2026-08-19
Prospect of Interest: Canadian ‘Tugboat’ Wilkinson pulls into majors with Giants
Canada’s MLB contingent is set to grow by one on Wednesday, when Matt “Tugboat” Wilkinson takes the mound for the Giants. Zach Worden has everything you need to know about the 23-year-old southpaw.
Sportsnet · 2026-08-19
Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios suspended after positive test for cocaine
Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios revealed on Wednesday he tested positive for cocaine, and cited the doping case as a wake up call after feeling “helpless and alone” as injuries derailed his career.
Sportsnet · 2026-08-19
Tatis Jr. stars with the bat and glove, Brewers make history vs. Mariners
A trip around the majors sees Fernando Tatis Jr. swat two homers and make an unbelievable leaping catch to rob a grand slam, the Cubs walk off their crosstown rivals for a 2nd straight game, the Brewers absolutely smoke the M’s, and much more.
Sportsnet · 2026-08-18
How the Blue Jays have carved out new identity during recent turnaround
Shi Davidi joins Sportsnet Central to discuss the Blue Jays notching another big win over the Rays, touching on Alejandro Kirk’s hot streak at the plate, the team’s dominant pitching, and how they’ve started to establish their identity of late.
AI
MIT Technology Review AI · 2026-08-19
The Download: AI’s self-improvement problem, and what’s driving the heat
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. AI’s recursive self-improvement might not come so quickly after all The AI industry’s boldest promise right now is that…
TechCrunch AI · 2026-08-19
AI isn’t close to curing cancer. This startup says it knows what it will take.
It's the data, stupid.
TechCrunch AI · 2026-08-19
Relativity Networks raises $22 million to bring a faster kind of fiber to data centers
Relativity Networks deals in hollow-core fiber, a rarely deployed technology that allows data to be transmitted 30% faster than conventional fiber.
Human Interest
CHEK News · 2026-08-19
New Wildfire near Ladysmith; officials say no risk to residents and infrastructure
The Town of Ladysmith is keeping an eye on a new wildfire that was discovered east of the community Tuesday night. A BC Wildfire Service update just before 9 p.m. says the out-of-control fire is 0.1 hectares in size, with ground crews and helicopters…
Travel & Outdoors
CityNews Vancouver · 2026-08-19
Wildfire near Summerland, B.C., remains active as residents return
While most evacuation orders have come down for the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland, the BC Wildfire Service is reporting the blaze remains active. The BC Wildfire Service says in an update posted Tuesday that the blaze saw increased behaviour the…
MIT Technology Review AI · 2026-08-19
Child-monitoring apps might need a reboot
Pam Wisniewski’s digital adolescence showed her the best and the worst of the internet. At 14, she left an abusive home, where she’d been isolated in a fifth-wheel trailer at the end of a seven-mile dirt road. She moved in with her older sister and taught…
CHEK News · 2026-08-19
Major traffic delays following crash near McKenzie Avenue
A multi-vehicle crash is causing major traffic delays on the Trans-Canada Highway near the McKenzie Avenue overpass in Victoria Tuesday evening. The post Major traffic delays following crash near McKenzie Avenue appeared first on CHEK .