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A source-linked briefing for BC headlines, politics, crime and courts, AI, human interest and outdoor/travel stories. Updated automatically four times daily.
CHEK News · 2026-06-08
On the same day that Stage 3 watering restrictions are kicking in for Nanaimo, the city saw some rain, but it was not enough to offset precipitation record lows in prior months. The post Nanaimo rain not enough to offset conditions leading to Stage 3…
Global BC · 2026-06-08
The non-profit society’s Seniors Can Move program provided over 300 free spots to people between the ages of 65 and 97 last year.
National Post · 2026-06-08
Texas and New Mexico cases are the first sign of the fly in over a decade, and the first in cattle in about half a century
Global Canada · 2026-06-08
The lacrosse team says the 18-year-old was travelling home from the Medicine Cup tournament when he was killed in a fatal multi-vehicle collision.
Global Canada · 2026-06-08
In a social media post, Toronto fire said its crews had been called to 622 emergency incidents in the city over the previous 24 hours.
National Post · 2026-06-08
South Korea’s central bank estimated that the North Korean economy grew by 3.7 per cent in 2024, the fastest growth rate in eight years
Global Canada · 2026-06-08
Elections Alberta has launched a recruitment drive to hire 60,000 workers for the Oct. 19 referendum, calling it 'the largest recruitment drive in Alberta's history.'
National Post · 2026-06-08
Harland David Sanders and his wife, Claudia, lived there for parts of the year from 1965 until the fast-food icon's death in 1980
CBC Canada · 2026-06-08
Oxford County OPP are asking for the public's help after a Pride flag was stolen and a metal flagpole was cut down at Emily Stowe Public School in Norwich Township. The incident comes a week after a Pride flag was set on fire at the school.
Global Canada · 2026-06-08
The company behind a spaceport in Canso, Nova Scotia, is defending the project as some residents raise concerns around plans for Canada's first sovereign launch site.
TechCrunch AI · 2026-06-08
"If you're grabbing a bite with friends and point your iPhone at the bill, then [you can] select what you ordered to split the tab with Apple Cash," said Apple VP of Software Sebastien Marineau-Mes.
CHEK News · 2026-06-08
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is expected to call for a shift in federal policies as an antidote for separatist sentiment in Alberta. The post Poilievre to prescribe new policies as an antidote for Alberta separation sentiment appeared first on CHEK .
Global Canada · 2026-06-08
The government has announced $9 million to non-profit Feed NB to supply food banks across the province.
Global Canada · 2026-06-08
The proposed social media ban for youth under 16 would mirror action first taken in Australia, where the measure took effect last December.
CityNews Vancouver · 2026-06-08
A man has been arrested after a rainbow-coloured Pride crosswalk was damaged by spray paint last week, the Surrey Police Service (SPS) says.
CityNews Vancouver · 2026-06-08
A Crown attorney says prosecutors want a 13-year prison sentence for Jennifer Stephens, a B.C. woman who pleaded guilty to charges related to sex trafficking.
Global BC · 2026-06-08
It happened on Wednesday, but police did not tell the public until after Global News started asking questions about the incident.
Global Canada · 2026-06-08
Investigators announced Monday the force will reveal the results of a probe dubbed 'Project Icarus' Tuesday morning that reportedly involves the individual.
CBC Canada · 2026-06-08
The Quebec Superior Court authorized the exhumation work in Joliette, Que., to find the remains of Laureanna Echaquan from Manawan. In 1973, at just two months old, she was placed, alone, on a plane bound for a hospital to treat pneumonia. She never returned…
CityNews Vancouver · 2026-06-08
A man has been arrested after a rainbow-coloured Pride crosswalk was damaged by spray paint last week, the Surrey Police Service (SPS) says.
Sportsnet · 2026-06-08
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Sportsnet · 2026-06-08
With days until Canada gets set to kick off at the FIFA World Cup, head coach Jesse Marsch is hoping that Bombito will be fit enough to join the team despite dealing with pain in his surgically repaired left leg.
Sportsnet · 2026-06-08
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Sportsnet · 2026-06-08
Faizal Khamisa and James Sharman break down how Canada will match up against Bosnia and how the team has been working on scoring at practice.
CityNews Vancouver · 2026-06-08
Two local artists have recently joined forces on a new track called The Goal, saying they were inspired by the FIFA World Cup coming to Vancouver.
TechCrunch AI · 2026-06-08
Apple’s WWDC 2026 event kicked off this morning at 10 a.m. PT at Apple Park, starting a week full of expected announcements around Siri, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence and more, along with developer events and demos. This year’s event is particularly notable for…
TechCrunch AI · 2026-06-08
Shortcuts gets an AI upgrade, letting you describe the workflow you want in a prompt.
TechCrunch AI · 2026-06-08
A new spatial "Reframe" feature will let users use AI to adjust perspectives.
National Post · 2026-06-08
'Extreme polarization is dangerous, but so is extreme consensus,' Arbour said
TechCrunch AI · 2026-06-08
The idea behind the new "Siri AI" is to turn the assistant from a voice controlled assistant into an AI companion that can do a lot more.
TechCrunch AI · 2026-06-08
A new feature in the Amazon Shopping app allows users to generate designs with Alexa, then print them on products like T-shirts, hoodies, and tumblers.
TechCrunch AI · 2026-06-08
Apple is adding new AI-powered features to Safari, Shortcuts, and Password apps.
TechCrunch AI · 2026-06-08
Apple's AI image generator is getting a makeover that could make it more competitive.
CBC Canada · 2026-06-08
A state of local emergency has been declared in a Manitoba community that was battered by heavy rain, which led to flooding, power outages, a boil water advisory and a washed-out bridge.