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    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Alleged attack on imam in B.C. condemned by Muslim groups, federal minister",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11915131/alleged-attack-imam-bc-condemned/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:35:10 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-21T13:35:10+00:00",
      "description": "Culture Minister Marc Miller said in a tweet that the reported assault is \"appalling and vile\" and that such violence and Islamophobia have no place in Canada."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "No plan in place to control invasive American bullfrogs in Stanley Park",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/american-bullfrog-stanley-park-9.7242421?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-21T13:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "The American bullfrog – a notoriously invasive species that will eat almost anything it can fit into its mouth – is alive and well in Vancouver’s Stanley Park."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "How communities around B.C. are marking National Indigenous Peoples Day in 2026",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-national-indigenous-peoples-day-2026-9.7241067?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-21T12:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "The annual celebration of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples is being marked with largely joyous celebrations around B.C."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "‘This is nuts’: The hard-fought race to build Canada’s next submarine fleet",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/21/this-is-nuts-the-hard-fought-race-to-build-canadas-next-submarine-fleet/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:13 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-21T10:00:13+00:00",
      "description": "OTTAWA — From a massive ad blitz featuring Canadian broadcast icon Peter Mansbridge to a cabinet minister calling on shipbuilders to cough up a car plant, the brief race to replace Canada’s aging submarine fleet turned heads in more ways than one. The unusually short competition to build the navy’s next submarine fleet seemed to […]"
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "How communities across Canada are celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/21/how-communities-across-canada-are-celebrating-indigenous-peoples-day/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:10 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-21T10:00:10+00:00",
      "description": "OTTAWA — Events are being held across the country to mark the 30th National Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Sunday — a day meant to honour the culture, histories and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. The day coincides with the summer solstice — the longest day of the year — and holds deep […]"
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "‘How can this be happening again?’: Lytton residents face another wildfire",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/lytton-residents-face-another-wildfire-threat-9.7243268?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:16:46 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-21T02:16:46+00:00",
      "description": "Residents in and around Lytton are facing another wildfire threat nearly five years after the 2021 blaze killed two people and destroyed much of the village. The Saw Creek wildfire has forced new evacuation orders and alerts, bringing back painful memories for residents who rebuilt their homes."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "‘Real team sport’: Dragon Boat festival kicks off in Victoria this weekend",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/real-team-sport-dragon-boat-festival-kicks-off-in-victoria-this-weekend-1331962/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:15:03 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-21T01:15:03+00:00",
      "description": "Victoria’s Inner Harbour welcomed over 30 teams from across the Island, Lower Mainland and south of the border in Washington for the Canada Dry Victoria Dragon Boat Festival. The post ‘Real team sport’: Dragon Boat festival kicks off in Victoria this weekend appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Police in Fort St. John seize lot of 3D printed firearms",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/20/fort-st-john-3d-printed-guns/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:35:22 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-21T00:35:22+00:00",
      "description": "The Fort St. John’s RCMP Street Enforcement Team found a cache of 3D printed firearms while executing a search warrant related to drug trafficking on June 18."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "‘It’s a big deal’: Port Alberni welcomes first cruise ship since 2019",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/its-a-big-deal-port-alberni-welcomes-first-cruise-ship-since-2019-1331952/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:34:12 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-21T00:34:12+00:00",
      "description": "Excitement and crowds filled Port Alberni’s waterfront Saturday, as the luxury cruise ship The World docked in the community that hadn’t had a cruise ship visit since 2019. (CHEK News) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Copy-of-Blank-background-for-pictures-95.png?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> Excitement and crowds filled Port Alberni's waterfront Saturday, as the luxury cruise ship The World docked in the community that hadn't had a cruise ship visit since 2019. The post ‘It’s a big deal’: Port Alberni welcomes first cruise ship since 2019 appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Poilievre talks fishing, resource policy, cost of living at town hall on Vancouver Island",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/poilievre-talks-fishing-resource-policy-cost-of-living-at-town-hall-on-vancouver-island-1331948/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:16:47 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-21T00:16:47+00:00",
      "description": "(CHEK News) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Copy-of-Blank-background-for-pictures-94.png?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> Canada's Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre made a campaign-like stop on Vancouver Island in Duncan on Saturday, speaking about the fishing industry, before expanding to other topics. The post Poilievre talks fishing, resource policy, cost of living at town hall on Vancouver Island appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Order Up: Otto Charcuterie",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/order-up-otto-charcuterie-1331803/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:03:48 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T23:03:48+00:00",
      "description": "A new sandwich shop called Otto Charcuterie is set to open at 1019 Fort Street in Victoria, with some of the talent behind local restaurants Nourish and Eva Schnitzelhaus. (CHEK News) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Copy-of-Blank-background-for-pictures-92.png?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> A new sandwich shop called Otto Charcuterie is set to open at 1019 Fort Street in Victoria, with some of the talent behind local restaurants Nourish and Eva Schnitzelhaus. The post Order Up: Otto Charcuterie appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "James Burrows, director of classic TV comedies including ‘Cheers’ and ‘Friends,’ dies at 85",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/james-burrows-director-of-classic-tv-comedies-including-cheers-and-friends-dies-at-85-1331936/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:35:36 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T22:35:36+00:00",
      "description": "James Burrows, the director and executive producer of, “Mid-Century Modern,” poses at the premiere of the Hulu series on March 25, 2025, at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/burrows-e1781994854835.jpeg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> James Burrows, who helped create volumes of laughter as director of more than a thousand episodes of such classic television comedies as “Cheers,” “Taxi,” “Friends” and “Will and Grace,” died Friday. He was 85. The post James Burrows, director of classic TV comedies including ‘Cheers’ and ‘Friends,’ dies at 85 appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Independent observer named to monitor Montreal police racism investigation",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/independent-observer-named-to-monitor-montreal-police-racism-investigation-1331933/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:23:32 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T22:23:32+00:00",
      "description": "Quebec Deputy premier and Minister of Domestic Security Ian Lafreniere responds to reporters questions before entering a pre-session caucus meeting in Riviere-du-Loup, Que., Friday, May 1, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot Jacques Boissinot \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/mtl-e1781994147572.jpeg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> Quebec Domestic Security Minister Ian Lafrenière has appointed an independent observer to oversee the investigations into racism allegations involving Montreal police officers, over a week after the force dismantled a patrol unit in Montréal-Nord and suspended two officers. The post Independent observer named to monitor Montreal police racism investigation appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "‘Not expecting any moisture’: BCWS says to exercise caution with campfires on Vancouver Island",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/not-expecting-any-moisture-bcws-says-to-exercise-caution-with-campfires-on-vancouver-island-1331917/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:07:11 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T22:07:11+00:00",
      "description": "Jennifer Lohmeyer, Information Officer with the Coastal Wildfire Centre (COFC).(CHEK News) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Copy-of-Blank-background-for-pictures-91.png?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> The BC Wildfire Service currently allows campfires on Vancouver Island, but some municipalities may not, and as dry and warm conditions continue this weekend and into next week, the Service is reminding people to exercise caution. The post ‘Not expecting any moisture’: BCWS says to exercise caution with campfires on Vancouver Island appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "‘She wanted to live’: 105-year-old died after being left behind in retirement home fire",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/20/105-wanted-to-live/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:06:35 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T22:06:35+00:00",
      "description": "When the Chartwell Carrington House burst into flames, staff and first responders rushed to evacuate more than 100 seniors out of the three-story retirement home and miraculously everyone made it out safely. Or so they thought."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: June 20",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/1149299/watch-news-hour/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:00:41 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T22:00:41+00:00",
      "description": "Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "‘Indigenous’ café faces backlash from community; receives closure order",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/20/indigenous-cafe-backlash-community-closure-order/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:12:03 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T21:12:03+00:00",
      "description": "A Vancouver café on Commercial Drive that had been marketing itself as an Indigenous-owned and operated establishment is now facing backlash."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Hurricanes coach from Campbell River joins downtown Raleigh for team’s Stanley Cup parade, celebration",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/hurricanes-fans-jam-into-downtown-raleigh-for-teams-stanley-cup-parade-celebration-1331911/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:59:30 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T20:59:30+00:00",
      "description": "Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour holds the Stanley Cup during the NHL hockey club’s championship celebration in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/stanley-e1781989054930.jpeg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> Thousands of jubilant Carolina Hurricanes fans crammed onto sidewalks, gathered around office building windows, even lined up on floor after floor of at least one parking deck to cheer and wave at the team's Stanley Cup championship parade on Saturday. The post Hurricanes coach from Campbell River joins downtown Raleigh for team’s Stanley Cup parade, celebration appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Beers, braids and bonding: Hairstyle classes for dads aim to challenge gender norms",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/20/beers-braids-and-bonding-hairstyle-classes-for-dads-aim-to-challenge-gender-norms/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:32:43 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T20:32:43+00:00",
      "description": "With a hairbrush in one hand and a craft beer in the other, Curtis Einarson takes a seat behind a mannequin head with long, vibrant pink and blue hair. The father of three young girls is one of a dozen dads sitting in the corner of Sookram’s Brewing Co., in Winnipeg on a recent Wednesday […]"
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Canada’s World Cup win delivers big boost for downtown Vancouver businesses",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/20/canadas-world-cup-win-big-boost-downtown-vancouver-businesses/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:20:55 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T19:20:55+00:00",
      "description": "Tens of thousands of fans riding the high of witnessing Canada’s men’s national team notch its first-ever win at the World Cup filled Granville Street on Thursday."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Fleeing persecution in Jamaica, a transgender woman starts new life in Canada",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/20/fleeing-persecution-jamaica-transgender-woman-starting-new-canada/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:06:56 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T19:06:56+00:00",
      "description": "In Jamaica, where religion shapes moral order and where violence against LGBTQ+ people is pervasive, living openly as a transgender person can pose a deadly risk. For Terry-Kay Walker, 38, that life-or-death moment came to a head one night when she was coming home from a fashion show in New Kingston. “Me and my best […]"
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "One person airlifted to hospital after crash with deer in Chilliwack",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/20/person-airlifted-hospital-crashing-deer-chilliwack/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:57:33 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T18:57:33+00:00",
      "description": "One person has been airlifted in critical condition to the hospital after a car struck a deer on Highway 1 in Chilliwack early Saturday morning."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Mount Finlayson trail closes due to ‘dangerous wildlife activity’: BC Parks",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/mt-finlayson-trail-closure-due-to-wildlife-activity-bccos-says-1331894/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:54:02 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T18:54:02+00:00",
      "description": "Mt. Finlayson is closed due to wildlife activity. (Submitted) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Copy-of-Blank-background-for-pictures-30.png?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> Hikers are being advised that the Mount Finlayson trail in Goldstream Provincial Park is closed due to dangerous wildlife activity says BC Parks. The post Mount Finlayson trail closes due to ‘dangerous wildlife activity’: BC Parks appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Wildfire near Lytton increased sixfold overnight",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/20/wildfire-near-lytton-increased-sixfold-overnight/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:18:30 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T18:18:30+00:00",
      "description": "The Saw Creek wildfire has increased to 600 hectares from Friday night to Saturday, according to the BC Wildfire Service."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Bid to narrow transparency law ‘a move in the wrong direction,’ info watchdog says",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/bid-to-narrow-transparency-law-a-move-in-the-wrong-direction-info-watchdog-says-1331889/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:05:00 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T18:05:00+00:00",
      "description": "Caroline Maynard, information commissioner of Canada, prepares to appear before the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/transp-e1781978060927.jpeg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> Information commissioner Caroline Maynard says a federal proposal to narrow the scope of the Access to Information Act is a move in the wrong direction that could exclude \"entire swaths of government-held records\" from public scrutiny. The post Bid to narrow transparency law ‘a move in the wrong direction,’ info watchdog says appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Circus classes spark high-flying friendships in Nelson, B.C.",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7239263?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T17:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "In the remote mountain community of Nelson, B.C., a thriving circus scene is redefining what it means to belong. Through the stories of performers, students, families and teachers, this intimate documentary reveals how circus has become far more than an art form: It is a refuge, a creative outlet and a place where people of all ages can discover confidence, connection and community. From children overcoming fears to adults finding new passions later in life, participants share how circus has helped them embrace vulnerability, celebrate individuality and build lasting friendships. Indeed, those interviewed say that Nelson’s circus community offers a powerful example of inclusion and collective support."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Dozens of homes evacuated as out-of-control wildfire threatens Lytton, B.C.",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/lytton-saw-creek-wildfire-evacuations-9.7243091?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:04:01 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T16:04:01+00:00",
      "description": "The residents of 60 properties remain evacuated from their homes on Saturday, as crews battle an out-of-control wildfire burning south of Lytton, B.C."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Celebrations. Lineups. Ticket struggles. Is the FIFA Fan Festival worth it?",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-fifa-fan-fest-9.7240359?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T15:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "For some, the fan fest is nothing but joy. It's a special celebration that Toronto has the opportunity to host, bringing together global food, fandom and music. But other fans say the event has its issues."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Gabriola fire department says emergency preparedness on the Gulf Islands comes with unique challenges",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/gabriola-fire-unique-challenges-emergency-preparedness-gulf-islands-9.7242850?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T14:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Gabriola Fire Department answered questions on Thursday night about emergency preparedness on the Island, and what would happen if there was an evacuation on the small island. The department had run through a practice scenario earlier this spring, and shared what they learned"
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Non-profit educates service providers on how AI, automation impact people with communication disabilities",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/space-communication-disabilities-automation-ai-9.7239068?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T13:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "In the age of AI, non-profit SPACE wants service providers to consider how automation impacts people with communication disabilities — and how they can make listening more equitable."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "No injuries from ammonia leak at B.C. rink",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11914503/ammonia-leak-b-c-rink/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:14:12 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T12:14:12+00:00",
      "description": "The City of Langley says an ammonia gas leak at an ice rink that triggered a shelter-in-place order has not resulted in any injuries."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Rural residents in northwest B.C. fear proposed bylaw could limit how they use their land",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/rural-terrace-push-back-rdks-proposed-bylaws-animal-limits-9.7239325?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T12:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Rural residents around Terrace are pushing back against a proposed zoning bylaw they say could limit livestock, beehives and how they use their land. The regional district says the draft is partly driven by provincial housing law."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Citizen's group takes city to court over Vancouver Aquatic Centre renewal",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-aquatic-centre-renewal-court-lawsuit-9.7242890?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T11:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "In their bid to stop the city from replacing the current 50-metre pool with a 25-metre pool, a group is suing the City of Vancouver and the park board, alleging the park board didn’t have the authority to decide on the smaller pool size."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "U.S. claims about higher drug trafficking from Canada don't match the data: fentanyl czar",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/us-canada-trump-fentanyl-border-9.7241691?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T08:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "As the U.S. claims its crackdown on drug trafficking at the border with Mexico is triggering more criminal activity from Canada, fentanyl czar Kevin Brosseau is pushing back — saying the numbers \"really haven't borne that out.\""
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Out-of-control wildfire near Lytton, B.C., prompts evacuation orders, Highway 1 closure",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/lytton-wildfire-evacuation-alert-9.7242975?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:18:50 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T04:18:50+00:00",
      "description": "An out-of-control wildfire south of the village of Lytton, B.C., triggered evacuation orders and alerts late Friday."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Saw Creek wildfire grows to 600 hectares as Lytton remains under evacuation alert",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11914416/lytton-evacuation-alert-wildfire/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:02:02 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T04:02:02+00:00",
      "description": "The out-of-control Saw Creek wildfire near Lytton has grown to 600 hectares as crews battle hot, dry conditions and residents face smoke and water advisories."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Critics slam government plan to 'bail out' sagging condo sector in B.C.",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/critics-slam-government-plan-to-bail-out-sagging-condo-sector-9.7242851?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:32:44 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T01:32:44+00:00",
      "description": "A plan by the B.C. government and Ottawa to buy thousands of vacant condo units and turn them into affordable housing is drawing criticism. Some call it a \"bail out\" for developers."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "New stadium needed to keep Whitecaps in Vancouver, says MLS commissioner",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/new-stadium-need-vancouver-whitecaps-don-garber-mls-9.7242892?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:28:18 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T01:28:18+00:00",
      "description": "Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber said before the United States beat Australia at the World Cup on Friday that the Vancouver Whitecaps need to have a new stadium deal in order to keep the club in Vancouver."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Surrey slammed for flouting Metro Vancouver water restrictions",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-surrey-bc-water-restrictions-defy-9.7242638?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:26:57 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T01:26:57+00:00",
      "description": "City of Surrey officials are under fire for their decision to defy Metro Vancouver's water restriction plan by staying at Stage 2 restrictions rather than moving to more stringent Stage 3. Surrey says it is monitoring its own water use, but Metro Vancouver staff say collaboration in an interconnected system is important."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "B.C. mayor calls FIFA a ‘bunch of arseholes’ after they reject brewery street party",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11914137/bc-mayor-calls-fifa-bunch-arseholes-reject-brewery-street-party/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:16:38 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T01:16:38+00:00",
      "description": "Patina Brewing was planning a family-friendly block party for the Canada versus Switzerland match on Wednesday. They wanted to shut down the street."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Vancouver shines for Team Canada’s 1st game at BC Place: ‘This was the best’",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11913813/vancouver-shines-team-canada-1st-game-bc-place-best/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:16:22 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T01:16:22+00:00",
      "description": "Victoria residents Dallas Nicholls and Nahoa Kahakauwila attended the game at BC Place and said the atmosphere inside and outside BC Place was electric."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Cultus Lake Waterpark operator had previous safety non-compliances at Vernon facility, regulator says",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/cultus-lake-waterpark-electrical-incident-and-compliance-issues-9.7242304?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:53:19 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T00:53:19+00:00",
      "description": "Technical Safety B.C. says the operator of Cultus Lake Waterpark had previous safety non-compliances at another waterpark it operates as investigators continue looking into an electrical incident that sent 12 children to hospital earlier this week."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Environment Canada issues tornado watch for Prince George region",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11914212/tornado-watch-issued-prince-george-region/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:51:11 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T00:51:11+00:00",
      "description": "Environment Canada says in a Friday afternoon update that 'significant damage or destruction to infrastructure, homes and the natural environment is possible.'"
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Wildfire that prompted evacuations in West Kelowna was caused by prohibited campfire, officials say",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/west-kelowna-wildfire-kalamoir-park-9.7242823?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:35:53 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T00:35:53+00:00",
      "description": "Officials have determined that a wildfire that prompted evacuation orders in West Kelowna, B.C., earlier this week was caused by a prohibited campfire inside a regional park."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Delta woman found not criminally responsible for killing mother",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/delta-woman-not-criminally-responsible-mother-death-9.7242757?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:13:52 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T00:13:52+00:00",
      "description": "A Delta, B.C., woman who admitted to killing her mother in December 2023 has been found not criminally responsible for the death on account of a mental disorder."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Tornado watch issued for Prince George",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/prince-george-tornado-9.7242824?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:07:15 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-20T00:07:15+00:00",
      "description": "Environment Canada say severe thunderstorms may produce tornadoes, but say impact would be moderate."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "K'omoks First Nation chief pushes back on Poilievre's opposition to treaty",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/komoks-treaty-pierre-poilievre-9.7242721?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:44:59 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-19T23:44:59+00:00",
      "description": "Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced Friday that he and other Conservative party MPs will oppose the ratification of the K'omoks First Nation's treaty."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "B.C. nurses reject tentative agreement with health employers",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11914098/bc-nurses-reject-tentative-agreement/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:46:29 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-19T22:46:29+00:00",
      "description": "The rejection comes after a strong strike mandate in May, when the union says more than 50,850 nurses voted 98.2 per cent in favour of job action."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Hope for a rare whale species after being spotted off Vancouver Island",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11913985/rare-whale-species-spotted-vancouver-island/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:07:09 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-19T22:07:09+00:00",
      "description": "“It was never certain if this species would actually go extinct or recover,” said Jared Towers from the Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Cetacean Research Program."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – June 19",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/9913127/watch-global-okanagan-news-at-530/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:00:38 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-19T22:00:38+00:00",
      "description": "Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m."
    }
  ]
}