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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "5 years ago, B.C. was trapped under a heat dome. Here’s how it all played out",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/2021-bc-heat-dome-look-back-five-years-later-9.7246604?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-27T13:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "When never-seen-before temperatures struck B.C. in June 2021, people did everything they could to stay cool, stuffing frozen water bottles under their armpits and floating in lakes. But paramedics were run off their feet, a village burned to the ground and more than 600 people died."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "‘Door-kick challenge’ frustrates B.C. homeowners",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11941417/door-kick-challenge-b-c-homeowners/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:17:21 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-27T12:17:21+00:00",
      "description": "It started as a harmless prank by teenagers but a homeowner in Nanaimo, B.C., says it escalated into property damage, harassment and threats."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Internal documents show B.C. approved free nasal naloxone expansion after criticism over delays",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/nasal-naloxone-bc-rollout-9.7249300?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-27T12:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "As the province continues to roll out broader access to free nasal naloxone in pharmacies this week, documents obtained by CBC News detail the B.C. Ministry of Health's behind-the-scenes discussions that led to the decision."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "New Kelowna sign unveiled on city waterfront",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/kelowna-unveils-new-landmark-sign-9.7251047?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-27T11:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "The City of Kelowna unveiled its latest landmark Friday. The sign is expected to draw tourists to take and share photos along the city's lakefront."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "More Haitians will try to come to Canada after U.S. court decision, advocate says",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/27/more-haitians-will-try-to-come-to-canada-after-u-s-court-decision-advocate-says/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:00:07 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-27T10:00:07+00:00",
      "description": "MONTREAL — A Montreal-based advocate for asylum seekers says Canada should expect a new wave of Haitians trying to enter from the United States after a court decision allowing the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disasters in Haiti and Syria. Frantz André says he knows of several people […]"
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      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Order Up: Nico Kitchen",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/order-up-nico-kitchen-1332974/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 02:01:17 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-27T02:01:17+00:00",
      "description": "Nicole Walshaw opened Nico Kitchen on June 24, 2026. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-61.png?fit=780%2C437&ssl=1\" /> If you're looking for fresh, locally sourced food made with care, there's a new spot in Victoria that's already earning rave reviews. The post Order Up: Nico Kitchen appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Kelowna woman sets record at 4,400-km Tour Divide bike race",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/meaghan-hackinen-tour-divide-race-9.7251075?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:37:02 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-27T01:37:02+00:00",
      "description": "A cyclist from Kelowna has broken the women's record at the Tour Divide, an event many consider the pinnacle of offroad ultra-distance bike racing."
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    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Long-time West-End resident Blake Elliot has seen better days",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/26/long-time-west-end-resident-blake-elliot-has-seen-better-days/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:32:38 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-27T01:32:38+00:00",
      "description": "“[I’m] very tired, haven’t had any sleep for a few days.”"
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    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "As drought deepens, Okanagan leaders unite to protect water supply",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11941030/drought-okanagan-leaders-unite-protect-water-supply/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:32:03 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-27T01:32:03+00:00",
      "description": "The Okanagan's water crisis didn't begin with the scorching summer heat. It began months ago, high in the mountains, where winter failed to deliver enough snow"
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      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "After 28 years at Vic High, teacher known for daily costumes retires with lasting legacy",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/after-28-years-at-vic-high-teacher-known-for-daily-costumes-retires-with-lasting-legacy-1333050/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:02:19 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-27T01:02:19+00:00",
      "description": "Longtime teacher Dale Sakiyama is shown in one of his costumes. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Copy-of-Blank-background-for-pictures-41.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> For nearly three decades, students at Victoria High School never knew what to expect when they walked into Dale Sakiyama's classroom. The post After 28 years at Vic High, teacher known for daily costumes retires with lasting legacy appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "$11.1M active transportation bridge opens in downtown Courtenay",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/11-1m-active-transportation-bridge-opens-in-downtown-courtenay-1333049/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:54:03 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-27T00:54:03+00:00",
      "description": "The new active transportation bridge is shown. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/yc21wjj9-720.jpg?fit=720%2C406&ssl=1\" /> The City of Courtenay has cut the ribbon on its $11.1 million active transportation bridge, completed earlier this month. The post $11.1M active transportation bridge opens in downtown Courtenay appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Colwood business owner wins national award for entrepreneurship",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/colwood-business-owner-wins-national-award-for-entrepreneurship-1332751/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:50:00 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-27T00:50:00+00:00",
      "description": "Andrea Sanders, massage therapist and owner of Lagoon Prenatal, is shown. (CHEK News) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/iwow-25-2-e1782426542187.jpg?fit=780%2C468&ssl=1\" /> Inside Lagoon Prenatal in Colwood there is exactly what parents and parents-to-be need, a calm, serene space and the best quality care. The post Colwood business owner wins national award for entrepreneurship appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Canucks take Malhotra third overall at NHL draft",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11941078/canucks-take-caleb-malhotra-third-overall-at-draft/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:49:13 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-27T00:49:13+00:00",
      "description": "Caleb Malhotra didn't understand why his request was going unfulfilled."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Ion lithium battery is suspected cause of large Parksville fire: Fire chief",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/ion-lithium-battery-is-suspected-cause-of-large-parksville-fire-fire-chief-1333043/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:43:42 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-27T00:43:42+00:00",
      "description": "The Parksville Waste Connections facility is shown after the fire. (CHEK News) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/RYAN-FIRE-e1782521000130.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> A damaged ion lithium battery is the suspected cause of a large fire at a Parksville recycling facility on Wednesday that impacted recycling service to thousands of homes on the Mid-Island. The post Ion lithium battery is suspected cause of large Parksville fire: Fire chief appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Police in Kamloops looking for break and enter suspect who swam from capture",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/26/swimming-suspect-kamloops/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:14:40 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-27T00:14:40+00:00",
      "description": "Kamloops RCMP are looking for a break and enter suspect who took a unique route to avoid capture -- he swam."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "David Eby leaving for trade mission to China but will fly home a few days early",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11940978/david-eby-trade-mission-china-fly-home-early/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:57:35 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-26T23:57:35+00:00",
      "description": "David Eby says he has been asked by the federal government to be available in early July for an announcement of a finalized memorandum of understanding."
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    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Situation in Venezuela after earthquakes ‘horrific’: Anand",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/situation-in-venezuela-after-earthquakes-horrific-anand-1333038/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:55:51 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-26T23:55:51+00:00",
      "description": "Rescue workers search through the rubble of a collapsed building two days after earthquakes struck Caracas, Venezuela, on Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Pedro Mattey) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/04b3bad4ed5db774e85acc6e6ca58b6f75f40f90f369f2d9e67a4eb778d28ca0-e1782518141563.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says the situation in Venezuela following two catastrophic earthquakes is \"horrific\" and Canada will look to expand its humanitarian support for the region. The post Situation in Venezuela after earthquakes ‘horrific’: Anand appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Inland Island Highway closed near Courtenay due to crash",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/inland-island-highway-closed-near-courtenay-due-to-crash-1333025/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:40:21 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-26T23:40:21+00:00",
      "description": "An RCMP epaulette is seen in Edmonton, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/f59db37a-2dec-4b87-b93e-24e51cad0552-scaled-e1781028482829.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> The Inland Island Highway is closed at Piercy Road near Courtenay due to a motor vehicle crash Friday afternoon. The post Inland Island Highway closed near Courtenay due to crash appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Illegal e-dirt bike riding leads to arrest of youth in Port Moody",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/26/youth-arrested-port-moody-e-dirt-bike/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:35:00 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-26T23:35:00+00:00",
      "description": "A 14-year-old youth was illegally riding an e-dirt bike along Ioco Road, between Murray Street and Newport Drive in Port Moody yesterday afternoon."
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    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "B.C. lawyer says closure of Joffre Lakes Park potentially violates Canadian Charter",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11940907/bc-lawyer-closure-joffre-lakes-park-potentially-violates-canadian-charter/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:21:25 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-26T23:21:25+00:00",
      "description": "The popular park will be closed from June 20 to 27 and Sept. 8 to 30 so that members of the Lil’wat Nation and N’Quatqua can exercise their traditional activities on the land."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Independent team named to review North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant project",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/north-shore-wastewater-treatment-plant-review-9.7251103?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:19:24 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-26T23:19:24+00:00",
      "description": "The Metro Vancouver Regional District says in a statement that the team will be led by Rob Andrews, who is listed on LinkedIn as the senior vice-president of infrastructure at consultant group EXP Engineering."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Canucks select Malhotra with No. 3 pick, Leafs take McKenna 1st overall",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/nhl-draft-gavin-mckenna-9.7250250?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:18:51 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-26T23:18:51+00:00",
      "description": "The Toronto Maple Leafs drafted slick Whitehorse-born winger Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 pick on Friday night in Buffalo, N.Y."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Saks officially emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with less debt and a new name",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/26/saks-officially-emerges-from-chapter-11-bankruptcy-with-less-debt-and-a-new-name/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:16:14 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-26T23:16:14+00:00",
      "description": "NEW YORK (AP) — Saks Global, the parent company of Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman, officially emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy Friday with fewer stores, less debt, a more focused strategy to pamper the affluent — and a new name. The company said Friday that the new entity will be called Exemplar […]"
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Ladysmith calls on province to help limit access to Banon Creek Forest Service Road",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/ladysmith-calls-on-province-to-help-limit-access-to-banon-creek-forest-service-road-1332987/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:05:00 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-26T23:05:00+00:00",
      "description": "The gate at the base of the Banon Creek Forest Service Road is shown. (CHEK News, March 6, 2026). \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WEB-HANSON-2026-03-06_00369.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> The Town of Ladysmith is asking the B.C. government to help limit access to a popular recreational spot due to concerns about damage and wildfires in a watershed area. The post Ladysmith calls on province to help limit access to Banon Creek Forest Service Road appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Highway 19 southbound closed near Qualicum Beach due to crash",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/highway-19-southbound-closed-near-qualicum-beach-due-to-crash-1332988/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:54:35 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-26T22:54:35+00:00",
      "description": "Rosemary Nelson says she drove past the crash on Highway 19 near Qualicum Beach on June 26, 2026. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1000014142-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> A crash has Highway 19 southbound and one lane northbound near Qualicum Beach on Friday afternoon. The post Highway 19 southbound closed near Qualicum Beach due to crash appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "StubHub World Cup ticket complaints now under investigation in B.C.",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11940798/stubhub-world-cup-ticket-complaint-investigation-bc/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:39:38 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-26T22:39:38+00:00",
      "description": "Consumer Protection BC administers the Ticket Sales Act, which sets out rules around transparency and accountability in ticket sales and when someone may be entitled to a refund."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Most of Saanich Peninsula loses power due to tree down across wires: BC Hydro",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/most-of-saanich-peninsula-loses-power-due-to-tree-down-across-wires-bc-hydro-1332980/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:36:19 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-26T22:36:19+00:00",
      "description": "A tree down across wires cut power to a large part of the Saanich Peninsula on June 26, 2026. (BC Hydro map) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-62.png?fit=780%2C463&ssl=1\" /> Most of the Saanich Peninsula were without power on Friday afternoon after a tree fell down across wires, according to BC Hydro. The post Most of Saanich Peninsula loses power due to tree down across wires: BC Hydro appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant independent review goes forward",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/26/wastewater-plant-review-team-appointed/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:23:51 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-26T22:23:51+00:00",
      "description": "The board that oversees the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant has authorized a proposal for an independent review of the project."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "B.C. launches probe into StubHub over World Cup resale ticket fiasco",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/investigates/bc-stubhub-investigation-world-cup-resale-tickets-9.7250888?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:20:07 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-26T22:20:07+00:00",
      "description": "British Columbia's attorney general announced an inquiry into online ticketing site StubHub, days after a CBC News investigation that revealed a mass failure by the ticket reseller platform and cancellation of thousands of FIFA World Cup tickets in Vancouver, Toronto and host cities across North America."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Independent police auditor decides ‘serious harm’ not met in Vancouver arrest",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/26/iio-vancouver-july-2025-injuries/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:00:21 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-26T22:00:21+00:00",
      "description": "The Independent Investigations Office of BC has concluded an investigation regarding the arrest of a man in Vancouver from July 2025."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Burnaby Urban Search and Rescue team deploys to Venezuela after deadly earthquakes",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11940613/burnaby-urban-search-rescue-team-venezuela-deadly-earthquakes/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:26:34 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-26T21:26:34+00:00",
      "description": "Seven members of Burnaby Urban Search and Rescue are now heading to Venezuela to help find and rescue people trapped by the earthquakes."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Nanaimo police investigating a stabbing near Port Place Mall",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/26/nanaimo-stabbing-port-place-mall/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:00:03 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-26T21:00:03+00:00",
      "description": "The Nanaimo RCMP are investigating a stabbing that happened around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday at a bus stop near Port Place Mall."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Police watchdog concludes investigation into Victoria collision",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/26/iio-victoria-collison-2025/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:38:31 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-26T20:38:31+00:00",
      "description": "The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC has finished its investigation into a collision that occurred in January 2025 in Victoria."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Gracie the Giraffe, who went missing after wandering off a Texas ranch, is finally found",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/26/gracie-the-giraffe-who-went-missing-after-wandering-off-a-texas-ranch-is-finally-found/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:18:44 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-26T20:18:44+00:00",
      "description": "Gracie the Giraffe, who went missing for about two weeks in Texas after wandering off a remote private ranch, was finally found Friday — and the open range appeared to have agreed with her. The giraffe was spotted about 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) south of her enclosure during an aerial search in the Texas Hill […]"
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Abbotsford police launch radar units around city to help catch speeders",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11940259/abbotsford-police-radar-units-catch-speeders/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:12:05 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-26T19:12:05+00:00",
      "description": "The new technology monitors and records passing vehicle speeds, the time of day something happens, traffic volumes and lane usage."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Ex-husband found guilty of murdering Tatjana Stefanski in B.C. Interior",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/ex-husband-guilty-in-death-of-tatjana-stefanski-9.7250541?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:01:24 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-26T19:01:24+00:00",
      "description": "Vitali Stefanski has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the 2024 death of his ex-wife, Tatjana Stefanski."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Lions-Stampeders game brings Jay Christensen’s career full circle in Kelowna",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11939935/fbo-cfl-kelowna/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:16:43 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-26T15:16:43+00:00",
      "description": "As the B.C. Lions temporarily relocate to Kelowna because of the FIFA World Cup, former CFL receiver Jay Christensen says the move brings his football journey full circle."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Restaurants push for Vancouver's Granville Street pedestrian zone to be made permanent",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/granville-street-pedestrian-zone-permanent-9.7249633?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-26T14:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Five blocks of Granville Street in downtown Vancouver are shut down during the FIFA World Cup games. Some think it should be permanent."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Ex-husband guilty of second-degree murder in stabbing death in rural B.C.",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11939793/b-c-murder-suspect-ex-wife/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:31:18 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-26T13:31:18+00:00",
      "description": "Vitali Stefanski told the jury on Thursday that his ex-wife's death was \"like a suicide\" and that the jury should believe he's not guilty."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "FIFA World Cup leaves mark on some Vancouver tattoo shops",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/fifa-world-cup-vancouver-tattoo-shops-9.7247231?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-26T13:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "As Vancouver hosts World Cup matches at B.C. Place, some Granville Street tattoo parlours say they are seeing more customers with ink requests ranging from soccer balls to Canada scorelines."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Kamloops fire chief issues stern warning over residents setting off fireworks ahead of Canada Day",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/kamloops-fireworks-canada-day-ban-9.7249596?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-26T12:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "The fire chief in Kamloops, B.C., is reminding residents that individually setting off fireworks is banned in the city ahead of Canada Day. It comes as the B.C. Wildfire Service has also restricted setting off fireworks across many of the province's fire centres, covering rural land."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Should northeast B.C. switch to Alberta’s time zone? Pouce Coupe mayor gauging interest",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/pouce-coupe-gauging-regional-interest-alberta-time-9.7249211?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-26T11:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "The Village of Pouce Coupe wants to know if their neighbours in northeastern B.C. would be interested in matching the region's time zone with Alberta."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Energy minister names 5 priority power-line projects for federal backing",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/power-lines-interties-tim-hodgson-9.7249567?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-26T08:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "The federal government announced on Friday that it will prioritize infrastructure upgrades that would allow provinces to share excess electricity more cheaply and easily."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Water main leak in Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island leads to conservation alert",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/port-renfrew-water-conservation-alert-9.7249703?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:02:46 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-26T04:02:46+00:00",
      "description": "Residents of Port Renfrew on southwest Vancouver Island have been asked to urgently conserve water on Thursday night as crews repair a water main leak."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Public input opens on proposed Prince Rupert LPG export project under federal review",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/public-input-prince-rupert-lpg-9.7249343?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:32:47 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-26T00:32:47+00:00",
      "description": "A proposed liquefied petroleum gas export facility at the Port of Prince Rupert has entered the federal review process, with the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada saying it is inviting public feedback."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Nanaimo food bank to get funding boost with $750K donation match campaign",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/loaves-fishes-funding-boost-750000-tom-harrris-foundation-9.7246574?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:25:07 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-25T23:25:07+00:00",
      "description": "The Nanaimo-based Tom Harris Foundation will be matching donations up to a total of $750,000 — which should help the food bank, Loaves and Fishes, reach its goal of $1.5 million in funding to finish their new warehouse without a hefty loan or mortgage."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Sex offender linked to disappearance of woman in 1993 dies in B.C.",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/sex-offender-disappearance-woman-9.7249453?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:08:52 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-25T23:08:52+00:00",
      "description": "Police named Daniel Robert Dow as a suspect in the disappearance of 20-year-old Sherri McLaughlin in Kamloops, B.C., in 1993, although Dow never admitted involvement and did not co-operate with investigators."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "B.C. man accused of murdering ex-wife tells jury 'you should believe me that I'm not guilty'",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/stefanski-murder-trial-june-25-9.7249364?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:01:38 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-25T23:01:38+00:00",
      "description": "Vitali Stefanski had been represented by a lawyer for much of the trial, but jurors were told last week he would be representing himself, including during closing arguments."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Arrest warrant issued for former B.C. correctional officer charged with breach of trust",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/investigates/north-fraser-pretrial-centre-ex-correctional-officer-charged-9.7248897?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:23:40 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-25T22:23:40+00:00",
      "description": "Former North Fraser Pretrial Centre correctional officer Naila Sheikh is facing criminal charges of breach of trust and impersonation for personal gain. Documents obtained by CBC News appear to indicate Sheikh was the case manager for convicted gang murderer Rabih Alkhalil at the time of his brazen July 2022 escape, which remains under investigation."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Not just for golf courses: Electric carts are hitting some B.C. streets",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/climate/what-on-earth-electric-lsv-9.7248342?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-25T18:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we find how people are using EVs with four wheels that seat multiple people and start at around $10,000; get an aerial view of methane-emitting lines criss-crossing the oilsands; and, learn why wildflower mixes aren't great for your garden."
    }
  ]
}