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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "New guidance recommends starting substance use education in kindergarten",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/guidance-substance-use-schools-9.7251217?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-28T13:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "A new framework to develop guidelines around substance use in schools recommends beginning prevention and education efforts efforts as early as kindergarten."
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      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "After more than 150 years, the RCMP’s Musical Ride is still a living symbol of Canada",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/28/after-more-than-150-years-the-rcmps-musical-ride-is-still-a-living-symbol-of-canada/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:00:05 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-28T10:00:05+00:00",
      "description": "OTTAWA — The RCMP’s celebrated Musical Ride is almost as old as Canada itself. Speaking at the RCMP stables east of downtown Ottawa last week, RCMP Chief Instructor Sgt. Derek Quilley said the show is a living, breathing symbol of the country. The special sunset ceremonies being performed in Ottawa this week ahead of Canada […]"
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "A glacial lake in B.C. is at risk of bursting — again. How climate change has raised this risk",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/climate/glacial-lake-outbursts-climate-risk-9.7250273?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-28T08:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "The threat of a glacial lake overflowing and potentially sending a torrent of meltwater and debris rushing toward homes has become an annual fear for people living near British Columbia's Place Glacier. But experts says this is an increasing risk as the effects of human-caused climate change hit Canada's glaciers hard."
    },
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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "My son and his friends have graduated. What remains is our special mom group",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/first-person-special-mom-group-9.7249546?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-28T08:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "The graduation video was supposed to mark the end of an era for Sonja Arsenault's son and his friends. Turns out it was also marking the beginning of a new era of friendship for their moms."
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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Hundreds march in Vancouver to oppose planned AI data centres",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-ai-data-centre-protest-9.7251720?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:27:23 EDT",
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      "description": "Hundreds of people took to the streets in Vancouver on Saturday to oppose the construction of two new AI data centres in the city."
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      "title": "12 arrests, but Vancouver largely well behaved after latest FIFA World Cup match: police",
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      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:34:12 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-28T01:34:12+00:00",
      "description": "Vancouver police say they made 12 arrests and recorded six ejections from events following the FIFA men's World Cup match between Belgium and New Zealand on Friday."
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      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Sale of old elementary school sparks controversy in the Cowichan Valley",
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      "pubDate": "Sun, 28 Jun 2026 01:07:42 +0000",
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      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Rhythm and soul: Ska and Reggae festival returns to Victoria",
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      "pubDate": "Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:43:19 +0000",
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      "description": "The Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival is shown. (Colin Smith Takes Pics) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/skafest_Crowd_Credit_ColinSmithTakesPics-1-e1770415581994.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> Victoria is movin’ and groovin’ down at the Ska and Reggae festival happening this weekend at Ship Point. The post Rhythm and soul: Ska and Reggae festival returns to Victoria appeared first on CHEK ."
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      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Okanagan Falls to elect mayor and council members as a brand-new municipality",
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      "pubDate": "Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:23:37 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-28T00:23:37+00:00",
      "description": "In March of 2025, residents of Okanagan Falls voted to incorporate into a brand-new municipality."
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      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Vancouver Island Venezuelan community anxiously awaits news after powerful earthquakes devastates country",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/vancouver-island-venezuelan-community-anxiously-awaits-news-after-powerful-earthquakes-devastates-country-1333118/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:13:48 +0000",
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      "description": "The Venezuelan community on Vancouver Island is anxiously watching events unfold after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, leaving widespread destruction and families desperate for news of loved ones. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-27-at-5.12.14-PM-e1782605592851.png?fit=780%2C427&ssl=1\" /> The Venezuelan community on Vancouver Island is anxiously watching events unfold after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, leaving widespread destruction and families desperate for news of loved ones. The post Vancouver Island Venezuelan community anxiously awaits news after powerful earthquakes devastates country appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Rebuild era begins as Vancouver Canucks draft Caleb Malhotra, 'bigger, faster, harder' prospects",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/canucks-draft-caleb-maholtra-bigger-prospects-9.7251614?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:09:12 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-28T00:09:12+00:00",
      "description": "The club added nine prospects at the NHL draft this weekend, including No. 3 pick Caleb Malhotra — son of head coach and former Canuck Manny Malhotra."
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    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "All Metro Vancouver ocean-front beaches suitable for swimming",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/27/all-metro-vancouver-ocean-front-beaches-suitable-swimming/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:04:31 +0000",
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      "description": "Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) says that Locarno Beach and Kits Point Hadden Beach are suitable for swimming after its most recent water quality review."
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      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "B.C. premier visiting China to pitch LNG project as province’s ‘really big fish’",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/b-c-premier-visiting-china-to-pitch-lng-project-as-provinces-really-big-fish-1333128/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:55:09 +0000",
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      "description": "Premier David Eby speaks during a press conference at the legislature in Victoria, B.C., on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/f189f62ec30fbc04e94121c1df7ba3aa647605e133378b9a243ff182e0503c5a.jpg?fit=780%2C516&ssl=1\" /> British Columbia Premier David Eby says his first-ever trade trip to China will focus on pitching the province’s forestry products and energy sector around LNG development, and that he approaches the mission with both excitement and caution. Eby spoke to reporters Saturday at Vancouver International Airport before jetting off for the trip, which will see […] The post B.C. premier visiting China to pitch LNG project as province’s ‘really big fish’ appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "'This is our home': Evacuated property owners not leaving as glacial lake outburst threat looms near Pemberton",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/place-glacier-glacial-lake-outburst-9.7251611?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:43:27 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-27T22:43:27+00:00",
      "description": "A glacial lake beside a melting glacier will soon burst and sending water towards the small community."
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      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "A lifetime of impact: UVic sociologist honoured for research, advocacy and mentorship",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/a-lifetime-of-impact-uvic-sociologist-honoured-for-research-advocacy-and-mentorship-1333117/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:22:06 +0000",
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      "description": "Cecilia Benoit will be appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada this month in recognition of her decades of research, policy influence and commitment to mentoring future scholars. (University of Victoria photo) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1440x810Cecilia-Benoit_UVic-Provost-Engaged-Scholar-2017_03.webp?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> Cecilia Benoit will be appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada this month in recognition of her decades of research, policy influence and commitment to mentoring future scholars. The post A lifetime of impact: UVic sociologist honoured for research, advocacy and mentorship appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "CRCL offers an alternative option for those in mental-health or substance-use crisis",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/27/crcl-response-community-led-crisis/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:06:17 +0000",
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      "description": "The Crisis Response, Community Led team (CRCL) aims to help those in crisis across seven communities in B.C."
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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Burnaby search and rescue team on way to Venezuela after deadly earthquakes",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/venezuela-earthquake-burnaby-sar-9.7251604?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:57:09 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-27T21:57:09+00:00",
      "description": "Seven search and rescue volunteers from Burnaby are on their way to Venezuela Saturday to help out with rescue efforts following devastating earthquakes."
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      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Thousands gather for 5th World Cup game at BC Place",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/27/thousands-gather-for-5th-world-cup-game-at-bc-place/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:40:16 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-27T21:40:16+00:00",
      "description": "In the 5th World Cup match here at BC Place, Belgium fans are going home happy after they beat New Zealand 5-1 in a pivotal Group G match."
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      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Penguins keep Ruck twins together at NHL draft",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11941703/penguins-keep-ruck-twins-together-at-nhl-draft/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:10:47 +0000",
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      "description": "Markus Ruck was ecstatic for his sibling. There was also a significant level of anxiety."
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      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Canada’s Davies ready to play World Cup game vs. South Africa: Marsch",
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      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:07:11 +0000",
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      "description": "Alphonso Davies is ready to finish what he started. It’s been more than a year since Canada’s captain tore his anterior cruciate ligament while playing for the national squad at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. He’s expected to return to the same field on Sunday to play in his first game of this summer’s FIFA […]"
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      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "B.C. premier visiting China to pitch LNG project as province’s ‘really big fish’",
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      "description": "B.C. Premier David Eby says his first trade mission to China will focus on forestry, seafood and LNG as the province looks to expand trade beyond the U.S."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Health Canada issues recall for Amana air conditioners, heat pumps due to fire risk",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/health-canada-issues-recall-for-amana-air-conditioners-heat-pumps-due-to-fire-risk-1333111/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:36:50 +0000",
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      "description": "Health Canada is warning consumers to stop using certain Amana through-the-wall air conditioners and heat pumps after identifying a potential burn and fire hazard. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Copy-of-Blank-background-for-pictures-6.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> Health Canada is warning consumers to stop using certain Amana through-the-wall air conditioners and heat pumps after identifying a potential burn and fire hazard. The post Health Canada issues recall for Amana air conditioners, heat pumps due to fire risk appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Central Saanich expands pickleball capacity at Centennial Park",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/central-saanich-expands-pickleball-capacity-at-centennial-park-1333106/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:51:50 +0000",
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      "description": "Central Saanich Council has approved improvements to increase pickleball capacity at Centennial Park, responding to growing community interest in the sport. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CUNNINGHAM-PICKLEBALL-SOLUTIONS-2023-01-23_01378.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> Central Saanich council has approved improvements to increase pickleball capacity at Centennial Park, responding to growing community interest in the sport. The post Central Saanich expands pickleball capacity at Centennial Park appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Frustration grows in Venezuela as earthquake death toll reaches 1,430",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/27/as-survivors-are-pulled-from-rubble-of-venezuela-earthquakes-relatives-of-missing-hold-out-hope/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:46:15 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-27T19:46:15+00:00",
      "description": "LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — Tensions flared Saturday as desperation grew in Venezuela’s state of La Guaira as rescuers and civilians searched for earthquake survivors and the death toll rose sharply to 1,430. Families reported at least 68,900 people missing Saturday, three days after the one-two punch of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes devastated the South American […]"
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "B.C. premier visiting China to pitch LNG project as province's 'really big fish'",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/eby-trade-mission-china-9.7251558?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:17:16 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-27T19:17:16+00:00",
      "description": "Eby says China is the province's second largest trading partner, and expanding relationships beyond the United States with the goal of doubling international trade over the coming decade."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Port Alberni residents face Stage 1 water restrictions starting July 1",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/port-alberni-residents-face-stage-1-water-restrictions-starting-july-1-1333101/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:01:54 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-27T19:01:54+00:00",
      "description": "A sprinkler is pictured in this file photo, (Paul Moody/Unsplash) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/paul-moody-zbcx0Lvsfw-unsplash-e1744751316504.webp?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> Residents in Port Alberni will need to limit outdoor watering starting next week as the city moves to Stage 1 water restrictions in response to the return of hot, dry summer weather. The post Port Alberni residents face Stage 1 water restrictions starting July 1 appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "B.C. premier visiting China to pitch LNG project as province’s ‘really big fish’",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/27/b-c-premier-visiting-china-lng-project-provinces-really-big-fish/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:54:29 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-27T18:54:29+00:00",
      "description": "B.C.'s Premier David Eby says his first-ever trade trip to China will focus on pitching the province's forestry products and energy sector around LNG development, approaching the mission with both excitement and caution."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Police investigating stabbing near Vancouver’s downtown Granville strip",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/27/police-investigating-stabbing-vancouvers-downtown-granville-strip/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:41:35 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-27T18:41:35+00:00",
      "description": "A 20-year-old man was rushed to the hospital on Saturday morning in critical condition after being stabbed in downtown Vancouver."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Teens terrorize Vancouver Island neighbourhood with 'door-kick challenge'",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/nanaimo-door-kick-challenge-9.7251462?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:31:06 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-27T18:31:06+00:00",
      "description": "Nanaimo, B.C., police received multiple reports from fearful and frustrated homeowners, who say groups of teenagers are pounding on their doors late at night and then running away."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "B.C. organizations jump into action to provide aid to disaster-stricken Venezuela",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/27/b-c-organizations-action-provide-aid-disaster-stricken-venezuela/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:10:26 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-27T18:10:26+00:00",
      "description": "In the days since two back-to-back earthquakes rocked Venezuela, those within the country have scrambled to pull people from the wreckage."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Game changer: Third ice sheet coming to Strathcona Gardens in Campbell River",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/game-changer-third-ice-sheet-coming-to-strathcona-gardens-in-campbell-river-1333096/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:02:41 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-27T18:02:41+00:00",
      "description": "A third sheet of ice is coming to the Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex after the Strathcona Regional District and the City of Campbell River reached a new agreement. (Strathcona Garden photo) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/rod-brind-amour-arena-e1782582777613.jpg?fit=494%2C278&ssl=1\" /> A third sheet of ice is coming to the Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex after the Strathcona Regional District and the City of Campbell River reached a new agreement. The post Game changer: Third ice sheet coming to Strathcona Gardens in Campbell River appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Desperate race to rescue survivors in Venezuela enters Day 3 after deadly twin quakes",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/desperate-race-to-rescue-survivors-in-venezuela-enters-day-3-after-deadly-twin-quakes-1333090/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:33:49 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-27T17:33:49+00:00",
      "description": "Ezequiel Frontado looks at covered bodies while searching for missing relatives three days after earthquakes struck Catia La Mar, Venezuela, Saturday, June 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/e55bd2c08ba5393ead8a02551c055306cc62a7afa132486ff1a71cc7a7577a75.jpg?fit=780%2C519&ssl=1\" /> The increasingly desperate search for survivors i n Venezuela entered a third day Saturday as people dug through the rubble of collapsed homes and apartment buildings after the devastating one-two punch of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes, The post Desperate race to rescue survivors in Venezuela enters Day 3 after deadly twin quakes appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Richmond doesn't have a cemetery. Now the city is considering a memorial garden",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/richmond-bc-cemetery-memorial-garden-9.7249556?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-27T14:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Richmond never had a graveyard because of its water table. But as cremation becomes more common and baby boomers approach their 80s, the demand for a memorial garden has risen."
    },
    {
      "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": "Teens terrorize Vancouver Island neighbourhood with ‘door-kick challenge’",
      "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": "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."
    },
    {
      "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"
    },
    {
      "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": "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."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "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": "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": "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": "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": "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": "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."
    }
  ]
}