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    "CHEK News": "https://www.cheknews.ca/feed/",
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      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "B.C. journalist tormented by Chinese tycoon’s followers relieved after jail sentence",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11948921/bc-journalist-relief-after-miles-guo-sentenced/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:30:46 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-01T13:30:46+00:00",
      "description": "Gao, a critic of Guo's, was targeted by the tycoon's supporters who stationed themselves outside his Surrey, B.C., home for 77 days in 2020."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Vancouver restaurants’ see prolonged boost from Canada’s historic World Cup run",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11948920/world-cup-vancouver-restaurants-boost-team-canada-historic-run/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:14:35 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-01T13:14:35+00:00",
      "description": "The Canadian team has had a historic run in this World Cup, defeating South Africa 1-0 in Los Angeles on Sunday and moving to the round of 16."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Women's health pioneer among Order Of Canada appointees from B.C.",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/cecilia-benoit-order-of-canada-9.7254493?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-01T13:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Cecilia Benoit has devoted her career to shedding light on hidden populations and was a key driver in the legalization of midwifery in Canada. She has become 1 of 12 British Columbians appointed to the Order of Canada this year."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Canada will make its Eurovision Song Contest debut next year",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/01/canada-will-make-its-eurovision-song-contest-debut-next-year/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:09 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-01T12:00:09+00:00",
      "description": "Canada is officially taking its talents to Europe’s biggest and sparkliest song competition. CBC/Radio-Canada and the European Broadcasting Union announced today that the country will participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria. This marks the first time Canada will compete in the annual music spectacle, known for its flamboyant costumes and maximalist performances, […]"
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Transportation, gas costs weigh heavily on B.C. residents planning trips: survey",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/transportation-gas-costs-trips-destination-bc-9.7253568?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-01T12:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "A survey by B.C.'s tourism promotion agency shows that as residents considered whether to take overnight trips, many were concerned about the cost of transportation."
    },
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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "First Nations purchase shuttered Canfor sawmill in Vanderhoof to create industrial park",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vanderhoof-plateau-sawmill-sold-9.7254779?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-01T11:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "The Plateau sawmill property was among the worksites closed by the lumber giant in 2024, impacting hundreds of people and leaving a significant hole in the community's tax base. The Stellat'en, Nadleh Whut'en, Saik'uz and Lhedli T'enneh First Nations say they have banded together to buy the site and turn it into the Ncha Koh Industrial Park, and lease it to B.C. Hydro."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Alberta alone: a new book details the long, deep-rooted history of Alberta separatism",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/01/bookshelf-republic-of-alberta-tyler-dawson/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:01:00 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-01T08:01:00+00:00",
      "description": "John Ackermann speaks with Tyler Dawson, author of The Republic of Alberta: An Idea That Won't Go Away"
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "From Tamil to Cree to Mandarin, these stand-up comedians are using their mother tongue to land punchlines",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/radio/day6/comedian-diversity-language-canada-9.7247711?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-01T08:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Across Canada, a growing number of comedians are turning to their mother tongues on stage — not just as a stylistic choice, but as a way to tell more honest stories, reclaim histories shaped by migration and colonialism, and introduce audiences to perspectives not often heard."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Vancouver woman fights Rogers and FedEx over missing phone",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11945313/vancouver-woman-fights-rogers-fedex-missing-phone/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 01 Jul 2026 03:51:06 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-01T03:51:06+00:00",
      "description": "On the day Ron’s phone was scheduled for delivery, she received an email from FedEx with tracking information. “I tracked it. Finally, it said it has arrived,” recalled Ron."
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    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "‘It’s a constant battle’: Kelowna businesses say crime is changing downtown",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11945503/kelowna-businesses-crime-changing-downtown/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 01 Jul 2026 03:43:06 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-01T03:43:06+00:00",
      "description": "Kelowna business owners say security measures have become necessary just to stay open, even as the City of Kelowna rolls out new initiatives aimed at reducing crime"
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Canada Post pausing parcels to 12 EU countries over new customs rules",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/30/canada-post-pausing-parcels-to-12-eu-countries-over-new-customs-rules/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 01 Jul 2026 03:01:10 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-01T03:01:10+00:00",
      "description": "Canada Post says in a notice on its website that it's not accepting parcels destined for a dozen countries until further notice."
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    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Kettle On Burrard bringing FIFA excitement home to its residents",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/30/kettle-burrard-bringing-fifa-excitement-home-residents/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:51:01 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-01T02:51:01+00:00",
      "description": "It’s no surprise that FIFA hype has taken over Vancouver."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Montreal man appearing as fitness instructor faces trafficking charges: police",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11945184/montreal-man-posing-as-fitness-instructor-charged-with-sex-trafficking/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:25:51 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-01T02:25:51+00:00",
      "description": "A Montreal man alleged to have posed as a women’s fitness instructor is facing multiple sex trafficking charges following a joint investigation by police in Ontario and Quebec."
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    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Where to celebrate Canada Day 2026 across the Lower Mainland",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/30/where-celebrate-canada-day-2026-across-lower-mainland/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:56:36 +0000",
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      "description": "The Lower Mainland is going to celebrate Canada Day on Wednesday, the country’s 159th birthday."
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      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "The Big League Treatment: Gorge Us Gals dragon boat team",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/the-big-league-treatment-gorge-us-gals-dragon-boat-team-1333680/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:07:26 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-01T01:07:26+00:00",
      "description": "Twice a week, the Gorge Us Gals, a 55-plus women’s dragon boat team based at the Fairway Gorge Paddling Club, marches down the dock in pairs. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-30-at-6.02.18-PM-scaled-e1782868027194.png?fit=780%2C394&ssl=1\" /> Twice a week, the Gorge Us Gals, a 55-plus women's dragon boat team based at the Fairway Gorge Paddling Club, marches down the dock in pairs. The post The Big League Treatment: Gorge Us Gals dragon boat team appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Town of Ladysmith officially opens new outdoor pickleball courts",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/town-of-ladysmith-officially-opens-new-outdoor-pickleball-courts-1333648/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:54:18 +0000",
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      "description": "The Town of Ladysmith officially opened it’s new pickleball courts June 30, 2026. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pickleball-Courts.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> The Town of Ladysmith has officially opened four new outdoor pickleball courts. The post Town of Ladysmith officially opens new outdoor pickleball courts appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Canada’s only olive farm for sale on Salt Spring Island, marking end of a remarkable dream",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/canadas-only-olive-farm-for-sale-on-salt-spring-island-marking-end-of-a-remarkable-dream-1333672/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:49:14 +0000",
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      "description": "The Olive Farm on Salt Spring Island is shown. (CLHbid) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cunningham-1--e1782866810862.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> In Salt Spring Island's Fulford Valley, a created what remains Canada's only commercial olive farm, in perhaps the only region whose microclimate mirrors the Mediterranean. The post Canada’s only olive farm for sale on Salt Spring Island, marking end of a remarkable dream appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/trump-filing-shows-he-took-in-about-1-2-billion-from-crypto-businesses-last-year-1333668/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:40:00 +0000",
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      "description": "FILE – Flanked by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, left, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, second right, and White House AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks, President Donald Trump displays his signed AI initiative in the Oval Office of the White House, Dec. 11, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/543833401dc54ee649898e8574bbc8e870d313455d996eff44178426c8f701d0-e1782865187524.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> U.S. President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion dollars from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Tuesday shows, locking in profits while his investors were socked with losses. The post Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "B.C. Conservative leader Findlay retains former rival Milobar in shadow cabinet",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/b-c-conservative-leader-findlay-retains-former-rival-milobar-in-shadow-cabinet-1333663/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:25:00 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-01T00:25:00+00:00",
      "description": "B.C. Conservative MLA Peter Milobar speaks during a press conference at the legislature in Victoria, B.C., on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/83bba5a52ff4937c48e56add746c3f7bf6e4d46959f3bceb77bb6a49357a29a8-e1782865050885.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> New B.C. Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay has kept former rival Peter Milobar and his supporters in her shadow cabinet, a day after installing a caucus leadership team that skewed toward her loyalists. The post B.C. Conservative leader Findlay retains former rival Milobar in shadow cabinet appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "B.C. Conservative leader Findlay retains former rival Milobar in shadow cabinet",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/30/b-c-conservative-findlay-retains-milobar-shadow-cabinet/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:20:33 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-01T00:20:33+00:00",
      "description": "New B.C. Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay has kept former rival Peter Milobar and his supporters in her shadow cabinet, a day after installing a caucus leadership team that skewed toward her loyalists."
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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Lawsuit attempting to reopen Cowichan Aboriginal title case dismissed",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/cowichan-tribes-aboriginal-claim-landowner-9.7254875?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:17:45 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-01T00:17:45+00:00",
      "description": "Montrose Properties, the area's largest landowner, took the unusual step of trying to have the case reopened, arguing it was unfairly omitted from the original trial and that its fee simple land interests are directly affected by a declaration of Aboriginal title. But a B.C. Supreme Court judge ruled this week it is an \"abuse of process for relitigation\" and will not be allowed."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "‘Treatment is needed’: Victoria councillor says consumption site should close",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/treatment-is-needed-victoria-councillor-says-consumption-site-should-close-1333631/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:09:51 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-01T00:09:51+00:00",
      "description": "The Harbour harm reduction site in Victoria is shown in this file photo. (CHEK News) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/the-harbour-1-e1782864549453.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> A Victoria councillor says it's time to move away from harm reduction that offers no clear path to recovery, though others disagree. The post ‘Treatment is needed’: Victoria councillor says consumption site should close appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Charter boat sank in ‘really deep’ waters, Richmond RCMP says as recovery ongoing",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11944985/charter-boat-sank-really-deep-waters-richmond-rcmp-recovery-ongoing/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:06:54 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-01T00:06:54+00:00",
      "description": "Richmond RCMP said four men and two women remain unaccounted for and are presumed drowned after a charter boat sank off the coast of Richmond, in the Roberts Bank area, on Sunday."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Burnaby Urban Search and Rescue Team share images from Venezuela after earthquakes",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11945511/burnaby-urban-search-rescue-team-ground-venezuela-earthquake-photos/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:06:21 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-01T00:06:21+00:00",
      "description": "The team of volunteers, including two firefighters, paramedics, law enforcement officials and two dogs, has spent days scouring the debris for survivors."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Delta Mayor puts pressure on NDP government after firing of Massey Tunnel replacement project contractor",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/30/delta-mayor-pressure-ndp-government-firing-massey-tunnel-project-contractor/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:04:27 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-01T00:04:27+00:00",
      "description": "George Harvey, the Mayor of Delta, is ringing the alarm after safety concerns were raised by the fired contractor of the Massey Tunnel replacement project."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "2 charged in connection with alleged trafficking and sexual assault in Victoria",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/victoria-police-trafficking-sexual-assault-9.7254840?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:34:59 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-30T23:34:59+00:00",
      "description": "Rahul Chahar has been charged with sexual assault causing bodily harm, unlawful confinement and attempting to choke to overcome resistance, while 22-year-old Nagender Nagender has been charged with trafficking in persons."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "VicPD investigates hit and run that sent pedestrian to hospital",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/vicpd-investigates-hit-and-run-that-sent-pedestrian-to-hospital-1333620/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:25:38 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-30T23:25:38+00:00",
      "description": "A VicPD van is pictured at the corner of Cook Street and Caledonia Avenue on June 30, 2026. (CHEK News) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/vicpd-van-2-e1782861568735.jpg?fit=780%2C438&ssl=1\" /> Victoria Police are investigating a hit and run crash that sent a pedestrian to hospital in serious condition. The post VicPD investigates hit and run that sent pedestrian to hospital appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "15-year-old dies after being hit by pickup truck at Lumby gathering",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11945454/15-year-old-dies-hit-pick-up-truck-lumby/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:19:25 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-30T23:19:25+00:00",
      "description": "Vernon North Okanagan RCMP said on Saturday, June 27, officers were called to a rural property near Lumby at approximately 11:50 p.m."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Metro Vancouver bus drivers vote to reject tentative labour deal",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-bus-drivers-union-vote-9.7254816?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:09:30 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-30T23:09:30+00:00",
      "description": "Unifor Locals 111 and 2200 say in a statement that members are \"not rushing to job action\" after the rejection and the unions will work on the changes their members want to see in the tentative agreement."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "After N.B. law, all 10 provinces now have job protection for long-term sick leave",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/after-n-b-law-all-10-provinces-now-have-job-protection-for-long-term-sick-leave-1333603/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-30T23:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "The Canadian flag is seen flying behind the national archives building in Ottawa Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bce1dbbe78fadfa7e3c60dd68fa5b500a61b2c575d42bea8f6c3913453d8b88b-e1782859428457.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> Natalie Lipschultz, of B.C., who was fired from her job six and a half years ago while battling cancer, is applauding what she says are long-overdue safeguards now in place across the country designed to prevent other Canadians from experiencing the same fate. The post After N.B. law, all 10 provinces now have job protection for long-term sick leave appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "China imposing 73.5 per cent anti-dumping tariffs on Canadian pea starch",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/china-imposing-73-5-per-cent-anti-dumping-tariffs-on-canadian-pea-starch-1333595/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:45:00 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-30T22:45:00+00:00",
      "description": "A picture of Prime Minister Mark Carney shaking hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping is seen on the cover of the weekend edition of the China Daily newspaper as a reader thumbs through the pages in Beijing, China on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/d47b674c111ae4687aec132f2d9ffd42e11a6fc8ea81a40ced8e940a2723f1e7-e1782859126550.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> China is imposing a 73.5 per cent tariff on pea starch from Canada starting Wednesday. The post China imposing 73.5 per cent anti-dumping tariffs on Canadian pea starch appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Surrey, B.C., to build 10,000-seat arena to host WHL’s Vancouver Giants",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/surrey-b-c-to-build-10000-seat-arena-to-host-whls-vancouver-giants-1333591/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:36:24 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-30T22:36:24+00:00",
      "description": "Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke speaks during an announcement, in Delta, B.C., on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/e4bee6863e67ecf4d47168c609a84387e53c4899ad078ee9dbc1de98dc67b75a-e1782858972367.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> The Metro Vancouver city of Surrey has announced it is going ahead with the development of a 10,000-seat arena that will become the new home of the Western Hockey League's Vancouver Giants when it's complete. The post Surrey, B.C., to build 10,000-seat arena to host WHL’s Vancouver Giants appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "RCMP plans to launch recovery of charter boat victims in Strait of Georgia",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/30/rcmp-plans-launch-recovery-charter-boat-victims-strait-georgia/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:00:35 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-30T22:00:35+00:00",
      "description": "Efforts to recover the bodies in the Strait of Georgia after a charter boat capsized could start today."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "2 men arrested in connection with ‘violent’ sexual assault in Victoria",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11945213/2-men-arrested-violent-sexual-assault-victoria/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:41:01 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-30T21:41:01+00:00",
      "description": "Victoria police say two men are in custody and facing charges in connection with a violent sexual assault at a home in the 1100 block of Meares Street."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "66% of Metro Vancouver bus drivers reject tentative deal with TransLink’s bus firm",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/30/metro-vancouver-bus-drivers-turn-down-tentative-deal-translinks-bus-firm/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:06:12 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-30T21:06:12+00:00",
      "description": "Metro Vancouver transit bus operators have voted to reject a tentative deal their union had reached with the Coast Mountain Bus Company."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "5 rescued after boat capsizes off Saturna Island",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/saturna-island-boat-capsizes-9.7254416?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:44:41 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-30T20:44:41+00:00",
      "description": "Five people were rescued from the water after a boat sank off Saturna Island Monday evening. The Victoria Joint Rescue Coordination Centre says speed was a factor."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Victoria Police arrest two men in connection with abduction, sexual assault of woman",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/30/victoria-police-arrest-two-men-connection-abduction-sexual-assault-woman/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:42:01 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-30T20:42:01+00:00",
      "description": "Police in Victoria say they arrested and charged two men in connection with a reported abduction and sexual assault of a woman."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Evacuation order remains in place as glacial lake bursts near Pemberton",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11945092/evacuation-order-glacial-lake-bursts-pemberton/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:10:40 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-30T20:10:40+00:00",
      "description": "Technical experts anticipate flood waters are likely to peak in Place Glacier’s downstream water channels late in the day on Wednesday, July 1, the Regional District stated."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Vancouver Giants to move to Surrey as city announces 10,000-seat arena",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-giants-move-langley-surrey-whl-arena-9.7254299?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:29:52 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-30T19:29:52+00:00",
      "description": "A new 10,000-seat arena is being built in Surrey, B.C., and the city has secured the Vancouver Giants as the anchor tenant."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Immigration Department suspends citizenship for 67 'lost Canadians' as it reviews program",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/lost-canadians-citizenship-certificates-9.7254266?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:47:52 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-30T18:47:52+00:00",
      "description": "The government has reviewed all of the roughly 6,500 applications for citizenship by descent received under legislation passed last year, acknowledging that some certificates may have been issued without sufficient evidence."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Glacial lake near Pemberton bursts sending flood water to small community",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/glacial-outburst-underway-squamish-lillooet-9.7254181?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:20:28 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-30T17:20:28+00:00",
      "description": "Experts believe flood waters are likely to peak late in the day on Wednesday and people are being asked to stay away from Gates Lake and nearby creeks due to dangerous conditions."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Deadly B.C. boat sinking believed to have occurred in waters up to 180 metres deep",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/missing-boaters-presumed-dead-off-richmond-bc-shore-9.7154179?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:00:58 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-30T17:00:58+00:00",
      "description": "An RCMP underwater recovery team is now searching for a capsized vessel that sank off the shores of Richmond, B.C., on Sunday."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Proponent, route and Pathways all still unclear ahead of Alberta's pipeline announcement",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-poised-to-make-west-coast-pipeline-announcement-later-this-week-9.7254042?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:23:17 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-30T16:23:17+00:00",
      "description": "Premier's office says there will be a \"major announcement\" on Thursday to share new details about the province's submission to the federal major projects office."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "While the Lytton fire of 2021 won't be forgotten, the community is trying to move forward",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/five-years-lytton-creek-fire-9.7250681?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-30T15:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Mayor Denise O'Connor said Lytton, B.C., needs outside investment, like new people building homes in the village, to help restore the community to its former glory."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "New B.C. Conservative leader promotes loyalist MLAs to key leadership positions",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-conservative-new-leadership-positions-9.7253522?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-30T12:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Kerry-Lynne Findlay, who currently doesn't hold a seat in the legislature, has appointed Heather Maahs, MLA for Chilliwack North, as the interim leader of the Official Opposition."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "School district seeks support to build outdoor running track in Dawson Creek, B.C.",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/school-district-59-seeking-support-outdoor-running-track-9.7252795?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-30T11:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "School District 59 is seeking support for a rubberized 400-metre outdoor running track in Dawson Creek, B.C."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "What goes into making World Cup-quality turf, and the Canadian behind it",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/radio/day6/fifa-world-cup-turf-9.7247514?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-30T08:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "When Australian goalkeeper Patrick Beach came off the turf after the first FIFA World Cup game in Vancouver, it wasn't the crowd or atmosphere that had caught his attention — it was the grass."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Former B.C. correctional officer turns herself in after warrant issued",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north-fraser-pretrial-centre-ex-correctional-officer-charged-9.7253576?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:10:52 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-30T07:10:52+00:00",
      "description": "A former B.C. correctional officer has turned herself in after a warrant was issued for her arrest last month."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Alberta to unveil details of 'million-barrel-per-day' oil pipeline route to West Coast on July 2",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/alberta-bc-oil-pipeline-9.7253528?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:35:14 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-30T02:35:14+00:00",
      "description": "The Alberta government says it plans to unveil details Thursday about a proposed \"one-million-barrel-per-day oil pipeline\" through British Columbia."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Social media sites pushing self-harm content, says mother of B.C. teen who died",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/mother-bc-teen-social-media-algorithms-9.7253381?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:33:52 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-06-30T00:33:52+00:00",
      "description": "The grieving mother from British Columbia has issued an emotional call for change, including a push for the regulation of self-harm and suicide-promoting content targeting minors, and independent oversight of social media platforms."
    }
  ]
}