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      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Devastated loved ones of Richmond boat operator say he was ‘caring’",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/06/richmond-charter-boat-sinking-victim-loved-ones/",
      "pubDate": "Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:58:43 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-06T13:58:43+00:00",
      "description": "New details are coming to light following that deadly boat sinking in Richmond late last month."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "George Clooney to get the lifetime achievement prize from Venice Film Festival",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/06/george-clooney-to-get-the-lifetime-achievement-prize-from-venice-film-festival/",
      "pubDate": "Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:19:31 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-06T13:19:31+00:00",
      "description": "George Clooney is returning to the Venice Film Festival this year, where he’ll be honored with a lifetime achievement award. The festival’s organizers said Monday that Clooney has been selected to receive the Golden Lion at the 83rd edition of the festival in September. “I’ve had so many extraordinary moments in Venice. This festival is […]"
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      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "The blurry future of North American free trade",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/06/cusma-future-free-trade-big-story-podcast/",
      "pubDate": "Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:03:42 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-06T13:03:42+00:00",
      "description": "On its July 1 deadline, U.S. President Donald Trump declined to renew the current conditions of Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). It doesn’t mean Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade as we know it dissolves, but it signals a need for trade diversification and an investment in Canada’s sovereignty by the new 2036 deadline. Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to Julian […]"
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    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Carney is expected to announce submarine contractor in Halifax stop ahead of NATO",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/06/carney-is-expected-to-announce-submarine-contractor-in-halifax-stop-ahead-of-nato/",
      "pubDate": "Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:03:37 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-06T13:03:37+00:00",
      "description": "OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to make an announcement in Nova Scotia today, which is widely expected to be Canada’s high-stakes decision to buy a fleet of submarines from South Korea’s Hanwha or Germany’s TKMS. Carney is stopping in Halifax to make the announcement before leaving for the NATO summit in Turkey. […]"
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      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Rogers buying remaining stake in MLSE from Kilmer Sports for $4.35B",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/06/rogers-mlse-kilmer-sports/",
      "pubDate": "Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:17:02 +0000",
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      "description": "Rogers Communications Inc. says it has signed a deal to buy the remaining 25 per cent stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) it does not already own from Kilmer Sports Inc. for $4.35 billion. “This is a defining moment for Rogers. Our full ownership of MLSE brings together Canada’s premier communications company with […]"
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      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "‘Cost of drama is too high’: NATO leaders meet in Turkey for annual summit",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/06/cost-of-drama-is-too-high-nato-leaders-meet-in-turkey-for-annual-summit/",
      "pubDate": "Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:00:15 +0000",
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      "description": "OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is jetting off Monday to the two-day NATO summit in Turkey’s capital city Ankara, where world leaders will seek to avoid diplomatic friction with U.S. President Donald Trump. Massive hikes to military budgets are expected to feature prominently as NATO members remain under heavy U.S. pressure to spend much […]"
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      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Mourners throng funeral procession in Tehran for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/05/iran-begins-a-procession-through-tehran-for-supreme-leader-ayatollah-ali-khameneis-funeral/",
      "pubDate": "Mon, 06 Jul 2026 03:04:31 +0000",
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      "description": "TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Mourners dressed in black flooded into Iran’s capital Monday for a procession as part of the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with throngs of people calling for the death of U.S. President Donald Trump. Khamenei’s flag-draped coffin, and those of members of his family killed Feb. 28 […]"
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      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Russia’s missile and drone attack on Ukraine kills at least 18",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/05/russian-missile-and-drone-attack-on-ukraines-capital-kills-at-least-5/",
      "pubDate": "Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:06:06 +0000",
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      "description": "KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched waves of missiles and drones at Ukraine early Monday, killing at least 18 people in an attack that exposed widening gaps in country’s air defenses, authorities said. All of the ballistic missiles launched by Russia struck their targets, underscoring Kyiv’s need for more Patriot interceptor missiles — a point […]"
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      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Summer McIntosh breaks women’s 200-metre butterfly world record at Canadian trials",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/05/summer-mcintosh-breaks-womens-200-metre-butterfly-world-record-at-canadian-trials/",
      "pubDate": "Mon, 06 Jul 2026 01:38:51 +0000",
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      "description": "MONTREAL — Summer McIntosh is the new world record-holder in the women’s 200-metre butterfly. The swimming sensation touched the wall in two minutes 1.65 seconds on Sunday night at the Canadian trials, breaking Chinese swimmer Liu Zige’s once-untouchable mark. “That was the one world record that I’ve always dreamt of as a kid,” an emotional […]"
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      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Travel back in time: Historic house museum Ross Bay Villa is one of Victoria’s oldest homes",
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      "pubDate": "Mon, 06 Jul 2026 01:25:22 +0000",
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      "description": "Ross Bay Villa, one of the oldest homes in Victoria, restored by volunteers over the last 25 years. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-05-at-6.22.42-PM-scaled-e1783301082286.png?fit=780%2C405&ssl=1\" /> Ross Bay Villa, one of the oldest homes in Victoria, was restored by volunteers over the last 25 years. The post Travel back in time: Historic house museum Ross Bay Villa is one of Victoria’s oldest homes appeared first on CHEK ."
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    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Pet CHEK: Senior dog Buddy and summer BBQ dangers that are sending pets to emergency vets",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/pet-chek-senior-dog-buddy-and-summer-bbq-dangers-that-are-sending-pets-to-emergency-vets-1334325/",
      "pubDate": "Mon, 06 Jul 2026 01:00:53 +0000",
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      "description": "Pet CHEK host Tess van Straaten with senior dog Buddy from the Victoria Humane Society. \" data-image-caption=\" Pet CHEK host Tess van Straaten with senior dog Buddy from the Victoria Humane Society. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Pet-CHEK-pic-July-5-scaled.jpeg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1\" /> Summer dangers leading to surgeries and even death, along with adoptable 10-year-old pooch Buddy. The post Pet CHEK: Senior dog Buddy and summer BBQ dangers that are sending pets to emergency vets appeared first on CHEK ."
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    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "B.C. search and rescue crews train in critical scenarios on Nanaimo River",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/b-c-search-and-rescue-crews-train-in-critical-scenarios-on-nanaimo-river-1334318/",
      "pubDate": "Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:54:42 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-06T00:54:42+00:00",
      "description": "While swimmers and sunbathers enjoyed a hot day on the Nanaimo River Sunday, search and rescue crews were preparing for the emergencies that often accompany the summer crowds. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-05-at-5.52.44-PM-scaled-e1783299204766.png?fit=780%2C463&ssl=1\" /> While swimmers and sunbathers enjoyed a hot day on the Nanaimo River Sunday, search and rescue crews were preparing for the emergencies that often accompany the summer crowds. The post B.C. search and rescue crews train in critical scenarios on Nanaimo River appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "From Bugs to Buzz: Volksfest returns to Victoria",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/from-bugs-to-buzz-volksfest-returns-to-victoria-1334321/",
      "pubDate": "Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:25:40 +0000",
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      "description": "More than 150 Volkswagen vehicles travelled to Saanich Sunday for VolkFest. Sunday, July 5, 2026. (CHEK News) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/vlcsnap-2026-07-05-17h22m17s533.png?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> Around 150 Volkswagen-made vehicles spanning multiple generations travelled to Saanich for the 2026 Volksfest. The post From Bugs to Buzz: Volksfest returns to Victoria appeared first on CHEK ."
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    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Out-of-control wildfire near Boston Bar, B.C. exceeds 12 square kilometres",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/out-of-control-wildfire-near-boston-bar-b-c-exceeds-12-square-kilometres-1334309/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:46:30 +0000",
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      "description": "A helicopter buckets the Brunswick Creek wildfire north of Boston Bar, as shown in this handout photo provided by BC Wildfire Service, on Friday July 3, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout-BC Wildfire Service (Mandatory Credit) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/7452a01b-a467-4a58-a6f2-1e539d4f8d02-scaled-e1783295129881.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> An out-of-control fire near Boston Bar, B.C., has grown more than 10 times its estimated size a day earlier, and responders have requested additional resources to deal with it. The post Out-of-control wildfire near Boston Bar, B.C. exceeds 12 square kilometres appeared first on CHEK ."
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    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "‘Wear a polka-dot scarf:’ Canadian fashion designer Marilyn Brooks, 93, has died",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/05/celebrated-canadian-fashion-designer-marilyn-brooks-has-died-at-the-age-of-93/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:02:41 +0000",
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      "description": "A fashion designer who was among the first to popularize a clothing style in Canada that was famously worn by rebellious British youths and The Beatles in the 1960s has died. Norma Meneguzzi Spall, a friend and spokesperson for Marilyn Brooks’ family, said Brooks died Saturday of natural causes at the age of 93 in […]"
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    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "New wildfire burning in Comox Lake Bluffs Ecological Reserve",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/new-wildfire-burning-in-comox-lake-bluffs-ecological-reserve-1334297/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:36:38 +0000",
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      "description": "BC Wildfire Service handout image of crews working on mop-up of the Wesley Ridge fire. (File photo) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Aug-9-V71145-Unit-crews-conduct-mop-up-on-Wesley-Ridge-fire-1-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> A new wildfire discovered Sunday afternoon in the Comox Valley is burning out of control, according to the BC Wildfire Service. The post New wildfire burning in Comox Lake Bluffs Ecological Reserve appeared first on CHEK ."
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    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Unionized workers who look after regional parks like Grouse Mountain walk off job",
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      "pubDate": "Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:21:36 +0000",
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      "description": "The downtown Vancouver skyline is silhouetted at sunset on Monday, July 11, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/011e6fe4-8e63-4e2b-a056-8036bdc42698-scaled-e1783290038342.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> The union representing workers who operate and maintain regional services in Metro Vancouver says it is now considering a full-blown strike. The post Unionized workers who look after regional parks like Grouse Mountain walk off job appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 5",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/1149299/watch-news-hour/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:00:41 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-05T22:00:41+00:00",
      "description": "Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "‘It was scary’: Witness recounts Dallas Road attack that left friends seriously injured",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/it-was-scary-witness-recounts-dallas-road-attack-that-left-friends-seriously-injured-1334277/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:50:24 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-05T21:50:24+00:00",
      "description": "A still from a witness video shows the aftermath of a violent attack on Dallas Road, Friday, July 3, 2026. (Submitted) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Machete2.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> A young woman who witnessed Friday night's violent attack along Victoria's Dallas Road says the violence erupted \"out of nowhere,\" leaving two of her friends seriously injured. The post ‘It was scary’: Witness recounts Dallas Road attack that left friends seriously injured appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Maritime Museum of B.C. launches redesigned global maritime history database",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/maritime-museum-of-b-c-launches-redesigned-global-maritime-history-database-1334278/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:17:44 +0000",
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      "description": "The Maritime Museum of British Columbia has unveiled a completely redesigned version of Nauticapedia, \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/5-MARITIME-MUSEUM-e1433552305919.jpg?fit=610%2C446&ssl=1\" /> The Maritime Museum of British Columbia has unveiled a completely redesigned version of Nauticapedia. The post Maritime Museum of B.C. launches redesigned global maritime history database appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Lions earn 1st win by handing Elks their 1st loss in 36-24 decision",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/lions-football-win-9.7259311?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:55:50 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-05T20:55:50+00:00",
      "description": "James Butler and the B.C. Lions won the ground battle while grinding out their first victory of the CFL season, beating the previously undefeated Edmonton Elks 36-24 on Saturday in front of another sellout crowd at the Apple Bowl."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Unionized workers who look after regional parks like Grouse Mountain walk off job",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11953758/regional-parks-unionized-workers-walk-off-job/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:32:52 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-05T20:32:52+00:00",
      "description": "The union representing workers who operate and maintain regional services in Metro Vancouver says it is now considering a full-blown strike."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "B.C. rescuers helped locate young survivor in Venezuela quake rubble",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11953609/bc-rescuers-venezuela-earthquake/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:27:13 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-05T20:27:13+00:00",
      "description": "Burnaby Urban Search and Rescue members returned from Venezuela after helping search earthquake rubble, where their work contributed to the rescue of a young boy."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Metro Vancouver outside workers at regional parks walk off the job indefinitely",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-parks-strike-9.7259237?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:50:51 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-05T19:50:51+00:00",
      "description": "Over 100 workers with Metro Vancouver's regional parks walked off the job on Sunday, with the union citing member frustration over lack of movement in talks with the district."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Brunswick Creek wildfire balloons to 1,200 hectares, forcing evacuations near Boston Bar",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/aggressive-wildfire-burning-near-boston-bar-9.7259251?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:40:20 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-05T19:40:20+00:00",
      "description": "An aggressive wildfire burning near Boston Bar, B.C., has grown sharply and has forced evacuation orders and alerts in some communities in the Fraser Canyon."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "UVic student-built satellite to study climate change after launching on SpaceX rocket",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/uvic-student-build-satellite-to-study-climate-change-after-launching-on-spacex-rocket-1334261/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:35:17 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-05T19:35:17+00:00",
      "description": "The flight model of the UVic CubeSat is shown. (University of Victoria) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/flying-marmot-47-scaled-1-scaled-e1783279463896.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> A student-built satellite from the University of Victoria is preparing for launch aboard a SpaceX rocket with a dual mission. The post UVic student-built satellite to study climate change after launching on SpaceX rocket appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Recipe: Indonesian Gado Gado Salad",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11953654/recipe-indonesian-gado-gado-salad/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:00:01 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-05T18:00:01+00:00",
      "description": "We're celebrating all things farmer's market fresh! This Indonesian Gado Gado Salad can be made ahead and stored for picnic at your next farmer's market!"
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Out-of-control wildfire forces evacuation in B.C.’s Fraser Canyon",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11953588/wildfire-evacuation-fraser-valley-bc/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:28:44 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-05T15:28:44+00:00",
      "description": "Residents of North Bend, B.C. are being ordered to evacuate as an out of control wildfire grows in the Fraser Canyon. Nearby Boston Bar is also under an evacuation alert."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Curbside recycling pickup rolls out for the first time in northwest B.C.'s Nass Valley",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/recycling-nass-valley-9.7257915?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-05T15:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Residents of the Nass Valley are now able to participate in curbside recycling pickup for the first time, instead of travelling to Terrace, B.C., to drop of their materials."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Harvesting local shellfish can be a great way to save money, but officials are warning about contamination",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/shellfish-harvesting-contamination-warning-9.7254477?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-05T14:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "As the heat of summer begins, officials are reminding shellfish enthusiasts about safety when it comes to harvesting, and purchasing, shellfish on B.C.'s shoreline."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Cold water shock can be life-threatening, but this B.C. paramedic says there are ways to mitigate the risk",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/cold-water-shock-9.7255330?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-05T13:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Cold water shock can happen when your body is suddenly immersed in water below 15 C, says B.C. Emergency Health Services paramedic Brian Twaites."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Doctor warns of rabies risks — and offers safety tips — after bat exposures jump in B.C.'s Interior",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bats-bc-interior-rabies-9.7014248?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-05T12:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Interior Health is warning about the dangers of human contact with bats, and how to respond if you've been touched, bitten or scratched by a bat — even through clothing."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival cancelled, just 1 week out from event",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/nanaimo-dragon-boat-festival-cancelled-9.7258019?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-05T11:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "The Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival has been cancelled."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Is there any merit to the advice to ‘sleep on it?’ New research suggests our dreams may help problem-solve",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/sleep-on-it-9.7254542?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-05T08:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "A pair of recent studies by dream researchers suggest that the age-old advice may in fact be grounded in science."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Out-of-control wildfire burning near Boston Bar, B.C. prompts evacuation for about 60 residences",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/wildfire-near-boston-bar-tactical-evacuation-9.7259019?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 04 Jul 2026 22:18:35 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-05T02:18:35+00:00",
      "description": "A tactical evacuation is underway in North Bend, B.C., where residents are being told to leave immediately because of the nearby Brunswick Creek wildfire that’s burning near Boston Bar in the province’s Fraser Canyon region."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Warm rivers raise concern for salmon in B.C.'s Interior",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/okanagan-sockeye-return-expected-to-stay-low-warm-rivers-9.7258978?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:12:22 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-05T01:12:22+00:00",
      "description": "Warm rivers and streams are becoming a growing concern for salmon in B.C.’s Interior with another low sockeye return anticipated in Okanagan waters this fall."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Moroccan communities celebrate World Cup win across Canada",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11953335/moroccan-communities-fifa/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:43:59 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-04T23:43:59+00:00",
      "description": "Canada's World Cup dream ended with a 3-0 loss to Morocco on Saturday. Moroccan communities, meanwhile, are celebrating their team's second consecutive trip to the quarter finals."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Canada knocked out of FIFA World Cup but fans hopeful for future of Canadian soccer",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7258927?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:59:47 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-04T22:59:47+00:00",
      "description": "A disappointing loss for Canadian soccer fans who packed The Shipyards in North Vancouver on Saturday. Team Canada’s historic run at the FIFA World Cup 2026 has come to an end after a 3-0 loss to Morocco in Houston. But as the CBC's Michelle Morton reports, fans are hopeful for the future of the men's national soccer team."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "3 hurt, 2 arrested after confrontation near Victoria’s Beacon Hill Park",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11953296/two-people-arrested-victoria/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 04 Jul 2026 22:18:20 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-04T22:18:20+00:00",
      "description": "Three people were injured, including two who were taken to hospital, after an alleged assault with a weapon near Victoria's Beacon Hill Park."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Nurses in British Columbia will picket the province’s largest hospital next week",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11953050/nurses-british-columbia/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:06:17 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-04T18:06:17+00:00",
      "description": "The union representing nurses in British Columbia says it will put up pickets around the province's largest hospital starting next week as it escalates its strike."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "These Osoyoos twins were both drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins. Their parents say it's all about passion",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/osoyoos-bc-hockey-twins-drafted-nhl-pittsburgh-penguins-9.7255200?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-04T14:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Twins Markus and Liam Ruck of Osoyoos, B.C., were both drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2026 NHL Draft this year. Their parents Derek and Nina Ruck reflect on raising the 18-year-old boys and how the draft went."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Mock evacuation exercise to take place in Tatla Lake area",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/first-responders-conducting-evacuation-training-in-tatla-lake-area-9.7256724?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-04T13:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Emergency crews will be training west of Williams Lake Saturday morning in a training exercise focused on evacuation notification."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "How a First Nation in B.C. is hoping to restore wildfire-ravaged forests with seedlings",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/osoyoos-forest-nursery-seelings-wildfire-forests-9.7257607?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-04T12:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "The Osoyoos Forest Nursery located near Oliver, B.C, is owned by the Osoyoos Indian Band. The operation is the band's first green project and it is expected to produce millions of tree seedlings every year. Those seedlings will go towards restoring and reforesting areas hard hit by wildfires."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Colombia edges Ghana, advances to face Switzerland in Vancouver for spot in World Cup quarterfinals",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/worldcup/fifa-world-cup-colombia-ghana-july-3-9.7257636?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:59:59 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-04T11:59:59+00:00",
      "description": "Forced into making a rare early move, Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo sent Luis Suarez onto the field, and he promptly delivered a sharp cross that Jhon Arias flicked into the net, resulting in the only goal on a sweltering night at Arrowhead Stadium and sending Los Cafeteros into the Round of 16 at the World Cup with a 1-0 victory over the Black Stars."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Why does the World Cup feel bigger in a crowd?",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/why-watching-the-world-cup-together-feels-different-9.7257233?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-04T11:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Fan zones and public plazas across Vancouver are filling up for World Cup matches, with some sites reaching capacity. A UBC sociologist says watching with others can make the game feel bigger."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Internal PMO polls told Carney Canadians backed pipeline plan",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11952304/internal-pmo-polls-carney-canadians-pipeline-plan/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:00:13 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-04T10:00:13+00:00",
      "description": "Twice last November, the Privy Council Office (PCO) included polling questions to see how Canadians felt about a pipeline and other energy and natural resource projects."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Alberta’s pipeline pitch is heavy on public, light on private investment — so who benefits?",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/public-private-alberta-pipeline-9.7257602?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-04T08:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Energy experts and economists say Alberta’s public-private pitch may be the only way to get a pipelines done in today's context, but if there are benefits, they could go beyond just the oil and gas industry."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "To swat or not? These scientists suggest we rethink our fear toward insects",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/radio/sunday/insects-are-friends-not-foe-9.7242587?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-04T08:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "When a bug lands, do you swat or step back? We are taught to fear insects, but by looking closer at how they help our environment, we can trade our reflexive panic for wonder and learn to share our outdoor spaces, scientists say."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "B.C. nurses to form picket lines at Vancouver General Hospital next week",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-nurses-form-picket-line-vancouver-general-hospital-9.7258475?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:17:06 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-04T05:17:06+00:00",
      "description": "Nurses will be escalating job action on Tuesday at 5:30 a.m. PT, the B.C. Nurses' Union announced Friday evening. It says essential services will be maintained."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "B.C. Conservatives leave Penticton retreat united under new leader",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11952486/bc-conservatives-leave-penticton-retreat/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:49:01 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-04T01:49:01+00:00",
      "description": "Addressing media at the conclusion of the retreat, Findlay praised the party's MLAs for their commitment and teamwork."
    }
  ]
}