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      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Greater Victoria Paint-In to close 13 blocks this Saturday, draw 50K visitors",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/greater-victoria-paint-in-to-close-13-blocks-this-saturday-draw-50k-visitors-1336715/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T13:45:00+00:00",
      "description": "The 2025 Art Gallery Paint-In is shown. (Art Gallery of Greater Victoria/Facebook) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/515163832_1310722861057213_3477691623445537213_n-e1784237199713.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria’s 37th annual Greater Victoria Paint-In is set for this Saturday, with 13 blocks of Moss Street to be closed for the popular event. The post Greater Victoria Paint-In to close 13 blocks this Saturday, draw 50K visitors appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "'The only road': Mayor calls for Sea-to-Sky upgrades after deadly crash and highway closure",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/sea-to-sky-highway-improvements-squamish-mayor-9.7273374?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T13:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "In the wake of a string of serious incidents on the Sea-to-Sky Highway, the mayor of Squamish, B.C., says the critical route is falling behind on needed safety upgrades."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Investigation launched into fuel prices in Kamloops, Sea-to-Sky regions",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/kamloops-squamish-fuel-price-investigation-9.7270138?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T12:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "The B.C. Utilities Commission is launching investigations into fuel pricing in both the Kamloops and Sea-to-Sky regions, after long-standing concerns that drivers consistently pay more at the pump than motorists in neighbouring communities."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Crews work through night on B.C. wildfire as evacuation orders hold",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11969719/crews-work-through-night-on-b-c-wildfire-as-evacuation-orders-hold/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:58:25 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T11:58:25+00:00",
      "description": "Emily Fardad with the BC Wildfire Service has said crews have made progress on the Signal Hill blaze and that winds are not blowing flames toward the town of 3,400 residents."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as source of a diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/17/lettuce-at-taco-bell-in-5-states-confirmed-as-source-of-a-diarrhea-causing-parasite-outbreak/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:47:18 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T11:47:18+00:00",
      "description": "Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served by Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention late Thursday confirmed the source and warned consumers not to eat shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell restaurants in Indiana, […]"
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "When will wildfire management become Canada’s priority?",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/17/wildfires-canada-air-quality-big-story-podcast/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:28:32 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T11:28:32+00:00",
      "description": "No, it’s not a filter. The yellow-orange haze cast upon much of southern Ontario is due to smoke drifting in from northwestern wildfires. Toronto was ranked as having the worst air quality in the world for most of Wednesday according to IQAir. Although conditions are expected to ease as the city heads into the weekend, […]"
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "B.C. Hydro says Site C has cost $14.9B to date as construction winds down",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-hydro-site-c-cost-14-9-billion-progress-report-9.7273159?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T11:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "B.C. Hydro says the project, recently renamed the John Horgan Dam and Generating Station, “remains on track” to finish within its $16-billion budget, though “some cost risks remain.”"
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Andy Burnham is declared leader of Britain’s Labour Party, will become prime minister on Monday",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/17/andy-burnham-is-declared-leader-of-britains-labour-party-will-become-prime-minister-on-monday/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:28:18 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T08:28:18+00:00",
      "description": "LONDON (AP) — Andy Burnham was officially declared leader of Britain’s governing Labour Party on Friday, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister next week."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Senior RCMP officer's 'no evidence' comment about India seems to contradict past statements",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/operation-hardball-rcmp-india-modi-nijjar-9.7272978?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T08:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "RCMP Deputy Commissioner Lisa Moreland says there is \"no evidence\" to link Indian government officials to crimes committed by Indian gangs that were investigated by U.S. and Canadian law enforcement, including the assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. That claim contradicts numerous past statements by other Canadian officials, including former prime minister Justin Trudeau and the RCMP's commissioner."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "El Niño is here, and it’s already looking like it could be 'mind-blowing'",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/el-nino-july-9.7272908?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T08:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Temperatures in the El Niño region in the Pacific Ocean are the warmest they've been on record at this time of year. And the peak is still months away."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "‘I feel so bad and so trapped’: Rogers customer falls victim to sophisticated delivery scam",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11968899/rogers-customer-falls-victim-sophisticated-delivery-scam/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:59:19 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T03:59:19+00:00",
      "description": "The B.C. resident says back in February, she signed up for a new device through her Rogers app and added a new phone line to her account."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Work in Victoria’s city hall ‘fundamentally reconstructed’ by Safety Plan",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/work-in-victorias-city-hall-fundamentally-reconstructed-by-safety-plan-1336759/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:33:35 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T01:33:35+00:00",
      "description": "The number of unhoused people in the City of Victoria ranges between 180 to 210 each day. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image-25.png?fit=780%2C438&ssl=1\" /> For all the money and time put into the plan, there was no financial breakdown of how taxpayer funds were spent. The post Work in Victoria’s city hall ‘fundamentally reconstructed’ by Safety Plan appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Saanich Fusion U17 admits coaches, some adults ‘conspired,’ parents refute allegations",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/saanich-fusion-u17-admits-coaches-some-adults-conspired-parents-refute-allegations-1336760/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:22:35 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T01:22:35+00:00",
      "description": "The Saanich Fusion U17 Boys soccer team is apologizing to its players for disqualification from provincial championships, saying coaches and some adults \"conspired\" with opponents. The post Saanich Fusion U17 admits coaches, some adults ‘conspired,’ parents refute allegations appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "‘No consequences’: East Van woman says she was targeted by hate-motivated assault",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/16/no-consequences-east-van-woman-says-she-was-targeted-by-hate-motivated-assault/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:22:34 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T01:22:34+00:00",
      "description": "An East Vancouver woman is speaking out after suffering what she calls a hate-motivated assault. She says nobody stepped in to help – and little has been done by authorities in the time since."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Concrete concert: Victoria jazz duo record live album at UVic parkade",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/concrete-concert-victoria-jazz-duo-record-live-album-at-uvic-parkade-1336766/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:12:57 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T01:12:57+00:00",
      "description": "Marc Micu and Ryan Keating are using a parkade a UVic to record a live album. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image-7-1.png?fit=780%2C437&ssl=1\" /> Beneath the concrete ceilings and slate-grey walls of the parkade, the Victoria musicians have found an unexpected performance space. The post Concrete concert: Victoria jazz duo record live album at UVic parkade appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "'A sacred place': Delta park to get dedicated ash-scattering site",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/delta-ash-scattering-site-tilbury-park-9.7273517?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:11:06 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T01:11:06+00:00",
      "description": "Families looking for a place to scatter their loved one's ashes in water will soon have a dedicated place to do it in Delta, B.C."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "‘One of the worst years’: Rescuers save salmon from shallow pools in Cowichan",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/one-of-the-worst-years-rescuers-save-salmon-from-shallow-pools-in-cowichan-1336762/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:06:01 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T01:06:01+00:00",
      "description": "A salmon fry being moved by a volunteer with the Cowichan Lake & River Stewardship Society. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image-23.png?fit=780%2C438&ssl=1\" /> Meade Creek used to have deep pools of water in it, into August. Now it is one of dozens of Island waterways drying up, with young salmon in it. The post ‘One of the worst years’: Rescuers save salmon from shallow pools in Cowichan appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Simpcw First Nation signs consent deal for proposed copper mine near Kamloops",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/simpcw-first-nation-sign-consent-deal-for-proposed-copper-mine-near-kamloops-9.7273524?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:55:01 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T00:55:01+00:00",
      "description": "British Columbia's Environmental Assessment Office has signed an agreement with the Simpcw First Nation on how a proposed open-pit copper mine will be assessed, including the requirement for the nation's consent for the project to proceed."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Biting bugs: Experts explain how to keep mosquitoes away this summer",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/biting-bugs-experts-explain-how-to-keep-mosquitoes-away-this-summer-1336768/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:48:40 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T00:48:40+00:00",
      "description": "A rise in mosquitoes in a Saanich neighbourhood has prompted some to put up signs on how to prevent the bug from breeding. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image-22.png?fit=780%2C438&ssl=1\" /> A poster taped to a pole at the intersection of Cook and Quadra is notifying neighbours about an increase in mosquitoes they’ve seen in the area and how to prevent the bugs from breeding in backyards. The post Biting bugs: Experts explain how to keep mosquitoes away this summer appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Metro Vancouver CAO Jerry Dobrovolny could be on his way out",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11969430/metro-vancouver-cao-jerry-dobrovolny-could-be-on-way-out/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:47:12 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T00:47:12+00:00",
      "description": "During a closed board meeting on Thursday, Metro Vancouver directors requested the Chair, Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley, begin the process of relieving Dobrovolny of his duties."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "More details emerge about Vancouver stranger assault suspect",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11969376/more-details-vancouver-stranger-assault-suspect/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:36:16 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T00:36:16+00:00",
      "description": "Dylan Gaita was released on bail before he allegedly attacked two more people on Commercial Drive in June, including a woman who was elbowed in the face."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "South Okanagan residents demand answers from regional district following fire chief departures",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/okanagan-similkameen-fire-chiefs-kaladen-narmata-9.7273272?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:26:26 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T00:26:26+00:00",
      "description": "About two dozen residents living in rural communities in B.C.'s South Okanagan rallied Thursday to demand answers from the Regional District of the Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) over the loss of multiple fire chiefs in their region."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "4.2M earthquake rumbles west of Port Hardy",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/4-2m-earthquake-rumbles-west-of-port-hardy-1336749/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:57:44 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-16T23:57:44+00:00",
      "description": "A map showing the location of the 4.2 magnitude earthquake on July 16, 2026. (Earthquakes Canada map) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image-20.png?fit=780%2C422&ssl=1\" /> A 4.2 magnitude earthquake occurred 201 kilometres west of Port Hardy on Thursday afternoon. The post 4.2M earthquake rumbles west of Port Hardy appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Vancouver working to avoid ‘the great sigh’ following FIFA World Cup excitement",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11969362/vancouver-avoid-great-sigh-following-fifa-world-cup-excitement/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:42:17 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-16T23:42:17+00:00",
      "description": "Vancouver was one of 16 cities across Canada, the U.S. and Mexico that hosted the tournament, which will conclude with Sunday's final between Argentina and Spain in New Jersey."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "‘A chance to feel normal’: Emergency weather shelter permit approved for Sidney church",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/a-chance-to-feel-normal-emergency-weather-shelter-permit-approved-for-sidney-church-1336738/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:40:47 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-16T23:40:47+00:00",
      "description": "File photo of the St. Andrew Anglican Church in Sidney. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-55.png?fit=780%2C438&ssl=1\" /> Sidney council has approved a permit for an emergency weather shelter for the St. Andrew Anglican Church. The post ‘A chance to feel normal’: Emergency weather shelter permit approved for Sidney church appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "B.C., Simpcw First Nation sign consent deal for proposed copper mine near Kamloops",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/16/b-c-simpcw-first-nation-sign-consent-deal-for-proposed-copper-mine-near-kamloops/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:31:22 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-16T23:31:22+00:00",
      "description": "British Columbia's Environmental Assessment Office has signed an agreement with the Simpcw First Nation on how a proposed open-pit copper mine will be assessed, including the requirement for the nation's consent for the project to proceed."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Time-lapse video shows growth of wildfire near Pemberton",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11969267/time-lapse-video-growth-wildfire-pemberton/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:17:14 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-16T23:17:14+00:00",
      "description": "The fire has placed the Village of Pemberton on evacuation alert and is 38 hectares in size as of Thursday afternoon. An evacuation order is also in place for One Mile Lake Park."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "SpaceX Starship Launch Aborted on the Pad at the last moment",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/16/spacex-starship-launch-aborted-on-the-pad-at-the-last-moment/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:09:35 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-16T23:09:35+00:00",
      "description": "SpaceX’s mega Starship rocket came within a few seconds of blasting off on a test flight Thursday, but some of the engines failed to start triggering a launch abort."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "‘We’re ecstatic’: Humpback whale that was entangled twice last year returns to B.C. waters",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/were-ecstatic-humpback-whale-that-was-entangled-twice-last-year-returns-to-b-c-waters-1336733/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:55:08 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-16T22:55:08+00:00",
      "description": "Teams with Cascadia Research Collective and The Whale Museum are pictured during Starry Knight’s first rescue last summer in July 2025. (Cascadia Research Collective/YouTube) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/noaa-humpback-e1784242169406.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> Whale watchers are relieved to see a humpback whale that was entangled twice in local waters last year has returned to the Salish Sea after not being seen for more than 10 months. The post ‘We’re ecstatic’: Humpback whale that was entangled twice last year returns to B.C. waters appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Video captures distraction theft from an 88-year-old woman in East Vancouver",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11968978/video-distraction-theft-88-year-old-woman-east-vancouver/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:47:57 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-16T22:47:57+00:00",
      "description": "The footage, captured on Tuesday afternoon near Kaslo Avenue and East Hastings Street, shows the senior outside her home selling Playland and PNE parking on her private property."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Serious collision in Langley results in critical injuries: RCMP",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/16/langley-collision-16-208/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:40:22 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-16T22:40:22+00:00",
      "description": "Langley RCMP were called to the scene of a collision between an SUV and a commercial truck at 208th Street and 16th Avenue."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "RCMP warn of fraudulent letters impersonating police",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/16/fraud-letter-warn-rcmp/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:03:12 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-16T22:03:12+00:00",
      "description": "A fraudulent letter is currently being received by people in West Shore, prompting the RCMP to issue a warning about its contents."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 16",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/1149299/watch-news-hour/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:00:41 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-16T22:00:41+00:00",
      "description": "Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – July 16",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/9913127/watch-global-okanagan-news-at-530/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:00:38 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-16T22:00:38+00:00",
      "description": "Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Vancouver Island First Nation mourns death of oldest member, last fluent Ditidaht dialect speaker",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/vancouver-island-first-nation-mourns-death-of-oldest-member-last-fluent-ditidaht-dialect-speaker-1336723/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:58:15 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-16T21:58:15+00:00",
      "description": "Michael Thompson is shown. (Ditidaht First Nation/Facebook) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/747324819_1546863983575965_3806287686606684725_n-e1784238824795.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> The Ditidaht First Nation in southwestern Vancouver Island is mourning the death of Michael Thompson – Kwiibaalaah, a respected elder who was also the last fluent speaker of the Ditidaht dialect. The post Vancouver Island First Nation mourns death of oldest member, last fluent Ditidaht dialect speaker appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Mets-Phillies start time moved, MLS game between Vancouver-Chicago ppd. due to wildfire smoke",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/16/mets-phillies-start-time-moved-mls-game-between-vancouver-chicago-ppd-due-to-wildfire-smoke/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:21:20 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-16T21:21:20+00:00",
      "description": "The start time for the MLB game between the New York Mets and the Phillies on Thursday in Philadelphia was moved up an hour due to air quality concerns because of wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota, and an MLS game in Chicago was postponed."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Delta becomes home to the province’s first ash-scattering site along the Fraser River",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/16/delta-ash-scattering/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:19:59 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-16T21:19:59+00:00",
      "description": "The province has announced that it his opening a “first-of-its-kind ash-scattering site” along the Fraser River in Delta."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Vancouver Whitecaps game in Chicago rescheduled due to wildfire smoke",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11969042/vancouver-whitecaps-game-chicago-rescheduled-wildfire-smoke/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:55:37 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-16T20:55:37+00:00",
      "description": "'The decision was made with the health and safety of fans, players, staff and all event personnel as the top priority,' a statement from Chicago Fire read."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "A dozen cats are missing after New Westminster apartment fire that displaced roughly 100 residents",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/cats-missing-after-new-westminster-apartment-fire-9.7271954?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:12:02 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-16T19:12:02+00:00",
      "description": "Michael Poetker's cat Honey is one of 12 cats still missing after a fire over the weekend."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Assembly of First Nations questions ministers on major projects, reconciliation",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/afn-assembly-ministers-9.7272213?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:48:12 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-16T16:48:12+00:00",
      "description": "Federal cabinet ministers faced pointed concerns from frustrated chiefs Thursday at an Assembly of First Nations meeting in Ottawa, as the Liberal government tried to again ease tensions over its efforts to streamline major project development."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Erratic winds, threat of lightning make Boston Bar firefighting efforts challenging, wildfire service says",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/boston-bar-evacuation-order-9.7272637?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:32:42 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-16T16:32:42+00:00",
      "description": "One evacuee describes the scene as \"an entire mountain disappearing in front of our eyes, trees looking like Q-Tips doused in gasoline just going up in flames.\""
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Federal government refers Port of Vancouver strategy to Major Projects Office",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/federal-announcement-port-of-vancouver-delta-bc-9.7272207?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:30:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-16T15:30:00+00:00",
      "description": "Federal Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon has announced the Port of Vancouver Gateway Strategy is being referred to the Major Projects Office to support Canada's goal of doubling exports to non-U.S. markets by 2035."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Evacuation alert issued for parts of Pemberton, B.C., due to Signal Hill wildfire",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/pemberton-signal-hill-wildfire-9.7272154?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:50:32 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-16T13:50:32+00:00",
      "description": "The Village of Pemberton has issued an evacuation alert for parts of the village, and the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District has also issued an alert for all properties in Area C on Collins Road to One Mile Lake to the Lillooet River. The alerts follow an evacuation order for One Mile Lake Park."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "'Hit really hard': Workers face uncertain future as Prince George mill winds down",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/prince-george-pulp-mill-closure-workers-9.7271824?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-16T13:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Canfor said Tuesday that the Northwood pulp mill closure was the result of \"unsustainable financial losses,\" and the shutdown will be finalized toward the end of 2026."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Campfire ban coming to B.C.'s South Coast and Vancouver Island",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/campfire-ban-coming-vancouver-island-bc-coast-9.7271865?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-16T12:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "For much of Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland, campfires are out of the question for the foreseeable future, as hot and dry weather moves in, increasing concern about potential wildfire activity."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Minister of Public Safety fights to keep accused murderer and alleged Bishnoi gangster in custody",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bishnoi-karamveer-singh-murder-anmol-9.7271336?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-16T08:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Lawyers for the Minister of Public Safety will be in Federal Court Friday trying to keep an alleged senior Bishnoi gang member who faces a murder charge in India in custody at an immigration detention facility while he fights the government's efforts to deport him."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "A U.S. prof suspects most of his students used AI to cheat. It's a growing concern here, too",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ai-cheating-postsecondary-9.7269674?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-16T08:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "A Brown University professor has gone public about what appears to be a large-scale case of cheating using generative AI. The case isn't uncommon, according to Canadian educators and academic integrity experts, with the issue require attention from students, profs and institutions."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "B.C. government forgives $340K in legal debts of staffer convicted in 'quick wins' scandal",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/quick-wins-legal-debt-foregiven-9.7271823?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:35:34 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-15T23:35:34+00:00",
      "description": "Brian Bonney, a former B.C. Liberal, pleaded guilty to breach of trust in B.C. provincial court after being found to have used his time as a public servant for partisan purposes to gain votes from ethnic communities for the Liberals under Christy Clark in the 2013 election."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Seabird Island opens new substance-use treatment for Indigenous young adults",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/seabird-island-treatment-program-9.7271319?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:08:03 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-15T23:08:03+00:00",
      "description": "A First Nation in B.C.'s Fraser Valley has launched a substance-use treatment program specifically for young adults that combines Indigenous knowledge and clinical care."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Port McNeill pilot killed in helicopter crash remembered as 'outstanding young man'",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/port-mcneill-helicopter-crash-9.7271502?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:54:34 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-15T21:54:34+00:00",
      "description": "Port McNeill on north Vancouver Island is in mourning after a pilot from the area died while flying a helicopter Tuesday — a crash that also killed one passenger and critically injured another."
    }
  ]
}