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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Film on Sikh activist banned in India finds support in Surrey, B.C., and elsewhere in Canada",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/satluj-film-banned-in-india-screening-in-surrey-9.7275138?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T13:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "A film that has been blocked in Indian and also pulled from a streaming service two days after its release is drawing interest at community screenings across Canada, including a couple planned in Surrey, B.C., this weekend."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Victoria making progress with community safety plan, but some say more work is needed",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/victoria-sees-progress-with-its-community-safety-and-wellbeing-plan-9.7275003?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T12:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "City staff, council and some community members say they’ve slowly begun solving some of the B.C. capital's most complex social problems."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "My name is Sarah, and my pronouns are they/them. But no one will understand my identity exactly as I do",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/first-person-sarah-struthers-non-binary-pronouns-9.7268477?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T11:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "For those who are close, \"I want them to know the real me,\" writes Sarah Struthers, who is non-binary. \"I remind people of my pronouns because I care about our relationship.\""
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Fears are widespread about data centre impacts on Canada’s water, environment: poll",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/18/fears-are-widespread-about-data-centre-impacts-on-canadas-water-environment-poll/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:00:11 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T10:00:11+00:00",
      "description": "In a Leger poll, 81 per cent of respondents said they are concerned about the prospect of data centres leading to spikes in their household electricity bills."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "This World Cup photographer used a 96-year-old camera 'in a world where everything is instant'",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/world-cup-photos-camera-9.7272702?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T08:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Fareed Kotb, a sports photographer from Cairo, garnered international attention when he was spotted snapping World Cup games using a 1930 large-format film camera."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "I ran up a massive carbon debt as a teacher. Now I'm planting to make amends",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/first-person-carbon-debt-9.7265062?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T08:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Over three decades, Michèle Shannon likely handed out more than 1.6 million sheets of paper to students. She wishes she had changed her relationship with the school photocopier much sooner and in retirement, she's planting more consciously."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Elks surge to 5-1 record with 19-17 win over Lions, who lose Rourke to injury",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-elks-bc-lions-nathan-rourke-injury-9.7275290?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:46:05 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T04:46:05+00:00",
      "description": "The Edmonton Elks, who haven't made the playoffs since 2019, moved back into sole possession of first place in the West Division at 5-1."
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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "More than 100 properties ordered to evacuate as wildfire grows near Big Bar Lake, B.C.",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/big-bar-lake-wildfire-9.7275266?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:20:12 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T03:20:12+00:00",
      "description": "More than a hundred properties are affected by an evacuation order issued for the Big Bar Lake area in B.C.’s southern Cariboo as an out of control wildfire grows rapidly."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "'I can't think of a less fair future': former New Democrats call for renewed commitment to climate strategy",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/former-new-democrats-call-for-renewed-commitment-to-climate-strategy-9.7275155?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:05:55 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T03:05:55+00:00",
      "description": "On July 15, an open letter was sent to Premier David Eby and the B.C. NDP caucus. The letter was from 16 community leaders and former NDP MLAs and MPs, calling for the province to renew its commitment to its climate strategy."
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      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "New animal tranquilizer infiltrates capital city’s illicit opioid market",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/new-animal-tranquilizer-infiltrates-capital-citys-illicit-opioid-market-1337027/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:21:33 +0000",
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      "description": "Medetomidine, not approved for human use, is even more potent in mimicking and compounding the sedative effects of opiates. It lowers people’s breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure. (CHEK News Files) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Copy-of-Blank-background-for-pictures-2026-07-17T192256.020.png?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> A tranquilizer meant for sedating rhinos and elephants has hit the streets of Victoria. The post New animal tranquilizer infiltrates capital city’s illicit opioid market appeared first on CHEK ."
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    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Nanaimo drone school responds to request to help find a lost dog",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/nanaimo-drone-school-responds-to-request-to-help-find-a-lost-dog-1337073/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:11:40 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T02:11:40+00:00",
      "description": "A Nanaimo family desperate to find their lost dog recently called on a drone flight school to see if they would help. The post Nanaimo drone school responds to request to help find a lost dog appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Osoyoos Band seeks return of sacred sites in discussions with B.C. government",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11970831/osoyoos-band-seeks-return-of-sacred-sites/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:07:15 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T02:07:15+00:00",
      "description": "After years of negotiations, the Osoyoos Band is working with the province of British Columbia on a land claim swap that could re-draw where the reserve starts and ends"
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Prince George Airport delays to last up to 10 business days after luggage screener malfunctions",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/prince-george-airport-when-to-arrive-luggage-malfunction-9.7275204?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:05:52 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T02:05:52+00:00",
      "description": "Anyone with checked baggage traveling through the Prince George Airport is warned to arrive early as manual screening is in place after an automatic luggage checker malfunctioned."
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    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "‘A true joy’: After 30-plus years, Saanich Commonwealth Place programmer retires",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/a-true-joy-after-30-plus-years-saanich-commonwealth-place-programmer-retires-1336739/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:04:07 +0000",
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      "description": "Ruth Smith is shown. (CHEK News) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ruth-e1784244689729.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> After more than 30 decades, rec centre programmer Ruth Smith is retiring from Saanich Commonwealth Place, a building she’s worked at since before it even opened to the public. The post ‘A true joy’: After 30-plus years, Saanich Commonwealth Place programmer retires appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "B.C. man describes terror, isolation after prescription ADHD medication led to arrest in Georgia",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11970902/bc-man-terror-isolation-prescription-adhd-medication-arrest-georgia/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:43:09 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T01:43:09+00:00",
      "description": "Simon Rovensky spent nearly two months in Gldani Prison before being released after his family raised tens of thousands of dollars to cover a fine and other costs."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "‘We can’t open our windows’: Superior Street residents frustrated with new sewage lift station",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/we-cant-open-our-windows-superior-street-residents-frustrated-with-new-sewage-lift-station-1337069/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:30:02 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T01:30:02+00:00",
      "description": "A sewage project under construction is causing frustration among the lingering smell in Victoria. (CHEK News) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Copy-of-Blank-background-for-pictures-2026-07-17T183237.283.png?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> Residents living beside a new sewage lift station on Victoria's Superior Street can't open their windows because of the smell, while constant noise and construction delays continue to fuel frustration. The post ‘We can’t open our windows’: Superior Street residents frustrated with new sewage lift station appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "B.C. Nurses' Union raises concerns over 'intimidation, retaliation' from employers as mediation continues",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/nurses-union-rally-prince-george-9.7275189?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:27:14 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T01:27:14+00:00",
      "description": "The union representing nurses in B.C. held a rally in Prince George Friday to draw attention to what it says are instances of intimidation, as mediation with the Health Employers Association is adjourned for the weekend."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "B.C. First Nations explore if nuclear power could meet province’s electricity needs",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11970664/bc-first-nations-explore-nuclear-power/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:21:55 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T01:21:55+00:00",
      "description": "B.C. is expecting a surge in electricity demand over the next two decades. While the province is betting on wind and solar, First Nations say they're exploring every option."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Mom and 1-month-old baby missing in northern B.C., not seen since July 9",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11970777/mom-1-month-old-baby-missing-northern-bc/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:21:26 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T01:21:26+00:00",
      "description": "Fort St. John RCMP said Nicole Andrus, 31, and her infant son, Krew Gordon, were reported missing on July 16 — but they haven't been seen since a week earlier on July 9."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "BC Transit supervisor victim of alleged assault with a knife: VicPD",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/bc-transit-supervisor-victim-of-alleged-assault-with-a-knife-vicpd-1337080/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:49:22 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T00:49:22+00:00",
      "description": "Victoria Police vehicles are shown in this file photo. (CHEK News) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/VICTORIA-POLICE-DEPARTMENT-VICPD-BUDGET-2026-VIC-PD-BROLL-JM-2025-10-22_02561.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> A man is in custody for allegedly assaulting a BC Transit supervisor in the downtown area this week. The post BC Transit supervisor victim of alleged assault with a knife: VicPD appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Evacuation order issued for area near Big Bar Lake due to aggressive wildfire",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11970821/evacuation-order-big-bar-lake-aggressive-wildfire/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:28:59 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T00:28:59+00:00",
      "description": "The Thompson Nicola Regional District says the Fiftynine Creek wildfire near Big Bar Lake is rapidly escalating and the current evacuation alert is being upgraded to an order."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Lightning strikes spark three new wildfires on Vancouver Island",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/lightning-strikes-spark-three-new-wildfires-on-vancouver-island-1337061/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:27:50 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T00:27:50+00:00",
      "description": "(BC Wildfire Service Map) Three new wildfires caused by lightning sparked on the Island Friday. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Copy-of-Blank-background-for-pictures-2026-07-17T170839.346.png?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> Three new wildfires caused by lightning sparked northwest of Campbell River Friday, two listed out of control, says the BC Wildfire Service. The post Lightning strikes spark three new wildfires on Vancouver Island appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Family of 6 flees Boston Bar fires with 15 pets in tow",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/fire-evacuation-pets-boston-bar-9.7275049?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:24:24 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T00:24:24+00:00",
      "description": "When Brittany Alenius, her husband and their four children were told to evacuate, their prized possessions were packed up and ready to go. But the trickiest part was making space in the car for three dogs, six cats, two snakes, an iguana and three birds."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Abducted Alberta children possibly in B.C.: RCMP",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/abducted-alberta-children-possibly-in-b-c-9.7275089?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:22:55 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T00:22:55+00:00",
      "description": "The case is connected to an Amber Alert that was issued on July 8 and then rescinded"
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Lightning hits homes on Vancouver Island as storm swept across region",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11970742/lightning-hits-homes-vancouver-island-storm/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:41 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T00:00:41+00:00",
      "description": "'Huge flash of light. Big bang and I felt a really big shock in my leg,' Cooper Preston, who was in the upstairs bedroom of his Courtenay home, told Global News."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Victoria trans woman speaks out to counter hateful comments",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/victoria-trans-woman-speaks-out-to-counter-hateful-comments-1337033/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:57:02 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T23:57:02+00:00",
      "description": "Amanda Rogers (left) is pictured with Julian Daly (right). (CHEK News) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/groffom-e1784332444804.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> Our Place Society removed a social post featuring a transgender woman that it put online during Victoria Pride Week after it received hundreds of hateful comments. But shortly after removing the post, it reposted it in the hopes of challenging views and changing opinions. The post Victoria trans woman speaks out to counter hateful comments appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "No cyclospora outbreaks reported or tainted lettuce sold in Canada, officials say",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/no-cyclospora-outbreaks-reported-or-tainted-lettuce-sold-in-canada-officials-say-1337037/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:50:00 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T23:50:00+00:00",
      "description": "This undated photo taken through a microscope provided by the CDC shows Cyclospora cayetanensis oocysts found in a fresh stool sample. (CDC via AP) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1de2bc3538800ce7927348860e1088c66976e445882c33fe894cfd44f7f10021-e1783616552543.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> Federal officials say there have been no outbreaks of the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora in Canada and that no lettuce implicated in an ongoing U.S. outbreak has been distributed in the country. The post No cyclospora outbreaks reported or tainted lettuce sold in Canada, officials say appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "1 person is facing multiple charges for damaging vehicles in Yates Street parkade: VicPD",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/1-person-is-facing-multiple-charges-for-damaging-vehicles-in-yates-street-parkade-vicpd-1337032/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:39:35 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T23:39:35+00:00",
      "description": "Yates Street parkade in Victoria is pictured here. (Google Images) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Copy-of-Blank-background-for-pictures-2026-07-17T163619.814.png?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> An individual is facing multiple charges after Victoria Police received reports of someone smashing vehicles with a hammer inside a downtown parkade. The post 1 person is facing multiple charges for damaging vehicles in Yates Street parkade: VicPD appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "No diarrhea-causing parasite outbreaks reported or tainted lettuce sold in Canada, officials say",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/17/diarrhea-causing-parasite-outbreaks-tainted-lettuce-canada/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:12:33 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T23:12:33+00:00",
      "description": "OTTAWA — Federal officials say there have been no outbreaks of the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora in Canada and that no lettuce implicated in an ongoing U.S."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Campbell River RCMP investigate string of break and enters at businesses this week",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/campbell-river-rcmp-investigate-string-of-break-and-enters-at-businesses-this-week-1337009/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:55:00 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T22:55:00+00:00",
      "description": "The two suspects are shown. (Campbell River RCMP) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Copy-of-Blank-background-for-pictures-27.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> Campbell River RCMP is asking the public to help identify two suspects linked to a string of break and enters and attempts that led to \"substantial property damage and losses to local businesses\" this week. The post Campbell River RCMP investigate string of break and enters at businesses this week appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "2 kids from northern Alberta still missing, mom and her partner wanted for abduction",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11970323/alberta-missing-children-lanakai-karl-morrison/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:40:28 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T22:40:28+00:00",
      "description": "Lanakai Morrison, six, and his half-brother Karl Morrison, four, are believed to be somewhere in Western Canada with their mom Krista Morrison and her partner Daniel Ludwig."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Woman assaulted at an Abbotsford park by unknown man: police",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/17/ellwood-park-assault/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:38:59 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T22:38:59+00:00",
      "description": "Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD) are seeking assistance in finding an unknown man who assaulted a woman in the bathroom at Ellwood Park, Thursday morning."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 17",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/1149299/watch-news-hour/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:00:41 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T22:00:41+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 17",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/9913127/watch-global-okanagan-news-at-530/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:00:38 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T22:00:38+00:00",
      "description": "Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "100 Mile House emergency department closes for 89 hours spread out over 6 days",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/100-mile-house-emergency-department-closed-89-hours-9.7274655?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:14:14 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T21:14:14+00:00",
      "description": "Interior Health said patients can access Cariboo Memorial Hospital in Williams Lake during the closures. People who need life-threatening emergency care in 100 Mile House should call 911."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Impaired driving leads to rollover crash in Colwood: RCMP",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/17/west-shore-roll-over-truck/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:01:06 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T21:01:06+00:00",
      "description": "A single-vehicle collision on Thursday on Veterans Memorial Parkway near the Carindale intersection in Colwood led to tickets and driving prohibitions, say police."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Canadian wildfire smoke unlikely to postpone World Cup final, expert says",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/17/canadian-wildfire-smoke-unlikely-to-postpone-world-cup-final-expert-says/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:41:58 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T20:41:58+00:00",
      "description": "Canadian wildfire smoke drifting into northern New Jersey is highly unlikely to postpone Sunday's World Cup final but worsening air quality could still force a delay, according to a medical expert."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Accused Bishnoi gang associate agrees to deportation order",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11970328/accused-bishnoi-gang-associate-deportation-order/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:20:42 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T20:20:42+00:00",
      "description": "Sahibjot Singh is the latest of dozens of Indian nationals to face deportation for their involvement in extortion gangs."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Bear viewing area in Hyder, Alaska, closed due to flooding",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bear-viewing-area-hyder-closed-9.7274548?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:05:04 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T20:05:04+00:00",
      "description": "The Fish Creek bear viewing area in Hyder, Alaska, suffered major damage in a recent glacial outburst flood, according to the U.S. Forest Service."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "‘Dry lightning’ raising concerns for additional wildfire starts, prompting fire bans",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/17/campfire-ban-wildfire-season/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:01:27 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T20:01:27+00:00",
      "description": "With the wildfire season in B.C. well and truly underway, officials are looking out for the worst type of weather system for fires that’s rolling in across the Southern Interior: a dangerous combination of dry lightning and strong winds."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Trump threatens Canada with more tariffs over wildfire smoke after Ford tells Republicans to stop ‘chirping’",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/17/trump-threatens-canada-with-more-tariffs-over-wildfire-smoke/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:56:24 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T19:56:24+00:00",
      "description": "U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to add more tariffs on Canada over what he described as “willful negligence” to prevent wildfires that have blanketed much of Ontario and some northern U.S. states with smoke. “We are holding Canada responsible for the fact that they are not properly maintaining their Forests, and Brush therein, and the […]"
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "'No amount of money' sufficient to stem risk of alleged Bishnoi gang member's release: lawyer",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bishnoi-release-karamveer-singh-9.7274361?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:54:10 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T19:54:10+00:00",
      "description": "An accused murderer with ties to senior Bishnoi gang members represents too great a risk for release, a lawyer for Canada's Minister of Public Safety told a Federal Court judge Friday."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "B.C. nurses: Mediated talks ‘productive’ but ‘too early to know’ if deal is possible",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/17/b-c-nurses-mediated-talks-productive-but-too-early-to-know-if-deal-is-possible/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:34:42 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T19:34:42+00:00",
      "description": "The union representing 60,000 nurses in British Columbia says four days of mediated talks with the employers have been \"productive\" but it's \"too early to know\" if a deal can be reached."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Poilievre demands more details about Gordie Howe bridge deal",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/17/poilievre-demands-more-details-about-gordie-howe-bridge-deal/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:19:25 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T19:19:25+00:00",
      "description": "OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is demanding more information from Prime Minister Mark Carney about the deal made with the Trump administration to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Jimmy Eat World’s anniversary tour touches down in Vancouver",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/17/jimmy-eat-world-tour/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:11:22 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T19:11:22+00:00",
      "description": "In 2001, Jimmy Eat World released a life-changing, career-changing album called Bleed American."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "B.C. was the ‘canary in the coal mine’ of forest fire impact in Canada: Premier Eby",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7274407?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:17:40 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T18:17:40+00:00",
      "description": "Asked how he'll collaborate with other premiers on wildfire response at the Council of the Federation meeting next week, British Columbia Premier David Eby said his province has 'lots to bring to the table' to support other provinces. Eby said what Ontario and Eastern Canada are experiencing, 'British Columbia went through about five years ago,' and that it’s important to be 'aligned' with other leaders on wildfire response."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Blueberry River First Nations aims to restore land through native plant orchard",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/blueberry-river-native-plant-orchard-9.7272904?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:47:34 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T17:47:34+00:00",
      "description": "Blueberry River First Nations in B.C. says its new native plant orchard will help restoration efforts on land ravaged by industry and wildfires, while creating economic and cultural opportunities for the nation."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Homes, seasonal cabins damaged by fires near Boston Bar: regional district",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-wildfires-boston-bar-pemberton-9.7273984?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:15:05 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-17T16:15:05+00:00",
      "description": "B.C. Wildfire Service officials said Thursday that warming and drying conditions are expected to continue this week. Almost 100 wildfires are burning across the province, with almost 80 of those started in the last 24 hours as of 6:30 p.m. PT Friday, according to the wildfire service's online dashboard."
    },
    {
      "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": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Giant dinosaurs, oversized sausages: Are Canada's roadside attractions worth keeping around?",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/radio/costofliving/roadside-attraction-canada-giant-road-trip-9.7265826?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-16T08:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "From a towering dinosaur in Drumheller, Alta., to a giant nickel coin in Sudbury, Ont., quirky landmarks have drawn visitors for decades. But as tourism changes and maintenance costs rise, some communities in Canada are questioning their future."
    }
  ]
}