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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Is there an alternative to killing nuisance black bears?",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/is-there-an-alternative-to-killing-nuisance-black-bears-9.7275247?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-19T13:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "It’s a common debate in communities next to bear habitat — should you call the B.C. Conservation Officer Service to report a bear looking for sources of human food like garbage or kids’ lunch boxes? Some encourage others not to report such incidents because of a belief that it amounts to a death sentence for the bear."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Northeastern B.C. exits historic drought, for now",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/northeast-bc-drought-ends-9.7274750?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-19T12:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "A hydrologist with the B.C. River Forecast Centre says the northeastern part of the province is no longer in a drought that started in 2022, but cautions it could revert back to one, if warmer and drier weather persists."
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    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "My financial planner convinced me to be tested for prostate cancer. It turns out I had it",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/first-person-prostate-cancer-9.7272693?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-19T11:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Adriano Magnifico only got tested for prostate cancer because his financial planner revealed his own diagnosis. Now, Magnifico wants to pay it forward by urging other men to get the simple blood test."
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    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "The FIFA World Cup final is here, with Argentina taking on Spain in soccer’s showdown",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/19/the-fifa-world-cup-final-is-here-with-argentina-taking-on-spain-in-soccers-showdown/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:00:36 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-19T10:00:36+00:00",
      "description": "EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J."
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    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "FIFA World Cup final caps month-long party in Canada as host role comes to an end",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/19/fifa-world-cup-final-caps-month-long-party-in-canada-as-host-role-comes-to-an-end/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:00:09 +0000",
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      "description": "Official FIFA Fan Festivals in both World Cup host cities are expected to draw thousands for public watch parties."
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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Wide awake while your partner snores? Have you considered a 'sleep divorce'?",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/sleep-divorce-intimacy-9.7271447?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-19T08:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Experts says good sleep is vital for your physical and mental health — and sleeping separately doesn’t have to destroy the intimacy in your relationship."
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      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "U.S. military launches new airstrikes to ‘swiftly punish’ Iran for deaths of American troops",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/18/u-s-military-launches-new-airstrikes-to-swiftly-punish-iran-for-deaths-of-us-troops/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:28:34 +0000",
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      "description": "DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military said that it carried out new airstrikes against Iran on Sunday to “swiftly punish” the country’s Revolutionary Guard after an attack on a base in Jordan killed two American service members, left one missing and four requiring hospitalization. The strikes were designed to further degrade Iran’s ability to restrict the […]"
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      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami, US Marshals Service tells AP",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/social-media-influencers-andrew-and-tristan-tate-arrested-in-miami-us-marshals-service-tells-ap-1337223/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:41:09 +0000",
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      "description": "FILE – Andrew Tate, right, and his brother Tristan arrive an event, April 11, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Pool, File) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/d4a825c8-182d-49e4-9527-536630367a67-scaled-e1784421606724.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested Saturday in Miami as British authorities sought their extradition on rape and sex trafficking charges. The post Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami, US Marshals Service tells AP appeared first on CHEK ."
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    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Rise score 3 times in first 11 minutes to cruise past AFC Toronto",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/vancouver-toronto-nsl-recap-july-18-9.7275637?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:40:30 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-19T00:40:30+00:00",
      "description": "The Vancouver Rise scored three times in the opening 11 minutes to cruise to a 3-0 win over host AFC Toronto on Saturday in Northern Super League action."
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      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Ready, set, roll: Log drivers race makes a splash in Victoria",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/ready-set-roll-log-drivers-race-makes-a-splash-in-victoria-1337208/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:13:30 +0000",
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      "description": "128 competitors made the dash across the 50 meter log pallet \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Red-Bull-Log-Drivers-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C470&ssl=1\" /> Down at Victoria’s Inner Harbour, athletes are making the 50-metre dash across a palette of logs as part of Red Bull’s Log Driver competition. The post Ready, set, roll: Log drivers race makes a splash in Victoria appeared first on CHEK ."
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    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Centreline road reflectors to be added to stretch of Highway 4",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/centreline-road-reflectors-to-be-added-to-stretch-of-highway-4-1337194/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:26:58 +0000",
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      "description": "DriveBC webcam photo of Highway 14 at Taylor River on July 18, 2026. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Highway-4-at-Taylor-River.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> Crews will be working overnight for three nights to add centreline reflectors to a stretch of Highway 4. The post Centreline road reflectors to be added to stretch of Highway 4 appeared first on CHEK ."
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    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Victoria issues reminder that campfires not allowed, fines range from $350 to $10K",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/victoria-issues-reminder-that-campfires-not-allowed-fines-range-from-350-to-10k-1337190/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:01:17 +0000",
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      "description": "A campfire is shown in this file photo. (Roya Ann Miller Unsplash) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Campfire-Photo-Credit-Roya-Ann-Miller-Unsplash.png?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> As the weather heats up, drawing people outside, the City of Victoria is reminding people that campfires are not permitted. The post Victoria issues reminder that campfires not allowed, fines range from $350 to $10K appeared first on CHEK ."
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    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Regional District of Nanaimo residents may be fined $500 for recycling contamination",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/regional-district-of-nanaimo-residents-may-be-fined-500-for-recycling-contamination-1337187/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:51:48 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T22:51:48+00:00",
      "description": "Photo credit: Nicholas Pescod \" data-image-caption=\" Photo credit: Nicholas Pescod \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Recycling-Bins-Nanaimo-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1\" /> The Regional District of Nanaimo says it will be enforcing recycling contamination at curbside, and noncompliant homes may face fines of $500. The post Regional District of Nanaimo residents may be fined $500 for recycling contamination appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Taco Bell in Canada says its lettuce is safe to eat amid cyclospora outbreak in U.S.",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/18/taco-bell-in-canada-says-its-lettuce-is-safe-to-eat-amid-cyclospora-outbreak-in-u-s/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:46:15 +0000",
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      "description": "Taco Bell in Canada says the lettuce that has caused an outbreak of the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora in the United States has not been served at its locations."
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    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Campbell River park to close as construction begins on slo-pitch facility",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/campbell-river-park-to-close-as-construction-begins-on-slo-pitch-facility-1337176/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:20:37 +0000",
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      "description": "A project sign has been posted at Nunns Creek Park in Campbell River. (City of Campbell River/Facebook) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/nunns-creek.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> A park in Campbell River will be closed starting on Monday as construction gets underway to build a slo-pitch facility. The post Campbell River park to close as construction begins on slo-pitch facility appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Venezuela earthquakes death toll surpasses 5,000",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/venezuela-earthquakes-death-toll-surpasses-5000-1337171/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:15:00 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T21:15:00+00:00",
      "description": "A woman holds a painting of the Virgin Mary as she accompanies a Catholic priest supporting people searching for the remains of relatives in the rubble of residential buildings that collapsed during the earthquakes that struck La Guaira, Venezuela, Friday, July 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/3fa7c5c2-c6fd-43c6-8b54-d6e4bb9da0ec-scaled-e1784407051271.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> The death toll from the two powerful earthquakes that shook Venezuela last month rose to 5,069 late on Friday, local authorities said. The post Venezuela earthquakes death toll surpasses 5,000 appeared first on CHEK ."
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    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "The World Cup final awaits, with Messi and defending champion Argentina set to face Spain",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/the-world-cup-final-awaits-with-messi-and-defending-champion-argentina-set-to-face-spain-1337168/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0000",
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      "description": "Spanish fans celebrate in central Madrid after Spain’s Pedro Porro scores his side’s second goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/e9a6954b-d11b-4eb4-b22b-26ca0a1c439c-scaled-e1784406921540.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> Soccer's best player and soccer's dominant team are set to collide Sunday in a World Cup final. The post The World Cup final awaits, with Messi and defending champion Argentina set to face Spain appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 3 children and 6 adults, health officials say",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/israeli-strikes-in-gaza-kill-3-children-and-6-adults-health-officials-say-1337165/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T20:45:00+00:00",
      "description": "Residents inspect the site of an Israeli airstrike in Gaza city, Saturday, July 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/eb80cfa3-f077-417a-aaf4-5d143aec6899-scaled-e1784406817708.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> Israeli strikes in Gaza City on Saturday killed at least nine Palestinians, including three children, hospital officials said. The post Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 3 children and 6 adults, health officials say appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Program helping families navigate hunger in the summer",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/18/program-helps-summer-hunger/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:40:28 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T20:40:28+00:00",
      "description": "For kids, summer is a chance to build confidence, stay active, and create lifelong memories beyond the classroom."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "BCCDC reminds of health risks for people, pets in blue-green algae blooms",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/bccdc-reminds-of-health-risks-for-people-pets-in-blue-green-algae-blooms-1337149/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:31:51 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T20:31:51+00:00",
      "description": "A blue-green algae warning sign is pictured at Thetis Lake in this file photo. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/WEB-GRIFFIN-ALGAE-BLOOMS_02323.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> As weather heats up, many people want to head to the nearest beach or lake to cool off, but the BC Centre for Disease Control is reminding people to be mindful of a health risk: blue-green algae. The post BCCDC reminds of health risks for people, pets in blue-green algae blooms appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "B.C. wildfire tally surges past 100 as lightning transforms fire season in a flash",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/11971259/bc-wildfires-lightning-3/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:06:03 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T20:06:03+00:00",
      "description": "The wildfire season in British Columbia has been transformed in a flash, with lightning strikes sending the tally of blazes burning in the province past 100."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Former B.C. Liberal MLA Mike Bernier announced as new leader of CentreBC",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/18/mike-bernier-centrebc/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:59:50 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T19:59:50+00:00",
      "description": "CentreBC announced Saturday that former B.C. Liberal MLA Mike Bernier will be the leader of the relatively new political party, CentreBC."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "City of New West attempting to reunite cats with their guardians following apartment fire",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/18/missing-cats-pinecrest-manor/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:06:46 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T19:06:46+00:00",
      "description": "One of the fallouts from the apartment fire that ripped through Pinecrest Manor in New Westminster earlier this month is that many cats remain missing."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Former B.C. Liberal MLA says centrist party is the answer for voters tired of 'extremes'",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/former-b-c-liberal-mla-says-centrist-party-is-the-answer-for-voters-tired-of-extremes-9.7275000?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T19:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Former B.C. Liberal MLA Mike Bernier is the new leader of Centre B.C. The party was formed in April 2025 after the B.C. Liberals, renamed to B.C. United, collapsed under Kevin Falcon."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Downtown businesses optimistic Pedestrian Zone can maintain World Cup momentum",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/18/granville-ped-zone-open/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:40:46 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T17:40:46+00:00",
      "description": "With the World Cup ending, but the Granville Pedestrian Zone continuing, what can locals expect?"
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "A look at the hundreds of wildfires burning from coast to coast in Canada",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/18/a-look-at-the-hundreds-of-wildfires-burning-from-coast-to-coast-in-canada/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:32:56 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T17:32:56+00:00",
      "description": "More than 950 wildfires are scorching Canada from coast to coast, the national wildland fire summary says."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "A look at the hundreds of wildfires burning from coast to coast in Canada",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/07/18/a-look-at-the-hundreds-of-wildfires-burning-from-coast-to-coast-in-canada-2/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:32:56 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T17:32:56+00:00",
      "description": "More than 950 wildfires are scorching Canada from coast to coast, the national wildland fire summary says."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "B.C. wildfire tally surges past 100 as barrage of lightning strikes transforms fire season in a flash",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-wildfires-lightning-9.7275420?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:28:25 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T16:28:25+00:00",
      "description": "On Wednesday morning the province's firefighters faced only about 20 blazes in what had been a relatively quiet season so far, but as of Saturday morning there were 113 fires burning, including about 100 started since Friday."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "The true toll of wildfire smoke",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/wildfire-smoke-toll-9.7273056?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T16:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Wildfire smoke is becoming a common part of summers in Canada. We look at how pollution from wildfires is setting back some of the world’s gains in the fight for clean air."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "'This is my mission': Advocate for safety along Thompson River calls for clearer warnings",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/advocate-for-improved-safety-along-thompson-river-says-this-is-my-mission-9.7273472?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-07-18T14:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Robert Griffiths designed and implemented his own warning signs across Kamloops, B.C., in effort to prevent drownings. The City of Kamloops took those signs down within days, citing bylaw violations. Griffiths says there's improvements to be made."
    },
    {
      "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 India 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": "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."
    },
    {
      "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."
    },
    {
      "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": "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": "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 located safe in northern B.C.",
      "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": "RCMP in northern B.C. said in a release on Saturday that a missing mother and her one-month-old son have been located safely."
    },
    {
      "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": "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": "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": "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."
    }
  ]
}