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      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Drug impairment, two-motorcycle crash among Nanaimo traffic calls over 10 days",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/drug-impairment-two-motorcycle-crash-among-nanaimo-traffic-calls-over-10-days-1340464/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:45:00 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-06T13:45:00+00:00",
      "description": "Photo credit: Nicholas Pescod/CHEK News \" data-image-caption=\" A Nanaimo RCMP vehicle is pictured in this file photo. (CHEK News) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nanaimo-RCMP-vehicle-001-CHEK-Pescod-Nicholas.png?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> Several driver impairment reports and a crash between two motorcycles were among the many traffic calls Nanaimo RCMP responded to over a 10-day period in July. The post Drug impairment, two-motorcycle crash among Nanaimo traffic calls over 10 days appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "B.C. wineries face 'smoke taint' uncertainty amidst wildfires",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/winemakers-wildfire-smoke-9.7297755?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-06T13:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "The B.C. Grapegrowers' Association says almost every producer in the Okanagan Valley has been affected by smoke taint to some extent in the last few years."
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      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Metro Vancouver wildfire prompts evacuation alerts as Fraser Canyon residents go home",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12011316/metro-vancouver-wildfire-prompts-evacuation-alerts-as-fraser-canyon-residents-go-home/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:16:46 +0000",
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      "description": "A few dozen properties near Metro Vancouver are under evacuation alert due to a nearby wildfire, while evacuees in British Columbia's Fraser Canyon may start returning home."
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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "How to protect yourself — and your kids — from wildfire smoke",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/wildfire-smoke-health-effects-how-to-protect-air-quality-9.7297727?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:00:00 EDT",
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      "description": "Over the last few days, wildfire smoke has blanketed much of the Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, prompting air quality warnings from authorities. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself from the smoke."
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      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Scan or scam: Are elective full-body MRIs worth it?",
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      "description": "Perhaps you’ve heard one on the radio, or got one before a video online, or maybe even seen one on transit, but ads for full-body MRIs are everywhere these days. They tell you to book an appointment, selling it as a preventative measure to catch something early. But it’s not something that’s actually recommended by […]"
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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "What you need to know about B.C. wildfires on Aug. 6",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/what-you-need-to-know-about-bc-wildfires-august-6-9.7297924?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-06T11:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "The B.C. Wildfire Service is expecting more fire activity with dry and warm weather ahead, and possible lightning."
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      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "EXCLUSIVE: Key members of India’s Bishnoi gang named in Canadian intelligence report",
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      "pubDate": "Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:00:11 +0000",
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      "description": "The gang’s leaders are profiled in the report by the Canada Border Services Agency’s Intelligence and Investigations Directorate."
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      "title": "WestJet cabin crew union shares specifics of deal reached with airline after strike",
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      "pubDate": "Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:00:43 +0000",
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      "description": "CALGARY — The union representing WestJet cabin crew has shared details of the tentative deal reached with the Calgary-based airline this week after a one-day strike."
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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Climate change made Canadian wildfires in N.W.T. and Ontario roughly twice as likely, analysis finds",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/wwa-study-climate-change-wildfires-9.7297131?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:00:00 EDT",
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      "description": "A new rapid analysis has found that human-induced climate change has made wildfire in the Northwest Territories and Ontario about twice as likely to occur, and it warns that the world must step away from fossil fuels."
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      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Nanaimo NightOwls clinch first playoff berth, host Bellingham Friday",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/nanaimo-nightowls-clinch-first-playoff-berth-host-bellingham-friday-1340622/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:13:02 +0000",
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      "description": "Ethan Reynolds greeted by Nanaimo NighOwls’ teammates at home plate, following a second inning grand slam. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Reynolds-Grand-Slam-e1785996200685.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> For the first time in their five-year history, the Nanaimo NightOwls will see West Coast Baseball League (WCBL) playoff action. The NightOwls jumped out to an 8-0 lead through four innings, en route to a 15-8 decision over the visiting Kamloops North Paws at Serauxman Stadium Wednesday night in their regular-season finale. All-Star outfielder Ethan […] The post Nanaimo NightOwls clinch first playoff berth, host Bellingham Friday appeared first on CHEK ."
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    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Wildfire breaks out in Metro Vancouver's Belcarra Regional Park",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-wildfire-belcarra-park-anmore-9.7297912?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:17:42 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-06T05:17:42+00:00",
      "description": "A wildfire in Metro Vancouver's Belcarra Regional Park was discovered on Aug. 5, forcing evacuations in the nearby Village of Anmore. The fire is burning roughly one kilometre southeast of Sasamat Lake's White Pine Beach."
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      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Wildfire in Belcarra Regional Park prompts evacuation alert",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/05/wildfire-belcarra-regional-park-evacuation-alert/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:55:31 +0000",
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      "description": "Two properties were tactically evacuated, and another 35 properties were placed on evacuation alert due to a 1.5 hectare wildfire burning in Belcarra Regional Park."
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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Washington state wildfires displace thousands, but crews make progress containing flames",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/spokane-washington-wildfires-9.7297896?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:50:06 EDT",
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      "description": "About 65,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in Washington state since the Autumn Lane, Fairview and Old Trails fires sparked within hours of each other on Saturday. Since then, favourable weather has helped as fire crews battle the blazes, but they're bracing for hotter, drier conditions."
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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Richmond Night Market ends operations at its current location after 26 years",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/richmond-night-market-closing-current-site-after-2026-9.7297870?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:44:06 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-06T03:44:06+00:00",
      "description": "The Richmond Night Market, which has been running for 26 years in the Metro Vancouver city, is concluding operations at its current location after this season."
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      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "B.C. resident lost home to Bradley Creek wildfire: ‘It was all just so fast’",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12010895/bc-resident-lost-home-bradley-creek-wildfire/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:59:44 +0000",
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      "description": "On Saturday, the Bradley Creek wildfire, burning west of Vernon, grew rapidly when wind gusts reached more than 70 kilometres an hour."
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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "B.C.'s labour board orders Amazon, union to reach deal via binding arbitration",
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      "pubDate": "Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:08:17 EDT",
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      "description": "In a ruling issued Tuesday by B.C. Labour Relations Board associate chair Andres Barker, the board says it is ordering Amazon and Unifor — which represents the workers at a Delta, B.C., site — to \"conclude their first collective agreement\" through a single arbitrator."
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      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Courtenay hiker now missing for 3 days in Strathcona Park",
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      "pubDate": "Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:00:20 +0000",
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      "description": "A helicopter was helping with the search for missing hiker, Keshav Jindal. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-7.png?fit=780%2C438&ssl=1\" /> A dangerous search and rescue effort is underway in Strathcona Park, as teams rappel down cliffs and scour mountainsides for a missing hiker. The post Courtenay hiker now missing for 3 days in Strathcona Park appeared first on CHEK ."
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    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Chelsea Green climbed the ladder to the top of WWE. Now Victoria is celebrating one of its own",
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      "description": "Chelsea Green after winning the title of interim WWE Women’s Champion. (Chelsea Green/Instagram) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-6.png?fit=780%2C521&ssl=1\" /> Long before she became a champion, Chelsea Green made WrestleMania. Now she's holding WWE's biggest women's championship. The post Chelsea Green climbed the ladder to the top of WWE. Now Victoria is celebrating one of its own appeared first on CHEK ."
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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Black bear carcass found dumped in river near Fort Nelson",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/black-bear-carcass-dumped-in-river-fort-nelson-9.7297720?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:29:05 EDT",
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      "description": "The B.C. Conservation Officer Service says it's investigating after a black bear carcass was dumped near the Muskwa River Bridge on Aug. 2, roughly a four-kilometre drive south of Fort Nelson."
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      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "B.C. researchers discover fatal bacterial disease in wild salmon near Vancouver Island",
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      "description": "B.C. researchers have discovered the first recorded case of a deadly bacterial disease in wild chinook salmon off the coast of Vancouver Island. The post B.C. researchers discover fatal bacterial disease in wild salmon near Vancouver Island appeared first on CHEK ."
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      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino",
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      "pubDate": "Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:57 +0000",
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      "description": "Prime Minister Mark Carney and FIFA President Gianni Infantino hold the World Cup trophy during a trophy tour event at Lansdowne Park’s Aberdeen Pavilion, in Ottawa, on Sunday, May 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/611747c3-6bd4-438a-9fca-1e4e7fa47d2e-scaled-e1785974324470.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday he no longer has confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The post Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "2 sentenced for blocking logging in Vancouver Island’s Walbran Valley",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/2-sentenced-walbran-valley-injunction-9.7297453?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:59:50 EDT",
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      "description": "Two protesters from the Walbran Valley blockade were sentenced Tuesday, after pleading guilty to breaching an injunction order in November 2025. The order barred protestors from blocking access to the Tsawak-qin Forestry logging site. Twelve protesters were arrested in total."
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      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "A cooling trend is impacting Vancouver Island’s real estate market",
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      "description": "A real estate sign is pictured in Victoria on Aug. 5, 2026. (CHEK News) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/real-estate-2-e1785972836359.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> If you are looking to buy a house in Greater Victoria there are thousands of options, and if you are selling, the advice from the experts is that move-in-ready properties are hot. Otherwise, properties may be on the market for months. The post A cooling trend is impacting Vancouver Island’s real estate market appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Saanich little league team knocked out of World Series",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/saanich-little-league-team-knocked-out-of-world-series-1340567/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:49:40 +0000",
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      "description": "The Victoria Bulldogs posing with former Blue Jay Kevin Pillar prior to their second game in the World Series. (Hampton Little League Baseball/Facebook) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Saanich-little-league.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> A Saanich team has reached the end of the road on their unprecedented World Series run after losing to Aruba. The post Saanich little league team knocked out of World Series appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Wildfire breaks out in Belcarra Park near Port Moody, Anmore",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12010934/wildfire-breaks-out-belcarra-park-port-moody-anmore/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:35:19 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-05T23:35:19+00:00",
      "description": "The Coastal Fire Centre says the fire is burning in Belcarra Park and is an estimated 0.8 hectares in size as of Wednesday afternoon."
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    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "B.C. Hydro to buy gas-fired power generation facility in Campbell River",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-hydro-buys-power-generation-facility-campbell-river-9.7297337?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:30:31 EDT",
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      "description": "The province says the purchase of the Island Generation facility will ensure the long-term reliability of power on the Island."
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    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Amazon, workers ordered by B.C.’s labour board to reach deal via binding arbitration",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/amazon-workers-ordered-by-b-c-s-labour-board-to-reach-deal-via-binding-arbitration-1340569/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:28:30 +0000",
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      "description": "Security guards walk in the parking lot outside Amazon’s YVR2 fulfilment centre, in Delta, B.C., on Friday, July 11, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2c1d37e2dc89271246905aa954280f7b96d7e86a378447ff64d116c2108ba906-e1785972438146.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> British Columbia's Labour Relations Board has ruled in favour of using binding arbitration to settle a labour dispute between Amazon and unionized workers at its warehouse in Metro Vancouver after the e-commerce giant fought the idea. The post Amazon, workers ordered by B.C.’s labour board to reach deal via binding arbitration appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Search and rescue teams haul injured hiker out of Juan de Fuca Trail",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/search-and-rescue-teams-haul-injured-hiker-out-of-juan-de-fuca-trail-1340560/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:12:00 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-05T23:12:00+00:00",
      "description": "The Aug. 3 rescue is shown. (Juan de Fuca Search and Rescue/Facebook) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/767130923_1857679938933606_7949086252377764166_n-e1785970980914.jpg?fit=780%2C975&ssl=1\" /> Two search and rescue teams helped carry an injured hiker off the Juan de Fuca Trail earlier this week. The post Search and rescue teams haul injured hiker out of Juan de Fuca Trail appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Amazon, workers ordered by B.C.’s labour board to reach deal via binding arbitration",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/05/amazon-workers-vancouver-binding-arbitration/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:30:43 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-05T22:30:43+00:00",
      "description": "British Columbia's Labour Relations Board has ruled in favour of using binding arbitration to settle a labour dispute between Amazon and unionized workers at its warehouse in Metro Vancouver after the e-commerce giant fought the idea."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Chief says community was left ‘a war zone’ after Bradley Creek wildfire",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12010757/chief-says-community-a-war-zone-bradley-creek-wildfire/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:29:53 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-05T22:29:53+00:00",
      "description": "\"There are some structures that, I'll be turning 67 in November and those structures were there all my life and to see them suddenly gone, it's just devastating,\" Dan Wilson said."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Evac alert expected to be upgraded to order for Quilpituk Creek wildfire",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12010733/no-change-in-evacuation-orders-alerts-for-fire-on-west-side-of-okanagan-lake/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:29:35 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-05T22:29:35+00:00",
      "description": "Central Okanagan Emergency Management said the evacuation orders for the 2,223 properties and evacuation alerts for 425 properties in the wildfire area will remain in place."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: Aug. 5",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/1149299/watch-news-hour/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:00:41 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-05T22:00:41+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. – August 5",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/9913127/watch-global-okanagan-news-at-530/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:00:38 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-05T22:00:38+00:00",
      "description": "Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Trucking, transportation businesses cautioned of ‘large-scale fraud’: RCMP",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12010684/transportation-businesses-warned-fraud/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:46:15 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-05T21:46:15+00:00",
      "description": "Twelve businesses spanning across Saskatchewan told police they were scammed after people purchased goods with fraudulent credit cards over the phone, the RCMP say."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Carney raises concerns as European soccer leagues add to pressure on FIFA president Infantino amid ‘crisis’ meeting",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/05/carney-european-soccer-leagues-fifa-infantino/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:21:34 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-05T21:21:34+00:00",
      "description": "The association of European soccer leagues called for governance reform of FIFA on Wednesday, adding to the mounting pressure on president Gianni Infantino following his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. On the day that Infantino reportedly held a meeting with senior staff in Rabat, Morocco, European Leagues, which includes top competitions like the Premier […]"
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Several evacuation orders in Boston Bar area downgraded to alerts",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12010638/evacuation-orders-boston-bar-downgraded-evacuation-alerts/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:03:00 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-05T21:03:00+00:00",
      "description": "The Brunswick Creek wildfire is still considered out of control; however, BC Wildfire advises the risk has sufficiently subsided and residents may return home if they choose to."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "New SFU medical school welcomes first 48 students",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/sfu-medical-school-opens-9.7297178?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:55:54 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-05T20:55:54+00:00",
      "description": "Simon Fraser University (SFU) welcomed its first class of 48 students to B.C.'s newest medical school in Surrey on Wednesday. The program will focus on community-based, primary care."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/05/prime-minister-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifa-president-infantino/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:53:57 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-05T20:53:57+00:00",
      "description": "TORONTO (AP) — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday he no longer has confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino, adding to growing pressure on the soccer leader after his abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup sparked a global backlash."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Firefighters get a handle on Spokane wildfires as tens of thousands remain evacuated",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/05/spokane-wildfires-latest-evacuees/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:33:06 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-05T20:33:06+00:00",
      "description": "Firefighters have taken advantage of cooler weather to begin getting a handle on wildfires that have displaced tens of thousands of people around Washington state's second-largest city, but hotter, drier and breezier days lie ahead."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Pilot injured after helicopter crash during wildfire fight in B.C.",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/05/pilot-injured-after-helicopter-crash-during-wildfire-fight-in-b-c/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:55:23 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-05T19:55:23+00:00",
      "description": "A pilot has been taken to hospital after a helicopter crashed while working to put out wildfires in B.C.'s South Cariboo region."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "2 people dead after crash in Langley: RCMP",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/05/langley-crash-injuries-16-avenue/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:52:42 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-05T19:52:42+00:00",
      "description": "Two people are dead after a crash involving an SUV and a commercial truck in Langley Tuesday evening, the RCMP says."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Thieves break into Vancouver collectibles store, steal high-value Pokémon cards",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/05/vancouver-pokemon-cards-stolen-collectibles-store/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:14:34 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-05T19:14:34+00:00",
      "description": "The VPD says it is investigating after thieves broke into a Dunbar store and walked off with a number of high-value Pokémon cards."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Vancouver area home sales dropped nearly 10% last month, 18.6% below seasonal average",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-home-sales-july-2026-9.7297228?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:23:22 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-05T18:23:22+00:00",
      "description": "There were 4,991 new listings on the Vancouver-area market last month, down 11.5 per cent year-over-year but matching the 10-year average."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "What you need to know about B.C. wildfires on Aug. 5",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/what-you-need-to-know-about-b-c-wildfires-on-aug-5-9.7296640?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:34:07 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-05T15:34:07+00:00",
      "description": "The B.C. Wildfire Service is asking people recreating on Okanagan Lake to clear the way for firefighting aircraft that are gathering water to battle nearby fires."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Search for B.C.'s best roadside attraction: Round 1, Interior",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-roadside-attraction-round-1-interior-9.7296363?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-05T14:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "From more than 300 nominations, we're asking you to pick between 32 finalists in this month-long competition to determine the best of this province's roadside attractions."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Nearly 18,000 B.C. Hydro customers lost power as a result of East Kootenay wildfires",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/customers-power-loss-bc-hydro-wait-creek-wildfire-9.7296606?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-05T13:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "In a Sunday statement, B.C. Hydro said outages affected nearly 18,000 customers in Golden, Parsons, Radium Hot Springs, Athalmer, Fairmont Hot Springs, Canal Flats and surrounding areas."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Wildfire smoke and air quality warnings make their way to B.C.'s Lower Mainland",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/wildfire-smoke-air-quality-metro-vancouver-lower-mainland-9.7296480?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:30:09 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-05T00:30:09+00:00",
      "description": "The Metro Vancouver Regional District has upgraded an air quality warning for the eastern Fraser Valley, urging people residing in the area to avoid outdoor activities."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Wildfire has destroyed structures on about 120 properties near Clinton, B.C.: regional district official",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/livestory/bc-wildfires-august-4-2026-9.7295843?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:40:35 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-04T16:40:35+00:00",
      "description": ""
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "1 man found dead after mid-air plane collision in Chilliwack: RCMP",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/chilliwack-bc-plane-crash-cessna-172-9.7295584?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:28:03 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-04T14:28:03+00:00",
      "description": "One man has been found dead after a mid-air collision between two aircraft on Monday in Chilliwack, B.C., according to an RCMP statement."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "City councillor urges billionaire Jim Pattison to personally deliver final cheques to laid-off mill workers",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/prince-george-canfor-jobs-pattison-9.7293299?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-04T13:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Hundreds of jobs have been lost as Canfor and other major companies close mills across B.C. with the Vancouver-based multinational calling the decisions 'gut-wrenching.'"
    }
  ]
}