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  "collected_at_utc": "2026-08-08T14:01:04.680843+00:00",
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    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Why some B.C. farmers stay to fight, despite wildfire evacuation orders",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/08/why-some-b-c-farmers-stay-to-fight-despite-wildfire-evacuation-orders/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:00:08 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-08T13:00:08+00:00",
      "description": "When Tom Davison's son-in-law invested in firefighting equipment for their orchard near Vernon, B.C., after a wildfire swept past in 2021, Davison wasn't sure the hoses would get much use."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "What you need to know about B.C. wildfires on Aug. 8",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/need-to-know-british-columbia-wildfires-aug-8-9.7300550?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-08T12:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "A state of emergency was declared by the District of Summerland just after 10:30 p.m. PT, due to the growing Bald Range wildfire, discovered Friday afternoon. On the northwest end of Okanagan Lake, the Bradley Creek wildfire hasn't shown much growth this week, maintaining about 28.5 square kilometres in fire perimeter."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Federal government commissions project to track local ‘news deserts’ in Canada",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/08/federal-government-commissions-project-to-track-local-news-deserts-in-canada/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:00:07 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-08T10:00:07+00:00",
      "description": "OTTAWA — The federal government is working on a project that would map out areas of Canada that lack local news coverage."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "U.S. senators head for the exits without meeting Trump’s demands for voting bill",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/08/u-s-senators-head-for-the-exits-without-meeting-trumps-demands-for-voting-bill/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:16:42 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-08T09:16:42+00:00",
      "description": "WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators headed for the exits in the predawn hours Saturday, ending for now a crushing standoff over President Donald Trump's demands that they stay in session to pass a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill before the summer recess."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump’s attorney general in overnight vote",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/08/todd-blanche-narrowly-confirmed-as-trumps-attorney-general-in-overnight-vote/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:32:58 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-08T08:32:58+00:00",
      "description": "WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a vote early Saturday morning, cementing President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney’s command of a Justice Department the Republican president has sought to bend to his will."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "U.S. booze might end up back on Canadian shelves, but have we lost the taste for it?",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/us-booze-bans-canadians-9.7300293?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-08T08:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Canada is prepared to lift bans on sales of alcohol from the United States in exchange for U.S. tariff relief, sources told CBC this week. But a recent poll showed nearly 70 per cent of Canadians said they wouldn't buy American booze if it returns to store shelves north of the border."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Summerland under evacuation order due to fast-moving, aggressive wildfire",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12014029/bald-range-wildfire-summerland-evacuation-order/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:33:00 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-08T04:33:00+00:00",
      "description": "The BC Wildfire Service says it's displaying aggressive rank 5 behaviour, with an organized flame front with a fast rate of spread and moderate to long-range spotting."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Entire community of Summerland, B.C., ordered to evacuate due to fast-moving wildfire",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/summerland-bc-wildfire-aug-7-9.7300528?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:15:01 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-08T04:15:01+00:00",
      "description": "The Bald Range fire grew to 50 square kilometres in three hours after it was first detected at 5:30 p.m. PT on Friday evening, said Erick Thompson with the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen's emergency operations centre."
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    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "70 years after South Africa’s women challenged apartheid, some say their freedom isn’t complete",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/07/70-years-after-south-africas-women-challenged-apartheid-some-say-their-freedom-isnt-complete/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:09:05 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-08T04:09:05+00:00",
      "description": "JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa commemorates on Sunday 70 years since the Women's March of 1956, when around 20,000 women of all races marched to the administrative capital, Pretoria, to protest apartheid laws forcing Black women to carry passes that restricted their movement. It was a powerful moment in the fight against white minority rule."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "California may fine content creators who don’t disclose they were paid to post about politics",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/07/california-may-fine-content-creators-who-dont-disclose-they-were-paid-to-post-about-politics/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:04:44 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-08T04:04:44+00:00",
      "description": "SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Weeks before voting ended in California's primary for governor, Los Angeles-based influencer Shaka Smith took to Instagram to tell his more than 700,000 followers whom he was voting for and why."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "What to know about Trump’s new attempt to limit U.S. birthright citizenship",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/07/what-to-know-about-trumps-new-attempt-to-limit-birthright-citizenship/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:02:55 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-08T04:02:55+00:00",
      "description": "The Trump administration is once again trying to limit who can become an American, with a pair of executive orders issued this week that attempt to place restrictions on birthright citizenship and on foreigners who give birth in the U.S."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Evacuations underway as wildfire near Summerland, B.C. explodes in size",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/07/summerland-rdos-faulder-bald-range-wildfire-evacuation-order/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 03:58:20 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-08T03:58:20+00:00",
      "description": "Evacuations are underway around Summerland, B.C., after a new wildfire near Okanagan Lake exploded in size."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "How organizations are adapting to a summer of smoke in B.C.'s Interior",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-tourism-associations-smokle-9.7300373?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:57:31 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-08T00:57:31+00:00",
      "description": "About 10 per cent of tourists in Kelowna are cancelling their accommodation, with about 10 per cent of the occupied hotel rooms taken by wildfire evacuees. Tourism Kelowna says the city has more to offer than outdoor recreation, but last-minute cancellations are linked to smoky skies."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "‘Sober Once Again’: Nanaimo tugboat break-in suspect in recovery, pleads guilty",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12013877/nanaimo-tugboat-break-in-suspect-recovery-pleads-guilty/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:54:29 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-08T00:54:29+00:00",
      "description": "Security cameras captured Marcel Fontaine aboard the tugboat ‘Trend D Foam’, engaged in bizarre behaviour during a 30-hour stay earlier this year."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "‘Beautiful and wonderful’ new seahorse species named after UBC professor",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12013773/beautiful-wonderful-new-seahorse-species-named-ubc-professor/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:50:12 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-08T00:50:12+00:00",
      "description": "Amanda Vincent helps lead a global team in research, conservation and policy, which includes ensuring seahorses are not overharvested for traditional medicine, among other issues."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "After eight years, massive cross-Canada hiking trek ending for Langford couple",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/after-eight-years-massive-cross-canada-hiking-trek-ending-for-langford-couple-1340958/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:43:34 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-08T00:43:34+00:00",
      "description": "Simon Lanoix and Julie Chatelain have taken approximately 20-million steps walking the Trans-Canada Trail over eight years. Aug. 7, 2026. (CHEK News) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/griffin-walkers-e1786141146874.jpg?fit=780%2C438&ssl=1\" /> A Vancouver Island couple is just steps away from completing their eight-year, 15,000-kilometre journey across Canada. The post After eight years, massive cross-Canada hiking trek ending for Langford couple appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Candidates announced for North Vancouver-Capilano federal byelection",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/07/north-van-capilano-nominees/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:26:01 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-08T00:26:01+00:00",
      "description": "The federal byelection in North Vancouver-Capilano is set for Aug. 31, with voters choosing a new member of Parliament to replace longtime Liberal MP Jonathan Wilkinson."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "‘You are going to ruin this farm’: Debate grows over Cowichan Bay estuary restoration project",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/you-are-going-to-ruin-this-farm-debate-grows-over-cowichan-bay-estuary-restoration-project-1340963/",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:21:33 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-08T00:21:33+00:00",
      "description": "Farmers, politicians and nearby residents gathered at Cowichan Bay Farm this week to voice opposition to a marshland restoration project that would eventually remove a failing dike and allow salt water to return to roughly 173 acres of land. Aug. 7, 2026. (CHEK News) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/vlcsnap-2026-08-07-17h19m25s806.png?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> A growing dispute in the Cowichan Valley is putting farmland, flood protection and the future of the Cowichan estuary at the centre of a heated debate. The post ‘You are going to ruin this farm’: Debate grows over Cowichan Bay estuary restoration project appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Vancouver-born NBA player died from effects of heroin and cocaine, authorities say",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/sports/brandon-clarke-cause-of-death-heroin-cocaine-grizzlies-nba-9.7300286?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:40:03 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-07T23:40:03+00:00",
      "description": "Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke of Vancouver died in May from the effects of heroin and cocaine, authorities said Friday."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Residents who remained in Okanagan wildfire evacuation zone need to leave, officials say",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12013706/residents-remained-okanagan-wildfire-evacuation-zone-leave/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:38:06 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-07T23:38:06+00:00",
      "description": "The organization (COEM) said it has become aware that some residents remained behind and said that an evacuation order is not a suggestion; it is a life-safety measure."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Traffic delays scheduled for major Salt Spring Island road",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/traffic-delays-scheduled-for-major-salt-spring-island-road-1340944/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:19:00 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-07T23:19:00+00:00",
      "description": "Drone shot of Salt Spring Island. (File photo) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/saltspring-drone.png?fit=780%2C438&ssl=1\" /> The B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Transit is warning drivers of traffic delays along a major road on Salt Spring Island. The post Traffic delays scheduled for major Salt Spring Island road appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Saanich police seek missing 32-year-old woman last seen going camping in Woss area",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/saanich-police-seek-missing-32-year-old-woman-last-seen-going-camping-in-woss-area-1340945/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:03:29 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-07T23:03:29+00:00",
      "description": "Taisa Verbitchi, 32, was last seen just before 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22 after she was dropped off at the end of West Woss Road near Woss, B.C. (Saanich Police handout) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Copy-of-Blank-background-for-pictures-57.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> Police in Saanich are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 32-year-old woman last seen on her way to go camping more than two weeks ago. The post Saanich police seek missing 32-year-old woman last seen going camping in Woss area appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Few hotels, emergency support services for B.C. fire evacuees, says OKIB member",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/b-c-emergency-services-support-issues-9.7297545?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:59:11 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-07T22:59:11+00:00",
      "description": "Approximately 30 Okanagan Indian Band members and around 200 non-band members have lost their homes to wildfire over August long weekend, according to the band's chief. Evacuees say they faced issues and delays receiving financial support from Emergency Support Services, and many continue to struggle to secure hotel rooms in the Interior."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Bradley Creek wildfire fight threatened by wind with hot, dry conditions",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12013672/wind-hot-dry-conditions-threaten-bradley-creek-wildfire-fight-vernon/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:39:40 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-07T22:39:40+00:00",
      "description": "The Bradley Creek wildfire has not grown significantly over the past few days, but crews are still working to prevent flare-ups and keep the area safe."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Alberta shuts down trucking company after deadly Manitoba crash",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/07/alberta-shuts-down-trucking-company-after-deadly-manitoba-crash/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:17:32 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-07T22:17:32+00:00",
      "description": "The Alberta government says it has shut down 20 trucking companies in the province since October, including one involved in a fatal collision in Manitoba."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Over 50 violations found during North Pacific illegal fishing crackdown",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/fisheries-and-oceans-canada-found-52-violations-during-north-pacific-illegal-fishing-crackdown-9.7298933?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:06:02 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-07T22:06:02+00:00",
      "description": "Fisheries and Oceans Canada found a significant amount of violations involving sharks in the North Pacific, including finning, during its 2026 illegal fishing crackdown operation."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Recent luring attempts reported in Central Saanich: CSPS",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/recent-luring-attempts-reported-in-central-saanich-csps-1340932/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:55:52 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-07T21:55:52+00:00",
      "description": "The Central Saanich Police sign is pictured in this file photo. (CHEK News) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Central-Saanich-police-cars-2018_03173.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> The Central Saanich Police Service (CSPS) is warning locals of recent reports of a man who appears to be attempting to lure people closer to his car. The post Recent luring attempts reported in Central Saanich: CSPS appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Haida Gwaii rattled by magnitude 4.3 earthquake in B.C. waters",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/haida-gwaii-4-3-earthquake-9.7300134?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:40:35 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-07T21:40:35+00:00",
      "description": "A magnitude 4.3 earthquake has struck off British Columbia's coast, with shaking reported across the islands of Haida Gwaii."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Metro Vancouver bus operators to launch job action after rejecting 2nd tentative deal",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-transit-workers-reject-deal-job-action-9.7300144?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:32:25 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-07T21:32:25+00:00",
      "description": "Unifor says in a statement that member workers will begin job action on Aug. 17 by launching a ban on wearing uniforms, but no transit services will be disrupted."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Here’s when the Snowbirds, fighter jets will fly over Victoria for David Foster Foundation concert",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/heres-when-the-snowbirds-fighter-jets-will-fly-over-victoria-for-david-foster-foundation-concert-1340923/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:31:25 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-07T21:31:25+00:00",
      "description": "The Canadian Forces Snowbirds fly over Victoria on Aug. 4, 2026. (Canadian Forces Snowbirds/Facebook) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/765929597_1553800182339703_2598316653526470595_n-e1786060215372.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are coming back to Victoria alongside a trio of Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) fighter jets for a flyover above the David Foster Foundation 40th anniversary concert on Saturday. The post Here’s when the Snowbirds, fighter jets will fly over Victoria for David Foster Foundation concert appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Small B.C. community surrounded by wildfires facing more ER closures",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12013458/small-bc-community-surrounded-wildfires-more-er-closures/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:12:42 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-07T21:12:42+00:00",
      "description": "The emergency room department at 100 Mile District General Hospital is closed from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and is expected to be closed for the same stretch on Sunday."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Opinion: A tribute to our trees",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/opinion-a-tribute-to-our-trees-1340912/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:26:22 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-07T20:26:22+00:00",
      "description": "(Irene Jackson) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Copy-of-Blank-background-for-pictures-45.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> When I first moved to Victoria many years ago, among the first things I noticed were these unusual looking trees in my neighbourhood. Well, unusual to me, maybe because of the sheer number of them, but also because of their looks. The post Opinion: A tribute to our trees appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Dairy farmers warn against concessions as U.S. tariff deadline looms",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/dairy-farmers-warn-against-concessions-as-u-s-tariff-deadline-looms-1340898/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:10:00 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-07T20:10:00+00:00",
      "description": "Cows graze on a dairy farm in Granby, Que., on Thursday, July 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/93c8cb95ceb27d9bb1e298384119947ce3e880e76ac25828a068170ec924ac17-e1786133010986.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> Canadian dairy farmers are warning against any concessions involving their sector as trade talks intensify with the United States ahead of President Donald Trump's tariff deadline. The post Dairy farmers warn against concessions as U.S. tariff deadline looms appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Asking rents drop again, but B.C. remains among Canada's most expensive markets",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-rental-market-report-9.7299774?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:27:15 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-07T19:27:15+00:00",
      "description": "Asking rents in British Columbia continue to fall, sliding by 4.5 per cent year over year in July, according to a new report."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Used Hercules military transports to be sold to Coulson Aviation, turned into waterbombers",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/used-hercules-military-transports-to-be-sold-to-coulson-aviation-turned-into-waterbombers-1340886/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:26:28 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-07T19:26:28+00:00",
      "description": "A Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130H Hercules is on the tarmac of Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker Airport in Sask., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/4f352478-0862-4b37-99e1-74f432502f47-scaled-e1786130695967.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> A Port Alberni-based aviation company is acquiring 10 retired Canadian military Hercules aircraft with plans to transform them into air tankers to help fight increasingly severe wildfires in Canada and around the world. The post Used Hercules military transports to be sold to Coulson Aviation, turned into waterbombers appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "4 shellfish harvesters face $18K in fines for illegal fishing on Vancouver Island",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/4-shellfish-harvesters-face-18k-in-fines-for-illegal-fishing-on-vancouver-island-1340887/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:21:04 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-07T19:21:04+00:00",
      "description": "Confiscated clams that were illegally harvested at the time are shown. The photograph was presented as evidence to the court. (Fisheries and Oceans Canada) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1786113896813-e1786129826786.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> Four shellfish harvesters are facing $18,000 in fines for illegal harvesting on Vancouver Island that took place in 2023. The post 4 shellfish harvesters face $18K in fines for illegal fishing on Vancouver Island appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Motorcyclist flees into oncoming Surrey traffic, crashes after attempted police stop",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12013316/motorcyclist-flees-oncoming-traffic-crashes-attempted-stop-surrey-police/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:16:54 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-07T19:16:54+00:00",
      "description": "Surrey police said that on Aug. 7, at approximately 3:30 a.m., an officer attempted to stop a speeding motorcycle near the Trans-Canada Highway and the 104 Avenue off-ramp."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Arson investigations launched for some B.C. fires as wildfires continue to burn",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12013212/arson-investigations-launched-bc-fires-wildfires-burn/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:04:45 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-07T19:04:45+00:00",
      "description": "The Columbia Shuswap Regional District said RCMP are investigating three fires in a ditch on Squilax Anglemont Road that were reported around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "B.C. company to buy, convert 10 Canadian military aircraft for firefighting service",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/hercules-military-aircraft-waterbombers-9.7299899?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:47:53 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-07T18:47:53+00:00",
      "description": "Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr announced the Canadian government will sell 10 of its used C-130 Hercules aircraft to B.C.-based aerospace company Coulson Aviation, which will convert them into firefighting aircraft."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Ottawa sells 10 retired military planes to convert for aerial firefighting",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12013127/canada-hercules-firefighting-aircraft-convert-sell/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:19:27 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-07T18:19:27+00:00",
      "description": "The announcement comes amid growing calls for Canada to update and expand its fleet of firefighting aircraft as it contends with another devastating wildfire season."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Suspicious fires break out near Shuswap Lake amid high fire danger",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/suspicious-fires-b-c-lake-shuswap-9.7299253?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:17:35 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-07T16:17:35+00:00",
      "description": "Firefighters were called to five suspicious brush fires near B.C.'s Shuswap Lake on Wednesday evening, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District says."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Canada prepared to halt booze bans, meet other U.S. demands in exchange for tariff relief: sources",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-u-s-booze-bans-trade-negotiations-9.7299529?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:28:56 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-07T15:28:56+00:00",
      "description": "The Canadian government is preparing to meet some U.S. demands — including ending bans on American alcohol sales — in exchange for tariff relief as trade talks heat up ahead of the latest tariff deadline, according to sources."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "What you need to know about B.C. wildfires on Aug. 7",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-wildfires-august-7-9.7299251?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:43:19 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-07T14:43:19+00:00",
      "description": "The B.C. Wildfire Service says hot, dry and windy weather could cause lightning-caused fires that have been brewing undetected to become more visible."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Wildfire smoke, hot weather putting Vancouver's unhoused people at risk",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/wildfire-smoke-hot-weather-vancouver-unhoused-9.7299030?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-07T13:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Unpleasant hot and smoky weather in Vancouver is prompting many to seek relief by retreating indoors — but that's often not an option for the city's unhoused population. Earlier this week, smog from wildfires drifted over the Lower Mainland, prompting the Metro Vancouver Regional District to issue a yellow air quality warning for the area."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Get ready for 'meteor Christmas' with an added bonus: a partial solar eclipse",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/perseid-meteor-shower-eclipse-9.7298490?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-07T08:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Every August we are treated to one of the best meteor showers of the year: the Perseids. But this year, during the day of the peak, much of Canada will also get a partial solar eclipse."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Wildfire that broke out in Metro Vancouver's Belcarra Regional Park now under control",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-wildfire-being-held-belcarra-park-anmore-9.7299194?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:52:46 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-07T02:52:46+00:00",
      "description": "A wildfire discovered in Belcarra Regional Park on Wednesday afternoon is now under control. Evacuation orders and alerts in the Village of Anmore were rescinded Thursday afternoon, and parks in the area have reopened."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Okanagan resident says flames were surrounding their house as they fled",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12012424/okanagan-resident-flames-surrounding-house-bradley-creek-wildfire/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:55:45 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-07T01:55:45+00:00",
      "description": "They had just minutes to escape their property on the Benchland above Okanagan Lake when the Bradley Lake wildfire tore through the property."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Inquest jury recommends reforms to wellness checks after death of Haida elder",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/haida-elder-surrey-rcmp-shooting-inquest-9.7298932?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:12:10 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-06T23:12:10+00:00",
      "description": "A coroner's inquest jury has recommended changes to police wellness checks and officer training after a Haida elder was fatally shot by Surrey RCMP during a 2022 mental health call."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "72-year-old hiker attacked by grizzly bear in B.C.",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/grizzly-bear-attacks-hiker-b-c-9.7298662?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:59:07 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-06T19:59:07+00:00",
      "description": "The hiker was taken to hospital by air ambulance in serious condition, with lacerations on her body and a neck fracture, officials said."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "As more EVs hit the road, will we have the mechanics to keep them running?",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/climate/what-on-earth-ev-mechanics-9.7298006?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:42:37 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-06T18:42:37+00:00",
      "description": "In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at the challenge of training enough mechanics to service the growing fleet of EVs; see how a stationary battery can be integrated into public spaces; and check out a drone show as an animal-friendly alternative to fireworks."
    }
  ]
}