{ "collected_at_utc": "2026-08-09T14:00:46.954503+00:00", "feeds": { "CBC British Columbia": "https://www.cbc.ca/cmlink/rss-canada-britishcolumbia", "Global BC": "https://globalnews.ca/bc/feed/", "CHEK News": "https://www.cheknews.ca/feed/", "CityNews Vancouver": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/feed/" }, "items": [ { "source": "CBC British Columbia", "title": "What you need to know about B.C. wildfires on Aug. 9", "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-wildfire-sunday-august-9-9.7300881?cmp=rss", "pubDate": "Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:00:00 EDT", "published_utc": "2026-08-09T13:00:00+00:00", "description": "B.C. declared a provincial state of emergency on Saturday, after explosive growth on the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland forced mass evacuations." }, { "source": "CBC British Columbia", "title": "Adult summer camps offer grown-ups a chance to get away from it all", "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/adult-summer-camps-friendship-fun-getaway-9.7299315?cmp=rss", "pubDate": "Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:00:00 EDT", "published_utc": "2026-08-09T08:00:00+00:00", "description": "Interest in summer camps for grown-ups is on the rise. More and more adults are seeking them out because they're nostalgic for the fun-filled summer days of childhood. Campers say they're eager to disconnect from their responsibilities and meet other people." }, { "source": "Global BC", "title": "Video captures Faulder residents rescuing their dogs from vehicle surrounded by flames", "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12014575/video-faulder-residents-rescuing-dogs-vehicle-surrounded-flames-bald-range/", "pubDate": "Sun, 09 Aug 2026 02:38:46 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-09T02:38:46+00:00", "description": "A video has surfaced online that captures the dramatic moments when Faulder residents were trying to rescue their dogs from a vehicle that was surrounded by flames." }, { "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "title": "PHOTOS: Thousands evacuate due to wildfires as B.C. declares provincial state of emergency", "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/08/photo-gallery-bc-wildfire-summerland/", "pubDate": "Sun, 09 Aug 2026 02:35:22 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-09T02:35:22+00:00", "description": "B.C. declares provincial state of emergency, Summerland completely evacuated" }, { "source": "Global BC", "title": "‘Explosive’ Summerland wildfire creating conditions ‘never seen before’", "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12014564/explosive-summerland-wildfire-conditions-never-seen-before/", "pubDate": "Sun, 09 Aug 2026 02:27:45 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-09T02:27:45+00:00", "description": "The BC Wildfire Service says it is one of the most challenging fires this province has ever faced, involving helicopter rescues of dozens of people trapped behind the fire line." }, { "source": "Global BC", "title": "As massive B.C. wildfire raged, groups worked to rescue livestock, animals", "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12014512/massive-bc-wildfire-raged-rescue-livestock-animals/", "pubDate": "Sun, 09 Aug 2026 01:07:33 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-09T01:07:33+00:00", "description": "When the Bald Range wildfire sparked near Summerland on Friday afternoon, thousands of residents prepared to leave their homes. But many have livestock and animals to care for." }, { "source": "CBC British Columbia", "title": "'Targeted' Surrey, B.C., shooting leaves man in hospital: police", "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/surrey-targeted-shooting-9.7300918?cmp=rss", "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:56:13 EDT", "published_utc": "2026-08-09T00:56:13+00:00", "description": "Surrey, B.C., police are investigating a late-night shooting that left a man in hospital." }, { "source": "CBC British Columbia", "title": "'Active search' underway amid possible drowning at B.C.'s Cultus Lake", "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/cultus-lake-possible-drowning-9.7300876?cmp=rss", "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:39:02 EDT", "published_utc": "2026-08-09T00:39:02+00:00", "description": "RCMP said they were called to reports of a possible drowning at Cultus Lake, near Chilliwack, B.C., on Saturday." }, { "source": "Global BC", "title": "RCMP report a possible fatality from massive Summerland fire", "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12014490/rcmp-report-possible-fatality-massive-summerland-fire/", "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 23:56:27 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-08T23:56:27+00:00", "description": "RCMP said officers continue to provide emergency response and assistance following the Bald Range fire that grew quickly and forced thousands to flee their homes." }, { "source": "CHEK News", "title": "RCMP report possible fatality in massive B.C. wildfire", "link": "https://cheknews.ca/rcmp-report-possible-fatality-in-massive-b-c-wildfire-1341030/", "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 23:49:18 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-08T23:49:18+00:00", "description": "The Bald Range wildfire west of Summerland, B.C., is shown in this Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout – B.C. Wildfire Service (Mandatory Credit) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aefbba9df24d35546f999fcb47dcc63180bf79d93bf526538704f174cd2f68ab-e1786232935651.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> RCMP in British Columbia say they are investigating a possible fatality in the massive fire near Summerland in the Okanagan that has forced thousands of people to evacuate. The post RCMP report possible fatality in massive B.C. wildfire appeared first on CHEK ." }, { "source": "Global BC", "title": "Summerland wildfire forces large numbers of seniors in residential care to relocate", "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12014460/summerland-wildfire-large-numbers-seniors-residential-care-relocate/", "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 23:37:17 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-08T23:37:17+00:00", "description": "David Hickey, a driver with the High Acuity Response Team, helped receive dozens of seniors at Kaigo Senior Living Facility in Kelowna." }, { "source": "CHEK News", "title": "David Foster Foundation raises $14.5M at star-studded final gala in Victoria", "link": "https://cheknews.ca/david-foster-foundation-raises-14-5m-at-star-studded-final-gala-in-victoria-1341011/", "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 23:01:13 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-08T23:01:13+00:00", "description": "Prince Harry and Meghan Markle pose for a picture at the David Foster Foundation gala in Victoria Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (Adam Lee/CHEK News) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/LR56844-e1786229801436.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> The David Foster Foundation marked the end of an era in Victoria Friday night, raising $14.5 million during its 40th anniversary and final gala. The post David Foster Foundation raises $14.5M at star-studded final gala in Victoria appeared first on CHEK ." }, { "source": "Global BC", "title": "Video shows rapid night growth of Bald Range fire near Summerland", "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12014421/video-rapid-night-growth-bald-range-fire-summerland/", "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 22:15:23 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-08T22:15:23+00:00", "description": "The Bald Range fire, which sparked around 5:30 p.m., grew so fast that homes were destroyed and the fast-moving flames trapped people." }, { "source": "Global BC", "title": "Photos of Bald Range fire near Summerland show aggressive wildfire growth", "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12014405/photos-bald-range-fire-summerland-aggressive-wildfire-growth/", "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:56:12 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-08T21:56:12+00:00", "description": "The Bald Range wildfire near Summerland sparked at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and exploded in size to 9,500 hectares by Saturday morning." }, { "source": "CHEK News", "title": "Canada has half as many measles cases as U.S.: WHO data", "link": "https://cheknews.ca/canada-has-half-as-many-measles-cases-as-u-s-who-data-1341008/", "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:23:17 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-08T21:23:17+00:00", "description": "A sign warning of measles is posted on a glass door as a patient checks in for an appointment in the family medicine wing of at the Texas Tech Physicians of the Permian Basin Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, in Odessa, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/de7887bf-9f9a-46a0-bdf1-d64a118ff438-scaled-e1786224169187.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> Measles data from the World Health Organization show that Canada has half the number of confirmed cases as the United States, despite having a population only about one-tenth the size of its neighbour. The post Canada has half as many measles cases as U.S.: WHO data appeared first on CHEK ." }, { "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "title": "B.C. declares state of emergency as wildfires rage", "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/08/state-of-emergency-summerland-wildfires/", "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:20:28 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-08T20:20:28+00:00", "description": "Premier David Eby held a press conference at 1 p.m. on Saturday to announce a state of emergency for the province of B.C. due to the wildfire activity over the past 24 hours." }, { "source": "CHEK News", "title": "B.C. declares state of emergency as wildfire expands and thousands are evacuated", "link": "https://cheknews.ca/b-c-declares-state-of-emergency-after-okanagan-wildfire-expands-1341002/", "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:17:16 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-08T20:17:16+00:00", "description": "Smoke from the Bald Range wildfire west of Summerland, B.C., is shown in this Friday, Aug. 7, 2026 handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout – B.C. Wildfire Service (Mandatory Credit) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/19afae6ece00b54617ff1803f3c19fcbeb4c8f8eb0530dc2d731cdf698a1f47c-1-e1786220160591.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> The British Columbia government has declared a provincial state of emergency after a ferocious wildfire forced 20,000 people out of two communities along Okanagan Lake, with helicopters diverted from the fire fight plucking dozens to safety. The post B.C. declares state of emergency as wildfire expands and thousands are evacuated appeared first on CHEK ." }, { "source": "CBC British Columbia", "title": "B.C. declares province-wide state of emergency amidst wildfires", "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-declares-province-wide-state-of-emergency-amidst-wildfires-9.7300785?cmp=rss", "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:13:03 EDT", "published_utc": "2026-08-08T20:13:03+00:00", "description": "\"This is one of the more challenging fires that we have ever faced\": B.C. Wildfire Service" }, { "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "title": "Late-night shooting in Surrey’s Whalley neighbourhood under investigation", "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/08/late-night-shooting-whalley/", "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:42:29 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-08T19:42:29+00:00", "description": "The Surrey Police Service is investigating a late-night shooting that left one man injured in Surrey's Whalley neighbourhood on Friday." }, { "source": "CHEK News", "title": "Child refusing to wear seatbelt leads to cancellation of Victoria-Toronto flight", "link": "https://cheknews.ca/child-refusing-to-wear-seatbelt-leads-to-cancellation-of-victoria-toronto-flight-1341000/", "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:39:27 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-08T19:39:27+00:00", "description": "A Porter airplane lands in Toronto on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. In a country traditionally dominated by two national airlines, a new set of aviation rivalries has emerged. Porter is increasingly moving in on Air Canada’s home turf of Central Canada as well as cross-country routes, while WestJet seeks to counter the threat of Flair Airlines in a shift from the decades-old industry dynamic of sparring between the two biggest carriers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PortAirlines-e1747340000908.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> A Porter Airlines flight from Victoria to Toronto was cancelled Thursday night after a young child would not remain buckled in their seat, ultimately leaving passengers unable to depart until the following day. The post Child refusing to wear seatbelt leads to cancellation of Victoria-Toro" }, { "source": "CHEK News", "title": "Pedestrian killed in collision with commercial vehicle in Saanich", "link": "https://cheknews.ca/major-crime-unit-investigating-after-serious-crash-in-saanich-early-saturday-1340985/", "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:04:55 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-08T19:04:55+00:00", "description": "The intersection of McKenzie Avenue at Carey Road is shown following an early morning crash Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. (CHEK News) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/548_0424.00_01_20_02.Still001.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> A pedestrian has died after being struck by a commercial vehicle in Saanich early Saturday morning. The post Pedestrian killed in collision with commercial vehicle in Saanich appeared first on CHEK ." }, { "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "title": "Elder reflects on losing lifelong home in Bradley Creek wildfire", "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/08/elder-relects-on-losing-it-all/", "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:04:51 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-08T19:04:51+00:00", "description": "A blaze that has left a trail of destruction in the Northern Okanagan. And for 91-year-old Freddy Louis, he was given just a few minutes to evacuate a home he had lived in for more than half a century." }, { "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "title": "Canada has half as many measles cases as U.S.: WHO data", "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/08/canada-has-half-as-many-measles-cases-as-u-s-who-data/", "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:59:42 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-08T18:59:42+00:00", "description": "Measles data from the World Health Organization show that Canada has half the number of confirmed cases as the United States, despite having a population only about one-tenth the size of its neighbour." }, { "source": "CHEK News", "title": "Why some B.C. farmers stay to fight, despite wildfire evacuation orders", "link": "https://cheknews.ca/why-some-b-c-farmers-stay-to-fight-despite-wildfire-evacuation-orders-1340991/", "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:49:51 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-08T18:49:51+00:00", "description": "Cattle walk and graze at a ranch as the Bradley Creek wildfire burns in the distance, in Vernon, B.C., Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/82907df0-89dc-4514-b73c-cf9e562d6130-scaled-e1786214893508.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> A number of farmers and ranchers in B.C. are defying wildfire evacuation orders in order to protect their homes and livelihoods built over generations. The post Why some B.C. farmers stay to fight, despite wildfire evacuation orders appeared first on CHEK ." }, { "source": "CBC British Columbia", "title": "PHOTOS | Aggressive wildfire triggers evacuation of Summerland in B.C.'s Okanagan Valley", "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/photos-aggressive-wildfire-triggers-evacuation-of-summerland-in-b-c-s-okanagan-valley-9.7300553?cmp=rss", "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:45:26 EDT", "published_utc": "2026-08-08T18:45:26+00:00", "description": "All 12,000 residents of the District of Summerland, B.C., have been ordered to evacuate after the aggressive Bald Range fire approached the Okanagan community. They're among around 20,000 told to leave their homes in the area due to the fire." }, { "source": "Global BC", "title": "B.C. premier declares wildfire state of emergency", "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12014199/bc-wildfire-evacuation-update/", "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:30:55 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-08T18:30:55+00:00", "description": "B.C. Premier David Eby and emergency officials are set to provide an update Saturday as wildfires continue to force evacuations across the province." }, { "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "title": "Vancouver mayor demands involuntary care beds from province", "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/08/vancouver-mayor-demands-involuntary-care-beds-from-province/", "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:28:50 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-08T18:28:50+00:00", "description": "Mayor Ken Sim calling for more involuntary care beds in Vancouver, despite a recent court ruling that says how the province has administered involuntary care is unconstitutional." }, { "source": "CHEK News", "title": "Suspicious brush fire breaks out in Courtenay’s Lerwick Nature Park", "link": "https://cheknews.ca/suspicious-brush-fire-breaks-out-in-courtenays-lerwick-nature-park-1340986/", "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:09:56 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-08T18:09:56+00:00", "description": "Fire glows through brush at Courtenay’s Lerwick Nature Park early Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. (CHEK News) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/vlcsnap-2026-08-08-10h53m20s320.png?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> A brush fire that broke out in a wooded Courtenay park early Saturday morning is being considered suspicious, according to the city's fire chief. The post Suspicious brush fire breaks out in Courtenay’s Lerwick Nature Park appeared first on CHEK ." }, { "source": "CHEK News", "title": "20,000 flee as explosive B.C. wildfire races toward Summerland, burning homes in path", "link": "https://cheknews.ca/20000-flee-as-explosive-b-c-wildfire-races-toward-summerland-burning-homes-in-path-1340979/", "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:32:08 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-08T17:32:08+00:00", "description": "The Bald Range wildfire west of Summerland, B.C., is shown in this Friday handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout — B.C. Wildfire Service (Mandatory Credit) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/8a234733-2753-4728-a737-89f5228f8f9b-e1786210184118.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> More than 20,000 residents have been forced to evacuate communities along Okanagan Lake overnight, some plucked to safety by helicopter as an explosive wildfire surged toward them, destroying homes in its path. The post 20,000 flee as explosive B.C. wildfire races toward Summerland, burning homes in path appeared first on CHEK ." }, { "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "title": "Carney’s work hours reduced next week but his eyes still on priorities: PM’s office", "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/08/carneys-work-hours-reduced-next-week-but-his-eyes-still-on-priorities-pms-office/", "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:14:50 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-08T17:14:50+00:00", "description": "Canada's prime minister will be working reduced hours for a week starting Monday because he previously committed to plans in Italy." }, { "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 13:03:17 EDT", "published_utc": "2026-08-08T17:03:17+00:00", "description": "Rapidly growing Bald Range wildfire forces evacuation of entire District of Summerland. More than 20,000 people now under wildfire-related evacuation orders across B.C." }, { "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "title": "The latest on the wildfire burning near Summerland, B.C.", "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/08/the-latest-on-the-wildfire-burning-near-summerland-b-c/", "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:28:31 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-08T16:28:31+00:00", "description": "Thousands of residents in the British Columbia communities of Summerland and Peachland have been chased out of their homes by an explosive wildfire that sprang up Friday." }, { "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "title": "Here’s a list of B.C.’s most destructive wildfires seasons", "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/08/heres-a-list-of-b-c-s-most-destructive-wildfires-seasons/", "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:59:48 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-08T15:59:48+00:00", "description": "A ferocious fire has forced thousands of residents out in Summerland and Peachland along British Columbia's Okanagan Lake. It's unclear if homes have been lost in the latest fire to flare up in the province, but it's been an early and destructive start to the wildfire season with hundreds of homes lost in separate fires." }, { "source": "CHEK News", "title": "Watch a Vancouver Island kelp forest come back to life on this underwater livestream", "link": "https://cheknews.ca/watch-a-vancouver-island-kelp-forest-come-back-to-life-on-this-underwater-livestream-1340929/", "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-08T15:30:00+00:00", "description": "Ocean Wise has launched a camera in Barkley Sound overlooking an inlet that was once home to a thriving kelp forest but is now dominated by red sea urchins. (Ocean Wise) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Stock-Image-of-360-Underwater-Camera-_-Photo-Credit-Fathom-e1786139566828.png?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> A new underwater livestream off Vancouver Island is giving the public a front-row seat to an experiment aimed at bringing a disappearing kelp forest back to life. The post Watch a Vancouver Island kelp forest come back to life on this underwater livestream appeared first on CHEK ." }, { "source": "CBC British Columbia", "title": "B.C. declares provincewide state of emergency as wildfires force thousands out of homes", "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/livestory/bc-wildfires-aug-8-summerland-evacuation-9.7300648?cmp=rss", "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:25:02 EDT", "published_utc": "2026-08-08T15:25:02+00:00", "description": "" }, { "source": "CBC British Columbia", "title": "Why some B.C. farmers stay to fight in the face of wildfire", "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/farmers-stay-wildfire-9.7300639?cmp=rss", "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:16:25 EDT", "published_utc": "2026-08-08T15:16:25+00:00", "description": "Multiple wildfires are burning in southern British Columbia, including the Bradley Creek fire which spread quickly last week around Okanagan Lake as heavy winds pushed flames over drought-parched lands." }, { "source": "CBC British Columbia", "title": "B.C. wildfires likely to persist well into fall, scientist says", "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/wildfire-season-into-fall-bc-9.7300222?cmp=rss", "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:00:00 EDT", "published_utc": "2026-08-08T14:00:00+00:00", "description": "As evacuees throughout B.C. remain out of their homes after weeks of wildfires threatening their communities — some grappling with the destruction of their properties — wildfire scientist Mike Flannigan says the 2026 fire season this year is likely to extend into September and possibly beyond." }, { "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "title": "Hunter Biden says his father’s prostate cancer is causing him pain even as he continues to speak out", "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/08/hunter-biden-says-his-fathers-prostate-cancer-is-causing-him-pain-even-as-he-continues-to-speak-out/", "pubDate": "Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:02:58 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-08T13:02:58+00:00", "description": "LONDON (AP) — Former U.S. President Joe Biden ’s prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, even as he continues to speak out on public issues, his son Hunter said in an interview." }, { "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": "Over 20,000 flee as B.C evacuation orders in full swing due to aggressive wildfire", "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12014029/bc-wildfire-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": "Evacuation orders and alerts have been expanded as a fast-moving wildfire races toward Summerland, B.C., forcing more than 20,000 people to evacuate." }, { "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": "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": "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": "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": "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": "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": "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." } ] }