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      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "SoberFest already raised more than $400K with concert just days away",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/soberfest-already-raised-more-than-400k-with-concert-just-days-away-1341569/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:45:00 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-13T13:45:00+00:00",
      "description": "File photo of the 2024 SoberFest. (Colin Smith Takes Pics via SoberFest) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Colin-Smith-Takes-Pics-2024-23-e1776966103466.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> SoberFest is just a few days away, and organizers say it has already raised over $400,000 to go towards addiction treatment — and tickets are still available. The post SoberFest already raised more than $400K with concert just days away appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Cultural sector urges Carney not to scrap streamers’ Cancon financial contributions",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/13/cultural-sector-urges-carney-not-to-scrap-streamers-cancon-financial-contributions/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:01:31 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-13T13:01:31+00:00",
      "description": "Dozens of Canadian cultural sector organizations are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney not to scrap rules requiring foreign streaming companies like Netflix to make financial contributions toward Canadian content. The government has promised to replace 15-per-cent contributions with government funding, but the groups say that is no substitute. A letter to Carney signed by […]"
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Members of Okanagan Indian Band mourn loss of forests and irreplaceable artifacts in wildfire",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/members-of-okanagan-indian-band-mourn-loss-of-forests-and-irreplaceable-artifacts-in-wildfire-9.7305507?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:00:00 EDT",
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      "description": "More than just homes have been destroyed by the Bradley Creek Wildfire. The Okanagan Indian Band Indigenous community has also lost irreplaceable artifacts and forests where their great-grandparents picked berries."
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      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Status of ‘iconic’ mountain goats living near evacuated B.C. community is uncertain",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12019843/status-of-iconic-mountain-goats-living-near-evacuated-b-c-community-is-uncertain/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:50:51 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-13T12:50:51+00:00",
      "description": "It is not clear yet what has happened to a small group of \"iconic\" mountain goats, as a large wildfire burns out of control near the evacuated community of Summerland, B.C."
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      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Chief calls for co-operation to prevent fires as world changes at a ‘rapid pace’",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12019839/chief-calls-for-co-operation-to-prevent-fires-as-world-changes-at-a-rapid-pace/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:47:47 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-13T12:47:47+00:00",
      "description": "Chief Greg Gabriel, whose members are among the evacuees, says that could mean looking at logging practices and addressing drought conditions."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "What you need to know about B.C. wildfires on Aug. 13",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/need-to-know-british-columbia-wildfires-aug-13-9.7305510?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-13T12:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "B.C.'s premier has promised to review the province's emergency response in the wake of the Bald Range wildfire, which remains out of control near Summerland and is among more than 100 fires burning throughout B.C."
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      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Ukraine’s drones hit a major Russian refinery 800 miles from the border, sparking a fire",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/13/ukraines-drones-hit-a-major-russian-refinery-800-miles-from-the-border-sparking-a-fire/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:20:55 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-13T11:20:55+00:00",
      "description": "KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian drones struck a major refinery deep inside Russia, military officials said Thursday, the fourth in three days in Kyiv’s monthslong campaign to choke Moscow’s vital oil sector."
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      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "What’s behind 70,000 migrants flooding a Spanish town?",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/13/moroccan-migrants-ceuta-spain-big-story-podcast/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:11:10 +0000",
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      "description": "On the northeastern tip of Morocco, just south of Gibraltar, the Spanish city Ceuta was recently overwhelmed by Moroccan migrants. At the end of last month, tens of thousands of Moroccans flooded border crossings, or tried to get around them by swimming in the Strait of Gibraltar. Dozens of people died in the attempt. Now, […]"
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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Fernie starts construction on purpose-built fire hall",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/fernie-new-fire-hall-9.7305498?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-13T11:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Fernie’s new fire hall is now under construction after years of debate over its Prentice Park location."
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      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Tropical Storm Hernan forms in the Pacific while a different weather system could soak Hawaii",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/13/tropical-storm-hernan-forms-in-the-pacific-while-a-different-weather-system-could-soak-hawaii/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:34:53 +0000",
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      "description": "HONOLULU (AP) — Tropical Storm Hernan formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean and wasn't threatening land while a different storm system that could bring heavy rain and flooding this weekend moved toward Hawaii, forecasters said."
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    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Romania begins shutdown of nuclear plant’s 2nd reactor amid low water levels on Danube River",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/13/romania-begins-shutdown-of-nuclear-plants-2nd-reactor-amid-low-water-levels-on-danube-river/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:21:35 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-13T10:21:35+00:00",
      "description": "BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania on Thursday began a controlled shutdown of the second reactor at its Cernavoda nuclear power plant as a severe drought continues to grip the continent."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "10 Canadian youths died from injuries during e-scooter, e-bike use in 2025: report",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12018977/escooter-ebike-youth-deaths-severe-injuries-canada-report/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:11 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-13T10:00:11+00:00",
      "description": "Doctors say the provinces and territories have a \"patchwork\" of rules surrounding what age youth can use the devices, but injuries and deaths are happening to youth of all ages."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Court documents reveal confusion around number of shooters in Tumbler Ridge killings",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/13/court-documents-reveal-confusion-around-number-of-shooters-in-tumbler-ridge-killings/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:08 +0000",
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      "description": "In the moments after police responded to the Feb. 10 mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge,officers weren't sure how many shooters were involved as RCMP had received different names."
    },
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      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Tumbler Ridge documents reveal school shooter was ‘obsessed’ with guns",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12019440/tumbler-ridge-documents-school-shooter-obsessed-guns/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:02 +0000",
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      "description": "Media outlets from across the country fought for transparency on behalf of the victims’ families, the community of Tumbler Ridge, and the nation."
    },
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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Unsealed documents reveal details of RCMP's response, investigation into Tumbler Ridge shooting",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/tumbler-ridge-unsealed-documents-9.7305135?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-13T10:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Documents unsealed by CBC News and a consortium of other media outlets reveal a chronology of the day law enforcement responded to the deadly shooting in northern B.C."
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      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Settler siege of Palestinian homes in the West Bank a ‘horrific act of terror,’ US ambassador says",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/13/settler-siege-of-palestinian-homes-in-the-west-bank-a-horrific-act-of-terror-us-ambassador-says/",
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      "description": "QUSRA, West Bank (AP) — Israeli settlers have besieged three homes in the occupied West Bank for several days, including one owned by a Palestinian American, in what the U.S. ambassador called a “horrific act of terror” on Thursday."
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      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Cuba marks Fidel Castro’s 100th birthday as his shadow still shapes a nation in crisis",
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      "description": "HAVANA (AP) — Fidel Castro would have turned 100 on Thursday, and his long shadow continues to loom over the island as he remains revered by some who miss him in the face of a crippling U.S. energy blockade and blamed by others who see him as the architect of the system that led to Cuba’s current crisis."
    },
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      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Status of ‘iconic’ mountain goats living near evacuated B.C. community is uncertain",
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      "pubDate": "Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:00:21 +0000",
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      "description": "It is not clear yet what has happened to a small group of “iconic” mountain goats, as a large wildfire burns out of control near the evacuated community of Summerland, B.C. Motorists travelling toward the community from the north along Highway 97 could frequently spot the white animals, as they cling to the cliffs above […]"
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      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Minister LeBlanc in Washington again today as tariff deadline nears",
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      "pubDate": "Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:00:20 +0000",
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      "description": "OTTAWA — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is remaining in Washington today as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff deadline approaches."
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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Babies and toddlers are sweltering in some daycares. Should there be mandatory AC?",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/radio/hot-daycares-no-ac-9.7305147?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:00:00 EDT",
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      "description": "Days and daycares are getting hotter. And a growing number of parents, educators, and health and legal advocates are lobbying for maximum indoor temperature at daycares, likely 26 C, akin to standards adopted for long-term care facilities in Ontario."
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      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Summerland wildfire livestock ‘hero’ stopped after breaking the rules",
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      "pubDate": "Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:09:53 +0000",
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      "description": "Animal rescuer Kazimir Nowlin has been working since Friday to get animals and livestock to safety and away from the danger of the massive Bald Range fire."
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    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Fernwood residents considering hiring private security amid break-ins",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/fernwood-residents-considering-hiring-private-security-amid-break-ins-1341743/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:47:33 +0000",
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      "description": "A Fernwood resident’s idea to hire private security to patrol her neighbourhood is gaining traction among neighbours. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-12-at-6.15.51-PM-scaled-e1786585628720.png?fit=780%2C395&ssl=1\" /> A Fernwood resident's idea to hire private security to patrol her neighbourhood is gaining traction among neighbours. The post Fernwood residents considering hiring private security amid break-ins appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Sooke woman ‘relentlessly’ harassed by friend’s brother for 10 years",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/sooke-woman-relentlessly-harassed-by-friends-brother-for-10-years-1341663/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:47:15 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-13T00:47:15+00:00",
      "description": "Cole Petrie, 32, was sentenced to house arrest for seven counts of ‘historic’ criminal harassment and indecent communication in July. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-12-at-5.44.42-PM-scaled-e1786582011270.png?fit=780%2C383&ssl=1\" /> Cole Petrie, 32, was sentenced to house arrest for seven counts of 'historic' criminal harassment and indecent communication in July. The post Sooke woman ‘relentlessly’ harassed by friend’s brother for 10 years appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Former Vancouver band teacher banned from teaching after sexual assault conviction",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-band-teacher-sexual-assault-conviction-9.7305351?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:39:36 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-13T00:39:36+00:00",
      "description": "A former Vancouver band teacher has been banned from teaching for life after he pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a student."
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    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "‘It’s really, really bad’: Nanaimo Judo Club scrambles to find new home after fire",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/its-really-really-bad-nanaimo-judo-club-scrambles-to-find-new-home-after-fire-1341701/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:22:12 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-13T00:22:12+00:00",
      "description": "A suspicious fire was sparked in the Nanaimo Judo Club’s building exterior stairwell on July 14 and tore through the club’s home of 60 years, causing extensive damage. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-12-at-5.19.13-PM-scaled-e1786580396803.png?fit=780%2C412&ssl=1\" /> A suspicious fire was sparked in the building's exterior stairwell on July 14 and tore through the club's home of 60 years, causing extensive damage. The post ‘It’s really, really bad’: Nanaimo Judo Club scrambles to find new home after fire appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Pipeline contracts awarded as Ksi Lisims LNG moves closer to final investment decision",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/pipeline-contracts-awarded-ksi-lisims-lng-9.7305261?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:12:03 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-13T00:12:03+00:00",
      "description": "B.C., Swiss companies selected to build start and end points of 900-kilometre Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline across northern B.C."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Nanaimo store owner upset after suspect ‘known to police’ vandalizes building",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/nanaimo-store-owner-upset-after-suspect-known-to-police-vandalizes-building-1341704/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:54:41 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-12T23:54:41+00:00",
      "description": "Some of the damage caused Tuesday night is shown. (NoiseAgonyMayhem/Facebook) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Copy-of-Blank-background-for-pictures-69.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> A Nanaimo business owner is calling for change after his business was vandalized in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The post Nanaimo store owner upset after suspect ‘known to police’ vandalizes building appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Incident at Victoria airport briefly delays passengers from another flight",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/incident-at-victoria-airport-briefly-delays-passengers-from-another-flight-1341661/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:04:00 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-12T23:04:00+00:00",
      "description": "Victoria International Airport is shown in this file photo. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/yyj.png?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> An incident involving a flight arriving at Victoria International Airport (YYJ) Wednesday afternoon briefly delayed passengers from another flight from being offloaded. The post Incident at Victoria airport briefly delays passengers from another flight appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Okanagan wildfire: Ways you can help and donate right now",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/okanagan-wildfire-ways-you-can-help-and-donate-right-now-1341648/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:54:02 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-12T22:54:02+00:00",
      "description": "The Bald Range wildfire is shown. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/wildfire-1-e1786575215888.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> With around 20,000 people evacuated from Summerland and surrounding Okanagan communities due to the active Bald Range wildfire, the need for emergency relief across the region is massive. The post Okanagan wildfire: Ways you can help and donate right now appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Comox Valley Regional District unveils new Stage 5 water restrictions",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/comox-valley-regional-district-unveils-new-stage-5-water-restrictions-1341646/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:41:32 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-12T22:41:32+00:00",
      "description": "A sprinkler is pictured in this file photo, (Paul Moody/Unsplash) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/paul-moody-zbcx0Lvsfw-unsplash-e1744751316504.webp?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> The Comox Valley Regional District has updated its water conservation bylaw and introduced a new “Stage 5” water restriction designation, while also altering its Stage 4 category. The post Comox Valley Regional District unveils new Stage 5 water restrictions appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Human-caused wildfire sparks in Whiskey Creek",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/human-caused-wildfire-sparks-in-whiskey-creek-1341640/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:15:01 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-12T22:15:01+00:00",
      "description": "BC Wildfire Service map showing the location of a fire discovered on Aug. 12, 2026. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-16.png?fit=780%2C425&ssl=1\" /> A new wildfire has been discovered in Whiskey Creek, and has been designated as being held within one hour of being discovered. The post Human-caused wildfire sparks in Whiskey Creek appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Butchart Gardens cancels fireworks due to provincial state of emergency over wildfires",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/butchart-gardens-cancels-fireworks-due-to-provincial-state-of-emergency-over-wildfires-1341623/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:04:44 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-12T22:04:44+00:00",
      "description": "File photo of fireworks at Butchart Gardens. (Photo courtesy: Butchart Gardens) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/95-4-3-1000x500-1.jpg?fit=780%2C390&ssl=1\" /> Butchart Gardens says it will be cancelling the fireworks for Aug. 15 due to the provincial state of emergency. The post Butchart Gardens cancels fireworks due to provincial state of emergency over wildfires appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Dawson Creek water pipeline could cost up to $272M to build, new estimates show",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/dawson-creek-water-pipeline-cost-nearly-triples-9.7303326?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:45:28 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-12T21:45:28+00:00",
      "description": "Dawson Creek city staff say a water pipeline for the northeast B.C. community could now cost up to $272 million to build, nearly triple the previous estimate."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "B.C. Premier David Eby says visit to Interior ravaged by wildfires was ‘moving’",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12019108/bc-premier-david-eby-visits-interior-wildfires/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:12:17 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-12T21:12:17+00:00",
      "description": "Kelly Greene, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness and Amelia Boultbee, MLA for Penticton-Summerland, will also be in attendance."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Bald Range wildfire grows again as crews warn of possible winds, thunderstorm",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12018652/bald-range-wildfire-grows-again-warn-possible-winds-thunderstorm/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:31:28 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-12T20:31:28+00:00",
      "description": "The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Emergency Operations Centre (EOS) said on Wednesday that there are no changes to evacuation orders and alerts at this time."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "B.C. premier promises review of emergency response to wildfire near Summerland, B.C.",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/livestory/bc-wildfires-live-updates-aug-12-9.7304961?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:30:49 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-12T20:30:49+00:00",
      "description": ""
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Summerland wildfire evacuees turn to social media for damage details amid lack of official info",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/alternative-sources-information-wildfire-evacuations-bc-9.7304851?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:04:15 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-12T19:04:15+00:00",
      "description": "Some wildfire evacuees from Summerland, B.C., say they are seeking out alternative sources of information about the fate of their community to fill an official void, even as authorities warn against the risk of misinformation."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Calgary boy recovering in hospital after nearly drowning in B.C. river",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-boy-drowning-hospital-bc-shuswap-river-9.7304770?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:06:51 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-12T18:06:51+00:00",
      "description": "Paul-Angelo Warren is recovering in hospital after nearly drowning in a B.C. river, but his family says his lungs are badly damaged."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Bear encounters in Canada: What's been happening and how can you reduce the risks?",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/bear-encounters-canada-summer-2026-9.7303476?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:46:58 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-12T15:46:58+00:00",
      "description": "Expert says encounters between people and black bears can increase when there is less food available or when a bear's habitat is disrupted. Here's what you need to know about reducing the risks."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Search for B.C.'s best roadside attraction: Interior semifinals",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-roadside-attraction-interior-semifinal-9.7303614?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:38:43 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-12T14:38:43+00:00",
      "description": "After more than 300 submissions from across the province, just four roadside attractions remain from B.C.'s southern Interior — but which will make the final?"
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Calgary Flames coming home to QR Calgary 770 AM radio",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12017583/calgary-flames-qr-770-radio/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:05:18 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-12T14:05:18+00:00",
      "description": "The Calgary Flames have a new radio broadcaster, following the signing of a five-year partnership for all home and away games to be aired on QR Calgary 770 AM."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Why this American doctor is leaving Utah to serve a remote community in B.C.",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/doctors-are-leaving-american-to-work-in-b-c-9.7303952?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-12T13:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "One American doctor said changes in B.C.'s health care have allowed him to move to Canada."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Smoke in B.C. Interior causing poor air quality but helping fire fight",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12018225/smoke-in-b-c-interior-causing-poor-air-quality-but-helping-fire-fight/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:15:21 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-12T12:15:21+00:00",
      "description": "Many of the blazes burning across the province have been smoked out for a number of days and have resulted in poor air quality, but have helped in the fire fight."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "What you need to know about B.C. wildfires on Aug. 12",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/need-to-know-bc-wildfires-aug-12-9.7304156?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-12T12:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "B.C. Premier David Eby has promised to review the province's emergency response in the wake of the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland, and says he hasn't ruled out calling for military assistance."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Cranbrook wants a hospice house, but where it should go is up for debate",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/cranbrook-hospice-house-9.7302725?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-12T11:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Cranbrook residents will be surveyed this fall on five possible locations for a proposed 10-bed hospice house, including the Mount Baker RV Campground."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Dawson Creek homeless shelter seeks to ease community conflict, improve services",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/dawson-creek-homeless-shelter-seeking-to-address-issues-9.7302510?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:57:59 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-12T02:57:59+00:00",
      "description": "The Aboriginal Housing Management Association is the new operating partner of the Nawican Friendship Centre and emergency homeless shelter in Dawson Creek."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "B.C. temporarily rescinds protection order for the Salmon River watershed",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/protection-order-salmon-river-watershed-rescinded-9.7304097?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:42:14 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-12T02:42:14+00:00",
      "description": "The protection order restricted irrigation for ranchers and farmers in the area, to preserve water flow for Chinook salmon. Less than two weeks later, the province temporarily rescinded the order because of elevated wildfire risk in the region."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "It has cost more than $100K a month to house 1 tenant in Vancouver SRO",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12017812/cost-100k-a-month-house-1-tenant-vancouver-sro/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:24:59 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-12T02:24:59+00:00",
      "description": "Last month, the sole tenant, Ryan Donnelly, told Global News he suffers from a seizure disorder and requires a large room. He also showed a hole in his ceiling."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "'Explosive' wildfire behaviour keeps thousands of British Columbians out of their homes",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/livestory/bc-wildfires-live-updates-aug-11-9.7303376?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:43:34 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-08-11T17:43:34+00:00",
      "description": ""
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Look up: One of the year's best meteor showers is almost here",
      "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."
    }
  ]
}