{ "collected_at_utc": "2026-08-25T14:01:57.430474+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": "B.C. pulls out of plan for downtown Vancouver overdose prevention site", "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/downtown-vancouver-overdose-prevention-site-cancelled-9.7288255?cmp=rss", "pubDate": "Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:30:43 EDT", "published_utc": "2026-08-25T13:30:43+00:00", "description": "British Columbia's newly appointed health minister says he has directed Vancouver Coastal Health to stand down on a plan to establish a new overdose prevention site in downtown Vancouver, a move applauded by the mayor." }, { "source": "CBC British Columbia", "title": "B.C. 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Findlay insists her caucus is united even as Milobar and Paton warn that more could leave." }, { "source": "Global BC", "title": "Family relieved as a man who killed a B.C. family of 6 in 1982 denied parole again", "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12034066/family-relieved-as-a-man-who-killed-a-b-c-family-of-6-in-1982-denied-parole-again/", "pubDate": "Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:37:17 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-25T12:37:17+00:00", "description": "A relative of a British Columbia family murdered during a camping trip more than four decades ago says she is relieved their killer has once again been denied parole." }, { "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "title": "Could Ukraine hold a wartime election?", "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/25/ukraine-war-election-zelenskyy-big-story-podcast/", "pubDate": "Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:09:53 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-25T12:09:53+00:00", "description": "Ukraine’s recently ousted defence minister, Mykhailo Fedoro, called on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to call for a wartime election. 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Emergency services were called to the airport around 7:30 p.m. The victim was taken to hospital and later pronounced dead. Montreal-Trudeau airport told CityNews in a statement: “The loss of a […]" }, { "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "title": "Ottawa to announce details of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. today", "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/25/ottawa-to-announce-details-of-retaliatory-tariffs-on-u-s-today/", "pubDate": "Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-25T08:00:01+00:00", "description": "OTTAWA — The federal government is set to unveil details of Canada's retaliatory tariffs against the United States today." }, { "source": "Global BC", "title": "Vancouver Island diver captures rare shark encounter", "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12033660/vancouver-island-diver-rare-shark-video/", "pubDate": "Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:33:52 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-25T03:33:52+00:00", "description": "Carl Sorenson managed to capture a massive bluntnose sixgill shark, getting close enough for it to bounce off his camera gear." }, { "source": "CBC British Columbia", "title": "Man who killed family of 6 on camping trip in 1982 denied parole", "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/david-ennis-shearing-1982-parole-denied-9.7319230?cmp=rss", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:20:32 EDT", "published_utc": "2026-08-25T02:20:32+00:00", "description": "David Ennis shot and killed George and Edith Bentley; their daughter Jackie Johnson; son-in-law Bob; and grandchildren Janet, 13, and Karen, 11, all from Kelowna, B.C, while they camped at Wells Gray Park near Clearwater in 1982." }, { "source": "CBC British Columbia", "title": "After e-scooter death, Kamloops resident wants city to withdraw from B.C. pilot program", "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/e-scooter-death-kamloops-petition-9.7319139?cmp=rss", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:17:08 EDT", "published_utc": "2026-08-25T01:17:08+00:00", "description": "A Kamloops, B.C., resident has started a petition asking city council to withdraw the city from a provincial pilot program allowing electric kick scooters." }, { "source": "CBC British Columbia", "title": "How 50% U.S. tariffs will impact the average British Columbian", "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/tariff-impact-average-british-columbian-9.7319079?cmp=rss", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:49:44 EDT", "published_utc": "2026-08-25T00:49:44+00:00", "description": "While the average British Columbian isn't likely to see impacts at the grocery store immediately due to the punishing tariffs, an economist says it's likely that any Canadian counter-tariffs make their presence felt when residents look to buy goods in targeted sectors." }, { "source": "CHEK News", "title": "Concerns increase as Port Alberni’s largest employer faces U.S. tariffs", "link": "https://cheknews.ca/concerns-increase-as-albernis-largest-employer-faces-u-s-tariffs-1343813/", "pubDate": "Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:36:12 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-25T00:36:12+00:00", "description": "The Paper Excellence paper mill owned by Domtar makes paper packaging products for food, but it’s unclear how much of it is sent south of the border. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-24-at-5.33.23-PM-scaled-e1787618149372.png?fit=780%2C417&ssl=1\" /> The Paper Excellence paper mill owned by Domtar makes paper packaging products for food, but it's unclear how much of it is sent south of the border. The post Concerns increase as Port Alberni’s largest employer faces U.S. tariffs appeared first on CHEK ." }, { "source": "Global BC", "title": "Bear follows man, swipes at him on North Vancouver trail", "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12033692/bear-follows-man-swipes-him-north-vancouver-trail/", "pubDate": "Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:34:12 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-25T00:34:12+00:00", "description": "Officers are advising the public to avoid the Richard Juryn trail network in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve at this time after a bear swiped at a man." }, { "source": "CHEK News", "title": "Victoria locals, tourists react to Canada walking away from U.S. trade talks", "link": "https://cheknews.ca/victoria-locals-tourists-react-to-canada-walking-away-from-u-s-trade-talks-1343815/", "pubDate": "Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:19:05 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-25T00:19:05+00:00", "description": "An Angus Reid Institute survey suggests 76 per cent of Canadians agree with the decision to walk away from trade negotiations. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-24-at-5.17.32-PM-scaled-e1787617117954.png?fit=780%2C433&ssl=1\" /> An Angus Reid Institute survey suggests 76 per cent of Canadians agree with the decision to walk away from trade negotiations. The post Victoria locals, tourists react to Canada walking away from U.S. trade talks appeared first on CHEK ." }, { "source": "Global BC", "title": "Canada sees small bump in international visitors during FIFA World Cup, numbers show", "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12033646/small-bump-international-visitors-canada-fifa-world-cup-numbers/", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:54:38 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-24T23:54:38+00:00", "description": "Arrivals from countries that had World Cup teams playing in Canada were up by just 33,000, mostly from Australia, Panama and Germany." }, { "source": "CHEK News", "title": "Artist paints B.C.’s tugboat history, one vessel at a time", "link": "https://cheknews.ca/artist-paints-b-c-s-tugboat-history-one-vessel-at-a-time-1343773/", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:43:24 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-24T23:43:24+00:00", "description": "Vancouver Island artist Christina Morrison is painting 575 tugboats to preserve the stories of the vessels and the people who worked aboard them along B.C.’s coast. The post Artist paints B.C.’s tugboat history, one vessel at a time appeared first on CHEK ." }, { "source": "CHEK News", "title": "Sexual assault trial against Central Saanich Police officer postponed to February 2027", "link": "https://cheknews.ca/sexual-assault-trial-against-central-saanich-police-officer-postponed-to-february-2027-1343775/", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:34:48 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-24T23:34:48+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 trial for a Central Saanich Police officer who was charged with sexual assault has been postponed until February 2027. The post Sexual assault trial against Central Saanich Police officer postponed to February 2027 appeared first on CHEK ." }, { "source": "Global BC", "title": "B.C. government cancels Vancouver overdose prevention site", "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12033540/bc-government-cancels-overdose-prevention-site-helmcken-vancouver/", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:30:16 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-24T23:30:16+00:00", "description": "Three months ago, the government announced the site at 900 Helmcken Street in Vancouver, prompting backlash from residents, businesses, and the City of Vancouver." }, { "source": "CHEK News", "title": "57 new parking spaces coming to Victoria General Hospital", "link": "https://cheknews.ca/57-new-parking-spaces-coming-to-victoria-general-hospital-1343802/", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:24:14 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-24T23:24:14+00:00", "description": "Drone shot of the Victoria General Hospital \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/WIP2-GRIFFIN-HALLWAY-HOSPITAL_01042.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> Construction is now underway to build 57 new parking spaces at the Victoria General Hospital. The post 57 new parking spaces coming to Victoria General Hospital appeared first on CHEK ." }, { "source": "CBC British Columbia", "title": "Victim of Prince George plane crash identified as devoted coach, volunteer and mother of 2", "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/alex-garneau-killed-plane-prince-george-9.7318940?cmp=rss", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:16:04 EDT", "published_utc": "2026-08-24T23:16:04+00:00", "description": "Alex Garneau was an athlete, coach and volunteer involved in many sports throughout Prince George, B.C.. The mother of two was killed when a plane made an emergency landing on a busy road, hitting her vehicle and three others. The investigation is ongoing." }, { "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "title": "U.S. urges new UN sanctions to spur rivals in Sudan to negotiate an end to war", "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/24/u-s-urges-new-un-sanctions-to-spur-rivals-in-sudan-to-negotiate-an-end-to-war/", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:45:14 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-24T22:45:14+00:00", "description": "UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States is urging beefed-up U.N. sanctions against the warring parties in Sudan to build pressure on them to negotiate an end to the fighting that has killed at least 59,000 people, displaced some 13 million and pushed many parts of the African nation into famine." }, { "source": "Global BC", "title": "Collapse of Canada-U.S. trade talks a ‘nightmare scenario’ for B.C. small businesses", "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12033486/collapse-canada-us-trade-talks-nightmare-scenario-bc-small-businesses/", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:05:22 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-24T22:05:22+00:00", "description": "Trade talks between Canada and the U.S. broke down late on Friday night, with both sides blaming each other for last-minute changes." }, { "source": "CBC British Columbia", "title": "Wildfires surge as B.C. records 11,000 lightning strikes, but rain helps in battle", "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/wildfires-surge-as-b-c-records-11-000-lightning-strikes-but-rain-helps-in-battle-9.7318898?cmp=rss", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:45:34 EDT", "published_utc": "2026-08-24T21:45:34+00:00", "description": "Lightning sparked new wildfires over the weekend and is the suspected cause of a wildfire that ignited in the Village of Lions Bay, located between Vancouver and Whistler." }, { "source": "Global BC", "title": "‘Pretty heavy’: Work on legacy mural begins in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside", "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12033389/work-legacy-mural-begins-vancouver-downtown-eastside/", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:13:14 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-24T21:13:14+00:00", "description": "Lead artists Kyle Shipman and Jesse Gouchey launched the large-scale legacy project last week on the wall at 159 East Hastings Street." }, { "source": "CHEK News", "title": "Sooke Road closed in Colwood after crash into BC Hydro pole, more than 3,000 without power", "link": "https://cheknews.ca/sooke-road-closed-in-colwood-after-crash-more-than-3000-without-power-1343763/", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:09:13 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-24T21:09:13+00:00", "description": "Image of Colwood Fire Rescue (Google Images) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-01-01-11_42_28-Colwood-Fire-Rescue.jpg?fit=780%2C417&ssl=1\" /> A section of Sooke Road in Colwood is closed in both directions following a crash that also appears to have brought down utility lines and knocked out power to thousands of customers. The post Sooke Road closed in Colwood after crash into BC Hydro pole, more than 3,000 without power appeared first on CHEK ." }, { "source": "CBC British Columbia", "title": "WestJet flight attendants vote to ratify new collective agreement", "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/westjet-flight-attendants-collective-agreement-ratified-9.7318841?cmp=rss", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:01:23 EDT", "published_utc": "2026-08-24T21:01:23+00:00", "description": "WestJet flight attendants have ratified a new collective agreement with the airline, with a 90.2 per cent vote in favour of the agreement." }, { "source": "CBC British Columbia", "title": "B.C. man accused of heading drug-smuggling ring granted bail ahead of U.S. extradition hearing", "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/dhanda-hard-ball-drug-trafficking-bail-grainted-9.7318659?cmp=rss", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:42:00 EDT", "published_utc": "2026-08-24T20:42:00+00:00", "description": "Ravinder Dhanda has been granted bail as he fights extradition to the U.S. on charges he ran a drug ring that imported hundreds of kilograms of cocaine and methamphetamine into Canada. He's one of three men arrested in July as part of Operation Hard Ball, a joint operation between the RCMP and FBI." }, { "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "title": "WestJet flight attendants ratify new contract after months of negotiations", "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/24/westjet-flight-attendants-vote/", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:31:28 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-24T20:31:28+00:00", "description": "WestJet flight attendants have voted overwhelmingly to approve a new three‑year deal, ending a turbulent round of bargaining that included a one‑day strike and hundreds of cancelled flights. CUPE 8125, which represents roughly 4,400 cabin crew, says just over 90 per cent of members voted in favour of ratification following a week‑long ballot that closed […]" }, { "source": "Global BC", "title": "Construction begins on new Hazel Trembath Elementary School after devastating fire", "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12033226/construction-begins-new-hazel-trembath-elementary-school-devastating-fire/", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:26:02 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-24T20:26:02+00:00", "description": "In an update provided on Monday, the provincial government announced the replacement school will be delivered in a first-in-B.C. hybrid-construction approach." }, { "source": "Global BC", "title": "Teens make their mark at CPKC Women’s Open, signalling bright future for women’s golf", "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12033245/cpkc-womens-open-teen-golfers/", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:20:28 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-24T20:20:28+00:00", "description": "Four Canadians aged 18 and under made the cut for the 2026 CPKC Women's Open — a first for the tournament held in Edmonton this past weekend." }, { "source": "CBC British Columbia", "title": "Carney says he'll resume negotiating when Trump team has the 'right attitude'", "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-responds-to-trumps-latest-tariffs-9.7318702?cmp=rss", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:06:17 EDT", "published_utc": "2026-08-24T20:06:17+00:00", "description": "Prime Minister Mark Carney says he's prepared to send his negotiators back to the table with the Trump administration when the U.S. demonstrates it wants a true economic partnership and stops treating Canada as a \"subsidiary.\"" }, { "source": "CHEK News", "title": "Canada-U.S. trade tensions continue to escalate as Trump team defends tariffs", "link": "https://cheknews.ca/canada-u-s-trade-tensions-continue-to-escalate-as-trump-team-defends-tariffs-1343751/", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-24T20:00:00+00:00", "description": "President Donald Trump departs a campaign rally for Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/33c9d76e-f90f-4761-b389-d52728c1e2e4-scaled-e1787599684915.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> Members of the Trump administration on Monday fanned across cable news stations and in front of crowds of loyal supporters to make the case for Donald Trump's latest tariffs on Canada as the president himself moved to escalate the trade war. The post Canada-U.S. trade tensions continue to escalate as Trump team defends tariffs appeared first on CHEK ." }, { "source": "CHEK News", "title": "Cat lost on BC Ferries sailing found safe due to sighting tips", "link": "https://cheknews.ca/cat-lost-on-bc-ferries-sailing-found-safe-due-to-sighting-tips-1343757/", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:55:51 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-24T19:55:51+00:00", "description": "Tango the cat went missing on board a BC Ferries sailing on the Coastal Inspiration on Aug. 20, 2026. (BC Ferries handout photo) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Tango-missing.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> After a stressful weekend, a cat that went missing on a BC Ferries sailing has been reunited with his family. The post Cat lost on BC Ferries sailing found safe due to sighting tips appeared first on CHEK ." }, { "source": "CHEK News", "title": "Small businesses at front lines of the tariff war, as many lose sales", "link": "https://cheknews.ca/small-businesses-at-front-lines-of-the-tariff-war-as-many-lose-sales-1343745/", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-24T19:45:00+00:00", "description": "Bernard Hellen, owner of Miniprints, is shown in this undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout – Bernard Hellen \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/e66d770d-89d5-41fe-acdc-7847098845b7-scaled-e1787599479439.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> Many small businesses are grappling with new 50 per cent tariffs U.S. President Donald Trump imposed on billions of dollars' worth of Canadian products over the weekend. The post Small businesses at front lines of the tariff war, as many lose sales appeared first on CHEK ." }, { "source": "CHEK News", "title": "Border communities brace for more fallout in Canada-U.S. tariff fight", "link": "https://cheknews.ca/border-communities-brace-for-more-fallout-in-canada-u-s-tariff-fight-1343741/", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-24T19:30:00+00:00", "description": "Canadian and U.S. flags fly atop the Peace Arch monument at the Douglas-Peace Arch border crossing in Surrey, B.C., on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ec9011f5-b214-471a-b51d-2fd025ca2382-scaled-e1787599290645.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> Communities on either side of the Canada-U.S. border braced for further economic fallout on Monday after trade talks collapsed and both countries moved deeper into a tariff fight. The post Border communities brace for more fallout in Canada-U.S. tariff fight appeared first on CHEK ." }, { "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "title": "Driver arrested after dump truck rollover in Abbotsford", "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/24/abbotsford-rollover-crash-dump-truck-impaired-arrest/", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:29:31 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-24T19:29:31+00:00", "description": "The Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD) says the driver of a dump truck has been arrested for impaired driving after a rollover crash on Bradner Road." }, { "source": "Global BC", "title": "Lions Bay evacuation alert rescinded, Lone Tree Creek wildfire now being held", "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12033087/lions-bay-evacuation-alert-rescinded-wildfire-being-held/", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:05:40 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-24T19:05:40+00:00", "description": "The Lone Tree Creek wildfire was spotted on Sunday afternoon, burning above Lions Bay in an area that was hard for firefighters to reach." }, { "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "title": "Vancouver police investigating after sedan driver hits pedestrian, drives away", "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/24/vancouver-pedestrian-hit-and-run/", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:27:48 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-24T18:27:48+00:00", "description": "The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) says it is investigating after the driver of a blue sedan struck a pedestrian and drove away." }, { "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "title": "B.C. groups call for lower burdens, barriers in light of U.S. tariffs", "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/24/b-c-groups-call-for-lower-burdens-barriers-in-light-of-u-s-tariffs/", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:36:02 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-24T17:36:02+00:00", "description": "VANCOUVER — British Columbia businesses are sounding the alarm as U.S.-Canada trade tensions escalate to new highs with more tariffs and threats on Canadian goods." }, { "source": "CityNews Vancouver", "title": "Canadians fearful for jobs, but strongly support walking away from trade talks: poll", "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/24/trade-talks-poll-canada-support/", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:44:08 +0000", "published_utc": "2026-08-24T16:44:08+00:00", "description": "An economic war with our biggest trading partner has many Canadians fearful, but according to a new Angus Reid poll, a strong majority stand behind the federal government’s decision to walk away from talks with the United States. The crumbling trade relationship with President Donald Trump’s government continued to escalate on Monday, with new threats […]" }, { "source": "CBC British Columbia", "title": "Ian Paton leaves B.C. Conservative caucus, says he plans to form a new political party with Peter Milobar", "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/his-departure-follows-that-of-peter-milobar-mla-for-kamloops-centre-on-aug-14-9.7318269?cmp=rss", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:05:09 EDT", "published_utc": "2026-08-24T16:05:09+00:00", "description": "Ian Paton, MLA for Delta South, says he is leaving the B.C. Conservative caucus amid concerns about the direction of Kerry-Lynne Findlay's leadership. Paton and Peter Milobar, who left the caucus more than a week ago, said they plan to form a new political party with Milobar as interim leader." }, { "source": "CBC British Columbia", "title": "Summerland residents gather for first Sunday market since wildfire evacuation", "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/summerland-first-market-evacuation-9.7318107?cmp=rss", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:33:19 EDT", "published_utc": "2026-08-24T14:33:19+00:00", "description": "For the first time since the Bald Range wildfire forced the evacuation of around 20,000 Summerland, B.C., properties earlier this month, residents gathered for the weekly community market." }, { "source": "CBC British Columbia", "title": "Without a single heat threshold defining unsafe work, workers in B.C. say they're at risk and burnt out", "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/outdoor-workers-want-clearer-heat-stress-policies-9.7302726?cmp=rss", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:00:00 EDT", "published_utc": "2026-08-24T14:00:00+00:00", "description": "Hudson Lee is a general contractor who spends his summers working outdoors. He says the province needs to remove the employer decision from what is deemed unsafe work in the heat. Some unions representing outdoor workers are trying to fill that gap." }, { "source": "CBC British Columbia", "title": "Evacuation alert rescinded for wildfire burning near Lions Bay, B.C.", "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/lions-bay-wildfire-evacuation-alert-9.7317679?cmp=rss", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:19:14 EDT", "published_utc": "2026-08-24T13:19:14+00:00", "description": "A wildfire-related evacuation alert for about 30 properties in a community just north of Vancouver has been rescinded after it was issued on Monday." }, { "source": "CBC British Columbia", "title": "After decades-long ban, Central Saanich farmers welcome return of potato", "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/central-saanich-potato-farming-returns-decades-ban-9.7316745?cmp=rss", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:00 EDT", "published_utc": "2026-08-24T12:00:00+00:00", "description": "Potato farming was banned in Central Saanich decades ago in response to a devastating pest. However, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency lifted the complete ban in December. Farmers in the area are now harvesting their first potato crop since the 1980s." }, { "source": "CBC British Columbia", "title": "Food-conditioned bear killed in Fort Nelson, as resident launches community safety petition", "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/food-conditioned-bears-killed-fort-nelson-9.7314756?cmp=rss", "pubDate": "Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:00 EDT", "published_utc": "2026-08-24T11:00:00+00:00", "description": "The B.C. Conservation Officer Service says a black bear in Fort Nelson, B.C., was killed on Aug. 19 after several reports of the bear going door-to-door knocking over garbage bins." }, { "source": "CBC British Columbia", "title": "Renowned queer lawyer, activist barbara findlay dead at 77", "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/barbara-findlay-lawyer-lgbtqia-advocate-mourned-9.7317710?cmp=rss", "pubDate": "Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:50:37 EDT", "published_utc": "2026-08-24T02:50:37+00:00", "description": "Lesbian lawyer and activist barbara findlay died this weekend at the age of 77. B.C.'s 2SLGBTQ+ community is mourning her loss." }, { "source": "CBC British Columbia", "title": "Rare thunderstorm with lightning strikes wows southern B.C., causing havoc at Vancouver airport", "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/southern-bc-thunderstorm-airport-9.7317454?cmp=rss", "pubDate": "Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:17:45 EDT", "published_utc": "2026-08-23T16:17:45+00:00", "description": "A preliminary count from Environment Canada reported more than 1,800 incidences of lightning over the Lower Mainland on Saturday night and Sunday morning, while the B.C. Wildfire Service said it recorded more than 7,000 strikes provincewide." }, { "source": "CBC British Columbia", "title": "Surrey man honours Sherpa who saved his life on Mount Everest", "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/surrey-mountaineer-sherpa-mount-everest-9.7316799?cmp=rss", "pubDate": "Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:00:00 EDT", "published_utc": "2026-08-23T13:00:00+00:00", "description": "Twelve hours after Surrey’s Ajaypal Dhaliwal stood at the top of Mount Everest, he was still struggling to come down. But thanks to the kindness of a stranger, he was able to survive a potentially deadly situation." } ] }