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      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Sindey/North Saanich RCMP watching for traffic violations during back-to-school",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/sindey-north-saanich-rcmp-watching-for-traffic-violations-during-back-to-school-1345281/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:45:00 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-02T13:45:00+00:00",
      "description": "A school zone is pictured in Langford in this file photo. (CHEK News) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WEB-CUNNINGHAM-2026-03-17_01766.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> With classes set to resume next week, Sidney/North Saanich RCMP says officers will be out near schools watching for traffic violations. The post Sindey/North Saanich RCMP watching for traffic violations during back-to-school appeared first on CHEK ."
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    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Federal gas tax cut extended until January 2027",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/02/federal-gas-tax-cut-extension/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:32:40 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-02T13:32:40+00:00",
      "description": "The federal government has extended its excise tax cut on gasoline and diesel until Jan. 31, 2027, a source tells CityNews. The tax break, which saves Canadians 10 cents per litre on regular gasoline and four cents on a litre of diesel, was set to expire on Labour Day. However, there were calls to extend […]"
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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Teachers, students file new wave of lawsuits against OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge shooting",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/tumbler-ridge-shooting-open-ai-lawsuits-9.7328382?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:13:16 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-02T13:13:16+00:00",
      "description": "New legal filings describe the horror students and teachers experienced on Feb. 10 and include new details of OpenAI's alleged negligence in preventing the shooting."
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      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Are the B.C. Conservatives in free fall?",
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      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:15:36 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-02T12:15:36+00:00",
      "description": "Things are not going well for the Conservative Party of British Columbia. Following Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s win as leader earlier this summer after the ousting of John Rustad, there have been questions as to whether or not she is too far right for British Columbians. Since then, seven Conservative MLAs have decided their answer was ‘yes,’ […]"
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      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Tumbler Ridge shooting survivors among 30 new plaintiffs suing OpenAI",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12044429/tumbler-ridge-lawsuit-openai/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:11:11 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-02T12:11:11+00:00",
      "description": "Thirty new plaintiffs have joined legal action tied to the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, expanding the case against OpenAI and Sam Altman to 37 claims."
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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Telus accused of misleading B.C. consumer watchdog in probe sparked by mistaken $1,400 cancellation fee",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/telus-complaints-watchdog-court-9.7327346?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-02T11:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "B.C.'s consumer watchdog is locked in a court battle with Telus after accusing the telecommunications giant of stonewalling an inspector trying to determine if a mistaken $1,435.65 contract cancellation fee was part of a bigger issue."
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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Lululemon the latest brand to bet on resale as second-hand clothing becomes big business",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/sidhu-lululemon-launches-resale-program-in-canada-9.7328837?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-02T08:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Shoppers looking to save money on Lululemon apparel have another option. The athletic wear company has launched its resale site in Canada. A 25,000 square foot processing hub in Calgary is at the center of the expansion."
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      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.25% once again",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/02/bank-of-canada-set-to-make-6th-interest-rate-decision-of-the-year/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-02T08:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.25 per cent for a seventh consecutive decision today. The central bank has been on the sidelines since late last year and was widely expected to remain on hold heading into today’s decision. Monetary policymakers at the Bank of Canada use the policy rate […]"
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      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "B.C. AG condemns report of death threats and raw bacon at Surrey mosque",
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      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:56:51 +0000",
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      "description": "Niki Sharma says her heart goes out to the Fleetwood Islamic Academy Society and the Muslim community who woke up to the \"hate incident and threats of violence.\""
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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "How immigration changes are contributing to B.C.'s housing market slowdown",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/immigration-policy-change-bc-housing-market-slowdown-9.7327557?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:54:11 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-02T02:54:11+00:00",
      "description": "While economic uncertainty from fluctuating oil prices and U.S. tariffs is contributing to B.C.'s real estate slowdown, economists say immigration policy changes are also playing a part."
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      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "RCMP ask to meet ex-B.C. Conservative who says he was offered job to quit as MLA",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12044495/rcmp-b-c-conservative/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:50:05 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-02T02:50:05+00:00",
      "description": "Findlay has denied offering jobs in exchange for resignations, and said that suggestions that a recording released online shows she illegally did so, are \"preposterous.\""
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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Death threats, raw bacon reported at Surrey mosque; attorney general condemns incident",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/fleetwood-islamic-academy-society-death-threats-9.7328979?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:23:56 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-02T02:23:56+00:00",
      "description": "Surrey police say RCMP are investigating after being called about a hate crime that had reportedly occurred at some point between 11 p.m. on Friday and 5 a.m. on Saturday."
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      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Clash of the Kingdoms: Victoria Royals set for historic pre-season series with London Knights",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/clash-of-the-kingdoms-victoria-royals-set-for-historic-pre-season-series-with-london-knights-1345332/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:18:37 +0000",
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      "description": "It’s not often pre-season hockey captures the imaginations of Victoria hockey fans, but this year’s Royals are doing things a little differently. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-01-174444-e1788309735574.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> It's not often pre-season hockey captures the imaginations of Victoria hockey fans, but this year's Royals are doing things a little differently. The post Clash of the Kingdoms: Victoria Royals set for historic pre-season series with London Knights appeared first on CHEK ."
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    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Bear recorded on Comox security cam shows signs of injury or deformity",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/bear-recorded-on-comox-security-cam-could-be-injured-or-deformed-1345324/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:07:56 +0000",
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      "description": "A video recorded on a home security camera in Comox is getting a lot of attention after a bear was spotted hobbling down a sidewalk in front of the home. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-01-174329-e1788309673641.jpg?fit=780%2C438&ssl=1\" /> A video recorded on a home security camera in Comox is getting a lot of attention after a bear was spotted hobbling down a sidewalk in front of the home. The post Bear recorded on Comox security cam shows signs of injury or deformity appeared first on CHEK ."
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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "New trial ordered for Vancouver man convicted of 2nd-degree murder",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/new-trial-vancouver-west-end-2nd-degre-murder-9.7328741?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:47:54 EDT",
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      "description": "A Vancouver man who was convicted of second-degree murder after a fatal stabbing of a fellow resident of a psychiatric facility will face a new trial."
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      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "RCMP ask to meet ex-B.C. Conservative who says he was offered job to quit as MLA",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/rcmp-ask-to-meet-ex-b-c-conservative-who-says-he-was-offered-job-to-quit-as-mla-1345330/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:21:24 +0000",
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      "description": "Elected leader of the B.C. Conservative Party Kerry-Lynne Findlay speaks during leadership election night in Vancouver, on Saturday, May 30, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/e62de5ceabe6b0f388712afcde5a5eafdb6bc9be19c96b00b49aca270910d394-e1788308451910.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> B.C. legislator Ian Paton said RCMP have asked to interview him on Wednesday, and expects them to ask about allegedly being offered a job to give up his seat so Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay could run. The post RCMP ask to meet ex-B.C. Conservative who says he was offered job to quit as MLA appeared first on CHEK ."
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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "B.C. energy ministry says 4 calculation mistakes led to $1.5B budget error",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-gas-royalty-budget-error-9.7328419?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:00:25 EDT",
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      "description": "Mistakes involved currency conversion error, incorrect gas unit calculations and use of cost inputs from 2025 instead of 2026."
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      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "B.C. premier won’t rule out snap election amid upheaval with BC Conservatives",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/b-c-premier-wont-rule-out-snap-election-amid-upheaval-with-bc-conservatives-1345295/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:53:46 +0000",
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      "description": "B.C. Premier David Eby is pictured in Burnaby during an announcement about new school seats on Sept. 1, 2026. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-01-165138-e1788306574484.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> B.C. Premier David Eby says his government is preparing for a fall session at the legislature. But he refused to rule out a snap election as chaos surrounds the BC Conservative Party. The post B.C. premier won’t rule out snap election amid upheaval with BC Conservatives appeared first on CHEK ."
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      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Victoria bus service saw 60 pieces of cancelled work as overtime ban starts: Unifor Local 333",
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      "description": "A BC Transit bus in Victoria says “Sorry” on its electronic sign. (CHEK News) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-01-162759-e1788305211652.png?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> Transit users across Greater Victoria saw several delays and cancellations Tuesday as Unifor Local 333 starts an overtime ban as it escalates job action in its ongoing contract dispute with BC Transit. The post Victoria bus service saw 60 pieces of cancelled work as overtime ban starts: Unifor Local 333 appeared first on CHEK ."
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      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "RCMP asks to meet ex-B.C. Conservative who says he was offered job to quit as MLA",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/01/rcmp-investigation-mla-paton-findlay-conservative-party/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:24:27 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-01T23:24:27+00:00",
      "description": "B.C. legislator Ian Paton says he expects the RCMP to ask him about allegedly being offered a job to give up his seat so Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay could run."
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      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Investigation continues 5 years after man’s murder in Victoria",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/investigation-continues-5-years-after-mans-murder-in-victoria-1345292/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:19:49 +0000",
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      "description": "Jeremy Gordaneer is pictured. (VicPD) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/jg-cropped.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> Victoria Police say the homicide investigation into Jeremy Gordaneer’s death is ongoing, five years after he was killed in the Rockland neighbourhood. The post Investigation continues 5 years after man’s murder in Victoria appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "B.C. government confirms errors worth $1.46B in gas revenue forecasts",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/b-c-government-confirms-errors-worth-1-46b-in-gas-revenue-forecasts-1345271/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:40:18 +0000",
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      "description": "B.C. Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions Adrian Dix speaks during a press conference in Vancouver, Monday, July 28, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/a22cd9e3c022303f6a71e3e4d1df3fcb7e3d08ba8081a7175bcab3f5af15cd2c-e1788308625982.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> Errors including botched currency conversions led the British Columbia government to overstate its forecasted natural gas revenues by about $1.46 billion over five fiscal years, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The post B.C. government confirms errors worth $1.46B in gas revenue forecasts appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Crews scour mountains for missing hiker who took Sea-to-Sky gondola",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/missing-hiker-sea-to-sky-gondola-9.7328478?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:34:03 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-01T21:34:03+00:00",
      "description": "Search-and-rescue crews are scouring the mountains near Squamish, B.C., for a man who was reported overdue from a hike over the weekend."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "74-year-old man seriously injured in alleged assault at Gorge Park",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/74-year-old-man-seriously-injured-in-alleged-assault-at-gorge-park-1345267/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:14:06 +0000",
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      "description": "The Victoria Police Department headquarters are shown in this file photo. (CHEK News) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/VICTORIA-POLICE-DEPARTMENT-VICPD-BUDGET-2026-VIC-PD-BROLL-JM-2025-10-22_00618.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> A 74-year-old man suffered serious facial injuries following an alleged assault at Esquimalt Gorge Park on Monday afternoon. The post 74-year-old man seriously injured in alleged assault at Gorge Park appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Delta police seek information in investigation of suspicious death",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/01/delta-police-seek-information-in-investigation-of-suspicious-death/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:12:45 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-01T21:12:45+00:00",
      "description": "The Delta Police Department (DPD) says it is sharing new information to advance its investigation into a suspicious death."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Christ Church Cathedral organ singing again after restoration of 4,000 pipes",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/christ-church-cathedral-organ-singing-again-after-restoration-of-4000-pipes-1345256/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:02:12 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-01T21:02:12+00:00",
      "description": "Christ Church Cathedral says work has been completed on its organ, with all 4,000 pipes cleaned and regulated and the instrument’s mechanical and electrical components restored. (Christ Church Cathedral) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Christ-Church-Cathedrals-Organ-credit-Mark-Thompson-e1788296351280.png?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> One of Victoria's largest musical instruments is singing again after undergoing an extensive restoration this summer. The post Christ Church Cathedral organ singing again after restoration of 4,000 pipes appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "BC Ferries sailings cancelled due to mechanical issues",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/01/bc-ferries-sailings-cancelled-nanaimo-horseshoe-bay/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:22:02 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-01T20:22:02+00:00",
      "description": "BC Ferries has had a rough start to September, as it is experiencing new issues on one of its busiest routes."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "B.C.'s 1st 'fall storm' could bring 'onslaught' of rain to parts of coast: Environment Canada",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-first-fall-storm-9.7328087?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:21:59 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-01T20:21:59+00:00",
      "description": "It might still be summer, but Environment Canada is warning that the first \"fall storm\" of the season is closing in on parts of the B.C. coast."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "K'ómoks and We Wai Kai First Nations sign protocol agreement",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/k-omoks-we-wai-kai-protocal-agreement-9.7328207?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:21:32 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-01T20:21:32+00:00",
      "description": "The K'ómoks and We Wai Kai First Nations on mid-Vancouver Island say they have signed a historic protocol agreement as neighbouring nations."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Fashion frenzy: Aritzia’s annual warehouse sale has begun",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/01/vancouver-aritzia-warehouse-sale/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:04:52 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-01T20:04:52+00:00",
      "description": "Aritizia's annual warehouse sale kicked off in downtown Vancouver Tuesday, with some shoppers waiting overnight to get in."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "B.C. MLA Hon Chan pleads not guilty in alleged intimate partner violence case",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12043840/bc-mla-hong-chan-not-guilty-plea-alleged-intimate-partner-violence/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:34:33 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-01T19:34:33+00:00",
      "description": "The BC Prosecution Service says counsel for the Richmond Centre MLA entered the not-guilty plea last Thursday, choosing a jury trial."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Vancouver police seeking information after woman assaulted, robbed in Marpole",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/01/vancouver-marpole-woman-assaulted-robbed/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:45:31 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-01T18:45:31+00:00",
      "description": "The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) says it is investigating after a woman was assaulted and robbed last week in the Marpole neighbourhood."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "B.C. Ferries cancels numerous sailings between Nanaimo and Vancouver",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-ferries-cancels-sailings-between-nanaimo-vancouver-9.7328232?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:18:42 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-01T18:18:42+00:00",
      "description": "B.C. Ferries has cancelled about half of Tuesday's sailings between Nanaimo’s Departure Bay and Vancouver’s Horseshoe Bay, citing mechanical issues with one of its vessels."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Carney urges Trump administration to ‘stop doing memes’ and get serious about trade talks",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/01/carney-trump-trade-talks-latest/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:46:14 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-01T17:46:14+00:00",
      "description": "Prime Minister Mark Carney still believes the United States and Canada can reach a “mutually beneficial” trade deal, but first President Donald Trump and his administration need to show Canadians some respect and get serious about negotiations, he told reporters in Ottawa on Tuesday. Since trade talks fell apart, President Trump has not only unleashed […]"
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Fire at Plaza of Nations thought to be arson, Vancouver police say",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/01/vancouver-plaza-of-nations-fire/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:44:11 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-01T17:44:11+00:00",
      "description": "A fire at Plaza of Nations Monday evening was likely caused by arson, the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) tells CityNews."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Richmond MLA Hon Chan pleads not guilty to assault charges, opts for jury trial",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/hon-chan-not-guilty-plea-9.7328153?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:27:35 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-01T17:27:35+00:00",
      "description": "Richmond Centre MLA Hon Chan has pleaded not guilty to charges of assault, assault by choking and uttering threats."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Man accused of spraying graffiti memorial on rocks at B.C. park arrested",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12043412/bc-park-graffiti-arrest-made/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:10:47 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-01T17:10:47+00:00",
      "description": "The case stems from a video on social media showing a message on boulders at Golden Ears Park, dated Aug. 4, sprayed with text in red paint."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "B.C. coast, parts of Vancouver Island set to see heavy rains, strong winds",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12043427/bc-coast-vancouver-island-fall-storm/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:04:46 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-01T17:04:46+00:00",
      "description": "The weather statement also covers the west coast of Vancouver Island stretching from Zeballos in the north to Sooke near the Victoria area."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Hegseth mocking Canadian cadets is ‘below the dignity’ of his office: minister",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12043336/pete-hegseth-targets-canadian-cadet-program/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:18:26 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-01T16:18:26+00:00",
      "description": "'It tells you everything you need to know about the amateur hour,' said British Columbia Premier David Eby earlier in the day, responding to Hegseth's post."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Man accused of painting memorial graffiti in B.C. park turns himself in",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-park-graffiti-turns-self-in-9.7328037?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:14:15 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-01T16:14:15+00:00",
      "description": "A man accused of spraying a graffiti memorial on rocks at a park in British Columbia's Lower Mainland has turned himself in to police."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "‘Maybe I’m not for everyone’: The Vancouver-based director of Armageddon Road is doing horror on her own terms",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/arts/karen-lam-armageddon-road-9.7327995?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:07:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-01T16:07:00+00:00",
      "description": "Manitoba-born, Vancouver-based Karen Lam is here to play with genre expectations, break down barriers and ‘say unpopular things. I don’t really care’"
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Canada's top soldier expresses pride in 'who we are,' after Hegseth targets B.C. cadets in post",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/pentagon-hegseth-canada-cadets-controversy-9.7327986?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:46:01 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-01T15:46:01+00:00",
      "description": "The Canadian cadet and her instructor singled out by U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will be the ones to decide how — or even if — they will respond to a controversial social media post, says Canada's top military commander."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Byelection wins a ‘clear message’ of support for trade stance, Carney says",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12043250/mark-carney-byelection-wins-donald-trump-trade-war/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:36:16 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-01T15:36:16+00:00",
      "description": "Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals sweep three byelections to strengthen majority mandate amid trade war with Donald Trump’s administration."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "‘Our hands are tied’: Golden rescue can no longer take in fawns under new chronic wasting disease rules",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/new-chronic-wasting-disease-rules-9.7327570?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:06:18 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-01T15:06:18+00:00",
      "description": "A wildlife rescue in Golden, B.C., says new provincial permit conditions mean it can no longer accept, transport or rehabilitate white tailed and mule deer fawns in the Kootenay region."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Families seeking addiction treatment say 'call back tomorrow' not an acceptable response in toxic drug crisis",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/prince-george-toxic-drug-crisis-memorial-bench-northern-b-c-9.7327328?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-01T13:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "At an event marking B.C.'s toxic drug crisis in Prince George, families shared stories of trying to find help, only to be told none was available."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Off-duty Surrey cop sentenced to probation after assaulting casino patron",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/surrey-police-officer-off-duty-assault-9.7327441?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-01T12:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "An off-duty Surrey Police Service officer who pleaded guilty to assaulting a man in a Burnaby, B.C., casino while drunk received a conditional discharge and six months of probation."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Lost island in northern B.C. lake — that appeared then disappeared — located, says B.C. Hydro",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/island-found-williston-lake-bc-hydro-9.7327399?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-01T11:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "B.C. Hydro says a mini forest bigger than a Canadian football field landed ashore after drifting some 30 kilometres northwest of its last known location."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Liberals win B.C. riding of North-Vancouver Capilano in federal byelection",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12042969/liberals-win-braeden-caley-north-vancouver-capilano/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:27:38 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-01T05:27:38+00:00",
      "description": "The riding has been considered a safe Liberal seat that saw former cabinet minister Jonathan Wilkinson win for a fourth time in the 2025 federal election."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Rutland homeowner cuts down trees over concerns about homeless activity",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12042613/rutland-homeowner-cuts-down-trees-concerns-homeless-activity/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:16:43 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-01T04:16:43+00:00",
      "description": "A Rutland homeowner says he has removed trees from his property in an effort to discourage people from using his yard as a place to hide, store belongings and use drugs"
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Liberal Braeden Caley wins byelection in North Vancouver-Capilano",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/liberal-win-north-vancouver-capilano-9.7327580?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:15:24 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-01T04:15:24+00:00",
      "description": "The contest was one of three federal byelections on Monday, with others in Ontario and Quebec also won by the Liberals."
    }
  ]
}