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      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Crisp nights, warm lights: Autumn Lantern Festival returns to the South Island",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/crisp-nights-warm-lights-autumn-lantern-festival-returns-to-the-south-island-1345474/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:45:00 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-03T13:45:00+00:00",
      "description": "Photo credit (houses): at the Saanich Autumn Lantern Festival, by Cecile Brisebois Guillemot \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Copy-of-Blank-background-for-pictures-72.png?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> The illuminating Autumn Lantern Festival returns to Saanich on the second Saturday of September, inviting the public to join in the fun with a dazzling outfit, and either BYOL (bring your own lantern), or craft one on-site. The post Crisp nights, warm lights: Autumn Lantern Festival returns to the South Island appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Man fined $27K for feeding dangerous wildlife in West Vancouver",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/03/fined-for-feeding-wildlife/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:34:22 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-03T13:34:22+00:00",
      "description": "A former North Vancouver resident has been fined more than $27,000 for repeatedly feeding and attracting dangerous wildlife in West Vancouver."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Why a single ‘progressive’ challenger in Vancouver’s election may be unlikely",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-election-peoples-primary-azaroff-allen-fry-9.7330520?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-03T13:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Battles between local parties that call themselves “left-wing” or “progressive” in Vancouver have shaped the city’s political culture for decades — and in the next eight days could reshape it again."
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    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Clocks running more than 15 minutes fast due to 'electrical island' in northwest B.C.",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/why-is-my-microwave-oven-clock-fast-northwest-b-c-9.7330361?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-03T12:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "It happens when power switches to a backup generating station operating at a different frequency, B.C. Hydro says."
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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Who's running for mayor in Fort St. John? Councillor to challenge incumbent",
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      "pubDate": "Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-03T11:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "The race for mayor in Fort St. John is underway. Coun. Trevor Bolin announced Wednesday that he would challenge incumbent Mayor Lilia Hansen for the position."
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      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92",
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      "description": "Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women’s movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes throughout her life, has died. She was 92. With her trademark streaked hair parted down the middle and large aviator glasses, Steinem, a co-founder of […]"
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      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "U.S. CUSMA exit would be ‘severe but not cataclysmic’ for Canada: Deloitte report",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/03/u-s-cusma-exit-would-be-severe-but-not-cataclysmic-for-canada-deloitte-report/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:00:02 +0000",
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      "description": "Boosting trade with a more diverse array of international partners would only plug part of the hole in Canada’s economy if the U.S. were to withdraw from the North American trade pact, says a new Deloitte Canada report. So Canada must look at measures beyond trade diversification to help make up the difference, such as […]"
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      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Bank of Canada to unveil new $20 bill featuring King Charles",
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      "pubDate": "Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:00:02 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-03T08:00:02+00:00",
      "description": "OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is set to unveil a new bill today featuring an image of King Charles."
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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Ahead of municipal election, Kelowna mayor asks feds to shut down supervised consumption site",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/kelowna-mayor-tom-dyas-supervised-consumption-site-9.7330408?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:00:39 EDT",
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      "description": "The mayor of Kelowna, B.C., has written to the federal health minister asking for authorities to deny the renewal of a supervised consumption site operating in the city's downtown core. Mayor Tom Dyas's letter comes a little under two months before the municipal election in the city, in which he is running for re-election."
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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Man receives $27K fine for feeding dangerous wildlife in West Vancouver",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/fine-feeding-dangerous-wildlife-west-vancouver-9.7330444?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:41:20 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-03T01:41:20+00:00",
      "description": "A B.C. man was slapped with a $27,000 penalty after intentionally feeding and attracting dangerous wildlife in West Vancouver in the spring of 2022, according to conservation officers."
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    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Nanaimo woman surpasses Guinness record for blood donation",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/nanaimo-woman-surpasses-guinness-record-for-blood-donation-1345599/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:09:32 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-03T01:09:32+00:00",
      "description": "A Nanaimo woman has made the record books for blood donation, unknowingly surpassing the Guinness World Record holder. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/mary-singers-blood-donation.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> A Nanaimo woman has made the record books for blood donation, unknowingly surpassing the Guinness World Record holder. The post Nanaimo woman surpasses Guinness record for blood donation appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Vancouver Island, Canadian developers create Canadian alternatives for American tech giants",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/vancouver-island-canadian-developers-create-canadian-alternatives-for-american-tech-giants-1345575/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:48:32 +0000",
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      "description": "Tech developers across Vancouver Island and Canada are creating Canadian alternatives for American tech giants as the ‘buy Canadian’ movement resurges. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-02-at-5.46.38-PM-e1788396464656.png?fit=780%2C415&ssl=1\" /> Tech developers across Vancouver Island, and Canada, are creating Canadian alternatives for American tech giants as the 'buy Canadian' movement resurges. The post Vancouver Island, Canadian developers create Canadian alternatives for American tech giants appeared first on CHEK ."
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    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Average price of gas in Victoria rises above $2.15/litre",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/average-price-of-gas-in-victoria-rises-above-2-15-litre-1345555/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:44:22 +0000",
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      "description": "The average price of gas in Victoria rose above $2.15/litre on Sept. 2, 2026. (CHEK News) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Copy-of-Blank-background-for-pictures-74.png?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> An economist argues that instead of a federal tax holiday, Ottawa should tax the petroleum industry, which is staring down record profits. The post Average price of gas in Victoria rises above $2.15/litre appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "'My students should be here': Tumbler Ridge teacher shares toll of deadly school shooting",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/tumbler-ridge-teacher-shooting-open-ai-9.7329841?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:42:05 EDT",
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      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Nanaimo-Ladysmith schools crack down on students arriving by e-bike and e-scooter",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/nanaimo-ladysmith-schools-crack-down-on-students-arriving-by-e-bike-and-e-scooter-1345595/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:34:11 +0000",
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      "description": "As students head back to school, police and school officials across Vancouver Island are warning parents about the risks and rules surrounding e-bikes and e-scooters. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-02-at-5.31.50-PM-scaled-e1788395574210.png?fit=780%2C445&ssl=1\" /> As students head back to school, police and school officials across Vancouver Island are warning parents about the risks and rules surrounding e-bikes and e-scooters. The post Nanaimo-Ladysmith schools crack down on students arriving by e-bike and e-scooter appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Kimberly Proctor’s killer transferred to a minimum-security facility",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/kimberly-proctors-killer-transferred-to-a-minimum-security-facility-1345585/",
      "pubDate": "Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:26:38 +0000",
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      "description": "The man serving a life sentence for the murder of Kimberly Proctor has been transferred to a minimum-security facility in Mission, according to Proctor’s aunt. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-02-at-5.24.44-PM-e1788395121249.png?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> The man serving a life sentence for the murder of Kimberly Proctor has been transferred to a minimum-security facility in Mission, according to Proctor’s aunt. The post Kimberly Proctor’s killer transferred to a minimum-security facility appeared first on CHEK ."
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    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Uber drivers in B.C.'s Interior join Vancouver Island in unionization agreement",
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      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:08:01 EDT",
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      "description": "The United Food and Commercial Workers union says Uber drivers in the Okanagan-Kootenay-Cariboo areas are joining UFCW 1518, and will be covered by an agreement first negotiated by drivers in Victoria."
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      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Surrey Islamic centre targeted with hateful, threatening vandalism",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12045848/surrey-islamic-centre-targeted-hateful-threatening-vandalism/",
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      "description": "Police are investigating after hateful graffiti and threats were painted on a Surrey mosque, prompting condemnation from leaders and renewed concerns about rising Islamophobia."
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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Suspect images released as residents condemn hateful text, bacon left at Surrey Islamic centre",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/suspect-fleetwood-islamic-centre-hateful-words-9.7330270?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:01:33 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-03T00:01:33+00:00",
      "description": "Surrey, B.C., residents say there's a need for more cultural acceptance, as police release images of a suspect as they investigate a potential hate crime at an Islamic place of worship last week."
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      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Maple Ridge shooting victim dies, IHIT takes over homicide investigation",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/02/ihit-takes-over-maple-ridge-shooting/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:50:58 +0000",
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      "description": "The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has taken over a shooting investigation in Maple Ridge after the victim died from his injuries nearly two weeks after the incident."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Cougar sightings lead to trail closures at Mount Work Regional Park",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/cougar-sightings-lead-to-trail-closures-at-mount-work-regional-park-1345543/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:02:37 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-02T23:02:37+00:00",
      "description": "File photo of a cougar. (Dylan Crawford/Unsplash) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/dylan-crawford-7-_uXcX8PHM-unsplash-e1785252775589.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> Cougar activity reported inside Mount Work Regional Park has led to the closure of several trails according to the Capital Regional District. The post Cougar sightings lead to trail closures at Mount Work Regional Park appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Maple Ridge RCMP warn businesses, residents about counterfeit cash",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/02/fake-bank-notes-maple-ridge/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:02:08 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-02T23:02:08+00:00",
      "description": "Maple Ridge RCMP are warning businesses and residents to be on the lookout for counterfeit currency after seeing a recent increase in reports involving fake bank notes."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Accused in Vancouver Starbucks stabbing found guilty of manslaughter",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-starbucks-stabbing-verdit-inderdeep-singh-gosal-9.7329548?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:40:41 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-02T22:40:41+00:00",
      "description": "The jude in the case found that in considering all evidence, including medical findings with differing conclusions on whether Inderdeep Singh Gosal's actions played a part in his actions, she could not say with certainty that Gosal had intended to kill Paul Schmidt."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Galloping Goose detour route changing again near Viaduct Park in Victoria",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/galloping-goose-detour-route-changing-again-near-viaduct-park-in-victoria-1345534/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:36:21 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-02T22:36:21+00:00",
      "description": "A photo of the area is shown. (CRD) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_1099-e1788387153852.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> The City of Victoria and the Capital Regional District are warning bikers of changes to a detour along the Galloping Goose Regional Trail starting later this month. The post Galloping Goose detour route changing again near Viaduct Park in Victoria appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "COPE's Stephanie Allen withdraws from Vancouver mayoral race",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/cope-mayor-allen-withdraws-9.7329958?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:07:40 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-02T22:07:40+00:00",
      "description": "Allen said her decision was part of a strategy to limit the number of progressive candidates in a crowded field, but stopped short of endorsing either the Greens or OneCity."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Comox Valley captain honoured by regional district after dramatic marine rescue",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/comox-valley-captain-honoured-by-regional-district-after-dramatic-marine-rescue-1345527/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:05:53 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-02T22:05:53+00:00",
      "description": "A Royston charter boat captain who raced into rough waters to rescue two men after their sailboat sank off Hornby Island has been honoured by the Comox Valley Regional District. (Facebook/Daniel Arbour) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/793090166_1419853783643324_3059133097123200813_n-e1788386332171.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> A Royston charter boat captain who raced into rough waters to rescue two men after their sailboat sank off Hornby Island has been honoured by the Comox Valley Regional District. The post Comox Valley captain honoured by regional district after dramatic marine rescue appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "1 taken to hospital by air ambulance in critical condition after Highway 19 crash",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/highway-19-closed-northbound-south-of-fanny-bay-for-vehicle-incident-1345524/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:48:59 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-02T21:48:59+00:00",
      "description": "A vehicle crashed off the bridge near Rosewall Creek on Highway 19 on Sept. 2, 2026. (CHEK News photo) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/0-1-e1788397854124.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> One person was taken to the hospital by air ambulance in critical condition after a crash on Highway 19 on Wednesday afternoon. The post 1 taken to hospital by air ambulance in critical condition after Highway 19 crash appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Stephanie Allen withdraws from Vancouver mayoral race, urges progressive unity",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/02/allen-cope-drops-mayor-race/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:42:14 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-02T21:42:14+00:00",
      "description": "Stephanie Allen, the Coalition of Progressive Electors (COPE) candidate for mayor of Vancouver, has withdrawn from the municipal race, citing the need to unite progressive voters behind a single challenger to incumbent Mayor Ken Sim."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Man convicted of manslaughter, not murder, in Vancouver Starbucks stabbing",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/02/man-convicted-of-manslaughter-not-murder-in-vancouver-starbucks-stabbing/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:37:30 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-02T21:37:30+00:00",
      "description": "A man has been found guilty of manslaughter but not guilty of murder in the killing outside a Vancouver coffee shop of a father who was pushing his daughter in a stroller just before he was stabbed to death."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Missing person found dead in Fraser River was killed, Prince George RCMP believe",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/homicide-fraser-river-prince-george-9.7329997?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:33:13 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-02T21:33:13+00:00",
      "description": "Julian Wich, 29, was reported missing on Jan. 2 and found dead six months later."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Abbotsford police release video to help curb extortion recruitment",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/02/abbypd-extortion-video/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:27:00 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-02T21:27:00+00:00",
      "description": "Abbotsford police have released a new video aimed at discouraging people from becoming involved in extortion-related violence and highlighting the consequences of criminal recruitment."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Findlay’s chief of staff resigns as two more MLAs quit B.C. Conservative caucus",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12045422/findlays-bc-conservative-resignations/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:09:27 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-02T20:09:27+00:00",
      "description": "Minutes after McInnes issued a statement saying he would sit as an Independent in Columbia River-Revelstoke, Findlay announced her chief of staff, Chris Delaney, had resigned."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "SOCAN sues Suno, alleges AI company copies Canadian music without paying creators",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/02/socan-sues-suno-alleges-ai-company-copies-canadian-music-without-paying-creators/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:59:13 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-02T19:59:13+00:00",
      "description": "Look at this photograph — now listen to the AI version."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "An island is floating around a B.C. reservoir — and it keeps disappearing",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12044932/floating-island-bc-williston-resevoir/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:15:28 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-02T19:15:28+00:00",
      "description": "The floating forest, which is 70 metres wide and 140 metres long, was first spotted in July near Finlay Bay in the middle of Williston Reservoir in the northern interior of B.C."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "George Clooney calls out Pete Hegseth for mocking Canadian military cadets",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12045085/george-clooney-calls-out-pete-hegseth-mocking-canadian-military/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:49:06 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-02T18:49:06+00:00",
      "description": "'You see what the secretary of defense just tweeted out a picture about women in the military in Canada, and you're going, 'What's wrong with you?' George Clooney said."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "2 more B.C. Conservative MLAs quit caucus to sit as Independents",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/conservative-mla-steps-down-9.7329679?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:21:51 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-02T18:21:51+00:00",
      "description": "Donegal Wilson, MLA for Boundary-Similkameen, and Scott McInnis, MLA for Columbia River-Revelstoke, have have quit the B.C. Conservative caucus."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Two more B.C. Conservatives quit caucus citing ‘Alberta separatist’ hirings by Findlay",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12045195/conservative-mla-wilson-quits-bc-caucus/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:10:53 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-02T18:10:53+00:00",
      "description": "'I remain a conservative. My principles have not changed,' MLA Donegal Wilson said. 'What has changed is my confidence in Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s leadership.'"
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "B.C. government confirms gas revenue forecast errors worth $1.46B",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12044918/bc-gas-revenue-forecast-errors/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:48:01 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-02T15:48:01+00:00",
      "description": "Energy Minister Adrian Dix said the most significant error, a 44-cent overstatement in the forecasted per-gigajoule price of natural gas this fiscal year, was a \"serious mistake.\""
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Vancouver-area home sales drop almost 5% in August amid lag: board",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12044896/vancouver-area-home-sales-drop-almost-5-in-august-amid-lag-board/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:24:06 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-02T15:24:06+00:00",
      "description": "Greater Vancouver Realtors says there were 1,869 home sales last month, which was 20.7 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average."
    },
    {
      "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."
    },
    {
      "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."
    },
    {
      "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."
    },
    {
      "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."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "B.C. AG condemns report of death threats and raw bacon at Surrey mosque",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12044507/b-c-ag-condemns-report-of-death-threats-and-raw-bacon-at-surrey-mosque/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:56:51 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-02T02:56:51+00:00",
      "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.\""
    },
    {
      "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."
    },
    {
      "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.\""
    },
    {
      "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."
    },
    {
      "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",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-02T00:47:54+00:00",
      "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."
    },
    {
      "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",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-02T00:00:25+00:00",
      "description": "Mistakes involved currency conversion error, incorrect gas unit calculations and use of cost inputs from 2025 instead of 2026."
    },
    {
      "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."
    }
  ]
}