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      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Two pulled from water near B.C. Lower Mainland after fishing vessel sinks",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12058055/two-pulled-from-water-near-b-c-lower-mainland-after-fishing-vessel-sinks/",
      "pubDate": "Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:11:48 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-14T13:11:48+00:00",
      "description": "British Columbia's ferry operator says two people were pulled from the waters between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island after their fishing vessel sank."
    },
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      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Indigenous legislation among top issues at Union of B.C. Municipalities convention",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12058047/indigenous-legislation-among-top-issues-at-union-of-b-c-municipalities-convention/",
      "pubDate": "Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:07:44 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-14T13:07:44+00:00",
      "description": "An annual gathering of municipal leaders from across British Columbia opens in Vancouver Monday with the province's Indigenous rights legislation high on the agenda."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "DRIPA and NDAs among themes at 2026 Union of B.C. Municipalities conference",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/2026-ubcm-preview-9.7341444?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-14T13:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "The annual week-long convention for politicians across British Columbia begins on Monday. But with a record deficit, a growing trade war, and a fast approaching municipal election, few people are anticipating major spending announcements."
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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Fishing guides call for Transport Canada and local authorities to better monitor charter vessels",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/charter-guides-want-better-regulation-9.7341661?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:00:00 EDT",
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      "description": "After a charter boat with 10 people on board sank near Richmond, B.C., this summer, a number of frustrated fishing guides are calling for more regulatory oversight from authorities."
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      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Former NHL exec Brian Burke makes cameo in ‘I Play Rocky’",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12057938/former-nhl-exec-brian-burke-makes-cameo-in-i-play-rocky/",
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      "description": "\"I Play Rocky\" is about the making of the classic boxing movie, but hockey fans may recognize a familiar face in the film, too."
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      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Inflation holds at 3% in August as rent, travel prices rise: StatCan",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/14/statistics-canada-to-report-inflation-figures-for-august-this-morning/",
      "pubDate": "Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:00:12 +0000",
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      "description": "The annual rate of inflation was unchanged at three per cent in August as a slowdown in rising gas prices was offset by higher rent and travel tour costs, Statistics Canada said Monday. Gasoline costs continued to rise in August but at a slower pace, with prices up 22.8 per cent compared with 25.7 a […]"
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      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Prime Minister Carney to kick off first investment summit in Toronto",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/14/prime-minister-carney-to-kick-off-first-investment-summit-in-toronto/",
      "pubDate": "Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:00:09 +0000",
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      "description": "OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is welcoming the world's investors to Toronto on Monday for a high-stakes summit aimed at attracting new investment to Canada."
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      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Google to begin using age assurance tech to identify underage accounts in Canada",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/14/google-to-begin-using-age-assurance-tech-to-identify-underage-accounts-in-canada/",
      "pubDate": "Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:00:02 +0000",
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      "description": "OTTAWA — Google is bringing its age assurance technology — which uses artificial intelligence to detect underage users — to Canada."
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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "2 boaters rescued after fishing vessel sinks between Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/boaters-rescued-fishing-vessel-sinks-bc-9.7342710?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:49:37 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-14T04:49:37+00:00",
      "description": "British Columbia's ferry operator says two people were pulled from the waters Sunday afternoon after their fishing vessel sank."
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      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada wants ‘unique alliance’ with EU, not membership",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/13/prime-minister-mark-carney-says-canada-wants-unique-alliance-with-eu-not-membership/",
      "pubDate": "Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:11:36 +0000",
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      "description": "TORONTO — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is not looking to become a member of the European Union, but is seeking a \"unique alliance\" with the economic bloc."
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      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Slow start to salmon run is raising concern on Vancouver Island",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/slow-start-to-salmon-run-is-raising-concern-on-vancouver-island-1347367/",
      "pubDate": "Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:49:18 +0000",
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      "description": "Concern is raised this year, as salmon begin their run up the low water levels of Vancouver Island rivers. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-13-at-5.47.22-PM-scaled-e1789346902955.png?fit=780%2C403&ssl=1\" /> Concern is raised this year, as salmon begin their run up the low water levels of Vancouver Island rivers. The post Slow start to salmon run is raising concern on Vancouver Island appeared first on CHEK ."
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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Windermere, B.C., farm tests strawberry varieties to build local food resilience",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/windermere-farm-food-disruptions-9.7342619?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:43:22 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-14T00:43:22+00:00",
      "description": "A farm in Windermere, B.C., once known for garlic is testing hardy strawberry varieties through Columbia Basin Trust’s new Resilient Food Crops."
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    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "World’s tallest totem pole comes down after 53 years in Alert Bay",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/worlds-tallest-totem-pole-comes-down-after-53-years-in-alert-bay-1347341/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:59:05 +0000",
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      "description": "The world’s largest totem pole lying on the ground after the community decided it’s time in the sky was done citing safety concerns. (Courtesy: Andrea Cranmer) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_3532-scaled-e1789338221696.jpeg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> After standing for more than five decades, the world’s tallest totem pole has come down in Alert Bay. The 173-foot pole fell to the ground this week after the Na̱mǥ̱is First Nation determined it was time to remove it because of safety concerns. Watch the story below: For community members who watched it fall, the […] The post World’s tallest totem pole comes down after 53 years in Alert Bay appeared first on CHEK ."
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    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "BC Ferries sailings delayed after marine rescue near Tsawwassen",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/bc-ferries-sailings-delayed-after-marine-rescue-1347352/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:07:19 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-13T23:07:19+00:00",
      "description": "A marine rescue outside the Tsawwassen ferry terminal Sunday afternoon is causing delays on several sailings between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. Photo by Ernie Payne/Facebook \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/0-4-e1789341078212.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> A marine rescue outside the Tsawwassen ferry terminal Sunday afternoon is causing delays on several sailings between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. The post BC Ferries sailings delayed after marine rescue near Tsawwassen appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "‘I Play Rocky,’ ‘Green Book’ director Peter Farrelly says he’s on another high at TIFF",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/13/i-play-rocky-green-book-director-peter-farrelly-says-hes-on-another-high-at-tiff/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:08:28 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-13T22:08:28+00:00",
      "description": "TORONTO — A film about one of the most iconic underdog stories has Toronto audiences in its corner."
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      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: Sept. 13",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/1149299/watch-news-hour/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:00:41 +0000",
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      "description": "Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC."
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      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Guerrero hits first homer of season at Rogers Centre as Blue Jays crush Orioles",
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      "description": "Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smacked his first homer at home this season in an 8-1 win against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday."
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    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Chris Rock says ‘Misty Green’ challenges Hollywood’s ‘positive’ roles for Black women",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/13/chris-rock-says-misty-green-challenges-hollywoods-positive-roles-for-black-women/",
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      "description": "TORONTO — Chris Rock says his new film “Misty Green” is partly about pushing back against Hollywood’s tendency to portray Black women as relentlessly positive characters."
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      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "New poll finds Liberals with 14-point lead over Conservatives amid escalating trade war with U.S.",
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      "pubDate": "Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:06:06 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-13T21:06:06+00:00",
      "description": "A new poll conducted during a critical period in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute finds the Liberals with a 14 point lead over the Conservatives."
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    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Saanich marks completion of $72M Shelbourne Street improvement project",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/saanich-marks-completion-of-72m-shelbourne-street-improvement-project-1347333/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:15:04 +0000",
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      "description": "Shelbourne Street in Saanich is pictured in April 2024. (CHEK News) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/02-CORRO-SHELBOURNE-CONSTRUCTION-HEADACHES-fixed-PKG-1748_04241.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> After years of construction, traffic disruptions and major underground infrastructure work, Saanich is marking the substantial completion of its Shelbourne Street Improvements Project. The post Saanich marks completion of $72M Shelbourne Street improvement project appeared first on CHEK ."
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    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "New transit programs target Comox Valley residents in need",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/new-transit-programs-target-comox-valley-residents-in-need-1347334/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:05:28 +0000",
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      "description": "The Comox Valley Regional District is rolling out two new transit fare programs aimed at making public transportation more affordable for low-income residents who may not qualify for existing provincial discounts. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/WEB_STOLTZ_BCTRANSIT_2023-12-13_00662.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> The Comox Valley Regional District is rolling out two new transit fare programs aimed at making public transportation more affordable for low-income residents who may not qualify for existing provincial discounts. The post New transit programs target Comox Valley residents in need appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "‘Capital-T tough guy’: Boxing legend George Chuvalo remembered for his resilience",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/13/capital-t-tough-guy-boxing-legend-george-chuvalo-remembered-for-his-resilience/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:37:08 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-13T19:37:08+00:00",
      "description": "In almost 100 fights, Canadian boxing titan George Chuvalo was never knocked out and never fell to the canvas."
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    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Passenger in medical distress airlifted from cruise ship off B.C. coast",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/13/rcaf-rescue-cruise-ship/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:31:19 +0000",
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      "description": "A passenger experiencing a medical emergency aboard a cruise ship approximately 200 kilometres northwest of Port Hardy was airlifted to safety by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) early Saturday morning."
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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Vancouver’s first licensed weekend child care for school-aged children opens",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/first-licensed-weekend-childcare-9.7342416?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:21:26 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-13T19:21:26+00:00",
      "description": "Staff and advocates say there is a shortage of child care outside of conventional work hours, a service that is essential for parents who work on weekends."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Want your pet on a beer can? BC SPCA contest is back",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/want-your-pet-on-a-beer-can-bc-spca-contest-is-back-1347327/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:58:13 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-13T18:58:13+00:00",
      "description": "The three animal entries with the most votes will be featured on a can in a four-pack of limited-edition Yellow Dog Brewing Beer (one pet per can) (BC SPCA photo) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/news-2025-Make-My-Pet-A-Yellow-Dog-Brewing-Star-Beer-Labels-e1789324865836.png?fit=780%2C414&ssl=1\" /> The BC SPCA is giving B.C. pet owners a chance to put their furry - or feathered - friends on a limited-edition Yellow Dog Brewing beer can. The post Want your pet on a beer can? BC SPCA contest is back appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Surrey man awarded $275K in defamation suit after months-long protest in front of his home",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/surrey-man-awarded-275k-in-defamation-suit-after-months-long-protest-in-front-of-his-home-9.7342229?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:38:41 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-13T18:38:41+00:00",
      "description": "Yun Fei Zhu, the group \"leader,\" was found to have made and published defamatory statements against Bing Chen Gao, a journalist and outspoken critic of the Chinese Communist Party."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Protests planned for Carney’s investment summit in Toronto",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/protests-planned-for-carneys-investment-summit-in-toronto-1347324/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:18:27 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-13T18:18:27+00:00",
      "description": "Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks with members of the media as he arrives at the Office of the Prime Minister and Privy Council in Ottawa, on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/33c5a124-a29c-4f8f-94ba-a77d82782e6f-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1\" /> Protests are planned for the prime minister's high-stakes summit aimed at attracting new investment to Canada, with organizers saying Mark Carney is keeping company with business leaders they say are exacerbating global crises. The post Protests planned for Carney’s investment summit in Toronto appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Bigfoot researchers headed to Victoria for town hall",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/bigfoot-researchers-headed-to-victoria-for-town-hall-1347313/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:03:33 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-13T18:03:33+00:00",
      "description": "Bigfoot believers and those who are curious will have a chance to hear from several prominent researchers when a town hall dedicated to the legendary creature comes to Victoria this week. (UVic photo) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/building-one-e1789322329434.jpg?fit=508%2C267&ssl=1\" /> Bigfoot believers and those who are curious will have a chance to hear from several prominent researchers when a town hall dedicated to the legendary creature comes to Victoria this week. The post Bigfoot researchers headed to Victoria for town hall appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Netflix series ‘Crew Girl’ puts Greater Victoria businesses, landmarks in the spotlight",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/netflix-series-crew-girl-puts-greater-victoria-businesses-landmarks-in-the-spotlight-1347312/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:49:27 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-13T17:49:27+00:00",
      "description": "Actors in ‘Crew GIrl’ row across Elk Lake in Central Saanich for a scene in the Netflix series. (Netflix/Craig Minielly) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/crewgirlstill.jpg?fit=780%2C513&ssl=1\" /> A new Netflix series filmed around Greater Victoria is putting a number of Vancouver Island businesses, landmarks and familiar landscapes in the international spotlight. The post Netflix series ‘Crew Girl’ puts Greater Victoria businesses, landmarks in the spotlight appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Why this student offers tours of climate solutions hidden throughout Vancouver",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/climate/what-on-earth-climate-solutions-tours-9.7338377?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-13T16:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we go on a free public tour of some of the hidden climate solutions in downtown Vancouver; see how wildfire smoke is affecting moths; and find out why there's a push to drop off and pick up schoolchildren without cars."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Exhibit at Royal BC Museum shows how climate change is changing B.C.",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/exhibit-at-royal-bc-museum-shows-how-climate-change-is-changing-b-c-1347289/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:32:00 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-13T15:32:00+00:00",
      "description": "A new exhibit at the Royal British Columbia Museum explores how climate change is reshaping British Columbia’s ecosystems and impacting communities within the province. (Photo credit: Royal B.C. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-13-at-8.44.56-AM-scaled-e1789314341758.png?fit=780%2C401&ssl=1\" /> A new exhibit at the Royal British Columbia Museum explores how climate change is reshaping British Columbia’s ecosystems and impacting communities within the province. The post Exhibit at Royal BC Museum shows how climate change is changing B.C. appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Recipe: Buffalo chicken salad",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12056982/recipe-buffalo-chicken-salad/",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:00:25 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-13T15:00:25+00:00",
      "description": "A quick and easy way to turn leftover chicken into a new meal, inspired by classic Buffalo chicken wings served with ranch, celery and carrot crudité."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Hope remains for owl species despite no known wild population left in B.C., conservationist says",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/hope-remains-for-northern-spotted-owls-conservationist-says-9.7337406?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-13T14:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "After decades of population decline, it's not known if any wild northern spotted owls remain in B.C. Biologists are hard at work to bring them back, but say more needs to be done to protect and repair forests."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "World's tallest totem pole comes down in Alert Bay, B.C., after more than 50 years",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/tallest-totem-pole-taken-down-9.7341616?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-13T13:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "The world’s tallest totem pole was brought down this week in Alert Bay, B.C., a community off the coast of northeast Vancouver Island. For two 'Na̱mǥis chiefs, the pole — recognized in the Guinness Book of World Records — represented much more than its height."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Vancouver, Winnipeg among Canadian cities building more homes in flood zones: StatsCan",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-winnipeg-among-canadian-cities-building-more-homes-in-flood-zones-statscan-9.7341303?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-13T12:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "A significant number of homes around Winnipeg, Vancouver, Chatham-Kent, Ont., and Chilliwack, B.C., are located in high flood hazard areas, according to a Statistics Canada report released earlier this month."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Provinces are turning to U.S. health-care workers to help with shortages. And it’s working",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/radio/whitecoat/provinces-recruiting-us-health-care-workers-9.7339304?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-13T08:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "With shortages of nurses, physicians and other health workers, some provinces are actively recruiting U.S. health-care professionals — and they’re getting results."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Tentative contract deal reached with Metro Vancouver bus drivers, SeaBus workers: company",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-bus-drivers-tentative-deal-9.7342126?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:52:52 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-13T03:52:52+00:00",
      "description": "Coast Mountain Bus Company says it has reached a tentative contract agreement with Metro Vancouver transit operators after months of bargaining."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "IIO probing fatal crash after suspect flees from Vancouver police in 3-wheeler",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/iio-seeking-witnesses-vancouver-9.7341812?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:18:47 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-12T19:18:47+00:00",
      "description": "The Vancouver Police Department said officers approached a suspect while investigating alleged fraud, when they say the man drove away."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "This student performed door-to-door Chinese ballads to hundreds of Richmond households this summer",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/chinese-ballads-singing-9.7341751?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:12:20 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-12T16:12:20+00:00",
      "description": "MacNeill has serenaded hundreds of residents with a classic Mando-pop ballad from the 1980s \"A Spray of Plum Blossoms.\""
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Drivers should expect major delays on Sea to Sky during GranFondo",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/granfondo-drivers-delays-9.7341740?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:48:37 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-12T14:48:37+00:00",
      "description": "The Sea to Sky Highway between Horseshoe Bay and Whistler is limited to single-lane traffic until 4 p.m. on Saturday."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Prince George to celebrate life of 3-year-old hockey superfan at local arena",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/mavrik-turnbull-celebration-of-life-9.7339635?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-12T14:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Mavrik Turnbull's family is hosting a public celebration of life at the CN Centre in Prince George following the hockey superfan's cancer battle, which captured the hearts of the hockey community throughout B.C."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Knife-wielding suspect in Surrey, B.C., road rage incident captured on camera | Hanomansing Tonight",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7341714?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:40:18 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-12T13:40:18+00:00",
      "description": "Widely circulated video shows a 37-year-old man chasing a victim with a knife during an altercation at a Surrey, B.C., park. Local photographer Robin Nuber, who filmed the incident and helped the victim to safety, says it was 'harrowing.'"
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Okanagan mom searches for police officer after life-altering highway crash",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/woman-thanks-rcmp-officer-9.7341424?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-12T13:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "A 28-year-old woman from the Okanagan is feeling elated after her search for a first responder — who she credits with saving her life — has been found."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Chetwynd, B.C., apartment fire displaces nearly 50 people",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/chetwynd-hillside-manor-apartment-fire-residents-displaced-9.7341256?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Sat, 12 Sep 2026 06:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-12T10:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Firefighters responded to a fire the Hillside Manor apartments around 4 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8, where officials say at least one unit was destroyed and several others damaged."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Crowded field of political parties vie for B.C.'s centre stage",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/crowded-field-of-political-parties-vie-for-centre-stage-9.7341075?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:07:50 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-12T00:07:50+00:00",
      "description": "A group of former B.C. Conservative MLAs are forming their own political party. CentreBC is also vying for a place on the political scene and there's a push for a B.C. Liberal revival."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Canucks’ Boeser sees an inspired Pettersson",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12055504/canucks-boeser-sees-an-inspired-pettersson/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:25:16 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-11T14:25:16+00:00",
      "description": "Brock Boeser had an unfortunate front-row seat for his friend and teammate's struggles."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Petition urges Oilers to reverse Formenton deal",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12055492/petition-urges-oilers-to-reverse-formenton-deal/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:22:02 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-11T14:22:02+00:00",
      "description": "An online petition calling on the Edmonton Oilers to reverse the signing of Alex Formenton had collected more than 19,000 signatures as of Friday morning."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Sept. 11 first responders to attend B.C. border ceremony on anniversary of attacks",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12055390/sept-11-first-responders-to-attend-b-c-border-ceremony-on-anniversary-of-attacks/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:43:44 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-11T11:43:44+00:00",
      "description": "New York first responders on Sept. 11, 2001, are expected to be among the guests at a British Columbia memorial marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "B.C. driver helps save man from knife-wielding suspect in Surrey park",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12055170/bc-driver-helps-save-man-knife-wielding-suspect-surrey-park-video/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:30:59 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-11T02:30:59+00:00",
      "description": "\"In that moment, I'm filming, I'm reversing my car and I'm trying to unlock my car and all in that same moment, he opens my door,\" Robin Nuber told Global News."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "B.C. police release video highlighting dangers of illegally riding e-motorcycles",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12055005/bc-police-video-highlighting-dangers-illegally-riding-e-motorcycles/",
      "pubDate": "Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:40:43 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-11T01:40:43+00:00",
      "description": "Police believe the rider is between 14 and 18 years old. The rider's face is blurred due to the requirements of the Youth Criminal Justice Act."
    }
  ]
}