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      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Gun control advocacy groups push for Tumbler Ridge weapon details",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/tumbler-ridge-gun-details-9.7346020?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:54:30 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-16T13:54:30+00:00",
      "description": "Five gun control advocacy groups are renewing pressure on the RCMP to disclose information about the firearms used in the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., saying public discussion of the details could help prevent another tragedy."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Nanaimo, Victoria residents encouraged to get on their bikes this fall",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/nanaimo-victoria-residents-encouraged-to-get-on-their-bikes-this-fall-1347953/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:45:00 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-16T13:45:00+00:00",
      "description": "Share the road with bikes and vehicles safely symbol (CHEK News) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_0059-scaled.jpeg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1\" /> Residents of Nanaimo and Victoria are being encouraged to leave the car at home and hop on a bike as Fall GoByBike Week returns to the city next week. The post Nanaimo, Victoria residents encouraged to get on their bikes this fall appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Sidney/North Saanich RCMP issue reminder about distracted driving",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/sidney-north-saanich-rcmp-issue-reminder-about-distracted-driving-1347938/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-16T13:30:00+00:00",
      "description": "A person uses a cellphone while driving in this file photo. (Darya Grey_Owl/Pexels) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pexels-darya-grey_owl-132130036-12729860-e1789508202512.jpg?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> Sidney/North Saanich RCMP are reminding drivers to keep their eyes on the road and off their phones as September marks a province-wide distracted driving campaign. The post Sidney/North Saanich RCMP issue reminder about distracted driving appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Ford, Eby approval grows since June amid escalating U.S. trade war: poll",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/16/ford-eby-premiers-approval-us-trade-war-poll/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:10:07 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-16T13:10:07+00:00",
      "description": "As the trade war between Canada and the U.S. intensifies, a new poll finds approval for Ontario Premier Doug Ford and B.C. Premier David Eby has grown since June but it hasn’t made much of an impact for other premiers in the country. The last survey from the Angus Reid Institute released on Wednesday shows […]"
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    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "B.C. wildlife rescue says the province is blocking it from saving animals",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/northern-lights-wildlife-rescue-blocked-9.7345645?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-16T13:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Northern Lights Wildlife Rescue Society says its being denied approvals to rescue orphaned animals by provincial biologists assigned to manage the Omineca Region in B.C. which includes Prince George."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Besieged by weeds, northeast B.C. lakes targeted for harvesting pilot",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/charlie-lake-swan-lake-weed-clearing-9.7343846?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-16T12:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "The Peace River Regional District is moving forward with plans to clear thick, foul-smelling weeds growing around public boat launches at two popular local lakes."
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    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Why the U.S. still needs Canadian lumber",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/16/lumber-canada-tariffs-us-trade-big-story-podcast/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:18:33 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-16T11:18:33+00:00",
      "description": "Among the steel, aluminum, and auto sectors, Canada’s softwood lumber industry has also fallen victim to U.S. tariffs. But levies on Canadian lumber are nothing new, and neither are tensions between the two countries surrounding lumber exports. Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to Russ Taylor, a global wood business and market consultant, about the impact of […]"
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    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "'We will rule in CANADA': Letter from Bishnoi gang to police disclosed to CBC News",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bishnoi-letter-threats-police-9.7341131?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-16T11:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "CBC News has obtained a copy of a letter sent from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to Canada's \"defence minister, army and police\" claiming to have 5,000 gang members in Canada and \"more guns\" than the police."
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      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Satellites show Earth lost more than 12 trillion tons of ice from Greenland, Antarctica in 47 years",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/16/satellites-show-earth-lost-more-than-12-trillion-tons-of-ice-from-greenland-antarctica-in-47-years/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:04:45 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-16T09:04:45+00:00",
      "description": "About 12.5 trillion tons (11.3 trillion metric tons) of ice from glaciers in Greenland and Antarctica have melted since 1979, which is enough frozen water to stack ice 5 feet (1.5 meters) deep across the continental United States, according to a major scientific report."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Building collapse in Gaza kills 19 as perilous conditions persist for Palestinians during truce",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/16/building-collapse-in-gaza-kills-19-as-perilous-conditions-persist-for-palestinians-during-truce/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:59:06 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-16T08:59:06+00:00",
      "description": "GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — A building housing about 100 people gave out in Gaza City early Wednesday morning, killing 19 people as they slept and injuring 25, and leaving rescuers digging through rubble for dozens more who'd been sheltering inside the structure."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc’s 1st associate member",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/16/eu-chief-ursula-von-der-leyen-says-she-wants-canada-to-become-the-blocs-1st-associate-member/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:11:10 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-16T08:11:10+00:00",
      "description": "STRASBOURG, France (AP) — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union’s first associate member, a striking overture as U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats drive Ottawa closer to Europe."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Secrecy and accountability ‘can coexist’: groups push for Tumbler Ridge gun details",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/16/secrecy-and-accountability-can-coexist-groups-push-for-tumbler-ridge-gun-details/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:09 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-16T08:00:09+00:00",
      "description": "OTTAWA — Five gun control advocacy groups are renewing pressure on the RCMP to disclose information about the firearms used in the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., saying public discussion of the details could help prevent another tragedy."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "From investment buzz to building: Canada’s major projects face hurdles, experts say",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/16/from-investment-buzz-to-building-canadas-major-projects-face-hurdles-experts-say/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:08 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-16T08:00:08+00:00",
      "description": "OTTAWA — Canada’s inaugural investment summit has created a buzz that the country is open for business, but experts say the real test will be whether that momentum can translate into major projects that overcome labour shortages, community concerns, environmental hurdles and lengthy approvals."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Conservatives seek relevance, unity in B.C. gathering ahead of Parliament's return",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/conservatives-poilievre-jivani-caucus-return-9.7345646?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-16T08:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Before MPs return to Ottawa next week, Conservatives are gathering in Penticton, B.C., to plan priorities for Parliament this fall. They're looking for space in a national conversation dominated by Canadians' concerns over the trade war with U.S. President Donald Trump."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "B.C. Parks tweaks registration system after scalpers flip free Joffre Lakes hiking passes",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-parks-registration-system-scalpers-9.7345765?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:05:06 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-16T03:05:06+00:00",
      "description": "Following complaints people were flipping free hiking day passes for money, B.C. Parks is changing its reservation service to stifle online bots."
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      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "DTES grocery store uncertain of future after spending thousands on security",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12060682/dtes-grocery-store-uncertain-future-spending-thousands-security/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:03:57 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-16T02:03:57+00:00",
      "description": "The company says that shoplifting losses at that store are double what other locations see on average and it spends thousands on security to keep staff and customers safe."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Vancouver Island MP, residents call for fair federal ferry funding",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/islanders-rally-fair-ferry-fares-9.7345652?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:00:35 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-16T02:00:35+00:00",
      "description": "Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns says the federal government is not providing equal subsidies for the east and west coast ferry fares."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Local experts weigh in on AI advances, risks, regulation and future of work",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/local-experts-weigh-in-on-ai-advances-risks-regulation-and-future-of-work-1348039/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:51:55 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-16T00:51:55+00:00",
      "description": "(File photo) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/cunningham-e1789518214861.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> Kevin Stanley, chair of the University of Victoria's computer science program, says the technology is changing quickly, but some of the most dramatic predictions remain uncertain. The post Local experts weigh in on AI advances, risks, regulation and future of work appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Two Island projects on Carney’s list for international investors",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/two-island-projects-on-carneys-list-for-international-investors-1348013/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:39:16 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-16T00:39:16+00:00",
      "description": "Prime Minister Mark Carney told a room of international investors in Toronto Tuesday that Canada is open for business and welcomes their investment to move major projects forward in Canada. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/stoltz-sept-15-1-e1789518136920.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> Prime Minister Mark Carney told a room of international investors in Toronto Tuesday that Canada is open for business and welcomes their investment to move major projects forward in Canada. The post Two Island projects on Carney’s list for international investors appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Victoria ballet school teacher accused of child sexual interference, seeks to protect name at trial",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/victoria-ballet-school-teacher-accused-of-child-sexual-interference-seeks-to-protect-name-at-trial-1347993/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:38:28 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-16T00:38:28+00:00",
      "description": "Ballet shoes are shown in this file photo. \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/sidaway-ballet-e1789518919102.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> The capital city ballet school teacher accused of sexual interference and exploitation of one of his teenage students made a sudden application to protect his own identity on day one of his trial. The post Victoria ballet school teacher accused of child sexual interference, seeks to protect name at trial appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Only 1 Greater Victoria School District trustee running for re-election",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/only-1-greater-victoria-school-district-trustee-running-for-re-election-1348000/",
      "pubDate": "Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:16:48 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-16T00:16:48+00:00",
      "description": "The Greater Victoria School District offices are shown in this file photo. (CHEK News) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-31-at-5.11.44-PM-scaled-e1789517785782.png?fit=780%2C440&ssl=1\" /> Only one Greater Victoria School District trustee is running for re-election from a board of nine after several tumultuous years where they were fired, then re-hired. The post Only 1 Greater Victoria School District trustee running for re-election appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "B.C. Supreme Court rules province wasn't authorized to force foreign-trained doctors to work in remote areas",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/foreign-trained-doctors-remote-areas-b-c-9.7345553?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:15:56 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-16T00:15:56+00:00",
      "description": "Justice Matthew Kirchner says in the decision posted Friday that the provincial government does not have the legal right to impose its \"return to service\" requirement on those seeking to apply for residency training from non-Canadian schools."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Oak Bay Police seize E-bike from speeding underage rider",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/oak-bay-police-seize-e-bike-from-speeding-underage-rider-1347987/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:44:47 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-15T23:44:47+00:00",
      "description": "The Oak Bay Police Department is shown in this file photo. (CHEK News) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/obpd-2-e1778027242806.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> Oak Bay Police are reminding residents of the minimum age requirements for using an e-bike, after an underage rider caught speeding without a helmet had their e-bike seized. The post Oak Bay Police seize E-bike from speeding underage rider appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Vancouver Airport CEO says talks about private investment already underway",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12060575/vancouver-airport-ceo-talks-private-investment-already-underway/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:23:13 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-15T23:23:13+00:00",
      "description": "Major airports, including London Heathrow and Sydney Airport, already operate with private investment and that could be the case at YVR as well."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Rob Shaw: New polls fuel speculation of early B.C. election",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/rob-shaw-new-polls-fuels-speculation-of-early-b-c-election-1347974/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:07:00 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-15T23:07:00+00:00",
      "description": "The B.C. legislature is shown in this file photo. (CHEK News) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/leg-cloudy-2-e1777488636491.jpg?fit=780%2C438&ssl=1\" /> A new B.C. politics poll is feeding into rampant speculation Premier David Eby might be eyeing an early election. The post Rob Shaw: New polls fuel speculation of early B.C. election appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Low-flying helicopters? FortisBC conducting aerial inspections above Vancouver Island",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/low-flying-helicopters-fortisbc-conducting-aerial-inspections-above-vancouver-island-1347952/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-15T23:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "File photo. (FortisBC/Facebook) \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/550243797_1584261619684296_5730387619900158089_n-e1758566205289.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1\" /> Residents of Vancouver Island may see low-flying helicopters related to FortisBC work this week. The post Low-flying helicopters? FortisBC conducting aerial inspections above Vancouver Island appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CHEK News",
      "title": "Harper says Canada had ‘no choice’ but to walk away from U.S. trade talks",
      "link": "https://cheknews.ca/harper-says-canada-had-no-choice-but-to-walk-away-from-u-s-trade-talks-1347967/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:55:00 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-15T22:55:00+00:00",
      "description": "Former Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper speaks during the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette \" data-large-file=\"https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/c9c92fe3-a837-4648-9f1b-96f2a63bb71e-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1\" /> Former prime minister Stephen Harper says the federal government had “no choice” but to walk away from trade talks with the United States. Delivering closing remarks at Canada’s first-ever national investment summit Tuesday, Harper said the move was necessary and that Canada needs to reduce its reliance on the United States. “It is clear that […] The post Harper says Canada had ‘no choice’ but to walk away from U.S. trade talks appeared first on CHEK ."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Harbour Air to acquire Pacific Coastal Airlines, creating new regional group",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/harbour-air-pacific-coastal-airlines-9.7345448?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:37:42 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-15T22:37:42+00:00",
      "description": "The agreement announced Tuesday will combine Harbour Air's fleet of 40 float planes with Pacific Coastal's 19 wheeled aircraft."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Vancouver's 'Beautiful Dome' soccer ball repurposed into bags and umbrellas, raising $70K for Science World",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/soccer-dome-sale-9.7345138?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:22:57 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-15T22:22:57+00:00",
      "description": "Science World became a giant soccer ball earlier this year in celebration of the FIFA Men's World Cup. Now, some of the panels are being repurposed into shopping totes, duffle bags and patio umbrellas."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Poll finds support for BC Conservatives sinking under Kerry-Lynne Findlay",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12060364/poll-finds-support-bc-conservatives-sinking-kerry-lynne-findlay/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:22:07 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-15T22:22:07+00:00",
      "description": "A little more than 100 days after Kerry-Lynne Findlay was elected as the leader of the BC Conservatives, support for the party is at 35 per cent."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Campbell River area will be first to test new proposed forest management model",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/15/campbell-river-proposed-forest-management-model/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:58:41 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-15T21:58:41+00:00",
      "description": "B.C.'s Forests Ministry has chosen a stretch of land near Campbell River to be the first candidate for a proposed new model of how forests and timber are managed in the province."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Vancouver Aquatic Centre set for demolition after legal challenge denied",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-aquatic-centre-demolition-legal-challenge-denied-9.7345184?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:47:44 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-15T21:47:44+00:00",
      "description": "A petition challenging the legality of the plan to replace the 50-metre pool at the Vancouver Aquatic Centre with one half the length has been dismissed in B.C. Supreme Court."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "What you need to know about Carney’s pitch for private investment in airports",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/15/what-you-need-to-know-about-carneys-pitch-for-private-investment-in-airports/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:34:59 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-15T21:34:59+00:00",
      "description": "OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he wants private investors to take over operations at Canada's four largest airports in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver."
    },
    {
      "source": "CityNews Vancouver",
      "title": "Harper says Canada had ‘no choice’ but to walk away from U.S. trade talks",
      "link": "https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/15/harper-says-canada-had-no-choice-but-to-walk-away-from-u-s-trade-talks/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:29:55 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-15T21:29:55+00:00",
      "description": "TORONTO — Former prime minister Stephen Harper says the federal government had \"no choice\" but to walk away from trade talks with the United States."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Family of missing B.C. mountaineer believes she fell while descending the Matterhorn",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/missing-mountaineer-believed-fallen-9.7345196?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:20:12 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-15T20:20:12+00:00",
      "description": "The family of famed Canadian skyrunner and mountaineer Kalie McCrystal, who went missing on the Matterhorn in the Alps more than two weeks ago, say she \"remains among the mountains where she felt most at home.\""
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Lawsuit filed against Surrey councillor over dog-bite incident",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12060099/lawsuit-filed-surrey-councillor-dog-biting/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:10:05 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-15T20:10:05+00:00",
      "description": "It took Global News three months to obtain documents from the City of Surrey through freedom of information requests to reveal that Annis' dog, Ron the Dalmatian, bit a man."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "B.C. man faces child-sex charges, 5 children rescued in the Philippines: police",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-man-child-sex-charges-9.7345165?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:06:50 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-15T20:06:50+00:00",
      "description": "Five children in the Philippines have been rescued and a man from New Westminster, B.C., faces multiple child-sex charges in Canada following an international police investigation that began over three years ago."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "9 people running for mayor in Prince George, the most of any B.C. city",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/prince-george-9-people-mayor-s-race-who-is-running-9.7344024?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-15T20:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "With nominations closed for the upcoming municipal elections, Prince George has emerged as the B.C. city with the most candidates for mayor. There are no party candidates in the race for mayor or council, but clusters of support can be seen in the nomination papers."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "B.C. child sexual exploitation case leads to rescue of 5 children in the Philippines",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12060095/bc-child-sexual-exploitation-case-leads-rescue-children-philippines/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:48:32 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-15T19:48:32+00:00",
      "description": "A New Westminster man has been charged with multiple child sexual exploitation offences following a lengthy international investigation."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Do school cell phone bans work? Teachers say enforcement can be an issue",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12059790/canada-school-cell-phone-bans-effectiveness/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:08:44 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-15T19:08:44+00:00",
      "description": "Most provinces have put in some form of ban in the past two to three years and vary dependent on the grade level, with New Brunswick the latest to join this year."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "2 UBC researchers awarded $1M each to study toxic tire particles, microbial ocean life",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/ubc-researchers-granted-2-million-total-9.7344870?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:40:25 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-15T18:40:25+00:00",
      "description": "Two University of British Columbia researchers are getting $1 million each for projects that study microscopic ocean organisms and the impact of toxic road run-off on salmon."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Suspect airlifted to hospital in critical condition after weekend break-in at B.C. Hydro substation",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/1-person-critical-condition-after-northern-bc-substation-break-in-9.7344807?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:21:50 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-15T18:21:50+00:00",
      "description": "Prince George RCMP say one suspect has been taken to hospital after a break and enter at a B.C. Hydro substation north of Crystal Lake Road on Sunday."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Neighbour suing Surrey mayoral candidate for dog bite that required hospital visit",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/linda-annis-dog-attack-9.7343772?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:51:40 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-15T16:51:40+00:00",
      "description": "Surrey mayoral candidate Linda Annis is facing a civil lawsuit from a neighbour after her dalmatian bit him on the arm in May."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "Mayoral candidates of 7 Vancouver Island municipalities win by acclamation",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-island-municipal-elections-9.7343898?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-15T14:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "The mayors of Sidney, Duncan, Lantzville, Cumberland, Comox, Port McNeill and Port Hardy have already been decided because only one person ran for the position in each community."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "This small B.C. village records twice the Canadian average for daily water use, and officials aren’t sure why",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/canal-flats-daily-water-use-twice-canadian-average-report-9.7344136?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-15T13:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "Canal Flats in B.C.'s East Kootenay recorded usage of about 690 litres of water per person per day in 2025. The village says possible leaks, aging water mains and a lack of water meters make it hard to know where all of the water is going."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "B.C. journalist, harassed by ‘cult-like’ China protest group, wins defamation payout",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12059704/b-c-journalist-harassed-by-cult-like-china-protest-group-wins-defamation-payout/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:31:36 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-15T12:31:36+00:00",
      "description": "The group of up to 60 people distributed pamphlets describing their baseless claims that the journalist and commentator was a traitor and an agent of China."
    },
    {
      "source": "CBC British Columbia",
      "title": "What you need to know about AI data centres coming to B.C.",
      "link": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/data-centre-approval-bc-9.7343321?cmp=rss",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:00:00 EDT",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-15T12:00:00+00:00",
      "description": "A total of 400 megawatts over two years will be made available to data centres in B.C. The companies whose bids were successful are due to receive news by the end of this month. But surveys and organized protests indicate many Canadians are not happy they're coming."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Two more plea deals reached in case of Penticton man killed in 2021",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12059077/more-plea-deals-case-penticton-man-killed-2021/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:42:56 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-15T01:42:56+00:00",
      "description": "On Sept. 4, one of those accused pleaded guilty to manslaughter as part of a plea agreement. Now, the other two minors have also reached similar plea deals."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "Owner of so-called ‘Hillbilly Houseboat’ speaks about invention",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12059159/owner-hillbilly-houseboat-speaks-invention-surrey/",
      "pubDate": "Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:33:44 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-15T01:33:44+00:00",
      "description": "Emilio Gilpo says his so-called \"Hillbilly Houseboat\" is a prototype that he is testing on the Nicomekl River in Surrey near Portage Park."
    },
    {
      "source": "Global BC",
      "title": "WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: Sept. 14",
      "link": "https://globalnews.ca/news/1149299/watch-news-hour/",
      "pubDate": "Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:00:41 +0000",
      "published_utc": "2026-09-14T22:00:41+00:00",
      "description": "Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC."
    }
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}