<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[British Columbia - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about British Columbia with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-ca</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:27:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Bar, surrounding area evacuated due to wildfire, Highway 1 closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Fraser Valley Regional District has issued an evacuation order for the area after a new fire sparked on Tuesday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/boston-bar-surrounding-area-evacuated-due-to-wildfire-highway-1-closed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/boston-bar-surrounding-area-evacuated-due-to-wildfire-highway-1-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How hot is too hot to work? Report calls for heat protections for B.C. workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers with BC Policy Solutions say B.C.'s heat exposure regulations have not kept pace with increasingly frequent extreme heat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/how-hot-is-too-hot-to-work-report-calls-for-heat-protections-for-bc-workers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/how-hot-is-too-hot-to-work-report-calls-for-heat-protections-for-bc-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outreach group concerned after fire damages Service B.C. building in Port Alberni]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cindy McAnerin, executive director of the Kuu-Us Crisis Line, said she's worried what the loss of Service B.C. could mean for vulnerable populations in the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/outreach-group-concerned-after-fire-damages-service-bc-building-in-port-alberni/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/outreach-group-concerned-after-fire-damages-service-bc-building-in-port-alberni/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Bar residents ordered to 'leave now' due to new, fast-moving fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Fraser Valley Regional District has ordered anyone remaining in Boston Bar, B.C., to leave immediately due to a new fire south of the community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/boston-bar-residents-ordered-to-leave-now-due-to-new-fast-moving-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/boston-bar-residents-ordered-to-leave-now-due-to-new-fast-moving-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evacuation order lifted as threat of glacial lake outburst eases for community near Pemberton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The regional district said Tuesday that the &ldquo;potential danger to life and health&rdquo; had subsided and the residents of 24 properties could return home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/evacuation-order-lifted-as-threat-of-glacial-lake-outburst-eases-for-community-near-pemberton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/evacuation-order-lifted-as-threat-of-glacial-lake-outburst-eases-for-community-near-pemberton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For 1st time in Canada, drones are being used in B.C. wildfire response]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a social media update, the service said they used the technology on the Brunswick Creek Complex, which is two huge wildfires burning near Boston Bar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/for-1st-time-in-canada-drones-are-being-used-in-bc-wildfire-response/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/for-1st-time-in-canada-drones-are-being-used-in-bc-wildfire-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Vancouver bus drivers reach tentative deal — again — to avoid strike possibility]]></title><description><![CDATA[The union representing Metro Vancouver transit bus operators and the Coast Mountain Bus Company have reached another tentative deal in their latest bid to end the dispute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-bus-drivers-reach-tentative-deal-again-to-avoid-strike-possibility/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-bus-drivers-reach-tentative-deal-again-to-avoid-strike-possibility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. Hydro aims to add 2,500 public EV charging ports by 2035]]></title><description><![CDATA[B.C.'s Crown power utility is planning to add more than 2,500 public charging ports for electric vehicles by 2035, nearly tripling the size of its network.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-hydro-aims-to-add-2500-public-ev-charging-ports-by-2035/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-hydro-aims-to-add-2500-public-ev-charging-ports-by-2035/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kelowna boardwalk expropriation a 'last resort,' city says. What happens next?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city's real estate director says the municipality will compensate Hotel Eldorado&rsquo;s owners for the boardwalk based on an assessment by a third party.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/kelowna-boardwalk-expropriation-a-last-resort-city-says-what-happens-next/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/kelowna-boardwalk-expropriation-a-last-resort-city-says-what-happens-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with second-degree murder in Nanaimo woman’s death]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, Nanaimo RCMP announced that Cameron Compton has been charged with second-degree murder and indignity to human remains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/man-charged-with-second-degree-murder-in-nanaimo-womans-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/man-charged-with-second-degree-murder-in-nanaimo-womans-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Serious' police incident closes North Vancouver's Westview Plaza]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jackie Patton, who lives nearby, told CBC News she was having lunch when she heard multiple police sirens rush into the plaza.She said about a minute later, she heard three shots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/serious-police-incident-closes-north-vancouvers-westview-plaza/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/serious-police-incident-closes-north-vancouvers-westview-plaza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCMP responding to 'serious incident' at North Vancouver's Westview Plaza]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP in North Vancouver say they are responding to a "serious incident" at the Westview Plaza shopping centre on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rcmp-responding-to-serious-incident-at-north-vancouvers-westview-plaza/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rcmp-responding-to-serious-incident-at-north-vancouvers-westview-plaza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – July 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-okanagan-news-at-530-pm-july-21/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-okanagan-news-at-530-pm-july-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Vancouver mall closed after shots fired]]></title><description><![CDATA[Details are still coming in, but RCMP confirmed to Global News that one person is in custody and they say there is no risk to the public.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/north-vancouver-mall-closed-after-shots-fired/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/north-vancouver-mall-closed-after-shots-fired/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Vancouver mall behind tape after police-involved shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Details are still coming in, but RCMP confirmed to Global News that one person is in custody and they say there is no risk to the public.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/north-vancouver-mall-behind-tape-after-police-involved-shooting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/north-vancouver-mall-behind-tape-after-police-involved-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. premier says ‘not a chance in hell’ that U.S. alcohol will be back on shelves]]></title><description><![CDATA[He made the comment in Prince Edward Island as Canada's premiers met and discussed U.S. President Donald Trump's new wave of tariffs on Canadian goods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-premier-says-not-a-chance-in-hell-that-us-alcohol-will-be-back-on-shelves/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-premier-says-not-a-chance-in-hell-that-us-alcohol-will-be-back-on-shelves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 premiers agree to lift interprovincial trade barriers on alcohol products]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under a new deal, the premiers say they are updating rules to allow more Canadian brewers and distillers to sell alcohol directly to Canadians outside of their home provinces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/9-premiers-agree-to-lift-interprovincial-trade-barriers-on-alcohol-products/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/9-premiers-agree-to-lift-interprovincial-trade-barriers-on-alcohol-products/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 rescued after plane crashes into remote lake near Squamish]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre said it was contacted at 10:55 p.m. PT Monday about an overdue Cessna 172 in the Squamish area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/2-rescued-after-plane-crashes-into-remote-lake-near-squamish/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/2-rescued-after-plane-crashes-into-remote-lake-near-squamish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SOGI 123 program to continue in B.C. schools despite BC Conservative claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[The program serves as the province's framework to create more inclusive school enrollments for students of all sexual orientations and gender identities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/sogi-123-program-to-continue-in-bc-schools-despite-bc-conservative-claims/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/sogi-123-program-to-continue-in-bc-schools-despite-bc-conservative-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of British Columbians watching wildfires closely as they burn close to communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 600 properties are on evacuation order in B.C., while 5,700 properties are under evacuation alert as 87 wildfires burn in the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/hundreds-of-british-columbians-watching-wildfires-closely-as-they-burn-close-to-communities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/hundreds-of-british-columbians-watching-wildfires-closely-as-they-burn-close-to-communities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. to provide live update on wildfires as more than 50,000 hectares burned]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 100 wildfires were burning in the province last week, mostly due to lightning strikes, but crews have now brought that number back down to 87.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-to-provide-live-update-on-wildfires-as-more-than-50000-hectares-burned/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-to-provide-live-update-on-wildfires-as-more-than-50000-hectares-burned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat warnings in effect for much of southern B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures in coastal areas are expected to surpass 30 C, while the southern Interior and Fraser Valley can expect temperatures into the mid-30s, according to Environment Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/heat-warnings-in-effect-for-much-of-southern-bc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/heat-warnings-in-effect-for-much-of-southern-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with murder, indignity to remains in 2025 death of 65-year-old Vancouver Island woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nanaimo RCMP say Cameron Compton was arrested Monday after a months-long investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/man-charged-with-murder-indignity-to-remains-in-2025-death-of-65-year-old-vancouver-island-woman/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/man-charged-with-murder-indignity-to-remains-in-2025-death-of-65-year-old-vancouver-island-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds in B.C. under evacuation order as wildfire activity heats up, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wildfire activity in B.C. has increased significantly in recent days, with 600 properties under evacuation order and thousands more on alert, officials said in a briefing Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/hundreds-in-bc-under-evacuation-order-as-wildfire-activity-heats-up-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/hundreds-in-bc-under-evacuation-order-as-wildfire-activity-heats-up-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evacuation orders issued for Pear Lake Wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two regional districts have issued evacuation orders for the Downing Park area southwest of Clinton, B.C., due to the Pear Lake wildfire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/evacuation-orders-issued-for-pear-lake-wildfire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/evacuation-orders-issued-for-pear-lake-wildfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. officials to provide update on wildfire and drought situation in the province]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two regional districts have issued evacuation orders for the Downing Park area southwest of Clinton, B.C., due to the Pear Lake wildfire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-officials-to-provide-update-on-wildfire-and-drought-situation-in-the-province/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-officials-to-provide-update-on-wildfire-and-drought-situation-in-the-province/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why these First Nations in B.C. are studying nuclear power]]></title><description><![CDATA[Should nuclear power play a role in the future of B.C.'s energy mix?<br />
It's a question some First Nations say is worth asking, after a delegation travelled to Ontario last week to visit the Darlington New Nuclear Project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/why-these-first-nations-in-bc-are-studying-nuclear-power/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/why-these-first-nations-in-bc-are-studying-nuclear-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A 67-year-old died in one of B.C.'s oldest and largest open water swim events. Here's what we know]]></title><description><![CDATA[The B.C. Coroners Service is investigating after a 67-year-old man was found dead during an open water swim event on B.C.'s Okanagan Lake this past weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/a-67-year-old-died-in-one-of-bcs-oldest-and-largest-open-water-swim-events-heres-what-we-know/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/a-67-year-old-died-in-one-of-bcs-oldest-and-largest-open-water-swim-events-heres-what-we-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier Eby says 'not a chance in hell' U.S. alcohol coming back to B.C. shelves]]></title><description><![CDATA[B.C. Premier David Eby says the province won't back down from its ban on U.S. alcohol at government-run liquor stores, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's newly announced tariffs of 50 per cent on a wide range of Canadian exports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/premier-eby-says-not-a-chance-in-hell-us-alcohol-coming-back-to-bc-shelves/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/premier-eby-says-not-a-chance-in-hell-us-alcohol-coming-back-to-bc-shelves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[District of North Vancouver approves chlorine plant extension after rejecting it 3 months ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[The District of North Vancouver has approved a chemical company's bid to continue operating its facility past 2030 &mdash; just three months after rejecting the company's initial proposal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/district-of-north-vancouver-approves-chlorine-plant-extension-after-rejecting-it-3-months-ago/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/district-of-north-vancouver-approves-chlorine-plant-extension-after-rejecting-it-3-months-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested a year after Okanagan Granfondo crash that killed cyclist]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RCMP announced the arrest Monday evening, more than a year after one cyclist was killed and two others were seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/man-arrested-a-year-after-okanagan-granfondo-crash-that-killed-cyclist/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/man-arrested-a-year-after-okanagan-granfondo-crash-that-killed-cyclist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is the province cutting SOGI funding in schools? The answer is complicated]]></title><description><![CDATA[The B.C. Conservatives say pressure from their party forced the NDP government to "defund" sexual orientation and gender identity programs, or SOGI, in schools. The Education Ministry says that's misinformation. The non-profit that delivers SOGI education in schools says the answer is somewhere in between.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/is-the-province-cutting-sogi-funding-in-schools-the-answer-is-complicated/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/is-the-province-cutting-sogi-funding-in-schools-the-answer-is-complicated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. port flagged for federal fast track, but security concerns have lasted years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposed new three-berth terminal would increase the port's container capacity by 50 per cent, potentially contributing $3 billion to Canada's GDP each year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-port-flagged-for-federal-fast-track-but-security-concerns-have-lasted-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-port-flagged-for-federal-fast-track-but-security-concerns-have-lasted-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire crews work on containment lines between out-of-control blaze and Kimberley, B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BC Wildfire Service says it will be using heavy equipment to build the lines and block the fire that's about 10 kilometres west of Kimberley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/fire-crews-work-on-containment-lines-between-out-of-control-blaze-and-kimberley-bc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/fire-crews-work-on-containment-lines-between-out-of-control-blaze-and-kimberley-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 years after Merritt councillor killed in suspected hit and run, friends seek 'justice for Claire']]></title><description><![CDATA[Three years after a Merritt, B.C., city councillor was killed in a suspected hit and run, friends and supporters are still hoping for justice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/3-years-after-merritt-councillor-killed-in-suspected-hit-and-run-friends-seek-justice-for-claire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/3-years-after-merritt-councillor-killed-in-suspected-hit-and-run-friends-seek-justice-for-claire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From keeping booze boycotts to withholding energy, premiers talk how to hit back at Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[As U.S. President Donald Trump takes another swing to Canada's economy, the country's premiers are musing about whether retaliatory measures are needed to, as Ontario's Doug Ford put it, "hit him back as hard as we can."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/from-keeping-booze-boycotts-to-withholding-energy-premiers-talk-how-to-hit-back-at-trump/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/from-keeping-booze-boycotts-to-withholding-energy-premiers-talk-how-to-hit-back-at-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bear attack near Cumberland, B.C., sends 1 to hospital, prompts advisory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two hikers accompanied by an off-leash dog were attacked by a bear on Sunday, after the trio encountered a family of black bears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bear-attack-near-cumberland-bc-sends-1-to-hospital-prompts-advisory/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bear-attack-near-cumberland-bc-sends-1-to-hospital-prompts-advisory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After 34k lightning strikes, almost 100 wildfires burning across B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recent days have seen B.C.&rsquo;s wilderness struck by lightning almost 34,000 times and hot, dry conditions are expected to linger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/after-34k-lightning-strikes-almost-100-wildfires-burning-across-bc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/after-34k-lightning-strikes-almost-100-wildfires-burning-across-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of woman who died in e-scooter accident pleads for riders to wear helmets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shyan was riding a scooter on July 3 in the area of Venables Street and Commercial Drive at 10 a.m. when she collided with the side of a vehicle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/family-of-woman-who-died-in-e-scooter-accident-pleads-for-riders-to-wear-helmets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/family-of-woman-who-died-in-e-scooter-accident-pleads-for-riders-to-wear-helmets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Churro the Burro’s adventure on BC Ferries delights thousands]]></title><description><![CDATA["It was pretty much a simple lost and found story and it became a massive community effort, Lilian Kim with BC Ferries told Global News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/churro-the-burros-adventure-on-bc-ferries-delights-thousands/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/churro-the-burros-adventure-on-bc-ferries-delights-thousands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enbridge breaks ground on $4B natural gas pipeline expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enbridge is beginning construction on the Sunrise Expansion Program, a $4 billion expansion of its West Coast Natural Gas pipeline running from near Chetywnd, B.C., to the Canada-U.S. border in the Fraser Valley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/enbridge-breaks-ground-on-4b-natural-gas-pipeline-expansion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/enbridge-breaks-ground-on-4b-natural-gas-pipeline-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction to start on Enbridge Sunrise pipeline expansion near Prince George]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pipeline expansion project should provide a much-needed boost to the regional economy, and with work underway, completion is expected by the end of 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/construction-to-start-on-enbridge-sunrise-pipeline-expansion-near-prince-george/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/construction-to-start-on-enbridge-sunrise-pipeline-expansion-near-prince-george/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recall campaign against Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Dallas Brodie fails: Elections B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agency overseeing elections in B.C. says a campaign to recall Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Dallas Brodie has failed after organizers were unable to collect the required number of signatures in her riding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/recall-campaign-against-vancouver-quilchena-mla-dallas-brodie-fails-elections-bc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/recall-campaign-against-vancouver-quilchena-mla-dallas-brodie-fails-elections-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect arrested 1 year after cyclist died in Okanagan Granfondo]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death, as well as two charges of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/suspect-arrested-1-year-after-cyclist-died-in-okanagan-granfondo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/suspect-arrested-1-year-after-cyclist-died-in-okanagan-granfondo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – July 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-okanagan-news-at-530-pm-july-20/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-okanagan-news-at-530-pm-july-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-july-20/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-july-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businesses along West Broadway concerned as 6-month road closure begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic along West Broadway from Cambie to Alberta Streets will be impacted but businesses will remain open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/businesses-along-west-broadway-concerned-as-6-month-road-closure-begins/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/businesses-along-west-broadway-concerned-as-6-month-road-closure-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Langley RCMP locate missing 4-year-old boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a previous email statement, Langley RCMP said that the boy's disappearance did not meet the threshold for an Amber Alert to be activated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/langley-rcmp-locate-missing-4-year-old-boy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/langley-rcmp-locate-missing-4-year-old-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Langley RCMP continue search for 4-year-old boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Langley RCMP said Ryan Atlas Andrews (Atlas) is believed to be in the company of his mother, Alisse Andrews and was last seen on July 15.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/langley-rcmp-continue-search-for-4-year-old-boy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/langley-rcmp-continue-search-for-4-year-old-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. announces 1st battery energy storage project, to be housed on Vancouver Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[B.C. Hydro says the project will be housed near Duncan and will allow energy to be saved up and used during peak times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-announces-1st-battery-energy-storage-project-to-be-housed-on-vancouver-island/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-announces-1st-battery-energy-storage-project-to-be-housed-on-vancouver-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 FIFA World Cup saw largest deployment of Vancouver police officers ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it came to FIFA-specific events, police said officers dealt with three Criminal Code arrests at Fan Fest, 36 on Granville and one at another watch party.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/2026-fifa-world-cup-saw-largest-deployment-of-vancouver-police-officers-ever/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/2026-fifa-world-cup-saw-largest-deployment-of-vancouver-police-officers-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Kelowna says it will expropriate waterfront boardwalk from Hotel Eldorado after months of dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kelowna city council has authorized staff to begin the process of expropriating the disputed area in order to protect long-term public access to the waterfront in a move they described as a last resort in an ongoing dispute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/city-of-kelowna-says-it-will-expropriate-waterfront-boardwalk-from-hotel-eldorado-after-months-of-dispute/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/city-of-kelowna-says-it-will-expropriate-waterfront-boardwalk-from-hotel-eldorado-after-months-of-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Jimothy, the unusually round Seattle raccoon capturing hearts worldwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Seattle raccoon with an unusually short body nicknamed Jimothy has become an internet sensation after a video of the critter scampering across a field went viral.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/meet-jimothy-the-unusually-round-seattle-raccoon-capturing-hearts-worldwide/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/meet-jimothy-the-unusually-round-seattle-raccoon-capturing-hearts-worldwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 8,000 on evacuation alert as wildfire threatens Kimberley, B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of about 8,000 people in the East Kootenay region is located east of the Matthew Creek wildfire, which was sparked on Saturday by lightning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/more-than-8000-on-evacuation-alert-as-wildfire-threatens-kimberley-bc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/more-than-8000-on-evacuation-alert-as-wildfire-threatens-kimberley-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magnitude 5.6 earthquake reported west of Vancouver Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earthquakes Canada reports that the earthquake was felt as far away as Metro Vancouver, more than 450 kilometres to the southeast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/magnitude-56-earthquake-reported-west-of-vancouver-island/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/magnitude-56-earthquake-reported-west-of-vancouver-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[67-year-old drowns in Okanagan Lake during swimming event in Kelowna: RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mounties say the senior was participating in the Across the Lake Swim event on Saturday when another participant found him unresponsive in the water at around 10 a.m., about two hours after the event started.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/67-year-old-drowns-in-okanagan-lake-during-swimming-event-in-kelowna-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/67-year-old-drowns-in-okanagan-lake-during-swimming-event-in-kelowna-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dinosaur skull found in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. campground belong to T. rex 'great-uncle,' study shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[The remains of a dinosaur skull found in B.C. campground belonged to a tyrannosaur that was lighter and faster<br />
than its more famous relative, the T. rex, say the authors of a new study.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/dinosaur-skull-found-in-tumbler-ridge-bc-campground-belong-to-t-rex-great-uncle-study-shows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/dinosaur-skull-found-in-tumbler-ridge-bc-campground-belong-to-t-rex-great-uncle-study-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What did Vancouver get from the World Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[For five weeks, the FIFA Men's World Cup brought big crowds, busy transit and new energy to downtown Vancouver. Now that the crowds have left, the city is weighing the tournament&rsquo;s legacy, with questions about public costs, Granville Street and whether soccer momentum can be sustained in B.C.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/what-did-vancouver-get-from-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/what-did-vancouver-get-from-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remains of dinosaur skull found in B.C. campground belonged to T. rex ‘great-uncle’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The remains of a dinosaur skull found in British Columbia campground belonged to a tyrannosaur that was lighter and faster than its more famous relative, the T. rex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/remains-of-dinosaur-skull-found-in-bc-campground-belonged-to-t-rex-great-uncle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/remains-of-dinosaur-skull-found-in-bc-campground-belonged-to-t-rex-great-uncle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some First Nations leaders say gov't should have consulted with them before pipeline agreement was signed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pipeline, intended to deliver crude oil to Asian markets, is described as a project of national interest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/some-first-nations-leaders-say-govt-should-have-consulted-with-them-before-pipeline-agreement-was-signed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/some-first-nations-leaders-say-govt-should-have-consulted-with-them-before-pipeline-agreement-was-signed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Months-long Broadway closure begins near Cambie Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[A two-block section of West Broadway will be closed to vehicle traffic for months starting Monday, as construction on the Broadway Subway enters its final stages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/months-long-broadway-closure-begins-near-cambie-street/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/months-long-broadway-closure-begins-near-cambie-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kimberley, city of about 9,000, placed under evacuation alert as nearby out-of-control wildfire grows]]></title><description><![CDATA[The entire City of Kimberley has been placed under an evacuation alert as an out-of-control wildfire burns west of the East Kootenay community. The Regional District of East Kootenay has issued a separate evacuation alert for 66 properties stretching west from Kimberley because of two separate fires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/kimberley-city-of-about-9000-placed-under-evacuation-alert-as-nearby-out-of-control-wildfire-grows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/kimberley-city-of-about-9000-placed-under-evacuation-alert-as-nearby-out-of-control-wildfire-grows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kimberley, B.C., city of about 9,000, placed under evacuation alert as nearby out-of-control wildfire grows]]></title><description><![CDATA[The entire City of Kimberley has been placed under an evacuation alert as an out-of-control wildfire burns west of the East Kootenay community. The Regional District of East Kootenay has issued a separate evacuation alert for 66 properties stretching west from Kimberley because of two separate fires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/kimberley-bc-city-of-about-9000-placed-under-evacuation-alert-as-nearby-out-of-control-wildfire-grows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/kimberley-bc-city-of-about-9000-placed-under-evacuation-alert-as-nearby-out-of-control-wildfire-grows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Langley RCMP search for missing 4-year-old boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Langley RCMP is asking for the public's help in finding a four-year-old boy who was reported missing on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/langley-rcmp-search-for-missing-4-year-old-boy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/langley-rcmp-search-for-missing-4-year-old-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evacuation alert rescinded after wildfire near Pemberton, B.C., held]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Village of Pemberton lifted its evacuation alert covering parts of the community after the Signal Hill wildfire, burning just a few kilometres away, was classified as being held.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/evacuation-alert-rescinded-after-wildfire-near-pemberton-bc-held/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/evacuation-alert-rescinded-after-wildfire-near-pemberton-bc-held/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evacuation alert lifted as wildfire conditions ease near Pemberton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Village of Pemberton lifted its evacuation alert covering parts of the community after the Signal Hill wildfire, burning just a few kilometres away, was classified as being held.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/evacuation-alert-lifted-as-wildfire-conditions-ease-near-pemberton/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/evacuation-alert-lifted-as-wildfire-conditions-ease-near-pemberton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials urge residents to leave evacuated areas near Boston Bar due to wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials are warning there are no emergency services like ambulances in evacuation order areas, and exits could be cut off without warning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/officials-urge-residents-to-leave-evacuated-areas-near-boston-bar-due-to-wildfire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/officials-urge-residents-to-leave-evacuated-areas-near-boston-bar-due-to-wildfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials urge residents to leave evacuated areas near Boston Bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials are warning there are no emergency services like ambulances in evacuation order areas, and exits could be cut off without warning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/officials-urge-residents-to-leave-evacuated-areas-near-boston-bar/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/officials-urge-residents-to-leave-evacuated-areas-near-boston-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patios remain key for restaurant sales, but owners say it's no longer a 'free lunch']]></title><description><![CDATA[Patios are still a critical driver for restaurant revenue, six years after the COVID-19 pandemic drove demand for outdoor dining. However, restaurant operators say they are not as lucrative as they once were, as the extra seats are now being factored into higher rental costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/patios-remain-key-for-restaurant-sales-but-owners-say-its-no-longer-a-free-lunch/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/patios-remain-key-for-restaurant-sales-but-owners-say-its-no-longer-a-free-lunch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regional officials in B.C. warn of fast-moving water and debris from glacial lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District says the public must stay away from Place Creek, Poole Creek, Gates Lake and nearby water channels because of flood water from a lake that has formed near Place Glacier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/regional-officials-in-bc-warn-of-fast-moving-water-and-debris-from-glacial-lake/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/regional-officials-in-bc-warn-of-fast-moving-water-and-debris-from-glacial-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From boondoggle to backers: How the NDP changed its stance on the John Horgan Dam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Perhaps just as impressive is the scale of the political reversal the dam previously known as Site C represents for the governing NDP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/from-boondoggle-to-backers-how-the-ndp-changed-its-stance-on-the-john-horgan-dam/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/from-boondoggle-to-backers-how-the-ndp-changed-its-stance-on-the-john-horgan-dam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recipe: Istrian fritule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Istrian fritule are traditional Croatian pastries that resemble doughnuts. Lori Joyce shows us how to make them at home and how to make them gluten free.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/recipe-istrian-fritule/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/recipe-istrian-fritule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s months-long World Cup party comes to an end with final]]></title><description><![CDATA[The championship match, expected to draw a global television audience of nearly two billion viewers, closes the first 48-team men's World Cup and Canada's role as a host.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canadas-months-long-world-cup-party-comes-to-an-end-with-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canadas-months-long-world-cup-party-comes-to-an-end-with-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heiltsuk Nation aims to renew, remediate ancient Namu village]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Heiltsuk Nation is aiming to return the Namu cannery site to it's original state &mdash; a habitable village for its people. Hereditary Chief Harvey Humchitt says cleanup is the first step.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/heiltsuk-nation-aims-to-renew-remediate-ancient-namu-village/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/heiltsuk-nation-aims-to-renew-remediate-ancient-namu-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is there an alternative to killing nuisance black bears?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s a common debate in communities next to bear habitat &mdash; should you call the B.C. Conservation Officer Service to report a bear looking for sources of human food like garbage or kids&rsquo; lunch boxes? Some encourage others not to report such incidents because of a belief that it amounts to a death sentence for the bear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/is-there-an-alternative-to-killing-nuisance-black-bears/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/is-there-an-alternative-to-killing-nuisance-black-bears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixteen-year-old Clairey Lin of Canada wins the U.S. Girls' Junior Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clairey Lin of Canada won the U.S. Girls' Junior Championship on Saturday, beating Amelie Zalsman of St. Petersburg, Fla., 5 and 4 in the 36-hole final at Old Chatham Golf Club in Durham, N.C.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/sixteen-year-old-clairey-lin-of-canada-wins-the-us-girls-junior-championship/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/sixteen-year-old-clairey-lin-of-canada-wins-the-us-girls-junior-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16-year-old Clairey Lin of Langley, B.C., wins U.S. Girls' Junior Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clairey Lin of Canada won the U.S. Girls' Junior Championship on Saturday, beating Amelie Zalsman of St. Petersburg, Fla., 5 and 4 in the 36-hole final at Old Chatham Golf Club in Durham, N.C.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/16-year-old-clairey-lin-of-langley-bc-wins-us-girls-junior-championship/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/16-year-old-clairey-lin-of-langley-bc-wins-us-girls-junior-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northeastern B.C. exits historic drought, for now]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hydrologist with the B.C. River Forecast Centre says the northeastern part of the province is no longer in a drought that started in 2022, but cautions it could revert back to one, if warmer and drier weather persists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/northeastern-bc-exits-historic-drought-for-now/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/northeastern-bc-exits-historic-drought-for-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My financial planner convinced me to be tested for prostate cancer. It turns out I had it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adriano Magnifico only got tested for prostate cancer because his financial planner revealed his own diagnosis. Now, Magnifico wants to pay it forward by urging other men to get the simple blood test.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/my-financial-planner-convinced-me-to-be-tested-for-prostate-cancer-it-turns-out-i-had-it/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/my-financial-planner-convinced-me-to-be-tested-for-prostate-cancer-it-turns-out-i-had-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wide awake while your partner snores? Have you considered a 'sleep divorce'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts says good sleep is vital for your physical and mental health &mdash; and sleeping separately doesn&rsquo;t have to destroy the intimacy in your relationship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/wide-awake-while-your-partner-snores-have-you-considered-a-sleep-divorce/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/wide-awake-while-your-partner-snores-have-you-considered-a-sleep-divorce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is this the most controversial World Cup yet?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After more than 100 matches across Canada, Mexico and the United States, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is about to come to an end, cementing its legacy with highs, lows &mdash; and seemingly endless controversies. So, is this the most controversial World Cup? We talk to experts to get a sense of how this year's decisions have affected the tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/is-this-the-most-controversial-world-cup-yet/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/is-this-the-most-controversial-world-cup-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rise score 3 times in first 11 minutes to cruise past AFC Toronto]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vancouver Rise scored three times in the opening 11 minutes to cruise to a 3-0 win over host AFC Toronto on Saturday in Northern Super League action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rise-score-3-times-in-first-11-minutes-to-cruise-past-afc-toronto/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rise-score-3-times-in-first-11-minutes-to-cruise-past-afc-toronto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. wildfire tally surges past 100 as lightning transforms fire season in a flash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The wildfire season in British Columbia has been transformed in a flash, with lightning strikes sending the tally of blazes burning in the province past 100.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-wildfire-tally-surges-past-100-as-lightning-transforms-fire-season-in-a-flash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-wildfire-tally-surges-past-100-as-lightning-transforms-fire-season-in-a-flash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former B.C. Liberal MLA says centrist party is the answer for voters tired of 'extremes']]></title><description><![CDATA[Former B.C. Liberal MLA Mike Bernier is the new leader of Centre B.C. The party was formed in April 2025 after the B.C. Liberals, renamed to B.C. United, collapsed under Kevin Falcon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/former-bc-liberal-mla-says-centrist-party-is-the-answer-for-voters-tired-of-extremes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/former-bc-liberal-mla-says-centrist-party-is-the-answer-for-voters-tired-of-extremes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. wildfire tally surges past 100 as barrage of lightning strikes transforms fire season in a flash]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Wednesday morning the province's firefighters faced only about 20 blazes in what had been a relatively quiet season so far, but as of Saturday morning there were 113 fires burning, including about 100 started since Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-wildfire-tally-surges-past-100-as-barrage-of-lightning-strikes-transforms-fire-season-in-a-flash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-wildfire-tally-surges-past-100-as-barrage-of-lightning-strikes-transforms-fire-season-in-a-flash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The true toll of wildfire smoke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wildfire smoke is becoming a common part of summers in Canada. We look at how pollution from wildfires is setting back some of the world&rsquo;s gains in the fight for clean air.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/the-true-toll-of-wildfire-smoke/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/the-true-toll-of-wildfire-smoke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This is my mission': Advocate for safety along Thompson River calls for clearer warnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert Griffiths designed and implemented his own warning signs across Kamloops, B.C., in effort to prevent drownings. The City of Kamloops took those signs down within days, citing bylaw violations. Griffiths says there's improvements to be made.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/this-is-my-mission-advocate-for-safety-along-thompson-river-calls-for-clearer-warnings/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/this-is-my-mission-advocate-for-safety-along-thompson-river-calls-for-clearer-warnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Film on Sikh activist banned in India finds support in Surrey, B.C., and elsewhere in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[A film that has been blocked in Indian and also pulled from a streaming service two days after its release is drawing interest at community screenings across Canada, including a couple planned in Surrey, B.C., this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/film-on-sikh-activist-banned-in-india-finds-support-in-surrey-bc-and-elsewhere-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/film-on-sikh-activist-banned-in-india-finds-support-in-surrey-bc-and-elsewhere-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victoria making progress with community safety plan, but some say more work is needed]]></title><description><![CDATA[City staff, council and some community members say they&rsquo;ve slowly begun solving some of the B.C. capital's most complex social problems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/victoria-making-progress-with-community-safety-plan-but-some-say-more-work-is-needed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/victoria-making-progress-with-community-safety-plan-but-some-say-more-work-is-needed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My name is Sarah, and my pronouns are they/them. But no one will understand my identity exactly as I do]]></title><description><![CDATA[For those who are close, "I want them to know the real me," writes Sarah Struthers, who is non-binary. "I remind people of my pronouns because I care about our relationship."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/my-name-is-sarah-and-my-pronouns-are-theythem-but-no-one-will-understand-my-identity-exactly-as-i-do/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/my-name-is-sarah-and-my-pronouns-are-theythem-but-no-one-will-understand-my-identity-exactly-as-i-do/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This World Cup photographer used a 96-year-old camera 'in a world where everything is instant']]></title><description><![CDATA[Fareed Kotb, a sports photographer from Cairo, garnered international attention when he was spotted snapping World Cup games using a 1930 large-format film camera.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/this-world-cup-photographer-used-a-96-year-old-camera-in-a-world-where-everything-is-instant/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/this-world-cup-photographer-used-a-96-year-old-camera-in-a-world-where-everything-is-instant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I ran up a massive carbon debt as a teacher. Now I'm planting to make amends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over three decades, Mich&egrave;le Shannon likely handed out more than 1.6 million sheets of paper to students. She wishes she had changed her relationship with the school photocopier much sooner and in retirement, she's planting more consciously.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/i-ran-up-a-massive-carbon-debt-as-a-teacher-now-im-planting-to-make-amends/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/i-ran-up-a-massive-carbon-debt-as-a-teacher-now-im-planting-to-make-amends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks surge to 5-1 record with 19-17 win over Lions, who lose Rourke to injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Elks, who haven't made the playoffs since 2019, moved back into sole possession of first place in the West Division at 5-1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/elks-surge-to-5-1-record-with-19-17-win-over-lions-who-lose-rourke-to-injury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/elks-surge-to-5-1-record-with-19-17-win-over-lions-who-lose-rourke-to-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 100 properties ordered to evacuate as wildfire grows near Big Bar Lake, B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a hundred properties are affected by an evacuation order issued for the Big Bar Lake area in B.C.&rsquo;s southern Cariboo as an out of control wildfire grows rapidly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/more-than-100-properties-ordered-to-evacuate-as-wildfire-grows-near-big-bar-lake-bc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/more-than-100-properties-ordered-to-evacuate-as-wildfire-grows-near-big-bar-lake-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I can't think of a less fair future': former New Democrats call for renewed commitment to climate strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[On July 15, an open letter was sent to Premier David Eby and the B.C. NDP caucus. The letter was from 16 community leaders and former NDP MLAs and MPs, calling for the province to renew its commitment to its climate strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/i-cant-think-of-a-less-fair-future-former-new-democrats-call-for-renewed-commitment-to-climate-strategy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/i-cant-think-of-a-less-fair-future-former-new-democrats-call-for-renewed-commitment-to-climate-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Osoyoos Band seeks return of sacred sites in discussions with B.C. government]]></title><description><![CDATA[After years of negotiations, the Osoyoos Band is working with the province of British Columbia on a land claim swap that could re-draw where the reserve starts and ends]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/osoyoos-band-seeks-return-of-sacred-sites-in-discussions-with-bc-government/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/osoyoos-band-seeks-return-of-sacred-sites-in-discussions-with-bc-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince George Airport delays to last up to 10 business days after luggage screener malfunctions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anyone with checked baggage traveling through the Prince George Airport is warned to arrive early as manual screening is in place after an automatic luggage checker malfunctioned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/prince-george-airport-delays-to-last-up-to-10-business-days-after-luggage-screener-malfunctions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/prince-george-airport-delays-to-last-up-to-10-business-days-after-luggage-screener-malfunctions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. man describes terror, isolation after prescription ADHD medication led to arrest in Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simon Rovensky spent nearly two months in Gldani Prison before being released after his family raised tens of thousands of dollars to cover a fine and other costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-man-describes-terror-isolation-after-prescription-adhd-medication-led-to-arrest-in-georgia/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-man-describes-terror-isolation-after-prescription-adhd-medication-led-to-arrest-in-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. Nurses' Union raises concerns over 'intimidation, retaliation' from employers as mediation continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[The union representing nurses in B.C. held a rally in Prince George Friday to draw attention to what it says are instances of intimidation, as mediation with the Health Employers Association is adjourned for the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-nurses-union-raises-concerns-over-intimidation-retaliation-from-employers-as-mediation-continues/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-nurses-union-raises-concerns-over-intimidation-retaliation-from-employers-as-mediation-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mom and 1-month-old baby missing in northern B.C., not seen since July 9]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fort St. John RCMP said Nicole Andrus, 31, and her infant son, Krew Gordon, were reported missing on July 16 &mdash; but they haven't been seen since a week earlier on July 9.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/mom-and-1-month-old-baby-missing-in-northern-bc-not-seen-since-july-9/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/mom-and-1-month-old-baby-missing-in-northern-bc-not-seen-since-july-9/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mom and 1-month-old baby located safe in northern B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP in northern B.C. said in a release on Saturday that a missing mother and her one-month-old son have been located safely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/mom-and-1-month-old-baby-located-safe-in-northern-bc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/mom-and-1-month-old-baby-located-safe-in-northern-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. First Nations explore if nuclear power could meet province’s electricity needs]]></title><description><![CDATA[B.C. is expecting a surge in electricity demand over the next two decades. While the province is betting on wind and solar, First Nations say they're exploring every option.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-first-nations-explore-if-nuclear-power-could-meet-provinces-electricity-needs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-first-nations-explore-if-nuclear-power-could-meet-provinces-electricity-needs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evacuation order issued for area near Big Bar Lake due to aggressive wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Thompson Nicola Regional District says the Fiftynine Creek wildfire near Big Bar Lake is rapidly escalating and the current evacuation alert is being upgraded to an order.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/evacuation-order-issued-for-area-near-big-bar-lake-due-to-aggressive-wildfire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/evacuation-order-issued-for-area-near-big-bar-lake-due-to-aggressive-wildfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of 6 flees Boston Bar fires with 15 pets in tow]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Brittany Alenius, her husband and their four children were told to evacuate, their prized possessions were packed up and ready to go. But the trickiest part was making space in the car for three dogs, six cats, two snakes, an iguana and three birds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/family-of-6-flees-boston-bar-fires-with-15-pets-in-tow/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/family-of-6-flees-boston-bar-fires-with-15-pets-in-tow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abducted Alberta children possibly in B.C.: RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The case is connected to an Amber Alert that was issued on July 8 and then rescinded]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/abducted-alberta-children-possibly-in-bc-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/abducted-alberta-children-possibly-in-bc-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lightning hits homes on Vancouver Island as storm swept across region]]></title><description><![CDATA['Huge flash of light. Big bang and I felt a really big shock in my leg,' Cooper Preston, who was in the upstairs bedroom of his Courtenay home, told Global News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/lightning-hits-homes-on-vancouver-island-as-storm-swept-across-region/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/lightning-hits-homes-on-vancouver-island-as-storm-swept-across-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 kids from northern Alberta still missing, mom and her partner wanted for abduction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lanakai Morrison, six, and his half-brother Karl Morrison, four, are believed to be somewhere in Western Canada with their mom Krista Morrison and her partner Daniel Ludwig.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/2-kids-from-northern-alberta-still-missing-mom-and-her-partner-wanted-for-abduction/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/2-kids-from-northern-alberta-still-missing-mom-and-her-partner-wanted-for-abduction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – July 17]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-okanagan-news-at-530-pm-july-17/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-okanagan-news-at-530-pm-july-17/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 17]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-july-17/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-july-17/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[100 Mile House emergency department closes for 89 hours spread out over 6 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interior Health said patients can access Cariboo Memorial Hospital in Williams Lake during the closures. People who need life-threatening emergency care in 100 Mile House should call 911.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/100-mile-house-emergency-department-closes-for-89-hours-spread-out-over-6-days/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/100-mile-house-emergency-department-closes-for-89-hours-spread-out-over-6-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[100 Mile House emergency department closes for 89 hours spread out over 5 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interior Health said patients can access Cariboo Memorial Hospital in Williams Lake during the closures. People who need life-threatening emergency care in 100 Mile House should call 911.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/100-mile-house-emergency-department-closes-for-89-hours-spread-out-over-5-days/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/100-mile-house-emergency-department-closes-for-89-hours-spread-out-over-5-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accused Bishnoi gang associate agrees to deportation order]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sahibjot Singh is the latest of dozens of Indian nationals to face deportation for their involvement in extortion gangs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/accused-bishnoi-gang-associate-agrees-to-deportation-order/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/accused-bishnoi-gang-associate-agrees-to-deportation-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bear viewing area in Hyder, Alaska, closed due to flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Fish Creek bear viewing area in Hyder, Alaska, suffered major damage in a recent glacial outburst flood, according to the U.S. Forest Service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bear-viewing-area-in-hyder-alaska-closed-due-to-flooding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bear-viewing-area-in-hyder-alaska-closed-due-to-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['No amount of money' sufficient to stem risk of alleged Bishnoi gang member's release: lawyer]]></title><description><![CDATA[An accused murderer with ties to senior Bishnoi gang members represents too great a risk for release, a lawyer for Canada's Minister of Public Safety told a Federal Court judge Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/no-amount-of-money-sufficient-to-stem-risk-of-alleged-bishnoi-gang-members-release-lawyer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/no-amount-of-money-sufficient-to-stem-risk-of-alleged-bishnoi-gang-members-release-lawyer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Pretty scary’: Pemberton residents ready to leave as wildfire fight continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Signal Hill wildfire, near Pemberton, is now an estimated 97 hectares in size and burning close to the community of about 3,600 people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/pretty-scary-pemberton-residents-ready-to-leave-as-wildfire-fight-continues/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/pretty-scary-pemberton-residents-ready-to-leave-as-wildfire-fight-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. was the ‘canary in the coal mine’ of forest fire impact in Canada: Premier Eby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asked how he'll collaborate with other premiers on wildfire response at the Council of the Federation meeting next week, British Columbia Premier David Eby said his province has 'lots to bring to the table' to support other provinces. Eby said what Ontario and Eastern Canada are experiencing, 'British Columbia went through about five years ago,' and that it&rsquo;s important to be 'aligned' with other leaders on wildfire response.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-was-the-canary-in-the-coal-mine-of-forest-fire-impact-in-canada-premier-eby/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-was-the-canary-in-the-coal-mine-of-forest-fire-impact-in-canada-premier-eby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blueberry River First Nations aims to restore land through native plant orchard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blueberry River First Nations in B.C. says its new native plant orchard will help restoration efforts on land ravaged by industry and wildfires, while creating economic and cultural opportunities for the nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/blueberry-river-first-nations-aims-to-restore-land-through-native-plant-orchard/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/blueberry-river-first-nations-aims-to-restore-land-through-native-plant-orchard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Number of wildfires more than doubles after lightning strikes across B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[B.C. Wildfire Service officials said Thursday that warming and drying conditions are expected to continue this week. Forty-nine active wildfires burn across the province, with 29 of those started in the last 24 hours as of 9 a.m. PT Friday, according to the wildfire service'sonline dashboard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/number-of-wildfires-more-than-doubles-after-lightning-strikes-across-bc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/number-of-wildfires-more-than-doubles-after-lightning-strikes-across-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homes, seasonal cabins damaged by fires near Boston Bar: regional district]]></title><description><![CDATA[B.C. Wildfire Service officials said Thursday that warming and drying conditions are expected to continue this week. Sixty-two active wildfires burn across the province, with 43 of those started in the last 24 hours as of 1 p.m. PT Friday, according to the wildfire service's online dashboard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/homes-seasonal-cabins-damaged-by-fires-near-boston-bar-regional-district/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/homes-seasonal-cabins-damaged-by-fires-near-boston-bar-regional-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The only road': Mayor calls for Sea-to-Sky upgrades after deadly crash and highway closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the wake of a string of serious incidents on the Sea-to-Sky Highway, the mayor of Squamish, B.C., says the critical route is falling behind on needed safety upgrades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/the-only-road-mayor-calls-for-sea-to-sky-upgrades-after-deadly-crash-and-highway-closure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/the-only-road-mayor-calls-for-sea-to-sky-upgrades-after-deadly-crash-and-highway-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigation launched into fuel prices in Kamloops, Sea-to-Sky regions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The B.C. Utilities Commission is launching investigations into fuel pricing in both theKamloopsandSea-to-Skyregions, after long-standing concerns that drivers consistently pay more at the pump than motorists in neighbouring communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/investigation-launched-into-fuel-prices-in-kamloops-sea-to-sky-regions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/investigation-launched-into-fuel-prices-in-kamloops-sea-to-sky-regions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 50 wildfires burning in B.C. as multiple evacuation orders, alerts hold]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emily Fardad with the BC Wildfire Service has said crews have made progress on the Signal Hill blaze and that winds are not blowing flames toward the town of 3,400 residents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/more-than-50-wildfires-burning-in-bc-as-multiple-evacuation-orders-alerts-hold/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/more-than-50-wildfires-burning-in-bc-as-multiple-evacuation-orders-alerts-hold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews work through night on B.C. wildfire as evacuation orders hold]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emily Fardad with the BC Wildfire Service has said crews have made progress on the Signal Hill blaze and that winds are not blowing flames toward the town of 3,400 residents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/crews-work-through-night-on-bc-wildfire-as-evacuation-orders-hold/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/crews-work-through-night-on-bc-wildfire-as-evacuation-orders-hold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. Hydro says Site C has cost $14.9B to date as construction winds down]]></title><description><![CDATA[B.C. Hydro says the project, recently renamed the John Horgan Dam and Generating Station, &ldquo;remains on track&rdquo; to finish within its $16-billion budget, though &ldquo;some cost risks remain.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-hydro-says-site-c-has-cost-149b-to-date-as-construction-winds-down/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-hydro-says-site-c-has-cost-149b-to-date-as-construction-winds-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senior RCMP officer's 'no evidence' comment about India seems to contradict past statements]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP Deputy Commissioner Lisa Moreland says there is "no evidence" to link Indian government officials to crimes committed by Indian gangs that were investigated by U.S. and Canadian law enforcement, including the assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. That claim contradicts numerous past statements by other Canadian officials, including former prime minister Justin Trudeau and the RCMP's commissioner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/senior-rcmp-officers-no-evidence-comment-about-india-seems-to-contradict-past-statements/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/senior-rcmp-officers-no-evidence-comment-about-india-seems-to-contradict-past-statements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[El Ni&ntilde;o is here, and it&rsquo;s already looking like it could be 'mind-blowing']]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures in the El Ni&ntilde;o region in the Pacific Ocean are the warmest they've been on record at this time of year. And the peak is still months away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/el-nintildeo-is-here-and-itrsquos-already-looking-like-it-could-be-mind-blowing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/el-nintildeo-is-here-and-itrsquos-already-looking-like-it-could-be-mind-blowing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I feel so bad and so trapped’: Rogers customer falls victim to sophisticated delivery scam]]></title><description><![CDATA[The B.C. resident says back in February, she signed up for a new device through her Rogers app and added a new phone line to her account.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/i-feel-so-bad-and-so-trapped-rogers-customer-falls-victim-to-sophisticated-delivery-scam/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/i-feel-so-bad-and-so-trapped-rogers-customer-falls-victim-to-sophisticated-delivery-scam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A sacred place': Delta park to get dedicated ash-scattering site]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families looking for a place to scatter their loved one's ashes in water will soon have a dedicated place to do it in Delta, B.C.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/a-sacred-place-delta-park-to-get-dedicated-ash-scattering-site/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/a-sacred-place-delta-park-to-get-dedicated-ash-scattering-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simpcw First Nation signs consent deal for proposed copper mine near Kamloops]]></title><description><![CDATA[British Columbia's Environmental Assessment Office has signed an agreement with the Simpcw First Nation on how a proposed open-pit copper mine will be assessed, including the requirement for the nation's consent for the project to proceed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/simpcw-first-nation-signs-consent-deal-for-proposed-copper-mine-near-kamloops/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/simpcw-first-nation-signs-consent-deal-for-proposed-copper-mine-near-kamloops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Vancouver CAO Jerry Dobrovolny could be on his way out]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a closed board meeting on Thursday, Metro Vancouver directors requested the Chair, Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley, begin the process of relieving Dobrovolny of his duties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-cao-jerry-dobrovolny-could-be-on-his-way-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-cao-jerry-dobrovolny-could-be-on-his-way-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More details emerge about Vancouver stranger assault suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dylan Gaita was released on bail before he allegedly attacked two more people on Commercial Drive in June, including a woman who was elbowed in the face.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/more-details-emerge-about-vancouver-stranger-assault-suspect/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/more-details-emerge-about-vancouver-stranger-assault-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Okanagan residents demand answers from regional district following fire chief departures]]></title><description><![CDATA[About two dozen residents living in rural communities in B.C.'s South Okanagan rallied Thursday to demand answers from the Regional District of the Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) over the loss of multiple fire chiefs in their region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/south-okanagan-residents-demand-answers-from-regional-district-following-fire-chief-departures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/south-okanagan-residents-demand-answers-from-regional-district-following-fire-chief-departures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver working to avoid ‘the great sigh’ following FIFA World Cup excitement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vancouver was one of 16 cities across Canada, the U.S. and Mexico that hosted the tournament, which will conclude with Sunday's final between Argentina and Spain in New Jersey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-working-to-avoid-the-great-sigh-following-fifa-world-cup-excitement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-working-to-avoid-the-great-sigh-following-fifa-world-cup-excitement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time-lapse video shows growth of wildfire near Pemberton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire has placed the Village of Pemberton on evacuation alert and is 38 hectares in size as of Thursday afternoon. An evacuation order is also in place for One Mile Lake Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/time-lapse-video-shows-growth-of-wildfire-near-pemberton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/time-lapse-video-shows-growth-of-wildfire-near-pemberton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video captures distraction theft from an 88-year-old woman in East Vancouver]]></title><description><![CDATA[The footage, captured on Tuesday afternoon near Kaslo Avenue and East Hastings Street, shows the senior outside her home selling Playland and PNE parking on her private property.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/video-captures-distraction-theft-from-an-88-year-old-woman-in-east-vancouver/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/video-captures-distraction-theft-from-an-88-year-old-woman-in-east-vancouver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – July 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-okanagan-news-at-530-pm-july-16/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-okanagan-news-at-530-pm-july-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-july-16/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-july-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver Whitecaps game in Chicago rescheduled due to wildfire smoke]]></title><description><![CDATA['The decision was made with the health and safety of fans, players, staff and all event personnel as the top priority,' a statement from Chicago Fire read.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-whitecaps-game-in-chicago-rescheduled-due-to-wildfire-smoke/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-whitecaps-game-in-chicago-rescheduled-due-to-wildfire-smoke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Port of Vancouver expansion project referred to Canada’s Major Projects Office]]></title><description><![CDATA['Around the world, supply chains are evolving, trade patterns are shifting, and competition for investment is intensifying,' Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/port-of-vancouver-expansion-project-referred-to-canadas-major-projects-office/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/port-of-vancouver-expansion-project-referred-to-canadas-major-projects-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A dozen cats are missing after New Westminster apartment fire that displaced roughly 100 residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Poetker's cat Honey is one of 12 cats still missing after a fire over the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/a-dozen-cats-are-missing-after-new-westminster-apartment-fire-that-displaced-roughly-100-residents/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/a-dozen-cats-are-missing-after-new-westminster-apartment-fire-that-displaced-roughly-100-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfires force new evacuation order for Boston Bar area]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brunswick Creek and Ainslie Creek wildfires are both thousands of hectares in size and have previously triggered other evacuation orders in the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/wildfires-force-new-evacuation-order-for-boston-bar-area/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/wildfires-force-new-evacuation-order-for-boston-bar-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Village of Pemberton on evacuation alert due to out-of-control wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Signal Hill fire was reported late on Wednesday afternoon, about five kilometres south of Highway 99, and is currently estimated to be 10 hectares in size.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/village-of-pemberton-on-evacuation-alert-due-to-out-of-control-wildfire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/village-of-pemberton-on-evacuation-alert-due-to-out-of-control-wildfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 structures damaged in past 24 hours due to massive wildfire near Boston Bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brunswick Creek and Ainslie Creek wildfires are both thousands of hectares in size and have previously triggered other evacuation orders in the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/7-structures-damaged-in-past-24-hours-due-to-massive-wildfire-near-boston-bar/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/7-structures-damaged-in-past-24-hours-due-to-massive-wildfire-near-boston-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where cyclosporiasis cases stand in Canada as U.S. parasite outbreak rages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cyclosporiasis is an illness of the intestines caused by a parasite called cyclospora, which is only spread through eating food or drinking water that contains the parasite.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/where-cyclosporiasis-cases-stand-in-canada-as-us-parasite-outbreak-rages/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/where-cyclosporiasis-cases-stand-in-canada-as-us-parasite-outbreak-rages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assembly of First Nations questions ministers on major projects, reconciliation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal cabinet ministers faced pointed concerns from frustrated chiefs Thursday at an Assembly of First Nations meeting in Ottawa, as the Liberal government tried to again ease tensions over its efforts to streamline major project development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/assembly-of-first-nations-questions-ministers-on-major-projects-reconciliation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/assembly-of-first-nations-questions-ministers-on-major-projects-reconciliation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erratic winds, threat of lightning make Boston Bar firefighting efforts challenging, wildfire service says]]></title><description><![CDATA[One evacuee describes the scene as "an entire mountain disappearing in front of our eyes, trees looking like Q-Tips doused in gasoline just going up in flames."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/erratic-winds-threat-of-lightning-make-boston-bar-firefighting-efforts-challenging-wildfire-service-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/erratic-winds-threat-of-lightning-make-boston-bar-firefighting-efforts-challenging-wildfire-service-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Bar residents ordered to evacuate as wildfires intensify]]></title><description><![CDATA[The evacuation order was issued by Fraser Valley Regional District at 8:30 a.m. PT. on Thursday, July 16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/boston-bar-residents-ordered-to-evacuate-as-wildfires-intensify/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/boston-bar-residents-ordered-to-evacuate-as-wildfires-intensify/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal government to make announcement on the Port of Vancouver in Delta, B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon is expected to make a "significant" announcement about the Port of Vancouver Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/federal-government-to-make-announcement-on-the-port-of-vancouver-in-delta-bc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/federal-government-to-make-announcement-on-the-port-of-vancouver-in-delta-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal government refers Port of Vancouver strategy to Major Projects Office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon makes a "significant" announcement about the Port of Vancouver Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/federal-government-refers-port-of-vancouver-strategy-to-major-projects-office/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/federal-government-refers-port-of-vancouver-strategy-to-major-projects-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evacuation alert issued for parts of Pemberton due to Signal Hill wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Village of Pemberton has issued an evacuation alert for parts of the village, and the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District has also issued an alert for all properties in Area C on Collins Road to One Mile Lake to the Lillooet River. The alerts follow an evacuation order for One Mile Lake Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/evacuation-alert-issued-for-parts-of-pemberton-due-to-signal-hill-wildfire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/evacuation-alert-issued-for-parts-of-pemberton-due-to-signal-hill-wildfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evacuation alert issued for parts of Pemberton, B.C., due to Signal Hill wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Village of Pemberton has issued an evacuation alert for parts of the village, and the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District has also issued an alert for all properties in Area C on Collins Road to One Mile Lake to the Lillooet River. The alerts follow an evacuation order for One Mile Lake Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/evacuation-alert-issued-for-parts-of-pemberton-bc-due-to-signal-hill-wildfire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/evacuation-alert-issued-for-parts-of-pemberton-bc-due-to-signal-hill-wildfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Hit really hard': Workers face uncertain future as Prince George mill winds down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canfor said Tuesday that the Northwood pulp mill closure was the result of "unsustainable financial losses," and the shutdown will be finalized toward the end of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/hit-really-hard-workers-face-uncertain-future-as-prince-george-mill-winds-down/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/hit-really-hard-workers-face-uncertain-future-as-prince-george-mill-winds-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campfire ban coming to B.C.'s South Coast and Vancouver Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[For much of Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland, campfires are out of the question for the foreseeable future, as hot and dry weather moves in, increasing concern about potential wildfire activity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/campfire-ban-coming-to-bcs-south-coast-and-vancouver-island/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/campfire-ban-coming-to-bcs-south-coast-and-vancouver-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. officials brace for increased wildfire activity from dry lightning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials in British Columbia have their eyes on the skies as dry lightning strikes are listed as the probable cause of several new wildfires across the southern Interior.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-officials-brace-for-increased-wildfire-activity-from-dry-lightning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-officials-brace-for-increased-wildfire-activity-from-dry-lightning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minister of Public Safety fights to keep accused murderer and alleged Bishnoi gangster in custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawyers for the Minister of Public Safety will be in Federal Court Friday trying to keep an alleged senior Bishnoi gang member who faces a murder charge in India in custody at an immigration detention facility while he fights the government's efforts to deport him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/minister-of-public-safety-fights-to-keep-accused-murderer-and-alleged-bishnoi-gangster-in-custody/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/minister-of-public-safety-fights-to-keep-accused-murderer-and-alleged-bishnoi-gangster-in-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giant dinosaurs, oversized sausages: Are Canada's roadside attractions worth keeping around?]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a towering dinosaur in Drumheller, Alta., to a giant nickel coin in Sudbury, Ont., quirky landmarks have drawn visitors for decades. But as tourism changes and maintenance costs rise, some communities in Canada are questioning their future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/giant-dinosaurs-oversized-sausages-are-canadas-roadside-attractions-worth-keeping-around/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/giant-dinosaurs-oversized-sausages-are-canadas-roadside-attractions-worth-keeping-around/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A U.S. prof suspects most of his students used AI to cheat. It's a growing concern here, too]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Brown University professor has gone public about what appears to be a large-scale case of cheating using generative AI. The case isn't uncommon, according to Canadian educators and academic integrity experts, with the issue require attention from students, profs and institutions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/a-us-prof-suspects-most-of-his-students-used-ai-to-cheat-its-a-growing-concern-here-too/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/a-us-prof-suspects-most-of-his-students-used-ai-to-cheat-its-a-growing-concern-here-too/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Bigger story than the actual heat&rsquo;: Lightning raises wildfire concerns for B.C.'s southern Interior]]></title><description><![CDATA[A brief period of intense heat is being followed by thunderstorms across southern B.C., raising concerns that lightning could ignite fires in already dry forests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/lsquobigger-story-than-the-actual-heatrsquo-lightning-raises-wildfire-concerns-for-bcs-southern-interior/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/lsquobigger-story-than-the-actual-heatrsquo-lightning-raises-wildfire-concerns-for-bcs-southern-interior/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire crews on alert as lightning arrives in parts of tinder-dry B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials are particularly concerned about the western Cariboo region, along with the southern and southeast interior, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service, where the ground is dry and lightning is expected through Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/wildfire-crews-on-alert-as-lightning-arrives-in-parts-of-tinder-dry-bc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/wildfire-crews-on-alert-as-lightning-arrives-in-parts-of-tinder-dry-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out-of-control wildfire prompts evacuation order for area south of Pemberton, B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The evacuation order applies to One Mile Lake Park, "to provide safe working space to crews supporting fire operations."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/out-of-control-wildfire-prompts-evacuation-order-for-area-south-of-pemberton-bc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/out-of-control-wildfire-prompts-evacuation-order-for-area-south-of-pemberton-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘AI guilt’ is stopping important conversations about safe use, researchers say]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI guilt is the feeling that using AI is somehow cheating. That stigma, experts say, is preventing the conversations needed to teach people how to use the AI safely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/ai-guilt-is-stopping-important-conversations-about-safe-use-researchers-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/ai-guilt-is-stopping-important-conversations-about-safe-use-researchers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Proven treatment’: B.C. boy’s family pleads with province to fund international care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Natasha Hepburn&rsquo;s nine-year-old son, Nathan, has been diagnosed with brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM), which is a rare and life-threatening condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/proven-treatment-bc-boys-family-pleads-with-province-to-fund-international-care/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/proven-treatment-bc-boys-family-pleads-with-province-to-fund-international-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident remains in Granville Street SRO past deadline to move out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NDP government and BC Housing confirmed on Wednesday that one resident is still living at the Luugat on Granville Street in Vancouver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/resident-remains-in-granville-street-sro-past-deadline-to-move-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/resident-remains-in-granville-street-sro-past-deadline-to-move-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. looking to seize millions in properties of alleged criminals]]></title><description><![CDATA[B.C.'s director of civil forfeiture is going after five properties connected to an international crackdown on crime groups linked to India.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-looking-to-seize-millions-in-properties-of-alleged-criminals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-looking-to-seize-millions-in-properties-of-alleged-criminals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. ‘movie house’ near Port Moody up for sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cabin is over 4,400 square feet and features five bedrooms and four bathrooms and is located in Anmore, which is close to Port Moody.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-movie-house-near-port-moody-up-for-sale/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-movie-house-near-port-moody-up-for-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. government forgives $340K in legal debts of staffer convicted in 'quick wins' scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brian Bonney, a former B.C. Liberal, pleaded guilty to breach of trust in B.C. provincial court after being found to have used his time as a public servant for partisan purposes to gain votes from ethnic communities for the Liberals under Christy Clark in the 2013 election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-government-forgives-340k-in-legal-debts-of-staffer-convicted-in-quick-wins-scandal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-government-forgives-340k-in-legal-debts-of-staffer-convicted-in-quick-wins-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why B.C. wildfire crews are worried about 'dry lightning' and what they're doing to prepare]]></title><description><![CDATA[The B.C. Wildfire Service has warned that this week could be a crucial period for firefighters in the province as conditions converge to create what director of wildfire operations Cliff Chapman calls a "significant wildfire event."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/why-bc-wildfire-crews-are-worried-about-dry-lightning-and-what-theyre-doing-to-prepare/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/why-bc-wildfire-crews-are-worried-about-dry-lightning-and-what-theyre-doing-to-prepare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seabird Island opens new substance-use treatment for Indigenous young adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[A First Nation in B.C.'s Fraser Valley has launched a substance-use treatment program specifically for young adults that combines Indigenous knowledge and clinical care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/seabird-island-opens-new-substance-use-treatment-for-indigenous-young-adults/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/seabird-island-opens-new-substance-use-treatment-for-indigenous-young-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Forks man found not guilty in hockey arena assault trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge has found a Grand Forks, B.C., man not guilty of aggravated assault following a chaotic clash over an air horn during a junior hockey playoff game last spring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/grand-forks-man-found-not-guilty-in-hockey-arena-assault-trial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/grand-forks-man-found-not-guilty-in-hockey-arena-assault-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – July 15]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-okanagan-news-at-530-pm-july-15/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-okanagan-news-at-530-pm-july-15/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 15]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-july-15/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-july-15/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver Island community in mourning following helicopter crash that killed 2, injured 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Port McNeill on north Vancouver Island is in mourning after a pilot from the area died while flying a helicopter Tuesday &mdash; a crash that also killed one passenger and critically injured another.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-island-community-in-mourning-following-helicopter-crash-that-killed-2-injured-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-island-community-in-mourning-following-helicopter-crash-that-killed-2-injured-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Port McNeill pilot killed in helicopter crash remembered as 'outstanding young man']]></title><description><![CDATA[Port McNeill on north Vancouver Island is in mourning after a pilot from the area died while flying a helicopter Tuesday &mdash; a crash that also killed one passenger and critically injured another.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/port-mcneill-pilot-killed-in-helicopter-crash-remembered-as-outstanding-young-man/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/port-mcneill-pilot-killed-in-helicopter-crash-remembered-as-outstanding-young-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. settles legal debt with ex-official convicted in ‘quick wins’ vote scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The B.C. government is forgiving $340,000 in legal debt owed by a former official convicted of using public office to help the B.C. Liberals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-settles-legal-debt-with-ex-official-convicted-in-quick-wins-vote-scandal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-settles-legal-debt-with-ex-official-convicted-in-quick-wins-vote-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canfor closing Prince George pulp mill, hundreds of jobs lost]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a statement, Canfor said the pulp and paper industry continues to face significant challenges, as more production capacity worldwide has put downward pressure on prices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canfor-closing-prince-george-pulp-mill-hundreds-of-jobs-lost/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canfor-closing-prince-george-pulp-mill-hundreds-of-jobs-lost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jobs hang in the balance as Ekati diamond mine in N.W.T. closing early]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's diamond mines were never going to operate forever, but the industry's decline has been accelerated by the growing popularity of lab-grown diamonds and U.S. tariffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/jobs-hang-in-the-balance-as-ekati-diamond-mine-in-nwt-closing-early/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/jobs-hang-in-the-balance-as-ekati-diamond-mine-in-nwt-closing-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents in Sooke, B.C., to vote on intergenerational community centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voters in Sooke, B.C., will weigh in on whether their local government should borrow up to $5 million to build a long-awaited intergenerational community centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/residents-in-sooke-bc-to-vote-on-intergenerational-community-centre/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/residents-in-sooke-bc-to-vote-on-intergenerational-community-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assembly of First Nations calls for criminalization of residential school denialism]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has passed an emergency resolution that calls on Canada to criminalize residential school denialism. The advocacy organization, which represents chiefs countrywide, is holding its annual general assembly in Ottawa this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/assembly-of-first-nations-calls-for-criminalization-of-residential-school-denialism/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/assembly-of-first-nations-calls-for-criminalization-of-residential-school-denialism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pair of all-Canadian matchups highlight NHL opening night in late September]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026-27 NHL season is set to begin Sept. 29 with a pair of all-Canadian matchups. The Montreal Canadiens will visit the Toronto Maple Leafs, with the Edmonton Oilers later hosting the Vancouver Canucks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/pair-of-all-canadian-matchups-highlight-nhl-opening-night-in-late-september/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/pair-of-all-canadian-matchups-highlight-nhl-opening-night-in-late-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas prices jump across Metro Vancouver, hovering around $2 a litre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say that the price is jumping anywhere between five and 10 cents a litre, and that's mostly the result of rising oil prices amid the ongoing war between Iran and the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/gas-prices-jump-across-metro-vancouver-hovering-around-2-a-litre/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/gas-prices-jump-across-metro-vancouver-hovering-around-2-a-litre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open fire and campfire bans coming into effect in B.C. amid dry lightning threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several open fire bans, including campfire prohibitions, are coming into effect over the next two days in parts of British Columbia as crews prepare for the threat of new blazes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/open-fire-and-campfire-bans-coming-into-effect-in-bc-amid-dry-lightning-threat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/open-fire-and-campfire-bans-coming-into-effect-in-bc-amid-dry-lightning-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Penticton airport reopens after undisclosed police incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[An earlier advisory from the city asked the public to avoid the area so emergency personnel could carry out their work safely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/penticton-airport-reopens-after-undisclosed-police-incident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/penticton-airport-reopens-after-undisclosed-police-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Penticton airport reopens after suspicious bag incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airport was evacuated and closed temporarily while the RCMP responded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/penticton-airport-reopens-after-suspicious-bag-incident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/penticton-airport-reopens-after-suspicious-bag-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City officials ask public to stay away from Penticton airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[An advisory from the city says the request will allow emergency personnel to carry out their work safely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/city-officials-ask-public-to-stay-away-from-penticton-airport/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/city-officials-ask-public-to-stay-away-from-penticton-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. wants to seize 2 Metro Vancouver homes of alleged drug-smuggling gang boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[The B.C. government wants to seize two properties of alleged B.C. drug-trafficking boss Ravinder Singh Dhanda, who was one of the lead targets of an international crackdown on three India-based organized crime groups earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-wants-to-seize-2-metro-vancouver-homes-of-alleged-drug-smuggling-gang-boss/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-wants-to-seize-2-metro-vancouver-homes-of-alleged-drug-smuggling-gang-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire damages several historic buildings, businesses in downtown Armstrong, B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The blaze started overnight and hit businesses along Pleasant Valley Blvd.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/fire-damages-several-historic-buildings-businesses-in-downtown-armstrong-bc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/fire-damages-several-historic-buildings-businesses-in-downtown-armstrong-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Nations chiefs vote to oppose Carney government's proposed major projects reforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assembly of First Nations chiefs unanimously resolved Wednesday to oppose the Carney government's proposed reforms aimed at streamlining major project development if those reforms weaken environmental protections or sidestep Indigenous rights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/first-nations-chiefs-vote-to-oppose-carney-governments-proposed-major-projects-reforms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/first-nations-chiefs-vote-to-oppose-carney-governments-proposed-major-projects-reforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Habs-Leafs, Canucks-Oilers to open NHL season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026-27 NHL season is set to begin Sept. 29 with a pair of all-Canadian matchups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/habs-leafs-canucks-oilers-to-open-nhl-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/habs-leafs-canucks-oilers-to-open-nhl-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pretty but invasive: Blueweed blooms cause a stir in Kimberley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blueweed is spreading across Kimberley after a wet spring and warm weather. Experts say dense patches can displace native plants and may complicate wildfire mitigation near city limits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/pretty-but-invasive-blueweed-blooms-cause-a-stir-in-kimberley/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/pretty-but-invasive-blueweed-blooms-cause-a-stir-in-kimberley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 groups given private use of Vancouver Aquatic Centre after closure and court ruling citing safety risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Vancouver argued successfully in court it was too risky to keep the pool open beyond June 28, and then allowed parties at the facility on June 29 and 30.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/2-groups-given-private-use-of-vancouver-aquatic-centre-after-closure-and-court-ruling-citing-safety-risks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/2-groups-given-private-use-of-vancouver-aquatic-centre-after-closure-and-court-ruling-citing-safety-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Esquimalt fire department to continue using 24-hour shift cycle after 2-year pilot]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a two-year pilot program, Esquimalt Fire and Rescue Services will continue to use a 24-hour shift cycle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/esquimalt-fire-department-to-continue-using-24-hour-shift-cycle-after-2-year-pilot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/esquimalt-fire-department-to-continue-using-24-hour-shift-cycle-after-2-year-pilot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terrace firefighters warn staffing levels could delay emergency response]]></title><description><![CDATA[Terrace firefighters are asking the city to increase staffing levels, saying more personnel would improve emergency response times and allow crews to safely enter burning buildings sooner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/terrace-firefighters-warn-staffing-levels-could-delay-emergency-response/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/terrace-firefighters-warn-staffing-levels-could-delay-emergency-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fernie fined after untreated wastewater released into Elk River, elevating E. coli risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Fernie has been fined $13,395 by the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Parks for violations related to its wastewater treatment system, including the release of millions of litres of untreated wastewater into the Elk River.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/fernie-fined-after-untreated-wastewater-released-into-elk-river-elevating-e-coli-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/fernie-fined-after-untreated-wastewater-released-into-elk-river-elevating-e-coli-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup fans in Canada aren’t just watching the games. They’re also eagerly hunting for 980 Panini stickers]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the World Cup unfolds, fans are finding new ways to connect with the tournament. A decades-long tradition from Europe and Latin America of collecting Panini stickers is now catching on with soccer fans in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/world-cup-fans-in-canada-arent-just-watching-the-games-theyre-also-eagerly-hunting-for-980-panini-stickers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/world-cup-fans-in-canada-arent-just-watching-the-games-theyre-also-eagerly-hunting-for-980-panini-stickers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet flight attendants vote to strike as soon as August long weekend if no deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of Canadian travellers will be double-checking their plans for the August long weekend, after WestJet flight attendants voted 99.4 per cent in favour of a strike.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/westjet-flight-attendants-vote-to-strike-as-soon-as-august-long-weekend-if-no-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/westjet-flight-attendants-vote-to-strike-as-soon-as-august-long-weekend-if-no-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet flight attendants could strike on the August long weekend — if they vote yes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A strike vote could mean more than 4,400 flight attendants at WestJet could legally walk off the job on Aug. 2, if protracted negotiations with Canada's second-largest airline aren't settled before then.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/westjet-flight-attendants-could-strike-on-the-august-long-weekend-if-they-vote-yes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/westjet-flight-attendants-could-strike-on-the-august-long-weekend-if-they-vote-yes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Absolutely crushed': Inside the investigation that saw StubHub refund 'devastated' Taylor Swift fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heartbreak, panic, anger. Those are just some of the emotions contained in customer complaint logs StubHub provided B.C.'s consumer protection agency during an investigation into alleged wrongdoing related to sales of tickets for Taylor Swift's Vancouver Eras Tour in December 2024. As the ticket resale site faces fresh controversy over the recent sale of World Cup tickets, documents obtained by CBC News provide a window into a probe emerging from another high-profile event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/absolutely-crushed-inside-the-investigation-that-saw-stubhub-refund-devastated-taylor-swift-fans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/absolutely-crushed-inside-the-investigation-that-saw-stubhub-refund-devastated-taylor-swift-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opposition cries foul as Vancouver council scrubs last meeting before summer break]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opposition members of Vancouver city council are accusing ABC Vancouver of playing politics after the party used its majority to cancel the last council meeting scheduled before the summer break.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/opposition-cries-foul-as-vancouver-council-scrubs-last-meeting-before-summer-break/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/opposition-cries-foul-as-vancouver-council-scrubs-last-meeting-before-summer-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fears that street disorder, open drug use will return to Granville Strip post World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Granville Pedestrian Zone has been extended to Labour Day, meaning eligible FIFA-related temporary patios and public realm expansions will also remain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/fears-that-street-disorder-open-drug-use-will-return-to-granville-strip-post-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/fears-that-street-disorder-open-drug-use-will-return-to-granville-strip-post-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-scooter riders urged to take safety seriously after woman without helmet dies, another is injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Saturday, a 30-year-old woman died in hospital, more than a week after the e-scooter she was riding collided with a vehicle at a busy intersection. The next day, a woman sustained head injuries and a broken collarbone when her e-scooter was struck in Coal Harbour. Neither was wearing a helmet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/e-scooter-riders-urged-to-take-safety-seriously-after-woman-without-helmet-dies-another-is-injured/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/e-scooter-riders-urged-to-take-safety-seriously-after-woman-without-helmet-dies-another-is-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forecast heat, lightning and ongoing drought raise risk of 'significant wildfire event' in B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The B.C. Wildfire Service said Tuesday that fuels on the landscape were "as dry as they can get," making much of the province "highly susceptible" to wildfires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/forecast-heat-lightning-and-ongoing-drought-raise-risk-of-significant-wildfire-event-in-bc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/forecast-heat-lightning-and-ongoing-drought-raise-risk-of-significant-wildfire-event-in-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 dead in helicopter crash on B.C.’s West Coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a post on social media, West Coast Helicopters stated that a member of their work family died in the crash. Two other people, one who also died in the crash, were on board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/2-dead-in-helicopter-crash-on-bcs-west-coast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/2-dead-in-helicopter-crash-on-bcs-west-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[300 jobs lost as Canfor closes Northwood Pulp Mill in Prince George]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company says it is facing "unsustainable financial losses."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/300-jobs-lost-as-canfor-closes-northwood-pulp-mill-in-prince-george/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/300-jobs-lost-as-canfor-closes-northwood-pulp-mill-in-prince-george/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FedEx employees say they reported voyeurism concerns to management, were told to ‘relax’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delta police said it is suspected a recording device was hidden in a staff washroom at the Tilbury FedEx depot and employees alleged that those images were uploaded online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/fedex-employees-say-they-reported-voyeurism-concerns-to-management-were-told-to-relax/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/fedex-employees-say-they-reported-voyeurism-concerns-to-management-were-told-to-relax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 woman’s death, another’s serious injury prompts e-scooter warning from Vancouver police]]></title><description><![CDATA[This warning from the Vancouver Police Department comes after a woman died and another woman was seriously injured in separate incidents over the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/1-womans-death-anothers-serious-injury-prompts-e-scooter-warning-from-vancouver-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/1-womans-death-anothers-serious-injury-prompts-e-scooter-warning-from-vancouver-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full-blown strike on pause as Metro Vancouver workers see 'significant movement' on negotiations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Vancouver outside workers said Tuesday they would not launch a full-scale strike after what their union described as "significant movement" in talks with the regional district.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/full-blown-strike-on-pause-as-metro-vancouver-workers-see-significant-movement-on-negotiations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/full-blown-strike-on-pause-as-metro-vancouver-workers-see-significant-movement-on-negotiations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signs point to schizophrenia, psychiatrist tells hearing for man accused of killing B.C. Mountie]]></title><description><![CDATA[A forensic psychiatrist treating the man accused of first-degree murder in the killing of RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang in a Burnaby, B.C., park in 2022 says he is now more certain that the man suffers schizophrenia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/signs-point-to-schizophrenia-psychiatrist-tells-hearing-for-man-accused-of-killing-bc-mountie/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/signs-point-to-schizophrenia-psychiatrist-tells-hearing-for-man-accused-of-killing-bc-mountie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing Kamloops hiker found dead on Washington State mountain range]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gursimran Singh was expected to return from a solo trip to the Twin Sister Mountain Range on June 28. The experienced hiker was instead found dead in the region after a two-week search.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/missing-kamloops-hiker-found-dead-on-washington-state-mountain-range/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/missing-kamloops-hiker-found-dead-on-washington-state-mountain-range/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest warrant issued for man accused in Panama Papers after he fails to show up for court]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Alberta businessman who quietly teed up hundreds of millions of dollars in oilpatch deals is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant after he failed to appear in court on tax-evasion charges stemming from the Panama Papers. Calgary's Wentao Yang is the first person known to be charged in Canada in relation to the huge 2016 leak of tax-haven financial records.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/arrest-warrant-issued-for-man-accused-in-panama-papers-after-he-fails-to-show-up-for-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/arrest-warrant-issued-for-man-accused-in-panama-papers-after-he-fails-to-show-up-for-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 dead, 1 in hospital after helicopter crash near north Vancouver Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[A helicopter company says two people are dead and another is injured after a helicopter crash near north Vancouver Island Tuesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/2-dead-1-in-hospital-after-helicopter-crash-near-north-vancouver-island/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/2-dead-1-in-hospital-after-helicopter-crash-near-north-vancouver-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 person in hospital after helicopter crash on north Vancouver Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency responders in B.C. say one person is in hospital in serious but stable condition after a helicopter crashed on north Vancouver Island Tuesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/1-person-in-hospital-after-helicopter-crash-on-north-vancouver-island/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/1-person-in-hospital-after-helicopter-crash-on-north-vancouver-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – July 14]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-okanagan-news-at-530-pm-july-14/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-okanagan-news-at-530-pm-july-14/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 14]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-july-14/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-july-14/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bail hearing adjourned for Edmonton man charged in Granville assaults during World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[At around 6 p.m. on July 6, police said officers on Granville near Nelson Streets were approached by a woman who identified a man she claimed had swung his fist in her direction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bail-hearing-adjourned-for-edmonton-man-charged-in-granville-assaults-during-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bail-hearing-adjourned-for-edmonton-man-charged-in-granville-assaults-during-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 people missing, presumed drowned in separate B.C. Interior lakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sicamous RCMP said they were called at 8:13 p.m. to Mara Lake, south of Sicamous, and officers, along with Search and Rescue, began searching the lake and shoreline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/2-people-missing-presumed-drowned-in-separate-bc-interior-lakes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/2-people-missing-presumed-drowned-in-separate-bc-interior-lakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 people drowned in separate B.C. Interior lakes over the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sicamous RCMP said they were called at 8:13 p.m. to Mara Lake, south of Sicamous, and officers, along with Search and Rescue, began searching the lake and shoreline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/2-people-drowned-in-separate-bc-interior-lakes-over-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/2-people-drowned-in-separate-bc-interior-lakes-over-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aging track needs replaced before 2028 B.C. Summer Games, Penticton athletic community says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The track at the current facility, located behind Penticton Secondary School, is roughly 30 years old, and clubs that use the track say its age is starting to show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/aging-track-needs-replaced-before-2028-bc-summer-games-penticton-athletic-community-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/aging-track-needs-replaced-before-2028-bc-summer-games-penticton-athletic-community-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who consumed mushrooms before driving sentenced in Nelson]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man's dangerous driving after consuming mushrooms prompted about 50 calls to 911 before he rammed an off-duty police officer's vehicle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/man-who-consumed-mushrooms-before-driving-sentenced-in-nelson/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/man-who-consumed-mushrooms-before-driving-sentenced-in-nelson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver who consumed mushrooms before ramming off-duty police officer's vehicle sentenced in B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man's dangerous driving after consuming mushrooms prompted about 50 calls to 911 before he rammed an off-duty police officer's vehicle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/driver-who-consumed-mushrooms-before-ramming-off-duty-police-officers-vehicle-sentenced-in-bc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/driver-who-consumed-mushrooms-before-ramming-off-duty-police-officers-vehicle-sentenced-in-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. pilot killed in crash while battling Colorado wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA['Today, we mourn the loss of Nicholas Dale, who gave his life while supporting response efforts on the Gold Mountain Fire,' Colorado Congressman Jeff Hurd posted on X.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-pilot-killed-in-crash-while-battling-colorado-wildfire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-pilot-killed-in-crash-while-battling-colorado-wildfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southern B.C. to face highest wildfire potential over the next 48 hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ainslie Creek and Brunswick Creek wildfires along Highway 1 have collectively grown to nearly 20,000 hectares and are still considered out of control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/southern-bc-to-face-highest-wildfire-potential-over-the-next-48-hours/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/southern-bc-to-face-highest-wildfire-potential-over-the-next-48-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. provides update on current wildfire and drought conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ainslie Creek and Brunswick Creek wildfires along Highway 1 have collectively grown to nearly 20,000 hectares and are still considered out of control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-provides-update-on-current-wildfire-and-drought-conditions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-provides-update-on-current-wildfire-and-drought-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five years after Kelowna crane collapse, families still waiting for answers and charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Union launches letter-writing campaign as relatives of five men killed in 2021 disaster call for accountability and stronger crane-safety oversight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/five-years-after-kelowna-crane-collapse-families-still-waiting-for-answers-and-charges/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/five-years-after-kelowna-crane-collapse-families-still-waiting-for-answers-and-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethan Katzberg rules hammer throw in Budapest with world-leading 83.64m season best, meet record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Should young hammer thrower Ethan Katzberg one day break Yuriy Sedykh's world record, it may well happen in Budapest. The Canadian delivered an 83.64-metre season best there on Tuesday to defeat Germany&rsquo;s Merlin Hummel (81.74) at the 16th Gyulai Istv&aacute;n Memorial, three years after winning the first of his two world championship titles in the Hungarian capital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/ethan-katzberg-rules-hammer-throw-in-budapest-with-world-leading-8364m-season-best-meet-record/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/ethan-katzberg-rules-hammer-throw-in-budapest-with-world-leading-8364m-season-best-meet-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethan Katzberg rules hammer throw in Budapest with 83.64m season best and meet record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Should young hammer thrower Ethan Katzberg one day break Yuriy Sedykh's world record, it may well happen in Budapest. The Canadian delivered an 83.64-metre season best there on Tuesday to defeat Germany&rsquo;s Merlin Hummel (81.74) at the 16th Gyulai Istv&aacute;n Memorial, three years after winning the first of his two world championship titles in the Hungarian capital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/ethan-katzberg-rules-hammer-throw-in-budapest-with-8364m-season-best-and-meet-record/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/ethan-katzberg-rules-hammer-throw-in-budapest-with-8364m-season-best-and-meet-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Village plan? New tallest towers? Vancouver council faces summer sprint]]></title><description><![CDATA[With local elections looming, Vancouver councilors will have a jam packed schedule in the weeks ahead where they will vote on a number of high-profile issues &mdash; or decide to delay the vote until after a new council is sworn in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/village-plan-new-tallest-towers-vancouver-council-faces-summer-sprint/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/village-plan-new-tallest-towers-vancouver-council-faces-summer-sprint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family who lost 12-year-old son to cancer says 'we are choosing to live' by sharing in his passion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amanda Moppett-Beatch and Jeff Beatch lost their son, Easton, to cancer last month. The family, with their daughter Ellie, travelled from Calgary to B.C., visiting some of Easton's favourite birding spots. They say it helps them stay connected to him and a psychologist from UBC says it's an example of continuing loving bonds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/family-who-lost-12-year-old-son-to-cancer-says-we-are-choosing-to-live-by-sharing-in-his-passion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/family-who-lost-12-year-old-son-to-cancer-says-we-are-choosing-to-live-by-sharing-in-his-passion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular Kelowna waterfront walkway closed due to dispute between city, hotel over repairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A long-running public access dispute between the City of Kelowna and the Eldorado Hotel has flared up again over structural repairs, leaving a popular waterfront boardwalk blocked by chain-link fences at the height of the summer season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/popular-kelowna-waterfront-walkway-closed-due-to-dispute-between-city-hotel-over-repairs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/popular-kelowna-waterfront-walkway-closed-due-to-dispute-between-city-hotel-over-repairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frustration mounts over closed Kelowna waterfront boardwalk as city, hotel remain gridlocked over repairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A long-running public access dispute between the City of Kelowna and the Eldorado Hotel has flared up again over structural repairs, leaving a popular waterfront boardwalk blocked by chain-link fences at the height of the summer season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/frustration-mounts-over-closed-kelowna-waterfront-boardwalk-as-city-hotel-remain-gridlocked-over-repairs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/frustration-mounts-over-closed-kelowna-waterfront-boardwalk-as-city-hotel-remain-gridlocked-over-repairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. company interested in providing rail service between Squamish and 100 Mile House as CN pulls out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Washington-based Columbia Rail confirmed the company has been looking into the viability of the corridor between Squamish and 100 Mile House.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/us-company-interested-in-providing-rail-service-between-squamish-and-100-mile-house-as-cn-pulls-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/us-company-interested-in-providing-rail-service-between-squamish-and-100-mile-house-as-cn-pulls-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. company believes it can provide rail service between Squamish and 100 Mile House as CN pulls out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Washington-based Columbia Rail confirmed the company has been looking into the viability of the corridor between Squamish and 100 Mile House.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/us-company-believes-it-can-provide-rail-service-between-squamish-and-100-mile-house-as-cn-pulls-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/us-company-believes-it-can-provide-rail-service-between-squamish-and-100-mile-house-as-cn-pulls-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent investigation into major Comox sewage leak recommended by regional district staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staff at the Comox Valley Regional District on Vancouver Island have recommended an independent investigation into a major sewage leak in May after residents called for one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/independent-investigation-into-major-comox-sewage-leak-recommended-by-regional-district-staff/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/independent-investigation-into-major-comox-sewage-leak-recommended-by-regional-district-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He missed the net in Colombia's World Cup elimination in Vancouver. Now he's facing threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[One week after Colombia was eliminated from the World Cup in Vancouver, the whereabouts of one of the team's key players are unknown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/he-missed-the-net-in-colombias-world-cup-elimination-in-vancouver-now-hes-facing-threats/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/he-missed-the-net-in-colombias-world-cup-elimination-in-vancouver-now-hes-facing-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do you really own your video games? Kelowna gaming experts discuss Sony decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[For decades, buying a video game meant owning it. You could lend it to a friend, trade it or sell it. But with digital video games, none of that is possible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/do-you-really-own-your-video-games-kelowna-gaming-experts-discuss-sony-decision/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/do-you-really-own-your-video-games-kelowna-gaming-experts-discuss-sony-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delta police investigate alleged voyeurism in FedEx staff washroom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delta police said Monday they had arrested an employee of the business on July 7, who was subsequently released on conditions "pending further investigation."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/delta-police-investigate-alleged-voyeurism-in-fedex-staff-washroom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/delta-police-investigate-alleged-voyeurism-in-fedex-staff-washroom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. issues environmental assessment certificate for silica sand mine near Prince George]]></title><description><![CDATA[The province has issued an Environmental Assessment Certificate to B.C.-based Vitreo Minerals for its $300 million proposed silica sand mine north of Prince George which will produce sand used in hydraulic fracturing to support B.C.'s crude oil and liquified natural gas extraction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-issues-environmental-assessment-certificate-for-silica-sand-mine-near-prince-george/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 02:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-issues-environmental-assessment-certificate-for-silica-sand-mine-near-prince-george/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged in Vancouver stranger assault, remains in custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vancouver police released video of the stranger assault on June 28 and Dylan Gaita, 29, has now been charged, police said in a release on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/man-charged-in-vancouver-stranger-assault-remains-in-custody/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 02:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/man-charged-in-vancouver-stranger-assault-remains-in-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Striking B.C. nurses to suspend picket lines amid mediated talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The province announced Friday it had appointed veteran labour mediators Vince Ready and Amanda Rogers in an effort to restart stalled talks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/striking-bc-nurses-to-suspend-picket-lines-amid-mediated-talks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 02:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/striking-bc-nurses-to-suspend-picket-lines-amid-mediated-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. wildfire crews brace for uptick in fire activity as weather heats up again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews fighting out-of-control wildfires near Boston Bar, B.C., were taking advantage of favourable weather to attack the blazes directly, before fire activity is expected to pick up after tempered behaviour over the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-wildfire-crews-brace-for-uptick-in-fire-activity-as-weather-heats-up-again/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-wildfire-crews-brace-for-uptick-in-fire-activity-as-weather-heats-up-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Province establishes protected area larger than city of Surrey in northeast B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new K'ih tsaa&#660;dze Protection Area is within Treaty 8 territory and stems from a 2021 B.C. Supreme Court case ruling that the cumulative impacts of multiple industrial developments in the region infringed on the treaty, signed in 1899.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/province-establishes-protected-area-larger-than-city-of-surrey-in-northeast-bc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/province-establishes-protected-area-larger-than-city-of-surrey-in-northeast-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conservation planning for Qat'muk underway between Ktunuxa Nation and B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[B.C. says conservation planning is underway to protect 70,000 hectares of Qat'muk, which was formerly the controversial site of a proposed ski hill known as Jumbo Glacier Resort.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/conservation-planning-for-qatmuk-underway-between-ktunuxa-nation-and-bc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/conservation-planning-for-qatmuk-underway-between-ktunuxa-nation-and-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conservation planning for Qat'muk underway between Ktunaxa Nation and B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[B.C. says conservation planning is underway to protect 70,000 hectares of Qat'muk, which was formerly the controversial site of a proposed ski hill known as Jumbo Glacier Resort.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/conservation-planning-for-qatmuk-underway-between-ktunaxa-nation-and-bc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/conservation-planning-for-qatmuk-underway-between-ktunaxa-nation-and-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hudson's Hope ER closed for 3 weeks as doctor shortage persists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hudson's Hope has just one doctor, which has contributed to ongoing closures of the community's emergency department since late last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/hudsons-hope-er-closed-for-3-weeks-as-doctor-shortage-persists/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/hudsons-hope-er-closed-for-3-weeks-as-doctor-shortage-persists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tatyanna Harrison’s family says inquest left them heartbroken, raised more questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 20-year-old's remains were discovered in Richmond aboard a dry-docked yacht, but were not identified until that August following DNA tests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/tatyanna-harrisons-family-says-inquest-left-them-heartbroken-raised-more-questions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/tatyanna-harrisons-family-says-inquest-left-them-heartbroken-raised-more-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family, supporters call for renewed investigation into death of Tatyanna Harrison]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supporters say serious questions remain about police and coroner accountability in the missing person and death investigation of the 20-year-old Indigenous woman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/family-supporters-call-for-renewed-investigation-into-death-of-tatyanna-harrison/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/family-supporters-call-for-renewed-investigation-into-death-of-tatyanna-harrison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver mayor says he won't try to eliminate the park board if re-elected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said he will move on from a three-year campaign to get rid of the city&rsquo;s independently elected park board if re-elected this October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-mayor-says-he-wont-try-to-eliminate-the-park-board-if-re-elected-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-mayor-says-he-wont-try-to-eliminate-the-park-board-if-re-elected-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver Mayor says he won’t try to eliminate the park board if re-elected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said he will move on from a three-year campaign to get rid of the city&rsquo;s independently elected park board if re-elected this October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-mayor-says-he-wont-try-to-eliminate-the-park-board-if-re-elected/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-mayor-says-he-wont-try-to-eliminate-the-park-board-if-re-elected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – July 13]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-okanagan-news-at-530-pm-july-13/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-okanagan-news-at-530-pm-july-13/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 13]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-july-13/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-july-13/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver mayor slams B.C. government over lack of involuntary care beds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is lashing out at the B.C. government about funding new involuntary care beds, but not 'where they're needed most.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-mayor-slams-bc-government-over-lack-of-involuntary-care-beds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-mayor-slams-bc-government-over-lack-of-involuntary-care-beds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspected recording device found in staff washroom at Delta business: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[At this stage, investigators believe the incident was isolated to this workplace and there is no information to suggest a broader risk to the public, police said in a release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/suspected-recording-device-found-in-staff-washroom-at-delta-business-police/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/suspected-recording-device-found-in-staff-washroom-at-delta-business-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Vancouver to revert to Stage 2 water restrictions with key supply pipe back in service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Vancouver Regional District says it will revert back to Stage 2 water restrictions on July 16 as a critical piece of infrastructure is now back in service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-to-revert-to-stage-2-water-restrictions-with-key-supply-pipe-back-in-service/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-to-revert-to-stage-2-water-restrictions-with-key-supply-pipe-back-in-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Vancouver downgrades water restrictions to Stage 2 with key supply pipe back in service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Vancouver Regional District says it will revert back to Stage 2 water restrictions on July 16 as a critical piece of infrastructure is now back in service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-downgrades-water-restrictions-to-stage-2-with-key-supply-pipe-back-in-service/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-downgrades-water-restrictions-to-stage-2-with-key-supply-pipe-back-in-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Vancouver moving back to Stage 2 water restrictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a post on X, Metro Vancouver said it can move back to Stage 2 now that the&nbsp;First Narrows Crossing has returned to service. Changes take place July 16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-moving-back-to-stage-2-water-restrictions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-moving-back-to-stage-2-water-restrictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disc golf players are calling for Vancouver to ‘make it easy to play the game’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vancouver Park Board is set to vote on its disc golf plan on Monday, July 13. Players hope the approval leads to safer courses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/disc-golf-players-are-calling-for-vancouver-to-make-it-easy-to-play-the-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/disc-golf-players-are-calling-for-vancouver-to-make-it-easy-to-play-the-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly two-thirds of Indigenous people report mistreatment during childbirth: study]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly two-thirds of Indigenous people who took part in a national study on perinatal care reported experiencing mistreatment during childbirth &mdash; findings that a B.C. Indigenous midwife says reaffirms longstanding evidence of racism and discrimination in the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/nearly-two-thirds-of-indigenous-people-report-mistreatment-during-childbirth-study/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/nearly-two-thirds-of-indigenous-people-report-mistreatment-during-childbirth-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pigeons’ shifting gaze could help drones navigate more like birds: UBC study]]></title><description><![CDATA[A study out of the University of British Columbia looked into how bird's eye view from pigeons in the sky could help enhance how flying drones gather information.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/pigeons-shifting-gaze-could-help-drones-navigate-more-like-birds-ubc-study/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/pigeons-shifting-gaze-could-help-drones-navigate-more-like-birds-ubc-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfires have cut off communities on Vancouver Island. Now, leaders push for an alternate road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twice in the last three years, communities on western Vancouver Island found themselves cut off by a wildfire that closed their lone road connecting them to the rest of the Island.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/wildfires-have-cut-off-communities-on-vancouver-island-now-leaders-push-for-an-alternate-road/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/wildfires-have-cut-off-communities-on-vancouver-island-now-leaders-push-for-an-alternate-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. wildfires 2026: Live map shows fires burning, locations and evacuations]]></title><description><![CDATA[This B.C. wildfire map shows you where fires are burning in the province, how big they are and if there are any evacuation alerts or orders with the wildfires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-wildfires-2026-live-map-shows-fires-burning-locations-and-evacuations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-wildfires-2026-live-map-shows-fires-burning-locations-and-evacuations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 12]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-july-12/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-july-12/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Striking B.C. nurses take picket lines to Vancouver Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[British Columbia nurses expanded job action on Sunday with new picket lines outside Victoria General Hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/striking-bc-nurses-take-picket-lines-to-vancouver-island/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/striking-bc-nurses-take-picket-lines-to-vancouver-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire sparks East Kootenay evacuation alert, weather helps firefight near Boston Bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of people have been told to leave their homes on a moment's notice due to an out-of-control wildfire in British Columbia's southeast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/wildfire-sparks-east-kootenay-evacuation-alert-weather-helps-firefight-near-boston-bar/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/wildfire-sparks-east-kootenay-evacuation-alert-weather-helps-firefight-near-boston-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renewed push for criminal charges 5 years on from Kelowna, B.C., crane disaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Half a decade after the crane collapse in Kelowna, B.C., and more than two years after the RCMP recommended criminal charges be laid, families are still waiting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/renewed-push-for-criminal-charges-5-years-on-from-kelowna-bc-crane-disaster/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/renewed-push-for-criminal-charges-5-years-on-from-kelowna-bc-crane-disaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in critical condition after being struck by transit bus in Surrey]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Surrey Police Service said the collision happened around 9:40 p.m. PT near the intersection of 128 Street and 96 Avenue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/man-in-critical-condition-after-being-struck-by-transit-bus-in-surrey/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/man-in-critical-condition-after-being-struck-by-transit-bus-in-surrey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recipe: Samosa kale chaat]]></title><description><![CDATA[This recipe will be sure to liven up your tastebuds as you blend Traditional Indian cooking flavours with a handful of friend kale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/recipe-samosa-kale-chaat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/recipe-samosa-kale-chaat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evacuation alert for East Kootenay wildfire, Brunswick Creek fire grows: officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BC Wildfire Service is issuing a call for compliance, as two out-of-control wildfires continue to burn in the Fraser Canyon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/evacuation-alert-for-east-kootenay-wildfire-brunswick-creek-fire-grows-officials/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/evacuation-alert-for-east-kootenay-wildfire-brunswick-creek-fire-grows-officials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. Wildfire Service calls for compliance amid reports of speeding and drone flights]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BC Wildfire Service is issuing a call for compliance, as two out-of-control wildfires continue to burn in the Fraser Canyon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-wildfire-service-calls-for-compliance-amid-reports-of-speeding-and-drone-flights/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-wildfire-service-calls-for-compliance-amid-reports-of-speeding-and-drone-flights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. researchers turn to wild yeast in bid to help struggling craft breweries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers at Langara College and the University of British Columbia are studying wild yeast collected from across B.C. and the Pacific Northwest to see if it can be used to brew beer with unique flavours while reducing costs for breweries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-researchers-turn-to-wild-yeast-in-bid-to-help-struggling-craft-breweries/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-researchers-turn-to-wild-yeast-in-bid-to-help-struggling-craft-breweries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. woman with rare autoimmune condition shares expertise in reimagined chapter of Winnie-the-Pooh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Myasthenia gravis affects about 30 out of every 100,000 people in Canada, according to the Myasthenia Gravis Society of Canada. There is no known cure, the society says, but once diagnosed and properly treated, people can live fairly normal lives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-woman-with-rare-autoimmune-condition-shares-expertise-in-reimagined-chapter-of-winnie-the-pooh/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-woman-with-rare-autoimmune-condition-shares-expertise-in-reimagined-chapter-of-winnie-the-pooh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grey whales are dying along our shores. Researchers say a warming climate may be part of the problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[So far this calendar year, 10 grey whale carcasses have been discovered off the shores of B.C., and 30 in Washington state. Whale researchers say they see a connection to a changing climate, and want grey whales to be designated as an endangered species.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/grey-whales-are-dying-along-our-shores-researchers-say-a-warming-climate-may-be-part-of-the-problem/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/grey-whales-are-dying-along-our-shores-researchers-say-a-warming-climate-may-be-part-of-the-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. drowning deaths rise sharply as safety groups urge life-jacket use]]></title><description><![CDATA[B.C. has recorded the sharpest increase in drowning deaths, higher than any other provinces in Canada this year, according to the B.C. and Yukon Lifesaving Society.It says at least 30 people have drowned in the province so far in 2026, a 50 per cent increase from the same point last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-drowning-deaths-rise-sharply-as-safety-groups-urge-life-jacket-use/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 03:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-drowning-deaths-rise-sharply-as-safety-groups-urge-life-jacket-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 11]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-july-11/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-july-11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Up to 150 people displaced by massive fire that gutted New Westminster apartment building]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of New Westminster residents have been displaced by a massive fire that gutted a three-storey apartment building on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/up-to-150-people-displaced-by-massive-fire-that-gutted-new-westminster-apartment-building/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/up-to-150-people-displaced-by-massive-fire-that-gutted-new-westminster-apartment-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens displaced by massive fire that gutted New Westminster apartment building]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of New Westminster residents have been displaced by a massive fire that gutted a three-storey apartment building on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/dozens-displaced-by-massive-fire-that-gutted-new-westminster-apartment-building/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/dozens-displaced-by-massive-fire-that-gutted-new-westminster-apartment-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highway 1 reopens in Fraser Canyon, but twin wildfires remain out of control]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials reopened Highway 1 through British Columbia's Fraser Canyon on Saturday, but warned that active wildfire operations continue in the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/highway-1-reopens-in-fraser-canyon-but-twin-wildfires-remain-out-of-control/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/highway-1-reopens-in-fraser-canyon-but-twin-wildfires-remain-out-of-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wolf Parade guitarist talks growing up on Vancouver Island, Heated Rivalry and the band’s new audience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wolf Parade became something of a household name late last year when Heated Rivalry graced screens around the world. Their 2005 single I&rsquo;ll Believe in Anything was the soundtrack to arguably one of the most important moments in the series &mdash; if you know, you know.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/wolf-parade-guitarist-talks-growing-up-on-vancouver-island-heated-rivalry-and-the-bands-new-audience/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/wolf-parade-guitarist-talks-growing-up-on-vancouver-island-heated-rivalry-and-the-bands-new-audience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What we know about the deadly charter boat sinking off B.C.’s coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here&rsquo;s what we know about the deadly charter boat sinking off the shores of Richmond, B.C., the people who were aboard, concerns raised about the vessel and the investigation into the company that operated it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/what-we-know-about-the-deadly-charter-boat-sinking-off-bcs-coast/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/what-we-know-about-the-deadly-charter-boat-sinking-off-bcs-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the interior designer bookending her career with projects at Royal Columbian Hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Mary Chernoff's first projects as an interior designer was the Columbia Tower at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, which opened in 1992. Now, nearing the end of her career, she&rsquo;s just finished design work on the Jim Pattison Acute Care Tower, which opened for patients in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/meet-the-interior-designer-bookending-her-career-with-projects-at-royal-columbian-hospital/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/meet-the-interior-designer-bookending-her-career-with-projects-at-royal-columbian-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Staff fear rot and anti-'rat' culture help fuel escape risks at Port Coquitlam jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[A jail that has held the likes of serial killer Robert Pickton, war criminals and Canada&rsquo;s most notorious gangsters awaiting trials in its segregation cells is in an internal spiral.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/staff-fear-rot-and-anti-rat-culture-help-fuel-escape-risks-at-port-coquitlam-jail/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/staff-fear-rot-and-anti-rat-culture-help-fuel-escape-risks-at-port-coquitlam-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American firm looks to close B.C. plant and government might get involved]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Arkansas firm Central Moloney Inc. says it is consolidating its Canadian operations, meaning the loss of 43 B.C. jobs by the end of August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/american-firm-looks-to-close-bc-plant-and-government-might-get-involved/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/american-firm-looks-to-close-bc-plant-and-government-might-get-involved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents, pilots face off over noise concerns at Qualicum Beach Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tensions over a small community airport on mid-Vancouver Island were kicked up a notch this week after false rumours about its forthcoming demise were spread on social media, highlighting ongoing concerns about noise from and access to the facility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/residents-pilots-face-off-over-noise-concerns-at-qualicum-beach-airport/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/residents-pilots-face-off-over-noise-concerns-at-qualicum-beach-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. woman’s petition aim to stop funding home of federal opposition leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carole Burman wants to put an end to the&nbsp; 75-year-old perk, so she's launched a Commons petition calling on the government to stop funding Stornoway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-womans-petition-aim-to-stop-funding-home-of-federal-opposition-leader/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 03:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-womans-petition-aim-to-stop-funding-home-of-federal-opposition-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. announces new involuntary care facilities in Surrey and Prince George for severe mental health disorders]]></title><description><![CDATA[British Columbia is adding 132 more involuntary care beds for those in the province with complex mental health needs, addictions and brain injuries. A 72-bed treatment centre in Prince George will replace the former youth corrections facility, and a site in Surrey will be renovated to provide 60 more mental health treatment beds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-announces-new-involuntary-care-facilities-in-surrey-and-prince-george-for-severe-mental-health-disorders/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-announces-new-involuntary-care-facilities-in-surrey-and-prince-george-for-severe-mental-health-disorders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother of Tatyanna Harrison 'devastated' to learn daughter was buried in unmarked grave 3 years ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[Natasha Harrison says her daughter's remains were released by the B.C. Coroners Service against her clearly-stated wishes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/mother-of-tatyanna-harrison-devastated-to-learn-daughter-was-buried-in-unmarked-grave-3-years-ago/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/mother-of-tatyanna-harrison-devastated-to-learn-daughter-was-buried-in-unmarked-grave-3-years-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northeast B.C. leaders condemn 'ignorant' sign opposing First Nation land transfer in Hudson's Hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Nations in northeast B.C. are taking part in a treaty land entitlement process to address shortfalls of land the provincial and federal governments still owe from the signing of Treaty 8.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/northeast-bc-leaders-condemn-ignorant-sign-opposing-first-nation-land-transfer-in-hudsons-hope/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/northeast-bc-leaders-condemn-ignorant-sign-opposing-first-nation-land-transfer-in-hudsons-hope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kelowna's unemployment rate tops major Canadian cities despite June job gains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kelowna continues to have the highest unemployment rate among Canada's major urban centres, even as the region added jobs in June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/kelownas-unemployment-rate-tops-major-canadian-cities-despite-june-job-gains/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/kelownas-unemployment-rate-tops-major-canadian-cities-despite-june-job-gains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 First Nations celebrate opening of new industrial park near Vanderhoof, B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Friday, the Stellat'en, Nadleh Whut'en, Saik'uz and Lheidli T'enneh First Nations officially opened the Ncha Koh Industrial Park, on the grounds of the former Canfor Plateau Sawmill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/4-first-nations-celebrate-opening-of-new-industrial-park-near-vanderhoof-bc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/4-first-nations-celebrate-opening-of-new-industrial-park-near-vanderhoof-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran mediator Vince Ready appointed to try to help end B.C. nurses' dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran mediator Vince Ready was appointed as a special mediator with Amanda Rogers, to help settle the B.C. nurses' dispute as the union escalates its job action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/veteran-mediator-vince-ready-appointed-to-try-to-help-end-bc-nurses-dispute/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/veteran-mediator-vince-ready-appointed-to-try-to-help-end-bc-nurses-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran mediator appointed to help settle B.C. nurses’ dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside said in a statement on Friday that Vince Ready and Amanda Rogers will act as special mediators to work with the parties for 10 days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/veteran-mediator-appointed-to-help-settle-bc-nurses-dispute/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/veteran-mediator-appointed-to-help-settle-bc-nurses-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – July 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-okanagan-news-at-530-pm-july-10/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-okanagan-news-at-530-pm-july-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tsleil-Waututh Nation seeks to overturn permits allowing dredging to accommodate larger tankers in Vancouver]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plan calls for the dredging along northern and southern edges of the navigation channel in Vancouver's Burrard Inlet underneath the Second Narrows bridge, starting in September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/tsleil-waututh-nation-seeks-to-overturn-permits-allowing-dredging-to-accommodate-larger-tankers-in-vancouver/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/tsleil-waututh-nation-seeks-to-overturn-permits-allowing-dredging-to-accommodate-larger-tankers-in-vancouver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Nations chiefs across country 'blindsided' by pipeline announcements]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Nations chiefs countrywide are expressing concern about the lack of engagement after two pipelines were announced in Alberta, B.C. and Ontario. Two leaders say they only learned of the plans through last-minute emails and rumours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/first-nations-chiefs-across-country-blindsided-by-pipeline-announcements/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/first-nations-chiefs-across-country-blindsided-by-pipeline-announcements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2nd boat was with B.C. charter before fatal sinking, raising rescue questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top Vancouver Fishing Charter company took to social media on June 28 to brag about how its two vessels had gone out together and would head back to port with a haul of fish, but the company's other boat, the nine-metre Top Ocean, had sunk about two hours earlier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/2nd-boat-was-with-bc-charter-before-fatal-sinking-raising-rescue-questions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/2nd-boat-was-with-bc-charter-before-fatal-sinking-raising-rescue-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deportation order issued against Bishnoi associate linked to gun used in B.C. shootings]]></title><description><![CDATA[An immigration tribunal issued a deportation order Friday against a Bishnoi gang associate accused of hiding a gun used in one of a series of shootings against a Surrey, B.C., caf&eacute; owned by famed Indian comedian and TV host Kapil Sharma.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/deportation-order-issued-against-bishnoi-associate-linked-to-gun-used-in-bc-shootings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/deportation-order-issued-against-bishnoi-associate-linked-to-gun-used-in-bc-shootings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fraser Canyon wildfires continue to threaten residents, property]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ainslie Creek fire is now estimated to be more than 15,500 hectares in size, and the Brunswick Creek fire across the river is now at an estimated 2,600 hectares.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/fraser-canyon-wildfires-continue-to-threaten-residents-property/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/fraser-canyon-wildfires-continue-to-threaten-residents-property/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tsleil-Waututh Nation files court challenge against Burrard Inlet dredging plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The dredging work near the Second Narrows Bridge would allow oil tankers travelling to Trans Mountain's Burnaby terminal to carry more oil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/tsleil-waututh-nation-files-court-challenge-against-burrard-inlet-dredging-plan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/tsleil-waututh-nation-files-court-challenge-against-burrard-inlet-dredging-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Truck brings down power lines, starts small brush fire on Malahat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incident occurred at approximately 3:40 p.m. on July 9. Shawnigan Lake RCMP responded to the area of South Shawnigan Lake Road and the Trans-Canada&nbsp;Highway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/truck-brings-down-power-lines-starts-small-brush-fire-on-malahat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/truck-brings-down-power-lines-starts-small-brush-fire-on-malahat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada orders deportation of ‘bottom-tier’ member of Bishnoi gang]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Bishnoi gang leaders face racketeering charges, Jashandeep Singh is among the lower-level suspects Canada has opted to deport rather than prosecute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canada-orders-deportation-of-bottom-tier-member-of-bishnoi-gang/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canada-orders-deportation-of-bottom-tier-member-of-bishnoi-gang/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Vigorous fire behaviour' expected for Brunswick wildfire complex near Boston Bar, despite slight reprieve]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brunswick wildfires complex near Boston Bar, B.C., continues to rage out of control Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vigorous-fire-behaviour-expected-for-brunswick-wildfire-complex-near-boston-bar-despite-slight-reprieve/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vigorous-fire-behaviour-expected-for-brunswick-wildfire-complex-near-boston-bar-despite-slight-reprieve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The bestselling Canadian books of 2026, so far — including 4 by B.C. authors]]></title><description><![CDATA[These are the bestselling Canadian titles of the year, based on sales at independent bookstores.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/the-bestselling-canadian-books-of-2026-so-far-including-4-by-bc-authors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/the-bestselling-canadian-books-of-2026-so-far-including-4-by-bc-authors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passing truck driver discovers horse with head trapped in bridge near Lytton, B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The driver was mid-delivery when he happened upon the horse, which was in distress and appeared to be exhausted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/passing-truck-driver-discovers-horse-with-head-trapped-in-bridge-near-lytton-bc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/passing-truck-driver-discovers-horse-with-head-trapped-in-bridge-near-lytton-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passing truck driver discovers horse with head trapped in bridge near Lytton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The driver was mid-delivery when he happened upon the horse, which was in distress and appeared to be exhausted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/passing-truck-driver-discovers-horse-with-head-trapped-in-bridge-near-lytton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/passing-truck-driver-discovers-horse-with-head-trapped-in-bridge-near-lytton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second boat was with B.C. charter before fatal sinking, raising rescue questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six people were lost at sea &mdash; now feared drowned &mdash; and a rescue operation was underway that saved four others, after a fishing boat sank off the coast of Vancouver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/second-boat-was-with-bc-charter-before-fatal-sinking-raising-rescue-questions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/second-boat-was-with-bc-charter-before-fatal-sinking-raising-rescue-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salmon Arm residents push province for action on Highway 1 encampment as city has no authority]]></title><description><![CDATA[City of Salmon Arm, B.C., bylaws don't apply to this roadside encampment, and neighbours want the province to address their concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/salmon-arm-residents-push-province-for-action-on-highway-1-encampment-as-city-has-no-authority/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/salmon-arm-residents-push-province-for-action-on-highway-1-encampment-as-city-has-no-authority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[StubHub's 'marketplace for fans' is run by a mass scalper, SEC filings reveal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A CBC investigation has found that behind StubHub&rsquo;s marketing claims that it is simply a "marketplace for fans to buy and sell tickets," the online ticket company is run by a mass scalper and helps to bankroll other large-scale resellers who use the platform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/stubhubs-marketplace-for-fans-is-run-by-a-mass-scalper-sec-filings-reveal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/stubhubs-marketplace-for-fans-is-run-by-a-mass-scalper-sec-filings-reveal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rates of gun-related intimate partner violence rising: StatsCan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rates of intimate partner violence involving a firearm increased significantly between 2010 and 2024, according to new research released by Statistics Canada Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rates-of-gun-related-intimate-partner-violence-rising-statscan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rates-of-gun-related-intimate-partner-violence-rising-statscan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sister vessel of boat involved in tragedy that left 1 dead and 6 missing detained by Transport Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company's other boat Top Ocean sank on the morning of June 28 with 10 people on board. Transport Canada says the company's 11-metre sister vessel is a pleasure craft being operated as a commercial passenger boat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/sister-vessel-of-boat-involved-in-tragedy-that-left-1-dead-and-6-missing-detained-by-transport-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/sister-vessel-of-boat-involved-in-tragedy-that-left-1-dead-and-6-missing-detained-by-transport-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bass Coast Festival attendees warned to stay alert as Interior B.C. wildfires impact air quality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organizers say people planning to attend this years' Bass Coast Electronic Music and Art Festival in B.C.'s Interior should plan for poor air quality, as smoke from the wildfires near Boston Bar blows through the Nicola Valley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bass-coast-festival-attendees-warned-to-stay-alert-as-interior-bc-wildfires-impact-air-quality/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bass-coast-festival-attendees-warned-to-stay-alert-as-interior-bc-wildfires-impact-air-quality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Every day matters’: One B.C. family’s race to save their little boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[His family noticed Clyde was stumbling and could no longer use the stairs he was diagnosed with metachromatic leukodystrophy, a genetic disease that attacks the nervous system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/every-day-matters-one-bc-familys-race-to-save-their-little-boy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/every-day-matters-one-bc-familys-race-to-save-their-little-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Extraordinarily rare’ dolphin sightings reported in B.C.’s waters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Video shot in Esperanza Inlet on the northwest coast of Vancouver Island captured an extremely rare sighting of a long-beaked common dolphin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/extraordinarily-rare-dolphin-sightings-reported-in-bcs-waters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/extraordinarily-rare-dolphin-sightings-reported-in-bcs-waters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elusive cougar avoids capture after killing sheep on Bowen Island farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cougar that's been living on Bowen Island, B.C., for two years has recently started killing livestock, but residents say it is not eating it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/elusive-cougar-avoids-capture-after-killing-sheep-on-bowen-island-farm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/elusive-cougar-avoids-capture-after-killing-sheep-on-bowen-island-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. resort owner says devastating wildfire was like a ‘Michael Bay film’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owners and staff are now facing their most challenging summer yet after a devastating wildfire swept through their property this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-resort-owner-says-devastating-wildfire-was-like-a-michael-bay-film/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-resort-owner-says-devastating-wildfire-was-like-a-michael-bay-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – July 9]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-okanagan-news-at-530-pm-july-9/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-okanagan-news-at-530-pm-july-9/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 9]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-july-9/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-july-9/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another Ontario police service warns of distraction thefts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brockville police are warning the public after another distraction-style jewelry theft, the latest in a string of similar scams reported across Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/another-ontario-police-service-warns-of-distraction-thefts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/another-ontario-police-service-warns-of-distraction-thefts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kane Carter sentenced to life in prison for 2018 Vancouver shooting that killed 15-year-old bystander]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man accused of killing an innocent teenager and a gang member in a shootout eight years ago has been sentenced to life in prison with no parole eligibility for 17 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/kane-carter-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-2018-vancouver-shooting-that-killed-15-year-old-bystander/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/kane-carter-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-2018-vancouver-shooting-that-killed-15-year-old-bystander/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. nurses say job action will expand to more locations across province]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a release, the union said that starting this weekend, picket lines will be up at major health-care facilities across the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-nurses-say-job-action-will-expand-to-more-locations-across-province/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-nurses-say-job-action-will-expand-to-more-locations-across-province/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$8M settlement proposed in beef price-fixing class action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those who bought beef after 2015 could be eligible for a share of nearly $8 million as part of a proposed settlement with companies over allegations of price-fixing. The deal still needs to be approved by the courts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/8m-settlement-proposed-in-beef-price-fixing-class-action/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/8m-settlement-proposed-in-beef-price-fixing-class-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. Conservative claps back at Poilievre, says federal leader should 'unite not divide']]></title><description><![CDATA[The runner-up in the recent B.C. Conservative leadership race urged Pierre Poilievre to avoid divisive comments after the federal Conservative leader took a dig at her campaign over the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-conservative-claps-back-at-poilievre-says-federal-leader-should-unite-not-divide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-conservative-claps-back-at-poilievre-says-federal-leader-should-unite-not-divide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kane Carter sentenced in Vancouver shooting case that killed teen bystander]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kane Carter received an automatic life sentence. Crown asked for parole eligibility to be set at 20 years, while Carter's defence asked for 12 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/kane-carter-sentenced-in-vancouver-shooting-case-that-killed-teen-bystander/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/kane-carter-sentenced-in-vancouver-shooting-case-that-killed-teen-bystander/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Structures lost, highway still closed as crews battle massive Fraser Canyon wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wildfire officials say they are expecting that the wildfires burning in the Fraser Canyon will expand and grow in the coming days due to the wind and hot weather in the forecast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/structures-lost-highway-still-closed-as-crews-battle-massive-fraser-canyon-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/structures-lost-highway-still-closed-as-crews-battle-massive-fraser-canyon-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mixed feelings among Penticton-Summerland voters as MLA Boultbee crosses floor to NDP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Penticton-Summerland voters are reacting with mixed feelings, ranging from excitement to betrayal, as the MLA they elected as a B.C. Conservative crosses the floor to the ruling NDP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/mixed-feelings-among-penticton-summerland-voters-as-mla-boultbee-crosses-floor-to-ndp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/mixed-feelings-among-penticton-summerland-voters-as-mla-boultbee-crosses-floor-to-ndp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 B.C. men facing drug trafficking charges from U.S. authorities appear in court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jaskarn Baghri of Surrey, Ravinder Dhanda of White Rock and Gurtej Singh Smagh of Creston are facing extradition proceedings to the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/3-bc-men-facing-drug-trafficking-charges-from-us-authorities-appear-in-court/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/3-bc-men-facing-drug-trafficking-charges-from-us-authorities-appear-in-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['There's wreckage everywhere': B.C. resort owner loses cabins, trailers in Boston Bar wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owner of a resort in B.C.'s Fraser Canyon says part of his business has burned to the ground as a group of wildfires grows to nearly 200 square kilometres.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/theres-wreckage-everywhere-bc-resort-owner-loses-cabins-trailers-in-boston-bar-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/theres-wreckage-everywhere-bc-resort-owner-loses-cabins-trailers-in-boston-bar-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coquitlam has granted nearly 3 times the number of film permits so far this year compared to last]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Coquitlam reported on July 7, 2026, that it has approved 20 permits between January and April of this year, comparing to only seven permits last year. Grady Stanyer, an industry professional, says it's helping local businesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/coquitlam-has-granted-nearly-3-times-the-number-of-film-permits-so-far-this-year-compared-to-last/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/coquitlam-has-granted-nearly-3-times-the-number-of-film-permits-so-far-this-year-compared-to-last/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Groups given $3 million by Vancouver for car-free Granville strip aren't saying how they'll spend it]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's few specifics around the recently approved Granville Street pedestrian zone extension which is expected to cost $4.75 million. ABC Vancouver city councillors say there will have to be transparency around the program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/groups-given-3-million-by-vancouver-for-car-free-granville-strip-arent-saying-how-theyll-spend-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/groups-given-3-million-by-vancouver-for-car-free-granville-strip-arent-saying-how-theyll-spend-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire season is not as perilous as last year: officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials previously warned on May 28 that &ldquo;significant wildfire activity&rdquo; was expected in B.C. this month in the government's wildfire season preparedness and outlook for 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/wildfire-season-is-not-as-perilous-as-last-year-officials/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/wildfire-season-is-not-as-perilous-as-last-year-officials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal officials set to give wildfire season update as blaze threatens B.C. town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal officials are set to provide an update about the national wildfire season today, as an out-of-control fire in British Columbia forced evacuations this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/federal-officials-set-to-give-wildfire-season-update-as-blaze-threatens-bc-town/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/federal-officials-set-to-give-wildfire-season-update-as-blaze-threatens-bc-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta RCMP issue Amber Alert for six-year-old boy last seen in Fort St. John]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mounties from Beaverlodge, Alta. have issued an Amber Alert for a six-year-old boy who is believed to be travelling with his mother, her partner and possibly another child.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/alberta-rcmp-issue-amber-alert-for-six-year-old-boy-last-seen-in-fort-st-john/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/alberta-rcmp-issue-amber-alert-for-six-year-old-boy-last-seen-in-fort-st-john/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta RCMP issue Amber Alert for six-year-old boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mounties from Beaverlodge, Alta. have issued an Amber Alert for a six-year-old boy who is believed to be travelling with his mother, her partner and possibly another child.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/alberta-rcmp-issue-amber-alert-for-six-year-old-boy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/alberta-rcmp-issue-amber-alert-for-six-year-old-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regional District of Nanaimo considers adding protections for manufactured home park residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Regional District of Nanaimo's Electoral Area Services Committee is scheduled to discuss potential changes to the region's Manufactured Home Park Redevelopment Policy on Thursday, which would add protections for residents of these types of properties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/regional-district-of-nanaimo-considers-adding-protections-for-manufactured-home-park-residents/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/regional-district-of-nanaimo-considers-adding-protections-for-manufactured-home-park-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans for more pipelines to export Canadian oil — and emissions — as planet keeps getting hotter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pipeline announcements seem to be in abundance at the moment, with ambitions to see more Alberta crude flowing both east and west. But whether or not these plans are realized, the reality is that boosting Canadian oil and gas production will mean more emissions to further warm our already overheated planet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/plans-for-more-pipelines-to-export-canadian-oil-and-emissions-as-planet-keeps-getting-hotter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/plans-for-more-pipelines-to-export-canadian-oil-and-emissions-as-planet-keeps-getting-hotter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extortion, drugs, assassination and transnational Indian crime syndicates: 'Operation Hard Ball' explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian and U.S. authorities laid out sweeping allegations of racketeering, extortion and murder against a trio of transnational Indian crime syndicates this week, including the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The CBC has spent months investigating the reality of those operations on Canadian soil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/extortion-drugs-assassination-and-transnational-indian-crime-syndicates-operation-hard-ball-explained/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/extortion-drugs-assassination-and-transnational-indian-crime-syndicates-operation-hard-ball-explained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCMP issue Amber Alert for 6-year-old boy missing from Alberta, last seen near Fort St. John, B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say Lanakai Morrison, 6, was taken on Tuesday. He may be with his mother, 35-year-old Krista Morrison. Daniel Ludwig, 35, and Karl Morrison, 4, may be travelling with them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rcmp-issue-amber-alert-for-6-year-old-boy-missing-from-alberta-last-seen-near-fort-st-john-bc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rcmp-issue-amber-alert-for-6-year-old-boy-missing-from-alberta-last-seen-near-fort-st-john-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCMP issue Amber Alert for 6-year-old boy missing from Alberta, last seen near Fort St. John]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say Lanakai Morrison, 6, was taken on Tuesday. He may be with his mother, 35-year-old Krista Morrison. Daniel Ludwig, 35, and Karl Morrison, 4, may be travelling with them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rcmp-issue-amber-alert-for-6-year-old-boy-missing-from-alberta-last-seen-near-fort-st-john/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rcmp-issue-amber-alert-for-6-year-old-boy-missing-from-alberta-last-seen-near-fort-st-john/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCMP issue Amber Alert for 6-year-old boy missing from Alberta hamlet near B.C. border]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say Lanakai Morrison, 6, was taken on Tuesday. He may be with his mother, 35-year-old Krista Morrison. Daniel Ludwig, 35, and Karl Morrison, 4, may be travelling with them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rcmp-issue-amber-alert-for-6-year-old-boy-missing-from-alberta-hamlet-near-bc-border/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rcmp-issue-amber-alert-for-6-year-old-boy-missing-from-alberta-hamlet-near-bc-border/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber Alert for missing 6-year-old boy cancelled]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Amber Alert was issued on Wednesday and then expanded from Alberta to B.C., Yukon and the Northwest Territories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/amber-alert-for-missing-6-year-old-boy-cancelled/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/amber-alert-for-missing-6-year-old-boy-cancelled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber Alert continues in Yukon, N.W.T. for missing 6-year-old boy, alert cancelled in Alberta, B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say Lanakai Morrison, six, was last seen in Fort St. John, B.C., at 9:30 a.m. local time on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/amber-alert-continues-in-yukon-nwt-for-missing-6-year-old-boy-alert-cancelled-in-alberta-bc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/amber-alert-continues-in-yukon-nwt-for-missing-6-year-old-boy-alert-cancelled-in-alberta-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber Alert continues in B.C. for missing 6-year-old boy, alert cancelled in Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say Lanakai Morrison, 6, was taken on Tuesday. He may be with his mother, 35-year-old Krista Morrison. Daniel Ludwig, 35, and Karl Morrison, 4, may be travelling with them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/amber-alert-continues-in-bc-for-missing-6-year-old-boy-alert-cancelled-in-alberta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/amber-alert-continues-in-bc-for-missing-6-year-old-boy-alert-cancelled-in-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber Alert cancelled in Alberta and B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP say an Amber Alert for Western Canada has ended.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/amber-alert-cancelled-in-alberta-and-bc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/amber-alert-cancelled-in-alberta-and-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spike in Vancouver coyote aggression due to human habituation, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A team of researchers at the University of British Columbia investigated 45 coyote attacks in Stanley Park between December 2020 and August 2021. Their research found the animals became habituated to people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/spike-in-vancouver-coyote-aggression-due-to-human-habituation-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/spike-in-vancouver-coyote-aggression-due-to-human-habituation-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Testimony wraps at coroner's inquest into death of Tatyanna Harrison]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harrison was found dead in Richmond on May 2, 2022, but it took three months for police and the coroner to identify the body as that of the missing 20-year-old Indigenous woman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/testimony-wraps-at-coroners-inquest-into-death-of-tatyanna-harrison/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/testimony-wraps-at-coroners-inquest-into-death-of-tatyanna-harrison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victims of Kelowna fraudster could be paid back sooner after B.C. Supreme Court ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quigley drowned the year before his case was due to be heart in court, leaving limited options for the more than 70 creditors who claimed he owed them money. Now a judge has made it easier for funds to be recouped.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/victims-of-kelowna-fraudster-could-be-paid-back-sooner-after-bc-supreme-court-ruling/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/victims-of-kelowna-fraudster-could-be-paid-back-sooner-after-bc-supreme-court-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge denies release of video evidence in Abbotsford double murder case]]></title><description><![CDATA[The video that Global News requested was shown twice in court, capturing Gurkaran Singh handling a bat while Khushveer Toor drove.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/judge-denies-release-of-video-evidence-in-abbotsford-double-murder-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 02:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/judge-denies-release-of-video-evidence-in-abbotsford-double-murder-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What will Vancouver look like now FIFA World Cup has moved on?]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a Vancouver host committee spokesperson, event-related&nbsp;dressing, including&nbsp;most&nbsp;banners and&nbsp;some wayfinding signage, will remain in place until late July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/what-will-vancouver-look-like-now-fifa-world-cup-has-moved-on/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/what-will-vancouver-look-like-now-fifa-world-cup-has-moved-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mounties rescue 11, including several youths, from capsized canoe near West Vancouver]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP in British Columbia say officers deployed in Metro Vancouver waters in support of the FIFA World Cup were diverted to help rescue 11 people, including several youth, from an overturned canoe on the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/mounties-rescue-11-including-several-youths-from-capsized-canoe-near-west-vancouver/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/mounties-rescue-11-including-several-youths-from-capsized-canoe-near-west-vancouver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal Liberals quash probe into B.C.’s condo buyout plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Conservative MPs recalled the Commons Ethics Committee and demanded the probe during a meeting on Tuesday, but were shut down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/federal-liberals-quash-probe-into-bcs-condo-buyout-plan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/federal-liberals-quash-probe-into-bcs-condo-buyout-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review board cites 'manageable' risk in conditional discharge of B.C. child killer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The British Columbia Review Board says the risk posed by a man found not criminally responsible for killing his three children is now "manageable" in the community with oversight, supervision and multiple conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/review-board-cites-manageable-risk-in-conditional-discharge-of-bc-child-killer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/review-board-cites-manageable-risk-in-conditional-discharge-of-bc-child-killer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abbotsford cattle farmers want fines for unpermitted dike scrapped]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before the rainy season comes again to B.C.'s Sumas Prairie, the Dykmans have been working for months to build a dike to protect their cattle and buildings from another flood, like the ones in 2021 and 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/abbotsford-cattle-farmers-want-fines-for-unpermitted-dike-scrapped/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/abbotsford-cattle-farmers-want-fines-for-unpermitted-dike-scrapped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abbotsford, B.C., cattle farmers want fines for unpermitted dike scrapped]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before the rainy season comes again to B.C.'s Sumas Prairie, the Dykmans have been working for months to build a dike to protect their cattle and buildings from another flood, like the ones in 2021 and 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/abbotsford-bc-cattle-farmers-want-fines-for-unpermitted-dike-scrapped/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/abbotsford-bc-cattle-farmers-want-fines-for-unpermitted-dike-scrapped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 rescued after boat capsizes near Fort St. James, B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people have been rescued after a boat capsized on a lake in British Columbia's northern Interior.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/3-rescued-after-boat-capsizes-near-fort-st-james-bc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/3-rescued-after-boat-capsizes-near-fort-st-james-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kamloops skies turn orange as wildfire smoke drifts into region]]></title><description><![CDATA[An air quality alert remains in effect for the region due to drifting smoke from two wildfires in the Boston Bar area. The smoke is making it hard to breathe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/kamloops-skies-turn-orange-as-wildfire-smoke-drifts-into-region/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/kamloops-skies-turn-orange-as-wildfire-smoke-drifts-into-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince Rupert terminal evacuated due to a 'hazardous materials situation': union]]></title><description><![CDATA[The DP World Terminal in Prince Rupert was evacuated due to a &ldquo;hazardous materials situation&rdquo; Wednesday, according to the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada (ILWU).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/prince-rupert-terminal-evacuated-due-to-a-hazardous-materials-situation-union/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/prince-rupert-terminal-evacuated-due-to-a-hazardous-materials-situation-union/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince Rupert, B.C., terminal evacuated due to a 'hazardous materials situation': union]]></title><description><![CDATA[The DP World Terminal Fairview terminal in Prince Rupert was evacuated due to a &ldquo;hazardous materials situation&rdquo; Wednesday, according to the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada (ILWU).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/prince-rupert-bc-terminal-evacuated-due-to-a-hazardous-materials-situation-union/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/prince-rupert-bc-terminal-evacuated-due-to-a-hazardous-materials-situation-union/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More information released about Allan Schoenborn’s conditional discharge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schoenborn was found not criminally responsible for killing his three children in Merritt in 2008.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/more-information-released-about-allan-schoenborns-conditional-discharge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/more-information-released-about-allan-schoenborns-conditional-discharge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfires near Boston Bar growing, more evacuations ordered]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brunswick and Ainslie Creek fires continues to burn out of control in B.C.'s Fraser Canyon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/wildfires-near-boston-bar-growing-more-evacuations-ordered/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/wildfires-near-boston-bar-growing-more-evacuations-ordered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfires near Boston Bar, B.C., growing, more evacuations ordered]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brunswick and Ainslie Creek fires continues to burn out of control in B.C.'s Fraser Canyon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/wildfires-near-boston-bar-bc-growing-more-evacuations-ordered/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/wildfires-near-boston-bar-bc-growing-more-evacuations-ordered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Politicians, Sikh advocates respond to 'Operation Hard Ball' crackdown on 3 India-based crime gangs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Law enforcement officials described the arrests and charges as having dismantled leadership at the top of organizations that have preyed on the Indian diaspora for years, but Sikh advocacy groups said there are larger questions left unanswered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/politicians-sikh-advocates-respond-to-operation-hard-ball-crackdown-on-3-india-based-crime-gangs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/politicians-sikh-advocates-respond-to-operation-hard-ball-crackdown-on-3-india-based-crime-gangs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. Interior skies glow orange as wildfire smoke from Fraser Canyon settles in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air quality in Kamloops has been considered very high risk since about 6 p.m. on Tuesday, according to Environment Canada, as smoke from nearby fires settles into the valley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-interior-skies-glow-orange-as-wildfire-smoke-from-fraser-canyon-settles-in/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-interior-skies-glow-orange-as-wildfire-smoke-from-fraser-canyon-settles-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman rescued after vessel sank off B.C. coast died in hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six people remain missing and are presumed drowned after the KingFisher, operated by Top Vancouver Fishing Charter Inc., went down suddenly near Roberts Bank.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/woman-rescued-after-vessel-sank-off-bc-coast-died-in-hospital/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/woman-rescued-after-vessel-sank-off-bc-coast-died-in-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strangers rally to help bring Anishinaabe flutist to prestigious music school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anishinaabe flutist Tyler Evans-Knott is set to attend McGill University's Schulich School of Music this fall, after a stranger in Vancouver donated a professional-level flute to replace his old instrument that was eroding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/strangers-rally-to-help-bring-anishinaabe-flutist-to-prestigious-music-school/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/strangers-rally-to-help-bring-anishinaabe-flutist-to-prestigious-music-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anishinaabe flutist headed to prestigious music school after strangers rally to help]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anishinaabe flutist Tyler Evans-Knott is set to attend McGill University's Schulich School of Music this fall, after a stranger in Vancouver donated a professional-level flute to replace his old instrument that was eroding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/anishinaabe-flutist-headed-to-prestigious-music-school-after-strangers-rally-to-help/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/anishinaabe-flutist-headed-to-prestigious-music-school-after-strangers-rally-to-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asking rents in Canada fall more than 4% from last year, according to report]]></title><description><![CDATA[A report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation says Canada saw its 21st consecutive month of year-over-year declines in rent. British Columbia and Ontario saw the biggest drops, while Atlantic Canada rents rose.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/asking-rents-in-canada-fall-more-than-4-from-last-year-according-to-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/asking-rents-in-canada-fall-more-than-4-from-last-year-according-to-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yukon developer branches out of territory with purchase of 2 hotels in northern B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yukon developer NVD has bought two hotels in Prince Rupert, British Columbia as company looks to diversify holdings outside the territory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/yukon-developer-branches-out-of-territory-with-purchase-of-2-hotels-in-northern-bc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/yukon-developer-branches-out-of-territory-with-purchase-of-2-hotels-in-northern-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some structures lost at resort due to Fraser Canyon fires]]></title><description><![CDATA[A growing B.C. wildfire has forced more evacuations and closed part of the Trans-Canada Highway as officials warn gusty winds could intensify the blaze.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/some-structures-lost-at-resort-due-to-fraser-canyon-fires/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/some-structures-lost-at-resort-due-to-fraser-canyon-fires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second wildfire north of Boston Bar now more than 8,000 hectares]]></title><description><![CDATA[A growing B.C. wildfire has forced more evacuations and closed part of the Trans-Canada Highway as officials warn gusty winds could intensify the blaze.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/second-wildfire-north-of-boston-bar-now-more-than-8000-hectares/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/second-wildfire-north-of-boston-bar-now-more-than-8000-hectares/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Growing B.C. wildfire closes Highway 1, more evacuation alerts issued]]></title><description><![CDATA[A growing B.C. wildfire has forced more evacuations and closed part of the Trans-Canada Highway as officials warn gusty winds could intensify the blaze.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/growing-bc-wildfire-closes-highway-1-more-evacuation-alerts-issued/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/growing-bc-wildfire-closes-highway-1-more-evacuation-alerts-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCMP share ages, home towns of victims of fatal boat sinking off Richmond coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP say the boaters came from B.C., Ontario and Washington state. They say one of the four people who was rescued has died in hospital, while six others remain missing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rcmp-share-ages-home-towns-of-victims-of-fatal-boat-sinking-off-richmond-coast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rcmp-share-ages-home-towns-of-victims-of-fatal-boat-sinking-off-richmond-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 rescued in B.C. boat sinking dies in hospital, 6 still missing, RCMP say]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP say the boaters came from B.C., Ontario and Washington state. They say one of the four people who was rescued has died in hospital, while six others remain missing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/1-rescued-in-bc-boat-sinking-dies-in-hospital-6-still-missing-rcmp-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/1-rescued-in-bc-boat-sinking-dies-in-hospital-6-still-missing-rcmp-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C.'s youth soccer provincial championships coming to Nanaimo]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Vancouver has hosted its final FIFA World Cup game, some of the province's best youth soccer players will descend on Nanaimo for the A-Cup provincial championships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bcs-youth-soccer-provincial-championships-coming-to-nanaimo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bcs-youth-soccer-provincial-championships-coming-to-nanaimo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How extreme weather makes life more expensive for Canadians]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wildfires in B.C. and the Northwest Territories. Floods in Manitoba. Heatwaves in Eastern Canada. And it&rsquo;s only early July. Such events are devastating for the people and communities affected. They&rsquo;re also increasingly hitting Canadians in the wallet, according to a recent report from Statistics Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/how-extreme-weather-makes-life-more-expensive-for-canadians/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/how-extreme-weather-makes-life-more-expensive-for-canadians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We don't want wood leaving this community': Vanderhoof and Saik'uz First Nation call for forestry changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saik'uz First Nation and the District of Vanderhoof are calling for changes to how B.C.'s forests are managed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/we-dont-want-wood-leaving-this-community-vanderhoof-and-saikuz-first-nation-call-for-forestry-changes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/we-dont-want-wood-leaving-this-community-vanderhoof-and-saikuz-first-nation-call-for-forestry-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bomb scare shuts down Kelowna neighbourhood for hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[A object that appeared to be an explosive device brought a Kelowna neighbourhood to a standstill]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bomb-scare-shuts-down-kelowna-neighbourhood-for-hours/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bomb-scare-shuts-down-kelowna-neighbourhood-for-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead after fire engulfs 3 Coquitlam homes, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coquitlam RCMP are investigating after a resident died in a fire that engulfed three homes in the B.C. Lower Mainland Tuesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/1-dead-after-fire-engulfs-3-coquitlam-homes-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/1-dead-after-fire-engulfs-3-coquitlam-homes-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inquest hears why Tatyanna Harrison's cause of death was changed from fentanyl toxicity to sepsis]]></title><description><![CDATA[The B.C. coroner's inquest into the death of a young Indigenous woman heard evidence on Tuesday about why her preliminary cause of death &ndash; fentanyl toxicity &ndash; was changed to sepsis four months later.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/inquest-hears-why-tatyanna-harrisons-cause-of-death-was-changed-from-fentanyl-toxicity-to-sepsis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/inquest-hears-why-tatyanna-harrisons-cause-of-death-was-changed-from-fentanyl-toxicity-to-sepsis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. Ferries cancels some Sunshine Coast sailings, reservations after mechanical issue with loading ramp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents and business owners on the Sunshine Coast are feeling frustrated over cancelled B.C. Ferries sailings and reservations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-ferries-cancels-some-sunshine-coast-sailings-reservations-after-mechanical-issue-with-loading-ramp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 02:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-ferries-cancels-some-sunshine-coast-sailings-reservations-after-mechanical-issue-with-loading-ramp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. nurses escalate job action with picket line at Vancouver General Hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BC Nurses' Union began job action last Thursday after two-thirds voted to reject a deal with the B.C. Health Employers Association.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-nurses-escalate-job-action-with-picket-line-at-vancouver-general-hospital/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-nurses-escalate-job-action-with-picket-line-at-vancouver-general-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa announces investment of up to $400M in Teck critical minerals smelter in Trail, B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Up to $400 million in federal-backed financing could double production of key strategic metals used in defence, semiconductors and clean energy technologies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/ottawa-announces-investment-of-up-to-400m-in-teck-critical-minerals-smelter-in-trail-bc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/ottawa-announces-investment-of-up-to-400m-in-teck-critical-minerals-smelter-in-trail-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gibsons mayor says broken BC Ferries ramp has caused chaos for many]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people told Global News they have been left scrambling to book a sailing, despite some vessels leaving with empty space on board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/gibsons-mayor-says-broken-bc-ferries-ramp-has-caused-chaos-for-many/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/gibsons-mayor-says-broken-bc-ferries-ramp-has-caused-chaos-for-many/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helicopter company fined by B.C. ministry after illegal dumping of fuel following glacier crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A British Columbia-based helicopter company was fined for improperly removing aviation fuel and transmission fluid from Saskatchewan Glacier in Banff National Park in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/helicopter-company-fined-by-bc-ministry-after-illegal-dumping-of-fuel-following-glacier-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/helicopter-company-fined-by-bc-ministry-after-illegal-dumping-of-fuel-following-glacier-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liberals shelve Conservatives' request for probe of plan to buy vacant B.C. condos]]></title><description><![CDATA[A parliamentary ethics committee meeting left Conservative MPs frustrated Monday when Liberal members voted to shelve their demand to probe a plan to buy unsold, vacant condos in British Columbia and turn them into affordable housing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/liberals-shelve-conservatives-request-for-probe-of-plan-to-buy-vacant-bc-condos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/liberals-shelve-conservatives-request-for-probe-of-plan-to-buy-vacant-bc-condos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bishnoi gang members charged with ordering hit on B.C. Sikh leader, U.S. announces arrests]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP said these groups have been engaged in extortions, drug trafficking, kidnapping and widespread violence, namely in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bishnoi-gang-members-charged-with-ordering-hit-on-bc-sikh-leader-us-announces-arrests/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bishnoi-gang-members-charged-with-ordering-hit-on-bc-sikh-leader-us-announces-arrests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers shutters six radio stations, 80 jobs cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rogers Sports and Media is shutting down its Sportsnet 650 radio station in Vancouver and Sportsnet 960 station in Calgary, as well as four other stations across four cities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rogers-shutters-six-radio-stations-80-jobs-cut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rogers-shutters-six-radio-stations-80-jobs-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers shutters six local radio stations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rogers Sports and Media is shutting down its Sportsnet 650 radio station in Vancouver and Sportsnet 960 station in Calgary, as well as four other stations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rogers-shutters-six-local-radio-stations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rogers-shutters-six-local-radio-stations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers closes Vancouver radio stations News 1130 and Sportsnet 650]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is one of six radio stations in four markets closing due to 'declining audience and revenue trends,' the company stated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rogers-closes-vancouver-radio-stations-news-1130-and-sportsnet-650/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rogers-closes-vancouver-radio-stations-news-1130-and-sportsnet-650/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers shutters radio stations in Vancouver, Calgary, Halifax and Kitchener]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a statement Tuesday, the company said the closures affect stations in Vancouver, Calgary, Halifax and Kitchener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rogers-shutters-radio-stations-in-vancouver-calgary-halifax-and-kitchener/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rogers-shutters-radio-stations-in-vancouver-calgary-halifax-and-kitchener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers cuts 230 jobs, closes radio stations in Vancouver, Calgary, Halifax and Kitchener]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Rogers spokesperson said the cuts affect 230 jobs, 80 of them in radio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rogers-cuts-230-jobs-closes-radio-stations-in-vancouver-calgary-halifax-and-kitchener/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rogers-cuts-230-jobs-closes-radio-stations-in-vancouver-calgary-halifax-and-kitchener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers cuts 230 jobs, closes 6 radio stations including Sportsnet 650 and News 1130]]></title><description><![CDATA[Telecom giant says its eliminating 230 jobs across Rogers Sports &amp; Media, with 80 jobs gone as six radio stations are closed across Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rogers-cuts-230-jobs-closes-6-radio-stations-including-sportsnet-650-and-news-1130/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rogers-cuts-230-jobs-closes-6-radio-stations-including-sportsnet-650-and-news-1130/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. government pursues legal action against OpenAI after Tumbler Ridge mass shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The province said it has retained CFM Lawyers in Vancouver and Stranch, Jennings &amp; Garvey, in California, to explore all legal avenues to hold OpenAI accountable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-government-pursues-legal-action-against-openai-after-tumbler-ridge-mass-shooting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-government-pursues-legal-action-against-openai-after-tumbler-ridge-mass-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rachel Reid's fall Heated Rivalry tour includes stop in Vancouver]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bestselling author is celebrating the deluxe hardcover release of her blockbuster novel with events in Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa and Toronto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rachel-reids-fall-heated-rivalry-tour-includes-stop-in-vancouver/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rachel-reids-fall-heated-rivalry-tour-includes-stop-in-vancouver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Switzerland moves on to quarterfinals after last World Cup game at BC Place]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tournament has injected vibrancy into Vancouver, with tourists and locals coming out to show their support for teams playing in the stadium's seven matches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/switzerland-moves-on-to-quarterfinals-after-last-world-cup-game-at-bc-place/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/switzerland-moves-on-to-quarterfinals-after-last-world-cup-game-at-bc-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BC Place to host last World Cup game between Switzerland and Colombia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tournament has injected vibrancy into Vancouver, with tourists and locals coming out to show their support for teams playing in the stadium's seven matches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-place-to-host-last-world-cup-game-between-switzerland-and-colombia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-place-to-host-last-world-cup-game-between-switzerland-and-colombia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BC Place hosts last World Cup game between Switzerland and Colombia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tournament has injected vibrancy into Vancouver, with tourists and locals coming out to show their support for teams playing in the stadium's seven matches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-place-hosts-last-world-cup-game-between-switzerland-and-colombia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-place-hosts-last-world-cup-game-between-switzerland-and-colombia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4th evacuation order issued as wildfire near Boston Bar expands to 1,800 hectares]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Boston Bar First Nation issued an evacuation order for IR 2 Kopchitchin on Monday. Anyone in the affected area is asked to leave immediately.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/4th-evacuation-order-issued-as-wildfire-near-boston-bar-expands-to-1800-hectares/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/4th-evacuation-order-issued-as-wildfire-near-boston-bar-expands-to-1800-hectares/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4th evacuation order issued as wildfire near Boston Bar, B.C. expands to 1,800 hectares]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Boston Bar First Nation issued an evacuation order for IR 2 Kopchitchin on Monday. Anyone in the affected area is asked to leave immediately.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/4th-evacuation-order-issued-as-wildfire-near-boston-bar-bc-expands-to-1800-hectares/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/4th-evacuation-order-issued-as-wildfire-near-boston-bar-bc-expands-to-1800-hectares/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4th evacuation order issued as wildfire continues to burn near Boston Bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Boston Bar First Nation issued an evacuation order for IR 2 Kopchitchin on Monday. Anyone in the affected area is asked to leave immediately.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/4th-evacuation-order-issued-as-wildfire-continues-to-burn-near-boston-bar/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/4th-evacuation-order-issued-as-wildfire-continues-to-burn-near-boston-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3rd evacuation order issued as wildfire continues to burn near Boston Bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Boston Bar First Nation issued an evacuation order for IR 2 Kopchitchin on Monday. Anyone in the affected area is asked to leave immediately.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/3rd-evacuation-order-issued-as-wildfire-continues-to-burn-near-boston-bar/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/3rd-evacuation-order-issued-as-wildfire-continues-to-burn-near-boston-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. 'preparing legal action' against OpenAI in wake of Tumbler Ridge mass shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma says the province is seeking legal options to hold OpenAI accountable for failing to notify law enforcement about "violent prompts made on its ChatGPT platform" ahead of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-preparing-legal-action-against-openai-in-wake-of-tumbler-ridge-mass-shooting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-preparing-legal-action-against-openai-in-wake-of-tumbler-ridge-mass-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. attorney general to speak on legal options in wake of Tumbler Ridge mass shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma is set to speak in Vancouver Tuesday about the government's legal options around the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting in February.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-attorney-general-to-speak-on-legal-options-in-wake-of-tumbler-ridge-mass-shooting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-attorney-general-to-speak-on-legal-options-in-wake-of-tumbler-ridge-mass-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. considers extending wolf cull again to conserve threatened caribou]]></title><description><![CDATA[A wildlife conservation is calling on the province to pause its predator reduction program as it considers extending the wolf cull again to conserve threatened caribou.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-considers-extending-wolf-cull-again-to-conserve-threatened-caribou/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-considers-extending-wolf-cull-again-to-conserve-threatened-caribou/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a dry spring may be affecting B.C.'s bees]]></title><description><![CDATA[When drought conditions hit, researchers say some flowering plants get stressed and can alter their smell, colour and nectar production &mdash; making it hard for bees to get the food they need.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/how-a-dry-spring-may-be-affecting-bcs-bees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/how-a-dry-spring-may-be-affecting-bcs-bees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why local politicians are the latest group to pivot to short-form video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some candidates are talking straight to the camera, others are doing interviews with members of the public or fellow candidates, but all believe it&rsquo;s a more effective way of persuading voters than a post on X or a slickly-produced commercial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/why-local-politicians-are-the-latest-group-to-pivot-to-short-form-video/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/why-local-politicians-are-the-latest-group-to-pivot-to-short-form-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feeling summertime sadness? Seasonal affective disorder is not just a winter thing]]></title><description><![CDATA[While we tend to associate seasonal affective disorder (SAD) with winter, summer SAD &mdash; also known as reverse SAD &mdash; is a real struggle for some people. And it can be tough to deal with in a season where there's so much pressure to make the most of the hot, sunny days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/feeling-summertime-sadness-seasonal-affective-disorder-is-not-just-a-winter-thing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/feeling-summertime-sadness-seasonal-affective-disorder-is-not-just-a-winter-thing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta's pipeline deal could allow Canadian oil to reach new countries. But will they want it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Energy and environmental organizations are reacting with alarm to the new Canada-Alberta deal to build a new oil pipeline to the West Coast, questioning whether new buyers can be found for the oil that may eventually flow through the pipelines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/albertas-pipeline-deal-could-allow-canadian-oil-to-reach-new-countries-but-will-they-want-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/albertas-pipeline-deal-could-allow-canadian-oil-to-reach-new-countries-but-will-they-want-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta's new pipeline deal could allow Canadian oil to reach new countries. But will they want it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Energy and environmental organizations are reacting with alarm to the new Canada-Alberta deal to build a new oil pipeline to the West Coast, questioning whether new buyers can be found for the oil that may eventually flow through the pipelines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/albertas-new-pipeline-deal-could-allow-canadian-oil-to-reach-new-countries-but-will-they-want-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/albertas-new-pipeline-deal-could-allow-canadian-oil-to-reach-new-countries-but-will-they-want-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Viral video appears to show woman asleep behind the wheel on busy B.C. highway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Revelstoke RCMP are investigating after a video circulated of a Tesla driver apparently asleep on Highway 1 between Golden and Revelstoke.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/viral-video-appears-to-show-woman-asleep-behind-the-wheel-on-busy-bc-highway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/viral-video-appears-to-show-woman-asleep-behind-the-wheel-on-busy-bc-highway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swimmer still missing after being swept away by river in B.C. park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Port Alberni RCMP said they were called on July 5 at approximately 5:30 p.m. for reports that a female swimmer had gone missing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/swimmer-still-missing-after-being-swept-away-by-river-in-bc-park/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 03:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/swimmer-still-missing-after-being-swept-away-by-river-in-bc-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cost of work to replace George Massey Tunnel climbs to $8.5B]]></title><description><![CDATA[The completion date for the project has also been pushed back from December 2030 to September 2031. Farnworth said construction will start next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/cost-of-work-to-replace-george-massey-tunnel-climbs-to-85b/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/cost-of-work-to-replace-george-massey-tunnel-climbs-to-85b/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Captain of sunken vessel in B.C. waters remembered as kind, loving, independent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ashley Lin's 23-year-old son, Ming Chen, was on board the 30-foot boat that went down in deep waters off the coast of Richmond with 10 people aboard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/captain-of-sunken-vessel-in-bc-waters-remembered-as-kind-loving-independent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 02:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/captain-of-sunken-vessel-in-bc-waters-remembered-as-kind-loving-independent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police say nothing criminally suspicious observed on yacht where Tatyanna Harrison's body was found]]></title><description><![CDATA[It took police three months to identify the body found in 2022 as that of the missing Indigenous woman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/police-say-nothing-criminally-suspicious-observed-on-yacht-where-tatyanna-harrisons-body-was-found/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 02:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/police-say-nothing-criminally-suspicious-observed-on-yacht-where-tatyanna-harrisons-body-was-found/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnaby rescue team returns from Venezuela after helping locate boy trapped in earthquake rubble]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Burnaby search-and-rescue team has returned home from Venezuela after searching collapsed buildings in one of the areas hardest hit by two deadly earthquakes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/burnaby-rescue-team-returns-from-venezuela-after-helping-locate-boy-trapped-in-earthquake-rubble/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/burnaby-rescue-team-returns-from-venezuela-after-helping-locate-boy-trapped-in-earthquake-rubble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Mind-blowing’: Video reportedly shows driver asleep in self-driving Tesla on B.C. highway]]></title><description><![CDATA[A shocking sight was captured on a busy Interior B.C. highway over the weekend with a driver apparently asleep at the wheel of a self-driving Tesla.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/mind-blowing-video-reportedly-shows-driver-asleep-in-self-driving-tesla-on-bc-highway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/mind-blowing-video-reportedly-shows-driver-asleep-in-self-driving-tesla-on-bc-highway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 person missing after being swept away at Stamp River Park near Port Alberni, B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP say a female swimmer is missing after she was reportedly swept away in the current at Stamp River Provincial Park near Port Alberni, B.C., Sunday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/1-person-missing-after-being-swept-away-at-stamp-river-park-near-port-alberni-bc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/1-person-missing-after-being-swept-away-at-stamp-river-park-near-port-alberni-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 person missing after being swept away at Stamp River Park near Port Alberni]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP say a female swimmer is missing after she was reportedly swept away in the current at Stamp River Provincial Park near Port Alberni, B.C., Sunday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/1-person-missing-after-being-swept-away-at-stamp-river-park-near-port-alberni/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/1-person-missing-after-being-swept-away-at-stamp-river-park-near-port-alberni/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 charged with mischief after allegedly vandalizing Pride crosswalk in Surrey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey police say two men have been charged for allegedly vandalizing a Pride crosswalk in Surrey's City Central neighbourhood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/2-charged-with-mischief-after-allegedly-vandalizing-pride-crosswalk-in-surrey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/2-charged-with-mischief-after-allegedly-vandalizing-pride-crosswalk-in-surrey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers stranded for hours after fatal motorcycle crash on Sea-to-Sky Highway]]></title><description><![CDATA[BC Emergency Health Services says two ambulances and an air ambulance were dispatched to the scene, but no one was taken to the hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/drivers-stranded-for-hours-after-fatal-motorcycle-crash-on-sea-to-sky-highway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/drivers-stranded-for-hours-after-fatal-motorcycle-crash-on-sea-to-sky-highway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadly crash on Sea to Sky Highway closes road for hours on Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[BC Emergency Health Services says two ambulances and an air ambulance were dispatched to the scene, but no one was taken to the hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/deadly-crash-on-sea-to-sky-highway-closes-road-for-hours-on-sunday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/deadly-crash-on-sea-to-sky-highway-closes-road-for-hours-on-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 presumed drowned in charter boat disaster mourned in Richmond]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 100 mourners gathered at a public dock in Richmond, B.C., to commemorate six victims missing and feared drowned after acharter boat sinking in the Strait of Georgiaa week earlier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/6-presumed-drowned-in-charter-boat-disaster-mourned-in-richmond/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/6-presumed-drowned-in-charter-boat-disaster-mourned-in-richmond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explosive growth of Brunswick Creek fire triggers air quality warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has forced evacuations of 155 properties in the North Bend and Fishblue Lake areas of the Fraser Valley Regional District, as well as from the Boothroyd Indian Band.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/explosive-growth-of-brunswick-creek-fire-triggers-air-quality-warning/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/explosive-growth-of-brunswick-creek-fire-triggers-air-quality-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BC Ferries passengers could see delays after Langdale terminal ramp fails]]></title><description><![CDATA[Berth 1 at the Langdale Ferry Terminal suffered a mechanical issue on Sunday afternoon, restricting vehicle traffic to the main car deck of vessels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-ferries-passengers-could-see-delays-after-langdale-terminal-ramp-fails/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-ferries-passengers-could-see-delays-after-langdale-terminal-ramp-fails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BC Ferries Langdale terminal ramp repair could take 10 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Berth 1 at the Langdale Ferry Terminal suffered a mechanical issue on Sunday afternoon, restricting vehicle traffic to the main car deck of vessels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-ferries-langdale-terminal-ramp-repair-could-take-10-days/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-ferries-langdale-terminal-ramp-repair-could-take-10-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. MLA Jordan Kealy seeks jury trial for sexual assault charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Independent MLA Jordan Kealy, who represents the riding of Peace River North, made a brief first appearance in Fort St. John provincial court on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-mla-jordan-kealy-seeks-jury-trial-for-sexual-assault-charge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-mla-jordan-kealy-seeks-jury-trial-for-sexual-assault-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatal motorcycle crash leaves travellers stranded on Sea-to-Sky Highway overnight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of people were stranded on British Columbia's Sea-to-Sky Highway overnight, where a motorcycle crash left one woman dead and prompted a lengthy closure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/fatal-motorcycle-crash-leaves-travellers-stranded-on-sea-to-sky-highway-overnight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/fatal-motorcycle-crash-leaves-travellers-stranded-on-sea-to-sky-highway-overnight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatal crash leaves travellers stranded on Sea-to-Sky Highway overnight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of people were stranded on British Columbia's Sea-to-Sky Highway overnight, where a fatal crash prompted a lengthy closure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/fatal-crash-leaves-travellers-stranded-on-sea-to-sky-highway-overnight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/fatal-crash-leaves-travellers-stranded-on-sea-to-sky-highway-overnight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evacuation orders, air-quality warnings near Boston Bar as wildfire rages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada has issued an air quality warning Monday for the area around Boston Bar, B.C., where the Brunswick Creek wildfire is burning for its fifth day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/evacuation-orders-air-quality-warnings-near-boston-bar-as-wildfire-rages/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/evacuation-orders-air-quality-warnings-near-boston-bar-as-wildfire-rages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 Gummy Gainz protein candies recalled for improperly declared milk]]></title><description><![CDATA[This recall was triggered by a consumer complaint, with one reported reaction associated with the consumption of these products. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/17-gummy-gainz-protein-candies-recalled-for-improperly-declared-milk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/17-gummy-gainz-protein-candies-recalled-for-improperly-declared-milk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lower wildfire risk on Vancouver Island expected to continue until mid-July]]></title><description><![CDATA[The B.C. Wildfire Service says the wildfire risk on Vancouver Island is expected to remain fairly low until mid-July, but that years of drought means it won't take much heat to elevate that risk later in the summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/lower-wildfire-risk-on-vancouver-island-expected-to-continue-until-mid-july/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/lower-wildfire-risk-on-vancouver-island-expected-to-continue-until-mid-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal funding for Massey Tunnel is relief to mayors, but worry over cost and timeline persists]]></title><description><![CDATA[After years of waiting for a federal commitment, the Richmond and Delta mayors say they're relieved to learn of funding for the George Massey Tunnel replacement. But questions remain over the project's cost and timeline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/federal-funding-for-massey-tunnel-is-relief-to-mayors-but-worry-over-cost-and-timeline-persists/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/federal-funding-for-massey-tunnel-is-relief-to-mayors-but-worry-over-cost-and-timeline-persists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-july-5/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-july-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions earn 1st win by handing Elks their 1st loss in 36-24 decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Butler and the B.C. Lions won the ground battle while grinding out their first victory of the CFL season, beating the previously undefeated Edmonton Elks 36-24 on Saturday in front of another sellout crowd at the Apple Bowl.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/lions-earn-1st-win-by-handing-elks-their-1st-loss-in-36-24-decision/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/lions-earn-1st-win-by-handing-elks-their-1st-loss-in-36-24-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unionized workers who look after regional parks like Grouse Mountain walk off job]]></title><description><![CDATA[The union representing workers who operate and maintain regional services in Metro Vancouver says it is now considering a full-blown strike.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/unionized-workers-who-look-after-regional-parks-like-grouse-mountain-walk-off-job/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/unionized-workers-who-look-after-regional-parks-like-grouse-mountain-walk-off-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. rescuers helped locate young survivor in Venezuela quake rubble]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnaby Urban Search and Rescue members returned from Venezuela after helping search earthquake rubble, where their work contributed to the rescue of a young boy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-rescuers-helped-locate-young-survivor-in-venezuela-quake-rubble/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-rescuers-helped-locate-young-survivor-in-venezuela-quake-rubble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Vancouver outside workers at regional parks walk off the job indefinitely]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over 100 workers with Metro Vancouver's regional parks walked off the job on Sunday, with the union citing member frustration over lack of movement in talks with the district.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-outside-workers-at-regional-parks-walk-off-the-job-indefinitely/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-outside-workers-at-regional-parks-walk-off-the-job-indefinitely/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Nation near Boston Bar, B.C., issues evacuation order as wildfire grows]]></title><description><![CDATA[The out-of-control fire near Boston Bar, B.C., has triggered a second evacuation order.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/first-nation-near-boston-bar-bc-issues-evacuation-order-as-wildfire-grows/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/first-nation-near-boston-bar-bc-issues-evacuation-order-as-wildfire-grows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brunswick Creek wildfire balloons to 1,200 hectares, forcing evacuations near Boston Bar, B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[An aggressive wildfire burning near Boston Bar, B.C., has grown sharply and has forced evacuation orders and alerts in some communities in the Fraser Canyon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/brunswick-creek-wildfire-balloons-to-1200-hectares-forcing-evacuations-near-boston-bar-bc/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/brunswick-creek-wildfire-balloons-to-1200-hectares-forcing-evacuations-near-boston-bar-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brunswick Creek wildfire balloons to 1,200 hectares, forcing evacuations near Boston Bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[An aggressive wildfire burning near Boston Bar, B.C., has grown sharply and has forced evacuation orders and alerts in some communities in the Fraser Canyon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/brunswick-creek-wildfire-balloons-to-1200-hectares-forcing-evacuations-near-boston-bar/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/brunswick-creek-wildfire-balloons-to-1200-hectares-forcing-evacuations-near-boston-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recipe: Indonesian Gado Gado Salad]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're celebrating all things farmer's market fresh! This Indonesian Gado Gado Salad can be made ahead and stored for picnic at your next farmer's market!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/recipe-indonesian-gado-gado-salad/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/recipe-indonesian-gado-gado-salad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out-of-control wildfire forces evacuation in B.C.’s Fraser Valley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of North Bend, B.C. are being ordered to evacuate as an out of control wildfire grows in the Fraser Valley. Nearby Boston Bar is also under an evacuation alert.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/out-of-control-wildfire-forces-evacuation-in-bcs-fraser-valley/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/out-of-control-wildfire-forces-evacuation-in-bcs-fraser-valley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out-of-control wildfire forces evacuation in B.C.’s Fraser Canyon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of North Bend, B.C. are being ordered to evacuate as an out of control wildfire grows in the Fraser Canyon. Nearby Boston Bar is also under an evacuation alert.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/out-of-control-wildfire-forces-evacuation-in-bcs-fraser-canyon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/out-of-control-wildfire-forces-evacuation-in-bcs-fraser-canyon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curbside recycling pickup rolls out for the first time in northwest B.C.'s Nass Valley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of the Nass Valley are now able to participate in curbside recycling pickup for the first time, instead of travelling to Terrace, B.C., to drop of their materials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/curbside-recycling-pickup-rolls-out-for-the-first-time-in-northwest-bcs-nass-valley/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/curbside-recycling-pickup-rolls-out-for-the-first-time-in-northwest-bcs-nass-valley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harvesting local shellfish can be a great way to save money, but officials are warning about contamination]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the heat of summer begins, officials are reminding shellfish enthusiasts about safety when it comes to harvesting, and purchasing, shellfish on B.C.'s shoreline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/harvesting-local-shellfish-can-be-a-great-way-to-save-money-but-officials-are-warning-about-contamination/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/harvesting-local-shellfish-can-be-a-great-way-to-save-money-but-officials-are-warning-about-contamination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold water shock can be life-threatening, but this B.C. paramedic says there are ways to mitigate the risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cold water shock can happen when your body is suddenly immersed in water below 15 C, says B.C. Emergency Health Services paramedic Brian Twaites.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/cold-water-shock-can-be-life-threatening-but-this-bc-paramedic-says-there-are-ways-to-mitigate-the-risk/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/cold-water-shock-can-be-life-threatening-but-this-bc-paramedic-says-there-are-ways-to-mitigate-the-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doctor warns of rabies risks &mdash; and offers safety tips &mdash; after bat exposures jump in B.C.'s Interior]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interior Health is warning about the dangers of human contact with bats, and how to respond if you've been touched, bitten or scratched by a bat &mdash; even through clothing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/doctor-warns-of-rabies-risks-mdash-and-offers-safety-tips-mdash-after-bat-exposures-jump-in-bcs-interior/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/doctor-warns-of-rabies-risks-mdash-and-offers-safety-tips-mdash-after-bat-exposures-jump-in-bcs-interior/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival cancelled, just 1 week out from event]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival has been cancelled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/nanaimo-dragon-boat-festival-cancelled-just-1-week-out-from-event/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/nanaimo-dragon-boat-festival-cancelled-just-1-week-out-from-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is there any merit to the advice to ‘sleep on it?’ New research suggests our dreams may help problem-solve]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pair of recent studies by dream researchers suggest that the age-old advice may in fact be grounded in science.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/is-there-any-merit-to-the-advice-to-sleep-on-it-new-research-suggests-our-dreams-may-help-problem-solve/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/is-there-any-merit-to-the-advice-to-sleep-on-it-new-research-suggests-our-dreams-may-help-problem-solve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out-of-control wildfire burning near Boston Bar, B.C. prompts tactical evacuation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tactical evacuation is underway in North Bend, B.C., where residents are being told to leave immediately because of the nearby Brunswick Creek wildfire that&rsquo;s burning near Boston Bar in the province&rsquo;s Fraser Canyon region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/out-of-control-wildfire-burning-near-boston-bar-bc-prompts-tactical-evacuation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/out-of-control-wildfire-burning-near-boston-bar-bc-prompts-tactical-evacuation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out-of-control wildfire burning near Boston Bar, B.C. prompts evacuation for about 60 residences]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tactical evacuation is underway in North Bend, B.C., where residents are being told to leave immediately because of the nearby Brunswick Creek wildfire that&rsquo;s burning near Boston Bar in the province&rsquo;s Fraser Canyon region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/out-of-control-wildfire-burning-near-boston-bar-bc-prompts-evacuation-for-about-60-residences/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/out-of-control-wildfire-burning-near-boston-bar-bc-prompts-evacuation-for-about-60-residences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warm rivers raise concern for salmon in B.C.'s Interior]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warm rivers and streams are becoming a growing concern for salmon in B.C.&rsquo;s Interior with another low sockeye return anticipated in Okanagan waters this fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/warm-rivers-raise-concern-for-salmon-in-bcs-interior/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/warm-rivers-raise-concern-for-salmon-in-bcs-interior/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moroccan communities celebrate World Cup win across Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's World Cup dream ended with a 3-0 loss to Morocco on Saturday. Moroccan communities, meanwhile, are celebrating their team's second consecutive trip to the quarter finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/moroccan-communities-celebrate-world-cup-win-across-canada/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/moroccan-communities-celebrate-world-cup-win-across-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moroccan communities celebrate historic World Cup win across Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Canada's World Cup dream ended with a 3-0 loss to Morocco, Moroccan communities across the country celebrated a historic victory that sent their team into the quarterfinals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/moroccan-communities-celebrate-historic-world-cup-win-across-canada/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/moroccan-communities-celebrate-historic-world-cup-win-across-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada knocked out of FIFA World Cup but fans hopeful for future of Canadian soccer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A disappointing loss for Canadian soccer fans who packed The Shipyards in North Vancouver on Saturday. Team Canada&rsquo;s historic run at the FIFA World Cup 2026 has come to an end after a 3-0 loss to Morocco in Houston. But as the CBC's Michelle Morton reports, fans are hopeful for the future of the men's national soccer team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canada-knocked-out-of-fifa-world-cup-but-fans-hopeful-for-future-of-canadian-soccer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canada-knocked-out-of-fifa-world-cup-but-fans-hopeful-for-future-of-canadian-soccer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 hurt, 2 arrested after confrontation near Victoria’s Beacon Hill Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people were injured, including two who were taken to hospital, after an alleged assault with a weapon near Victoria's Beacon Hill Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/3-hurt-2-arrested-after-confrontation-near-victorias-beacon-hill-park/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/3-hurt-2-arrested-after-confrontation-near-victorias-beacon-hill-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-july-4/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-july-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurses in British Columbia will picket the province’s largest hospital next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The union representing nurses in British Columbia says it will put up pickets around the province's largest hospital starting next week as it escalates its strike.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/nurses-in-british-columbia-will-picket-the-provinces-largest-hospital-next-week/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/nurses-in-british-columbia-will-picket-the-provinces-largest-hospital-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Osoyoos twins were both drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins. Their parents say it's all about passion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twins Markus and Liam Ruck of Osoyoos, B.C., were both drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2026 NHL Draft this year. Their parents Derek and Nina Ruck reflect on raising the 18-year-old boys and how the draft went.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/these-osoyoos-twins-were-both-drafted-by-the-pittsburgh-penguins-their-parents-say-its-all-about-passion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/these-osoyoos-twins-were-both-drafted-by-the-pittsburgh-penguins-their-parents-say-its-all-about-passion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mock evacuation exercise to take place in Tatla Lake area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency crews will be training west of Williams Lake Saturday morning in a training exercise focused on evacuation notification.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/mock-evacuation-exercise-to-take-place-in-tatla-lake-area/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/mock-evacuation-exercise-to-take-place-in-tatla-lake-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a First Nation in B.C. is hoping to restore wildfire-ravaged forests with seedlings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Osoyoos Forest Nursery located near Oliver, B.C, is owned by the Osoyoos Indian Band. The operation is the band's first green project and it is expected to produce millions of tree seedlings every year. Those seedlings will go towards restoring and reforesting areas hard hit by wildfires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/how-a-first-nation-in-bc-is-hoping-to-restore-wildfire-ravaged-forests-with-seedlings/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/how-a-first-nation-in-bc-is-hoping-to-restore-wildfire-ravaged-forests-with-seedlings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colombia edges Ghana, advances to face Switzerland in Vancouver for spot in World Cup quarterfinals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forced into making a rare early move, Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo sent Luis Suarez onto the field, and he promptly delivered a sharp cross that Jhon Arias flicked into the net, resulting in the only goal on a sweltering night at Arrowhead Stadium and sending Los Cafeteros into the Round of 16 at the World Cup with a 1-0 victory over the Black Stars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/colombia-edges-ghana-advances-to-face-switzerland-in-vancouver-for-spot-in-world-cup-quarterfinals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/colombia-edges-ghana-advances-to-face-switzerland-in-vancouver-for-spot-in-world-cup-quarterfinals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why does the World Cup feel bigger in a crowd?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fan zones and public plazas across Vancouver are filling up for World Cup matches, with some sites reaching capacity. A UBC sociologist says watching with others can make the game feel bigger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/why-does-the-world-cup-feel-bigger-in-a-crowd/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/why-does-the-world-cup-feel-bigger-in-a-crowd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Internal PMO polls told Carney Canadians backed pipeline plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twice last November, the Privy Council Office (PCO) included polling questions to see how Canadians felt about a pipeline and other energy and natural resource projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/internal-pmo-polls-told-carney-canadians-backed-pipeline-plan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/internal-pmo-polls-told-carney-canadians-backed-pipeline-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[To swat or not? These scientists suggest we rethink our fear toward insects]]></title><description><![CDATA[When a bug lands, do you swat or step back? We are taught to fear insects, but by looking closer at how they help our environment, we can trade our reflexive panic for wonder and learn to share our outdoor spaces, scientists say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/to-swat-or-not-these-scientists-suggest-we-rethink-our-fear-toward-insects/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/to-swat-or-not-these-scientists-suggest-we-rethink-our-fear-toward-insects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta’s pipeline pitch is heavy on public, light on private investment — so who benefits?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Energy experts and economists say Alberta&rsquo;s public-private pitch may be the only way to get a pipelines done in today's context, but if there are benefits, they could go beyond just the oil and gas industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/albertas-pipeline-pitch-is-heavy-on-public-light-on-private-investment-so-who-benefits/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/albertas-pipeline-pitch-is-heavy-on-public-light-on-private-investment-so-who-benefits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. nurses to form picket lines at Vancouver General Hospital next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nurses will be escalating job action on July 7 at 5:30 a.m. PT, the B.C. Nurses' Union announced Friday evening. It says essential services will be maintained.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-nurses-to-form-picket-lines-at-vancouver-general-hospital-next-week/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-nurses-to-form-picket-lines-at-vancouver-general-hospital-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. Conservatives leave Penticton retreat united under new leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Addressing media at the conclusion of the retreat, Findlay praised the party's MLAs for their commitment and teamwork.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-conservatives-leave-penticton-retreat-united-under-new-leader/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-conservatives-leave-penticton-retreat-united-under-new-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heartbroken girlfriend of B.C. captain tells of close call days before deadly sinking]]></title><description><![CDATA[The heartbroken girlfriend of a young charter boat captain feared drowned in a deadly sinking in B.C. waters last Sunday says she was aboard the vessel two days earlier when a broken door swung open and water flooded in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/heartbroken-girlfriend-of-bc-captain-tells-of-close-call-days-before-deadly-sinking/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/heartbroken-girlfriend-of-bc-captain-tells-of-close-call-days-before-deadly-sinking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anger after ‘Betty’ the bear shot and killed by Coquitlam RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police were called on Saturday to the Westwood Plateau area when the bear, known to area residents as Betty, and her cubs entered a home through an unlocked front door.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/anger-after-betty-the-bear-shot-and-killed-by-coquitlam-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/anger-after-betty-the-bear-shot-and-killed-by-coquitlam-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. Interior leaders warn new pipeline could strain small communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some local leaders in B.C.&rsquo;s Interior say a proposed new oil pipeline from Alberta to the west coast could bring major economic opportunities. But they warn smaller communities along the route need support as they brace for the increased activity that comes with a major construction project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-interior-leaders-warn-new-pipeline-could-strain-small-communities/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-interior-leaders-warn-new-pipeline-could-strain-small-communities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Unbelievable’ 70-foot long fin whale spotted off Vancouver Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mollie Cameron said fin whales have been documented in the Strait of Juan de Fuca a "handful" of times in the past 10 years, but seeing one is very rare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/unbelievable-70-foot-long-fin-whale-spotted-off-vancouver-island/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/unbelievable-70-foot-long-fin-whale-spotted-off-vancouver-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Granville Street Pedestrian Zone to be extended after World Cup ends]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the council meeting, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said he has not seen the city this alive since the 2010 Olympic Games and he wants to keep the energy going throughout the summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/granville-street-pedestrian-zone-to-be-extended-after-world-cup-ends/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/granville-street-pedestrian-zone-to-be-extended-after-world-cup-ends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta proposes new pipeline, but hurdles to construction, profitability remain]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the governments of Canada and Alberta have agreed to take the proposal for a new pipeline to the next step, oil industry insiders say some big hurdles remain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/alberta-proposes-new-pipeline-but-hurdles-to-construction-profitability-remain/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/alberta-proposes-new-pipeline-but-hurdles-to-construction-profitability-remain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environmental groups wanted to see clear decarbonization commitment in pipeline plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environmental groups say they wanted to see more of a commitment to decarbonization included in Alberta's proposal for a new pipeline to the west coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/environmental-groups-wanted-to-see-clear-decarbonization-commitment-in-pipeline-plan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/environmental-groups-wanted-to-see-clear-decarbonization-commitment-in-pipeline-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taxpayers could be on hook for West Coast pipeline, but it's a 'good investment': Energy minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Energy Minister Tim Hodgson says a second pipeline to the West Coast will be money well-spent for the federal government but can't say how much Ottawa would be on the hook for.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/taxpayers-could-be-on-hook-for-west-coast-pipeline-but-its-a-good-investment-energy-minister/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/taxpayers-could-be-on-hook-for-west-coast-pipeline-but-its-a-good-investment-energy-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coroner's inquest into death of 20-year-old Tatyanna Harrison hears from her mother]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tatyanna Harrison was found dead on a drydocked yacht in Richmond in May 2022, although the body wasn't identified as hers until four months later.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/coroners-inquest-into-death-of-20-year-old-tatyanna-harrison-hears-from-her-mother/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/coroners-inquest-into-death-of-20-year-old-tatyanna-harrison-hears-from-her-mother/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – July 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-okanagan-news-at-530-pm-july-3/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-okanagan-news-at-530-pm-july-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-july-3/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-july-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. mother says her 23-year-old son was captain of charter boat that sank]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lin and Chen's girlfriend, Hailey Lee, both say in an interview in Mandarin that a side door was broken on the 30-foot boat that went down in deep waters with 10 people aboard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-mother-says-her-23-year-old-son-was-captain-of-charter-boat-that-sank/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-mother-says-her-23-year-old-son-was-captain-of-charter-boat-that-sank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vehicle of missing person found on BC Ferries vessel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunshine Coast RCMP said an orange Subaru was found unclaimed when the Queen of Coquitlam arrived in Horseshoe Bay from Langdale on Thursday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vehicle-of-missing-person-found-on-bc-ferries-vessel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vehicle-of-missing-person-found-on-bc-ferries-vessel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who are the partners behind a proposed new West Coast oil pipeline?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are several players involved in the private-public partnership with plans to build a new pipeline from Alberta to the B.C. coast, and all bring different things to the table.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/who-are-the-partners-behind-a-proposed-new-west-coast-oil-pipeline/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/who-are-the-partners-behind-a-proposed-new-west-coast-oil-pipeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Vancouver discharges raw sewage into Strait of Georgia after equipment jams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Vancouver confirmed that the plant discharged a raw amount of sewage into the ocean on Thursday due to an emergency at the plant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-discharges-raw-sewage-into-strait-of-georgia-after-equipment-jams/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-discharges-raw-sewage-into-strait-of-georgia-after-equipment-jams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former B.C. Conservative turned Independent MLA Amelia Boultbee crosses the floor to the NDP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Penticton-Summerland MLA said Friday that she got into politics to serve her community and believes she&rsquo;s best positioned to do that alongside the B.C. NDP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/former-bc-conservative-turned-independent-mla-amelia-boultbee-crosses-the-floor-to-the-ndp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/former-bc-conservative-turned-independent-mla-amelia-boultbee-crosses-the-floor-to-the-ndp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and B.C. assist Quebec in battling wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three provinces are lending a helping hand to Quebec's wildfire prevention and suppression agency in its efforts to combat fires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/new-brunswick-prince-edward-island-and-bc-assist-quebec-in-battling-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/new-brunswick-prince-edward-island-and-bc-assist-quebec-in-battling-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former B.C. Conservative MLA Amelia Boultbee joins provincial NDP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former B.C. Conservative MLA Amelia Boultbee announced on Friday morning that she is joining the provincial NDP. She made the announcement in Victoria.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/former-bc-conservative-mla-amelia-boultbee-joins-provincial-ndp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/former-bc-conservative-mla-amelia-boultbee-joins-provincial-ndp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pipelines faced key challenges in the past. Can Alberta’s overcome them?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s track record of proposing and building pipelines means that the newly announced project from Alberta to B.C.'s coast is likely going to face several key challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/pipelines-faced-key-challenges-in-the-past-can-albertas-overcome-them/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/pipelines-faced-key-challenges-in-the-past-can-albertas-overcome-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic lodge in Qualicum Beach saved from demolition and restored for public use]]></title><description><![CDATA[A historic lodge on the shores of mid-Vancouver Island is set to reopen on Saturday, saved from demolition by the dedication of hundreds of volunteers who donated their time to preserve the building and open it for community use.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/historic-lodge-in-qualicum-beach-saved-from-demolition-and-restored-for-public-use/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/historic-lodge-in-qualicum-beach-saved-from-demolition-and-restored-for-public-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents approve financials for new search and rescue and fire hall facility in Kamloops, B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Thompson-Nicola Regional District obtained approval to borrow funds for the construction of a new search and rescue hall and training facility from the region's residents, after an alternative approval process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/residents-approve-financials-for-new-search-and-rescue-and-fire-hall-facility-in-kamloops-bc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/residents-approve-financials-for-new-search-and-rescue-and-fire-hall-facility-in-kamloops-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents approve financials for new search and rescue and fire hall facility in Kamloops]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Thompson-Nicola Regional District obtained approval to borrow funds for the construction of a new search and rescue hall and training facility from the region's residents, after an alternative approval process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/residents-approve-financials-for-new-search-and-rescue-and-fire-hall-facility-in-kamloops/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/residents-approve-financials-for-new-search-and-rescue-and-fire-hall-facility-in-kamloops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C.’s Eby compares condo plan to ‘liquidation’ at below construction costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plan on conversion of unsold condos in B.C. was part of $5-billion infrastructure spending announcement the federal and provincial governments announced last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bcs-eby-compares-condo-plan-to-liquidation-at-below-construction-costs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bcs-eby-compares-condo-plan-to-liquidation-at-below-construction-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why expansion of Delta container port is going hand-in-hand with Alberta pipeline proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lack of a northern route for Alberta's proposed new pipeline to the B.C. coast may have grabbed the headlines during Thursday's announcement of an Ottawa-B.C. memorandum of understanding with more than $200 billion in investments. But analysts say the federal government's $10-billion commitment to a container port expansion in Delta, B.C., as part of the MOU means that Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2) is critical to the project, too.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/why-expansion-of-delta-container-port-is-going-hand-in-hand-with-alberta-pipeline-proposal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/why-expansion-of-delta-container-port-is-going-hand-in-hand-with-alberta-pipeline-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why expansion of Delta, B.C., container port is going hand-in-hand with Alberta pipeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lack of a northern route for Alberta's proposed new pipeline to the B.C. coast may have grabbed the headlines during Thursday's announcement of an Ottawa-B.C. memorandum of understanding with more than $200 billion in investments. But analysts say the federal government's $10-billion commitment to a container port expansion in Delta, B.C., as part of the MOU means that Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2) is critical to the project, too.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/why-expansion-of-delta-bc-container-port-is-going-hand-in-hand-with-alberta-pipeline/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/why-expansion-of-delta-bc-container-port-is-going-hand-in-hand-with-alberta-pipeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's behind all the wild weather in Canada this summer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many climate monitors have been predicting an extra-strong El Ni&ntilde;o this year that's expected to peak in the winter. But the summer season has already brought weather-related chaos and even devastation for many Canadians. Here's a look at what's going on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/whats-behind-all-the-wild-weather-in-canada-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/whats-behind-all-the-wild-weather-in-canada-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[StubHub sold ‘ghost tickets’ for World Cup months before real ones were issued, CBC finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[StubHub claims it doesn&rsquo;t allow the listing of &ldquo;speculative&rdquo; tickets on its platform. But CBC News found &ldquo;ghost tickets&rdquo; were available for the FIFA World Cup months before they were issued &mdash; and was able to list non-existent tickets for the 2028 Olympics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/stubhub-sold-ghost-tickets-for-world-cup-months-before-real-ones-were-issued-cbc-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/stubhub-sold-ghost-tickets-for-world-cup-months-before-real-ones-were-issued-cbc-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta pitches southern route for West Coast pipeline, with a price tag of $35B or more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta is formally proposing an oil pipeline to the southwest coast of British Columbia for tanker export to Asian markets, in a partnership with federally-owned Trans Mountain Corp. and Calgary-based Pembina Pipeline Corp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/alberta-pitches-southern-route-for-west-coast-pipeline-with-a-price-tag-of-35b-or-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/alberta-pitches-southern-route-for-west-coast-pipeline-with-a-price-tag-of-35b-or-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victim of Kits stranger attack shocked to learn suspect already released]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police recommended he be detained and the Crown also sought to keep him in custody for an overnight fitness assessment, but a judge released him on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/victim-of-kits-stranger-attack-shocked-to-learn-suspect-already-released/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/victim-of-kits-stranger-attack-shocked-to-learn-suspect-already-released/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New enclosed donation area aims to protect volunteers at Summerland thrift store]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Summerland Health Auxiliary Thrift Shop relies on donations and volunteers, but maintenance volunteer Kurt Evans says conditions behind the store have changed over the years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/new-enclosed-donation-area-aims-to-protect-volunteers-at-summerland-thrift-store/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/new-enclosed-donation-area-aims-to-protect-volunteers-at-summerland-thrift-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged in New Westminster crash previously drove car into the ocean during livestream stunt]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2024, Jawad Fawwaz had driven his car into the ocean in Port Moody, B.C., during a livestream hosted by Adin Ross. Roughly two years later, he finds himself back in the courts facing a dangerous driving charge connected to a crash in New Westminster in March 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/man-charged-in-new-westminster-crash-previously-drove-car-into-the-ocean-during-livestream-stunt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/man-charged-in-new-westminster-crash-previously-drove-car-into-the-ocean-during-livestream-stunt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatal crash on Fernie mountain bike trail shocks riding community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elk Valley RCMP say a man died after a mountain biking crash on Trail Dogs in Fernie, B.C. Police say there is no indication of criminality, and the B.C. Coroners Service is investigating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/fatal-crash-on-fernie-mountain-bike-trail-shocks-riding-community/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/fatal-crash-on-fernie-mountain-bike-trail-shocks-riding-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatal crash on Fernie, B.C., mountain bike trail shocks riding community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elk Valley RCMP say a man died after a mountain biking crash on Trail Dogs in Fernie, B.C. Police say there is no indication of criminality, and the B.C. Coroners Service is investigating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/fatal-crash-on-fernie-bc-mountain-bike-trail-shocks-riding-community/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/fatal-crash-on-fernie-bc-mountain-bike-trail-shocks-riding-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why bridge and tunnel politics helped make the B.C.-Ottawa pipeline truce happen]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a week that saw a number of big trades in the National Hockey League, perhaps it makes sense to analyze Thursday's agreement between thefederal government and the province of British Columbiathrough the lens of what each group secured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/why-bridge-and-tunnel-politics-helped-make-the-bc-ottawa-pipeline-truce-happen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/why-bridge-and-tunnel-politics-helped-make-the-bc-ottawa-pipeline-truce-happen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Petition calls for increased highway safety after teen killed in crash south of Nanaimo, B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katie Bohati was pronounced dead at the scene of a car crash on June 21, at an intersection that her classmates call notoriously dangerous. Now, a petition is being circulated calling on B.C.'s Ministry of Transportation to act to make the intersection safer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/petition-calls-for-increased-highway-safety-after-teen-killed-in-crash-south-of-nanaimo-bc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/petition-calls-for-increased-highway-safety-after-teen-killed-in-crash-south-of-nanaimo-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Petition calls for increased highway safety after teen killed in crash south of Nanaimo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katie Bohati was pronounced dead at the scene of a car crash on June 21, at an intersection that her classmates call notoriously dangerous. Now, a petition is being circulated calling on B.C.'s Ministry of Transportation to act to make the intersection safer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/petition-calls-for-increased-highway-safety-after-teen-killed-in-crash-south-of-nanaimo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/petition-calls-for-increased-highway-safety-after-teen-killed-in-crash-south-of-nanaimo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former owner of sunken B.C. vessel speaks, identifies the boat involved]]></title><description><![CDATA[The boat, named Big Coast, was a 30-foot aluminum KingFisher and the former owner said he sold it more than four years ago through a dealer, so he never met the new owner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/former-owner-of-sunken-bc-vessel-speaks-identifies-the-boat-involved/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/former-owner-of-sunken-bc-vessel-speaks-identifies-the-boat-involved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glacial lake near Pemberton draining slower than expected, experts and officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A glacial lake northeast of Pemberton, B.C., has started to drain, threatening nearby communities, but the expected downstream floodwaters have so far failed to materialize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/glacial-lake-near-pemberton-draining-slower-than-expected-experts-and-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/glacial-lake-near-pemberton-draining-slower-than-expected-experts-and-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glacial lake near Pemberton, B.C., draining slower than expected, experts and officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A glacial lake northeast of Pemberton, B.C., has started to drain, threatening nearby communities, but the expected downstream floodwaters have so far failed to materialize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/glacial-lake-near-pemberton-bc-draining-slower-than-expected-experts-and-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/glacial-lake-near-pemberton-bc-draining-slower-than-expected-experts-and-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BC Highway Patrol dashcam illustrates dangers of passing on the right]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luckily, the rider, a 37-year-old Chilliwack man, wasn't seriously hurt. But after appearing to confront the pickup driver, he was arrested by the officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-highway-patrol-dashcam-illustrates-dangers-of-passing-on-the-right/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-highway-patrol-dashcam-illustrates-dangers-of-passing-on-the-right/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[George Massey Tunnel, mines and LNG: what's in the Ottawa-B.C. MOU]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are some key points of the Canada-British Columbia Cooperative Prosperity Agreement, guaranteeing over $200 billion in investment for B.C.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/george-massey-tunnel-mines-and-lng-whats-in-the-ottawa-bc-mou/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/george-massey-tunnel-mines-and-lng-whats-in-the-ottawa-bc-mou/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver to keep part of Granville Street car-free for 7 weeks post-FIFA after council approves $4.75M]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five blocks of Granville Street in downtown Vancouver will stay a hub of pedestrian activity for seven weeks after the FIFA World Cup leaves town, as city council voted to extend the car-free pilot Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-to-keep-part-of-granville-street-car-free-for-7-weeks-post-fifa-after-council-approves-475m/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-to-keep-part-of-granville-street-car-free-for-7-weeks-post-fifa-after-council-approves-475m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Downtown Vancouver's Granville Street to stay car-free for 7 weeks post-World Cup with $4.75M in city funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five blocks of Granville Street in downtown Vancouver will stay a hub of pedestrian activity for seven weeks after the FIFA World Cup leaves town, as city council voted to extend the car-free pilot Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/downtown-vancouvers-granville-street-to-stay-car-free-for-7-weeks-post-world-cup-with-475m-in-city-funding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/downtown-vancouvers-granville-street-to-stay-car-free-for-7-weeks-post-world-cup-with-475m-in-city-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cultus Lake Waterpark remains closed, eyes mid-July reopening date]]></title><description><![CDATA[The popular waterslide attraction has been closed since June 15, when a dozen students were shocked while waiting in line on the Zero-60 waterslide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/cultus-lake-waterpark-remains-closed-eyes-mid-july-reopening-date/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/cultus-lake-waterpark-remains-closed-eyes-mid-july-reopening-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – July 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-okanagan-news-at-530-pm-july-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-okanagan-news-at-530-pm-july-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-july-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-july-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney signs strategic pact with Philippines during Marcos visit to Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Vancouver, in the first visit of the country's head of state to Canada in more than a decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/carney-signs-strategic-pact-with-philippines-during-marcos-visit-to-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/carney-signs-strategic-pact-with-philippines-during-marcos-visit-to-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. man trapped in Venezuela after earthquakes now providing aid to others]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arnaldo Dos Santos had been visiting Venezuela on business when the back-to-back earthquakes struck on June 24. He is now stuck in the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-man-trapped-in-venezuela-after-earthquakes-now-providing-aid-to-others/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-man-trapped-in-venezuela-after-earthquakes-now-providing-aid-to-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. TV show says boat that sank off Richmond was ‘utilized’ for several years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big Coast, which has been running for 19 seasons, says the vessel that sank was 'utilized' for several years on the show and sold to new owners in Richmond over four years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-tv-show-says-boat-that-sank-off-richmond-was-utilized-for-several-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-tv-show-says-boat-that-sank-off-richmond-was-utilized-for-several-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volleyball coach charged following investigation into sexual assault complaints: North Vancouver RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Vancouver RCMP say a volleyball coach has been charged following an investigation into multiple sexual assault complaints.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/volleyball-coach-charged-following-investigation-into-sexual-assault-complaints-north-vancouver-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/volleyball-coach-charged-following-investigation-into-sexual-assault-complaints-north-vancouver-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. nurses begin job action, employer agrees to resume negotiations]]></title><description><![CDATA[B.C. nurses are beginning job action after their Thursday 12 p.m. strike deadline passed without movement on a new contract. But less than an hour after the strike began, the employers agreed to return to negotiations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-nurses-begin-job-action-employer-agrees-to-resume-negotiations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-nurses-begin-job-action-employer-agrees-to-resume-negotiations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. nurses begin job action after strike deadline passes]]></title><description><![CDATA[B.C. nurses are beginning job action after their Thursday 12 p.m. strike deadline passed without movement on a new contract. The legal strike includes restrictions on overtime and a ban on non-nursing duties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-nurses-begin-job-action-after-strike-deadline-passes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-nurses-begin-job-action-after-strike-deadline-passes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BC Nurses’ Union now in legal strike position after 72-hour notice]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BC Nurses' Union issued a 72-hour strike notice on Monday, saying it had yet to receive a meaningful response from its employer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-nurses-union-now-in-legal-strike-position-after-72-hour-notice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-nurses-union-now-in-legal-strike-position-after-72-hour-notice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. nurses begin targeted job action across the province]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BC Nurses' Union issued a 72-hour strike notice on Monday, saying it had yet to receive a meaningful response from its employer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-nurses-begin-targeted-job-action-across-the-province/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-nurses-begin-targeted-job-action-across-the-province/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. man who drove into ocean in livestream stunt charged with dangerous driving in New West crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jawad Mazen Fawwaz, 21, is accused of dangerous driving in the March 30 collision at 6th Avenue and McBride Boulevard, which police said caused significant damage to two vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-man-who-drove-into-ocean-in-livestream-stunt-charged-with-dangerous-driving-in-new-west-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-man-who-drove-into-ocean-in-livestream-stunt-charged-with-dangerous-driving-in-new-west-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. will not fight decision in court if pipeline is built from Alberta to the coast: Eby]]></title><description><![CDATA[B.C. Premier David Eby made it clear on Thursday that if a pipeline is built from Alberta to B.C.'s coast, the provincial government will not fight that decision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-will-not-fight-decision-in-court-if-pipeline-is-built-from-alberta-to-the-coast-eby/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-will-not-fight-decision-in-court-if-pipeline-is-built-from-alberta-to-the-coast-eby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa will ‘fully’ maintain B.C. tanker ban, Carney and Eby say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The future of the ban came into question after the federal government and Alberta signed a memorandum of understanding in November to lay the foundation of a new oil pipeline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/ottawa-will-fully-maintain-bc-tanker-ban-carney-and-eby-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/ottawa-will-fully-maintain-bc-tanker-ban-carney-and-eby-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa and B.C. agree to maintain tanker ban. What’s in the new deal?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The future of the ban came into question after the federal government and Alberta signed a memorandum of understanding in November to lay the foundation of a new oil pipeline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/ottawa-and-bc-agree-to-maintain-tanker-ban-whats-in-the-new-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/ottawa-and-bc-agree-to-maintain-tanker-ban-whats-in-the-new-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Coast oil tanker ban being upheld, Port of Vancouver expanding in multibillion-dollar B.C.-Ottawa deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The B.C. premier's office said the agreement announced Thursday "will power decades of job growth and prosperity." The announcement comes as Alberta was set to update its West Coast pipeline proposal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/north-coast-oil-tanker-ban-being-upheld-port-of-vancouver-expanding-in-multibillion-dollar-bc-ottawa-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/north-coast-oil-tanker-ban-being-upheld-port-of-vancouver-expanding-in-multibillion-dollar-bc-ottawa-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney, Eby to announce 'multi-billion-dollar' agreement ahead of Alberta's pipeline update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thursday's announcement comes as Premier David Eby is scheduled to be in China for a trade mission focused on forestry, energy and agriculture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/carney-eby-to-announce-multi-billion-dollar-agreement-ahead-of-albertas-pipeline-update/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/carney-eby-to-announce-multi-billion-dollar-agreement-ahead-of-albertas-pipeline-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the working security dogs of the FIFA World Cup in Vancouver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryker, Tiki and Hunter are all highly trained in detecting explosives and are on duty during the men's FIFA World Cup, along with their handlers, to keep fans safe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/meet-the-working-security-dogs-of-the-fifa-world-cup-in-vancouver/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/meet-the-working-security-dogs-of-the-fifa-world-cup-in-vancouver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction of new oil pipeline to B.C. coast won’t include lifting oil tanker ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta government is aiming for the pipeline to be designated a project of national interest by October and get shovels in the ground as early as September 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/construction-of-new-oil-pipeline-to-bc-coast-wont-include-lifting-oil-tanker-ban/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/construction-of-new-oil-pipeline-to-bc-coast-wont-include-lifting-oil-tanker-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta’s Smith set to unveil details of proposed oil pipeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta government is aiming for the pipeline to be designated a project of national interest by October and get shovels in the ground as early as September 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/albertas-smith-set-to-unveil-details-of-proposed-oil-pipeline/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/albertas-smith-set-to-unveil-details-of-proposed-oil-pipeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver 'RoboCop' is one of 1st Canadian ALS patients to receive Elon Musk's Neuralink brain implant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vancouver police Sgt. Lee Marten is just the 26th person in the world to receive a Neuralink brain implant, which is being tested on people unable to move because of ALS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-robocop-is-one-of-1st-canadian-als-patients-to-receive-elon-musks-neuralink-brain-implant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-robocop-is-one-of-1st-canadian-als-patients-to-receive-elon-musks-neuralink-brain-implant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver 'RoboCop' is 1st Canadian ALS patient to receive Elon Musk's Neuralink brain implant]]></title><description><![CDATA[On May 20, VPD Sgt. Lee Marten became the third Canadian, and the first Canadian ALS patient, to receive a Neuralink brain implant as part of a clinical trial at Toronto Western Hospital. He is just the 26th person in the world to undergo the procedure which is being tested on people unable to move because of ALS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-robocop-is-1st-canadian-als-patient-to-receive-elon-musks-neuralink-brain-implant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-robocop-is-1st-canadian-als-patient-to-receive-elon-musks-neuralink-brain-implant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quesnel rolling out the red carpet to attract U.S.-trained doctors &mdash; and it's working]]></title><description><![CDATA[The community of Quesnel in northern B.C. is pulling out all the stops to attract U.S.-trained physicians and solve previously long waits for family doctors. A health-care recruiter in the community of around 10,000 people says the so-called "red carpet" approach is working &mdash; with at least four doctors committed to work there by the end of the summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/quesnel-rolling-out-the-red-carpet-to-attract-us-trained-doctors-mdash-and-its-working/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/quesnel-rolling-out-the-red-carpet-to-attract-us-trained-doctors-mdash-and-its-working/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want to cool off with a dip in a river or lake? Here's how to stay safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a rash of drowning deaths during Europe's ongoing record-breaking heat wave, advocates are urging Canadians to stay safe this Canada Day as they push for more public swimming access across the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/want-to-cool-off-with-a-dip-in-a-river-or-lake-heres-how-to-stay-safe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/want-to-cool-off-with-a-dip-in-a-river-or-lake-heres-how-to-stay-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transit advocates call for low-income transit pass as TransLink fares increase]]></title><description><![CDATA['It's never been more necessary to have a pass that makes it more affordable for people with lower incomes,' Denis Agar, the executive director of Movement, said at the rally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/transit-advocates-call-for-low-income-transit-pass-as-translink-fares-increase/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/transit-advocates-call-for-low-income-transit-pass-as-translink-fares-increase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect in Kits Beach stranger attack released after less than 48 hours in custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vancouver police said that they received several 911 calls on June 28, just before 2 p.m., reporting a man striking an unsuspecting woman in the head with a piece of wood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/suspect-in-kits-beach-stranger-attack-released-after-less-than-48-hours-in-custody/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/suspect-in-kits-beach-stranger-attack-released-after-less-than-48-hours-in-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SFU researchers to be part of historical international scientific effort]]></title><description><![CDATA[And while the answers may still be years away, the small pieces being made in B.C. could one day lead to some of the universe's biggest discoveries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/sfu-researchers-to-be-part-of-historical-international-scientific-effort/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/sfu-researchers-to-be-part-of-historical-international-scientific-effort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 residents remain at Granville SRO despite deadline passing to move them]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government had said all tenants of the Luugat would be moved by the end of June, but also said no one would be evicted if there wasn&rsquo;t a place for them to go.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/3-residents-remain-at-granville-sro-despite-deadline-passing-to-move-them/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/3-residents-remain-at-granville-sro-despite-deadline-passing-to-move-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Vancouver nearly exceeded daily water conservation goal in June]]></title><description><![CDATA[The region of Metro Vancouver is achieving its summertime water-saving goals, but it&rsquo;s at risk of exceeding them during hot weather, says the local water authority.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-nearly-exceeded-daily-water-conservation-goal-in-june/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 01:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-nearly-exceeded-daily-water-conservation-goal-in-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As transit fare hike goes into effect in Metro Vancouver, protest calls for low-income pass]]></title><description><![CDATA[A protest at Burnaby's Metrotown SkyTrain station on Wednesday called for a low-income transit pass as transit fares went up across Metro Vancouver as part of annual fare hikes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/as-transit-fare-hike-goes-into-effect-in-metro-vancouver-protest-calls-for-low-income-pass/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/as-transit-fare-hike-goes-into-effect-in-metro-vancouver-protest-calls-for-low-income-pass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver’s cruise ship season expected to be a record-breaking one]]></title><description><![CDATA[In July, 290,000 passengers are expected to hit the streets of Vancouver, with similar numbers expected in August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouvers-cruise-ship-season-expected-to-be-a-record-breaking-one/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouvers-cruise-ship-season-expected-to-be-a-record-breaking-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powell River residents protest encampments as motion to change bylaw is defeated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Resident Nichole Strickland spoke at the council meeting, saying she, like many residents, feels frustrated that their voices are not being heard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/powell-river-residents-protest-encampments-as-motion-to-change-bylaw-is-defeated/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/powell-river-residents-protest-encampments-as-motion-to-change-bylaw-is-defeated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Rock Pier replacement gets $25.9M federal grant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government announced Wednesday that it is putting almost $26 million towards the White Rock Pier reconstruction project to preserve the community's "crown jewel."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/white-rock-pier-replacement-gets-259m-federal-grant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/white-rock-pier-replacement-gets-259m-federal-grant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Province says World Cup is boosting B.C. economy, but some businesses report softer demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the FIFA World Cup passes its halfway mark, the B.C. government is touting the economic benefits of hosting the games in Vancouver but some local businesses say the boost has been uneven.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/province-says-world-cup-is-boosting-bc-economy-but-some-businesses-report-softer-demand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/province-says-world-cup-is-boosting-bc-economy-but-some-businesses-report-softer-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. journalist tormented by Chinese tycoon’s followers relieved after jail sentence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gao, a critic of Guo's, was targeted by the tycoon's supporters who stationed themselves outside his Surrey, B.C., home for 77 days in 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-journalist-tormented-by-chinese-tycoons-followers-relieved-after-jail-sentence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-journalist-tormented-by-chinese-tycoons-followers-relieved-after-jail-sentence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver restaurants’ see prolonged boost from Canada’s historic World Cup run]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian team has had a historic run in this World Cup, defeating South Africa 1-0 in Los Angeles on Sunday and moving to the round of 16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-restaurants-see-prolonged-boost-from-canadas-historic-world-cup-run/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-restaurants-see-prolonged-boost-from-canadas-historic-world-cup-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's health pioneer among Order Of Canada appointees from B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cecilia Benoit has devoted her career to shedding light on hidden populations and was a key driver in the legalization of midwifery in Canada. She has become 1 of 12 British Columbians appointed to the Order of Canada this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/womens-health-pioneer-among-order-of-canada-appointees-from-bc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/womens-health-pioneer-among-order-of-canada-appointees-from-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transportation, gas costs weigh heavily on B.C. residents planning trips: survey]]></title><description><![CDATA[A survey by B.C.'s tourism promotion agency shows that as residents considered whether to take overnight trips, many were concerned about the cost of transportation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/transportation-gas-costs-weigh-heavily-on-bc-residents-planning-trips-survey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/transportation-gas-costs-weigh-heavily-on-bc-residents-planning-trips-survey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Nations purchase shuttered Canfor sawmill in Vanderhoof to create industrial park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Plateau sawmill property was among the worksites closed by the lumber giant in 2024, impacting hundreds of people and leaving a significant holein the community's tax base. The Stellat'en, Nadleh Whut'en, Saik'uz and Lhedli T'enneh First Nations say they have banded together to buy the site and turn it into the Ncha Koh Industrial Park, and lease it to B.C. Hydro.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/first-nations-purchase-shuttered-canfor-sawmill-in-vanderhoof-to-create-industrial-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/first-nations-purchase-shuttered-canfor-sawmill-in-vanderhoof-to-create-industrial-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Tamil to Cree to Mandarin, these stand-up comedians are using their mother tongue to land punchlines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Across Canada, a growing number of comedians are turning to their mother tongues on stage &mdash; not just as a stylistic choice, but as a way to tell more honest stories, reclaim histories shaped by migration and colonialism, and introduce audiences to perspectives not often heard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/from-tamil-to-cree-to-mandarin-these-stand-up-comedians-are-using-their-mother-tongue-to-land-punchlines/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/from-tamil-to-cree-to-mandarin-these-stand-up-comedians-are-using-their-mother-tongue-to-land-punchlines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver woman fights Rogers and FedEx over missing phone]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the day Ron&rsquo;s phone was scheduled for delivery, she received an email from FedEx with tracking information. &ldquo;I tracked it. Finally, it said it has arrived,&rdquo; recalled Ron.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-woman-fights-rogers-and-fedex-over-missing-phone/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-woman-fights-rogers-and-fedex-over-missing-phone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s a constant battle’: Kelowna businesses say crime is changing downtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kelowna business owners say security measures have become necessary just to stay open, even as the City of Kelowna rolls out new initiatives aimed at reducing crime]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/its-a-constant-battle-kelowna-businesses-say-crime-is-changing-downtown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/its-a-constant-battle-kelowna-businesses-say-crime-is-changing-downtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal man appearing as fitness instructor faces trafficking charges: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Montreal man alleged to have posed as a women&rsquo;s fitness instructor is facing multiple sex trafficking charges following a joint investigation by police in Ontario and Quebec.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/montreal-man-appearing-as-fitness-instructor-faces-trafficking-charges-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/montreal-man-appearing-as-fitness-instructor-faces-trafficking-charges-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawsuit attempting to reopen Cowichan Aboriginal title case dismissed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montrose Properties, the area's largest landowner, took the unusual step of trying to have the case reopened, arguing it was unfairly omitted from the original trial and that its fee simple land interests are directly affected by a declaration of Aboriginal title. But a B.C. Supreme Court judge ruled this week it is an "abuse of process for relitigation" and will not be allowed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/lawsuit-attempting-to-reopen-cowichan-aboriginal-title-case-dismissed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/lawsuit-attempting-to-reopen-cowichan-aboriginal-title-case-dismissed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charter boat sank in ‘really deep’ waters, Richmond RCMP says as recovery ongoing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richmond&nbsp;RCMP said four men and two women remain unaccounted for and are presumed drowned after a charter boat sank off the coast of Richmond, in the Roberts Bank area, on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/charter-boat-sank-in-really-deep-waters-richmond-rcmp-says-as-recovery-ongoing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/charter-boat-sank-in-really-deep-waters-richmond-rcmp-says-as-recovery-ongoing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnaby Urban Search and Rescue Team shares images from Venezuela after earthquakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team of volunteers, including two firefighters, paramedics, law enforcement officials and two dogs, has spent days scouring the debris for survivors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/burnaby-urban-search-and-rescue-team-shares-images-from-venezuela-after-earthquakes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/burnaby-urban-search-and-rescue-team-shares-images-from-venezuela-after-earthquakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnaby Urban Search and Rescue Team share images from Venezuela after earthquakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team of volunteers, including two firefighters, paramedics, law enforcement officials and two dogs, has spent days scouring the debris for survivors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/burnaby-urban-search-and-rescue-team-share-images-from-venezuela-after-earthquakes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/burnaby-urban-search-and-rescue-team-share-images-from-venezuela-after-earthquakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 charged in connection with alleged trafficking and sexual assault in Victoria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rahul Chahar has been charged with sexual assault causing bodily harm, unlawful confinement and attempting to choke to overcome resistance, while 22-year-old Nagender Nagender has been charged with trafficking in persons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/2-charged-in-connection-with-alleged-trafficking-and-sexual-assault-in-victoria/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/2-charged-in-connection-with-alleged-trafficking-and-sexual-assault-in-victoria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15-year-old dies after being hit by pickup truck at Lumby gathering]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vernon North Okanagan RCMP said on Saturday, June 27, officers were called to a rural property near Lumby at approximately 11:50 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/15-year-old-dies-after-being-hit-by-pickup-truck-at-lumby-gathering/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/15-year-old-dies-after-being-hit-by-pickup-truck-at-lumby-gathering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Vancouver bus drivers vote to reject tentative labour deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unifor Locals 111 and 2200 say in a statement that members are "not rushing to job action" after the rejection and the unions will work on the changes their members want to see in the tentative agreement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-bus-drivers-vote-to-reject-tentative-labour-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-bus-drivers-vote-to-reject-tentative-labour-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 men arrested in connection with ‘violent’ sexual assault in Victoria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victoria police say two men are in custody and facing charges in connection with a violent sexual assault at a home in the 1100 block of Meares Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/2-men-arrested-in-connection-with-violent-sexual-assault-in-victoria/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/2-men-arrested-in-connection-with-violent-sexual-assault-in-victoria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 rescued after boat capsizes off Saturna Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five people were rescued from the water after a boat sank off Saturna Island Monday evening. The Victoria Joint Rescue Coordination Centre says speed was a factor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/5-rescued-after-boat-capsizes-off-saturna-island/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/5-rescued-after-boat-capsizes-off-saturna-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evacuation order remains in place as glacial lake bursts near Pemberton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Technical experts anticipate flood waters are likely to peak in Place Glacier&rsquo;s downstream water channels late in the day on Wednesday, July 1, the Regional District stated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/evacuation-order-remains-in-place-as-glacial-lake-bursts-near-pemberton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/evacuation-order-remains-in-place-as-glacial-lake-bursts-near-pemberton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TransLink bus crash in North Vancouver sends driver, passenger to hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three ambulances with primary care paramedics, an ambulance with advanced care paramedics and a paramedic supervisor all responded to the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/translink-bus-crash-in-north-vancouver-sends-driver-passenger-to-hospital/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/translink-bus-crash-in-north-vancouver-sends-driver-passenger-to-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver Giants to move to Surrey as city announces 10,000-seat arena]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new 10,000-seat arena is being built in Surrey, B.C., and the city has secured the Vancouver Giants as the anchor tenant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-giants-to-move-to-surrey-as-city-announces-10000-seat-arena/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-giants-to-move-to-surrey-as-city-announces-10000-seat-arena/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 people rescued after their vessel hits a reef, sinks near Saturna Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre told Global News that it was called to the incident in Winter Cove after 5 p.m. on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/5-people-rescued-after-their-vessel-hits-a-reef-sinks-near-saturna-island/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/5-people-rescued-after-their-vessel-hits-a-reef-sinks-near-saturna-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Immigration Department suspends citizenship for 67 'lost Canadians' as it reviews program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government has reviewed all of the roughly 6,500 applications for citizenship by descent received under legislation passed last year, acknowledging that some certificates may have been issued without sufficient evidence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/immigration-department-suspends-citizenship-for-67-lost-canadians-as-it-reviews-program/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/immigration-department-suspends-citizenship-for-67-lost-canadians-as-it-reviews-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Surrey announces 10,000-seat arena and a move for the Vancouver Giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a release, the city and the Surrey City Development Corporation said the City Centre Arena and Cultural Event Centre will be equipped with 10,000 seats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/city-of-surrey-announces-10000-seat-arena-and-a-move-for-the-vancouver-giants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/city-of-surrey-announces-10000-seat-arena-and-a-move-for-the-vancouver-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glacial outburst underway: Squamish-Lillooet Regional District]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rising glacial lake has burst sending water towards a small community northeast of Pemberton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/glacial-outburst-underway-squamish-lillooet-regional-district/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/glacial-outburst-underway-squamish-lillooet-regional-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glacial lake near Pemberton bursts sending flood water to small community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts believe flood waters are likely to peak late in the day on Wednesday and people are being asked to stay away from Gates Lake and nearby creeks due to dangerous conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/glacial-lake-near-pemberton-bursts-sending-flood-water-to-small-community/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/glacial-lake-near-pemberton-bursts-sending-flood-water-to-small-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCMP lead recovery of sunken boat, 6 presumed drowned in Strait of Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[An RCMP underwater recovery team is now searching for a capsized vessel that sank off the shores of Richmond, B.C., on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rcmp-lead-recovery-of-sunken-boat-6-presumed-drowned-in-strait-of-georgia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rcmp-lead-recovery-of-sunken-boat-6-presumed-drowned-in-strait-of-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadly B.C. boat sinking believed to have occurred in waters up to 180 metres deep]]></title><description><![CDATA[An RCMP underwater recovery team is now searching for a capsized vessel that sank off the shores of Richmond, B.C., on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/deadly-bc-boat-sinking-believed-to-have-occurred-in-waters-up-to-180-metres-deep/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/deadly-bc-boat-sinking-believed-to-have-occurred-in-waters-up-to-180-metres-deep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proponent, route and Pathways all still unclear ahead of Alberta's pipeline announcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier's office says there will be a "major announcement" on Thursday to share new details about the province's submission to the federal major projects office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/proponent-route-and-pathways-all-still-unclear-ahead-of-albertas-pipeline-announcement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/proponent-route-and-pathways-all-still-unclear-ahead-of-albertas-pipeline-announcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murderer’s body found in B.C. waters after escape from prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Correctional Service of Canada said the inmate was 69 and had been serving a life sentence for second-degree murder since 1991.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/murderers-body-found-in-bc-waters-after-escape-from-prison/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/murderers-body-found-in-bc-waters-after-escape-from-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta to detail ‘million-barrel-per-day’ pipeline to West Coast Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Hodgson, federal minister of energy and natural resources, said Monday that negotiations between Ottawa and Alberta toward a pipeline deal were 'going well.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/alberta-to-detail-million-barrel-per-day-pipeline-to-west-coast-thursday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/alberta-to-detail-million-barrel-per-day-pipeline-to-west-coast-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New B.C. Conservative leader promotes loyalist MLAs to key leadership positions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kerry-Lynne Findlay, who currently doesn't hold a seat in the legislature, has appointed Heather Maahs, MLA for Chilliwack North, as the interim leader of the Official Opposition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/new-bc-conservative-leader-promotes-loyalist-mlas-to-key-leadership-positions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/new-bc-conservative-leader-promotes-loyalist-mlas-to-key-leadership-positions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New B.C. Conservative leader Findlay fills leadership team with loyalists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Findlay says in a statement that her new leadership team&#8239;represents&#8239;a unified force from all parts of B.C., tasked with holding the NDP government to account.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/new-bc-conservative-leader-findlay-fills-leadership-team-with-loyalists/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/new-bc-conservative-leader-findlay-fills-leadership-team-with-loyalists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto ticket prices surge for Ronaldo World Cup game as Vancouver’s plummets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's defeat by Switzerland last Wednesday dashed the chances of Vancouver hosting the home team in the knockout rounds and instead it will see the Swiss take on Algeria.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/toronto-ticket-prices-surge-for-ronaldo-world-cup-game-as-vancouvers-plummets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/toronto-ticket-prices-surge-for-ronaldo-world-cup-game-as-vancouvers-plummets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School district seeks support to build outdoor running track in Dawson Creek, B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[School District 59 is seeking support for a rubberized 400-metre outdoor running track in Dawson Creek, B.C.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/school-district-seeks-support-to-build-outdoor-running-track-in-dawson-creek-bc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/school-district-seeks-support-to-build-outdoor-running-track-in-dawson-creek-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What goes into making World Cup-quality turf, and the Canadian behind it]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Australian goalkeeper Patrick Beach came off the turf after the first FIFA World Cup game in Vancouver, it wasn't the crowd or atmosphere that had caught his attention &mdash; it was the grass.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/what-goes-into-making-world-cup-quality-turf-and-the-canadian-behind-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/what-goes-into-making-world-cup-quality-turf-and-the-canadian-behind-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former B.C. correctional officer turns herself in after warrant issued]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former North Fraser Correctional Centre guard turned herself in to police on Monday after a warrant was issued for her arrest last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/former-bc-correctional-officer-turns-herself-in-after-warrant-issued/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/former-bc-correctional-officer-turns-herself-in-after-warrant-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta to unveil details of 'million-barrel-per-day' oil pipeline route to West Coast on July 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta government says it plans to unveil details Thursday about a proposed "one-million-barrel-per-day oil pipeline" through British Columbia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/alberta-to-unveil-details-of-million-barrel-per-day-oil-pipeline-route-to-west-coast-on-july-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/alberta-to-unveil-details-of-million-barrel-per-day-oil-pipeline-route-to-west-coast-on-july-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former B.C. corrections officer turns herself in after warrant issued]]></title><description><![CDATA[A warrant was issued for Naila Sheikh's arrest last month. The former correctional officer turned herself in to police on Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/former-bc-corrections-officer-turns-herself-in-after-warrant-issued/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/former-bc-corrections-officer-turns-herself-in-after-warrant-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Escaped inmate found dead on Vancouver Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Shore RCMP said on June 28, they were notified that an inmate was unaccounted for during the midday count at William Head Institution in Metchosin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/escaped-inmate-found-dead-on-vancouver-island/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/escaped-inmate-found-dead-on-vancouver-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social media sites pushing self-harm content, says mother of B.C. teen who died]]></title><description><![CDATA[The grieving mother from British Columbia has issued an emotional call for change, including a push for the regulation of self-harm and suicide-promoting content targeting minors, and independent oversight of social media platforms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/social-media-sites-pushing-self-harm-content-says-mother-of-bc-teen-who-died/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/social-media-sites-pushing-self-harm-content-says-mother-of-bc-teen-who-died/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. couple who saved 3 people after boat sinking say ‘wear your life-jacket’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brian Angus and Dorothy Stauffer were on their sailboat on Sunday afternoon heading to Saturna Island from Vancouver when they came across a startling sight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-couple-who-saved-3-people-after-boat-sinking-say-wear-your-life-jacket/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 02:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-couple-who-saved-3-people-after-boat-sinking-say-wear-your-life-jacket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body of missing inmate found in waters off Vancouver Island, says CSC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Correctional Service Canada (CSC) says an inmate who was declared missing from a seaside minimum-security prison on Vancouver Island is dead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/body-of-missing-inmate-found-in-waters-off-vancouver-island-says-csc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/body-of-missing-inmate-found-in-waters-off-vancouver-island-says-csc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body of missing inmate found in waters off Vancouver Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[Correctional Service Canada (CSC) says an inmate who was declared missing from a seaside minimum-security prison on Vancouver Island is dead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/body-of-missing-inmate-found-in-waters-off-vancouver-island/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/body-of-missing-inmate-found-in-waters-off-vancouver-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. natural gas leak caused by crews hitting misidentified pipeline: TSB report]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal investigation has found the puncture of a natural gas pipeline in northeastern B.C. last November was the result of an inaccurate identification of the pipeline's location.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-natural-gas-leak-caused-by-crews-hitting-misidentified-pipeline-tsb-report/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-natural-gas-leak-caused-by-crews-hitting-misidentified-pipeline-tsb-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. Nurses' Union issues 72-hour strike notice, says action signals members' growing frustration]]></title><description><![CDATA[The union representing 60,000 nurses has issued a 72-hour strike notice just weeks after its members voted to reject a tentative contract offer. It says the action signals growing frustration by its members with the pressures facing their profession and the health-care system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-nurses-union-issues-72-hour-strike-notice-says-action-signals-members-growing-frustration/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-nurses-union-issues-72-hour-strike-notice-says-action-signals-members-growing-frustration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water service returns to normal in Elkford, B.C., after nearly 2 weeks of disruptions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of people were unable to use their home water after a pump failure on June 16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/water-service-returns-to-normal-in-elkford-bc-after-nearly-2-weeks-of-disruptions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/water-service-returns-to-normal-in-elkford-bc-after-nearly-2-weeks-of-disruptions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leafs ink Stecher to two-year contract extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed defenceman Troy Stecher to a two-year contract extension, the club announced Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/leafs-ink-stecher-to-two-year-contract-extension/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/leafs-ink-stecher-to-two-year-contract-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For players and fans, Canada's World Cup win on Sunday was worth the decades-long wait]]></title><description><![CDATA[For long-suffering Canadian soccer fans, the scene after Sunday's win over South Africa was surreal, as though they were watching another country&rsquo;s celebrations. Instead, Stephen Eust&aacute;quio&rsquo;s winner made our own history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/for-players-and-fans-canadas-world-cup-win-on-sunday-was-worth-the-decades-long-wait/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/for-players-and-fans-canadas-world-cup-win-on-sunday-was-worth-the-decades-long-wait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. nurses issue 72-hour strike notice]]></title><description><![CDATA[This comes after the rejection of a tentative agreement reached between the Nurses&rsquo; Bargaining Association (NBA) and health employers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-nurses-issue-72-hour-strike-notice/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-nurses-issue-72-hour-strike-notice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-dirt bikes seized, tickets issued after teens caught racing on Coquitlam street]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP said that on June 22, they received a complaint of teens racing e-bikes on the road and when officers responded, they said they found a group of them in a parking lot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/e-dirt-bikes-seized-tickets-issued-after-teens-caught-racing-on-coquitlam-street/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/e-dirt-bikes-seized-tickets-issued-after-teens-caught-racing-on-coquitlam-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens trade veteran forward Brendan Gallagher to Canucks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadiens are retaining 50 per cent of the remaining year on Gallagher's contract, which carries a US$6.5-million salary-cap hit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canadiens-trade-veteran-forward-brendan-gallagher-to-canucks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canadiens-trade-veteran-forward-brendan-gallagher-to-canucks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens trade Brendan Gallagher to Canucks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vancouver Canucks have acquired forward Brendan Gallagher from the Montreal Canadiens for future considerations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/montreal-canadiens-trade-brendan-gallagher-to-canucks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/montreal-canadiens-trade-brendan-gallagher-to-canucks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search and rescue operation suspended for 6 missing boaters in Strait of Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The search for six people believed missing in the water without lifejackets in the Strait of Georgia has been suspended, according to the Victoria Joint Rescue Coordination Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/search-and-rescue-operation-suspended-for-6-missing-boaters-in-strait-of-georgia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/search-and-rescue-operation-suspended-for-6-missing-boaters-in-strait-of-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 boaters still missing in Strait of Georgia as search and rescue operation suspended]]></title><description><![CDATA[The search for six people believed missing in the water without lifejackets in the Strait of Georgia has been suspended, according to the Victoria Joint Rescue Coordination Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/6-boaters-still-missing-in-strait-of-georgia-as-search-and-rescue-operation-suspended/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/6-boaters-still-missing-in-strait-of-georgia-as-search-and-rescue-operation-suspended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Forces suspend search for 6 missing people, RCMP take over operation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The military and RCMP say four people were taken to Sea Island Coast Guard Station before being transferred to emergency health services.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canadian-forces-suspend-search-for-6-missing-people-rcmp-take-over-operation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canadian-forces-suspend-search-for-6-missing-people-rcmp-take-over-operation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 people presumed drowned after charter boat sinks off B.C. coast, 4 rescued]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richmond RCMP said four men and two women remain unaccounted for and are presumed drowned after a charter boat sank off the coast of Richmond, in the Roberts Bank area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/6-people-presumed-drowned-after-charter-boat-sinks-off-bc-coast-4-rescued/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/6-people-presumed-drowned-after-charter-boat-sinks-off-bc-coast-4-rescued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 people missing after charter boat sinks off B.C. coast, 4 rescued]]></title><description><![CDATA[The military and RCMP say four people were taken to Sea Island Coast Guard Station before being transferred to emergency health services.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/6-people-missing-after-charter-boat-sinks-off-bc-coast-4-rescued/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/6-people-missing-after-charter-boat-sinks-off-bc-coast-4-rescued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UVic names new scholarship after Tumbler Ridge science teacher]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Tumbler Ridge Secondary School science teacher is being honoured by a new annual scholarship established in their name at the University of Victoria. Mark Deeley was present during the mass shooting in February and commended by Premier David Eby for his courage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/uvic-names-new-scholarship-after-tumbler-ridge-science-teacher/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/uvic-names-new-scholarship-after-tumbler-ridge-science-teacher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Westminster school redevelopment proposal sparks pushback against student relocation plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some parents at a New Westminster, B.C., elementary school say a proposed redevelopment plan &mdash; which would see two schools built on the Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary site &mdash; isn't viable for their kids as they would be forced to move to a Burnaby school temporarily.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/new-westminster-school-redevelopment-proposal-sparks-pushback-against-student-relocation-plan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/new-westminster-school-redevelopment-proposal-sparks-pushback-against-student-relocation-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food supply, conservation efforts turned B.C. waters into whale-sighting hotspot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sightings have produced a raft of social media photos and videos that show the animals in the waters near major landmarks in and around Vancouver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/food-supply-conservation-efforts-turned-bc-waters-into-whale-sighting-hotspot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/food-supply-conservation-efforts-turned-bc-waters-into-whale-sighting-hotspot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa set to relaunch federal green home retrofit program in 4 provinces]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a hiatus, the popular greener homesprogram is returning to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and British Columbia, CBC News has learned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/ottawa-set-to-relaunch-federal-green-home-retrofit-program-in-4-provinces/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/ottawa-set-to-relaunch-federal-green-home-retrofit-program-in-4-provinces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa relaunches federal green home retrofit program in 4 provinces]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a hiatus, the popular greener homesprogram is returning to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and British Columbia, CBC News has learned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/ottawa-relaunches-federal-green-home-retrofit-program-in-4-provinces/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/ottawa-relaunches-federal-green-home-retrofit-program-in-4-provinces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green home retrofit program expands to 4 provinces, renters now eligible]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is expanding a greener homes retrofit program to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and British Columbia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/green-home-retrofit-program-expands-to-4-provinces-renters-now-eligible/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/green-home-retrofit-program-expands-to-4-provinces-renters-now-eligible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apartments can become sweltering in summer. Why heat bylaws could be coming to a city near you]]></title><description><![CDATA[As temperatures and deaths connected to heat keep climbing, more tenants, politicians and climate advocates are calling for cooling rules. During municipal debates &mdash; from councils in British Columbia to Newfoundland &mdash; the same question keeps coming up: Who should pay for the upgrades?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/apartments-can-become-sweltering-in-summer-why-heat-bylaws-could-be-coming-to-a-city-near-you/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/apartments-can-become-sweltering-in-summer-why-heat-bylaws-could-be-coming-to-a-city-near-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search underway for convicted killer believed to have escaped from Vancouver Island prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[A search is underway for a convicted killer police describe as "dangerous," who is believed to have escaped from a federal prison on Vancouver Island.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/search-underway-for-convicted-killer-believed-to-have-escaped-from-vancouver-island-prison/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/search-underway-for-convicted-killer-believed-to-have-escaped-from-vancouver-island-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Freaking ecstatic!' Canadian soccer fans in Tinsel Town swoon over Hollywood ending]]></title><description><![CDATA[An estimated 25,000 Canadian fans brought the Sea of Red to Los Angeles for Team Canada's Round of 32 elimination game victory over South Africa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/freaking-ecstatic-canadian-soccer-fans-in-tinsel-town-swoon-over-hollywood-ending/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/freaking-ecstatic-canadian-soccer-fans-in-tinsel-town-swoon-over-hollywood-ending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four rescued from water near Vancouver airport, search ongoing for six others]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CAF says its Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Victoria was notified by a civilian vessel of several people in the water without personal floatation devices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/four-rescued-from-water-near-vancouver-airport-search-ongoing-for-six-others/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/four-rescued-from-water-near-vancouver-airport-search-ongoing-for-six-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four rescued from water near Vancouver airport, search ongoing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CAF says its Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Victoria was notified by a civilian vessel of several people in the water without personal floatation devices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/four-rescued-from-water-near-vancouver-airport-search-ongoing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/four-rescued-from-water-near-vancouver-airport-search-ongoing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: June 28]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-june-28/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-june-28/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 20 people have died of drowning in B.C. this year, up from last year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Water safety group recommends always wearing a lifejacket, heading out on the water with a buddy, and wearing bright colors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/at-least-20-people-have-died-of-drowning-in-bc-this-year-up-from-last-year/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/at-least-20-people-have-died-of-drowning-in-bc-this-year-up-from-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 still missing, 4 rescued after charter boat sinks in B.C.'s Georgia Strait]]></title><description><![CDATA[The B.C. RCMP said it believed 10 people were aboard the charter vessel when it began taking on water near Roberts Bank around 11:45 a.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/6-still-missing-4-rescued-after-charter-boat-sinks-in-bcs-georgia-strait/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/6-still-missing-4-rescued-after-charter-boat-sinks-in-bcs-georgia-strait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 still missing, 4 pulled from B.C.'s Georgia Strait amid marine rescue involving civilian vessel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre said it was notified around 11:45 a.m. PT of "several people in the water without personal flotation devices" about 10 nautical miles southwest of the Vancouver International Airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/6-still-missing-4-pulled-from-bcs-georgia-strait-amid-marine-rescue-involving-civilian-vessel/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/6-still-missing-4-pulled-from-bcs-georgia-strait-amid-marine-rescue-involving-civilian-vessel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 pulled from B.C.'s Georgia Strait amid marine rescue involving civilian vessel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre said it was notified around 11:45 a.m. PT of "several people in the water without personal flotation devices" about 10 nautical miles southwest of the Vancouver International Airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/4-pulled-from-bcs-georgia-strait-amid-marine-rescue-involving-civilian-vessel/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/4-pulled-from-bcs-georgia-strait-amid-marine-rescue-involving-civilian-vessel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swiss collector working with First Nations leaders to repatriate Indigenous artifacts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vincent Escriba estimates his collection to be worth between $13 and $17 million and wants the items sold together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/swiss-collector-working-with-first-nations-leaders-to-repatriate-indigenous-artifacts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/swiss-collector-working-with-first-nations-leaders-to-repatriate-indigenous-artifacts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in Surrey, B.C. seriously injured after overnight shooting, suspect arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say the man's injuries were non-life threatening and the incident is believed to be targeted but not linked to ongoing extortion threats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/man-in-surrey-bc-seriously-injured-after-overnight-shooting-suspect-arrested/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/man-in-surrey-bc-seriously-injured-after-overnight-shooting-suspect-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poilievre asks Parliament to probe B.C. 'condo bailout,' says it's blocking 'a price correction']]></title><description><![CDATA[In a letter to the House ethics committee, Poilievre says a program to possibly help finance the purchase of 2,200 vacant condos amounts to a "condo bailout" for developers, bankers and investors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/poilievre-asks-parliament-to-probe-bc-condo-bailout-says-its-blocking-a-price-correction/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/poilievre-asks-parliament-to-probe-bc-condo-bailout-says-its-blocking-a-price-correction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poilievre asks ethics committee to probe plan to buy unsold B.C. condos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is criticizing a plan by Ottawa and the B.C. government to buy unsold condos for affordable housing, calling it a bail-out for developers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/poilievre-asks-ethics-committee-to-probe-plan-to-buy-unsold-bc-condos/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/poilievre-asks-ethics-committee-to-probe-plan-to-buy-unsold-bc-condos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recipe: Kingfisher seafood chowder]]></title><description><![CDATA[This seafood chowder is a popular dish at Kingfisher Resort and Spa on Vancouver Island. Now you can make it yourself at home by following this recipe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/recipe-kingfisher-seafood-chowder/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/recipe-kingfisher-seafood-chowder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cranbrook dog-friendly sticker campaign highlights summer pet safety risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Cranbrook, B.C., resident has created stickers for local businesses willing to welcome leashed dogs on hot days, as the B.C. SPCA warns about the dangers of leaving animals in hot vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/cranbrook-dog-friendly-sticker-campaign-highlights-summer-pet-safety-risks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/cranbrook-dog-friendly-sticker-campaign-highlights-summer-pet-safety-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[While the Lytton fire of 2021 won't be forgotten, the community is trying to move forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Denise O'Connor said Lytton, B.C., needs outside investment, like new people building homes in the village, to help restore the community to its former glory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/while-the-lytton-fire-of-2021-wont-be-forgotten-the-community-is-trying-to-move-forward/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/while-the-lytton-fire-of-2021-wont-be-forgotten-the-community-is-trying-to-move-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New guidance recommends starting substance use education in kindergarten]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new framework to develop guidelines around substance use in schools recommends beginning prevention and education efforts efforts as early as kindergarten.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/new-guidance-recommends-starting-substance-use-education-in-kindergarten/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/new-guidance-recommends-starting-substance-use-education-in-kindergarten/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My son and his friends have graduated. What remains is our special mom group]]></title><description><![CDATA[The graduation video was supposed to mark the end of an era for Sonja Arsenault's son and his friends. Turns out it was also marking the beginning of a new era of friendship for their moms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/my-son-and-his-friends-have-graduated-what-remains-is-our-special-mom-group/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/my-son-and-his-friends-have-graduated-what-remains-is-our-special-mom-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A glacial lake in B.C. is at risk of bursting — again. How climate change has raised this risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The threat of a glacial lake overflowing and potentially sending a torrent of meltwater and debris rushing toward homes has become an annual fear for people living near British Columbia's Place Glacier. But experts says this is an increasing risk as the effects of human-caused climate change hit Canada's glaciers hard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/a-glacial-lake-in-bc-is-at-risk-of-bursting-again-how-climate-change-has-raised-this-risk/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/a-glacial-lake-in-bc-is-at-risk-of-bursting-again-how-climate-change-has-raised-this-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds march in Vancouver to oppose planned AI data centres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of people took to the streets in Vancouver on Saturday to oppose the construction of two new AI data centres in the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/hundreds-march-in-vancouver-to-oppose-planned-ai-data-centres/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 06:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/hundreds-march-in-vancouver-to-oppose-planned-ai-data-centres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 arrests, but Vancouver largely well behaved after latest FIFA World Cup match: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vancouver police say they made 12 arrests and recorded six ejections from events following the FIFA men's World Cup match between Belgium and New Zealand on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/12-arrests-but-vancouver-largely-well-behaved-after-latest-fifa-world-cup-match-police/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 03:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/12-arrests-but-vancouver-largely-well-behaved-after-latest-fifa-world-cup-match-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rebuild era begins as Vancouver Canucks draft Caleb Malhotra, 'bigger, faster, harder' prospects]]></title><description><![CDATA[The club added nine prospects at the NHL draft this weekend, including No. 3 pick Caleb Malhotra &mdash; son of head coach and former Canuck Manny Malhotra.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rebuild-era-begins-as-vancouver-canucks-draft-caleb-malhotra-bigger-faster-harder-prospects/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rebuild-era-begins-as-vancouver-canucks-draft-caleb-malhotra-bigger-faster-harder-prospects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This is our home': Evacuated property owners not leaving as glacial lake outburst threat looms near Pemberton]]></title><description><![CDATA[A glacial lake beside a melting glacier will soon burst and sending water towards the small community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/this-is-our-home-evacuated-property-owners-not-leaving-as-glacial-lake-outburst-threat-looms-near-pemberton/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/this-is-our-home-evacuated-property-owners-not-leaving-as-glacial-lake-outburst-threat-looms-near-pemberton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnaby search and rescue team on way to Venezuela after deadly earthquakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven search and rescue volunteers from Burnaby are on their way to Venezuela Saturday to help out with rescue efforts following devastating earthquakes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/burnaby-search-and-rescue-team-on-way-to-venezuela-after-deadly-earthquakes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/burnaby-search-and-rescue-team-on-way-to-venezuela-after-deadly-earthquakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Penguins keep Ruck twins together at NHL draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Markus Ruck was ecstatic for his sibling. There was also a significant level of anxiety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/penguins-keep-ruck-twins-together-at-nhl-draft/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/penguins-keep-ruck-twins-together-at-nhl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. premier visiting China to pitch LNG project as province’s ‘really big fish’]]></title><description><![CDATA[B.C. Premier David Eby says his first trade mission to China will focus on forestry, seafood and LNG as the province looks to expand trade beyond the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-premier-visiting-china-to-pitch-lng-project-as-provinces-really-big-fish-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-premier-visiting-china-to-pitch-lng-project-as-provinces-really-big-fish-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. premier visiting China to pitch LNG project as province's 'really big fish']]></title><description><![CDATA[Eby says China is the province's second largest trading partner, and expanding relationships beyond the United States with the goal of doubling international trade over the coming decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-premier-visiting-china-to-pitch-lng-project-as-provinces-really-big-fish/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-premier-visiting-china-to-pitch-lng-project-as-provinces-really-big-fish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teens terrorize Vancouver Island neighbourhood with 'door-kick challenge']]></title><description><![CDATA[Nanaimo, B.C., police received multiple reports from fearful and frustrated homeowners, who say groups of teenagers are pounding on their doors late at night and then running away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/teens-terrorize-vancouver-island-neighbourhood-with-door-kick-challenge-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/teens-terrorize-vancouver-island-neighbourhood-with-door-kick-challenge-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richmond doesn't have a cemetery. Now the city is considering a memorial garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richmond never had a graveyard because of its water table. But as cremation becomes more common and baby boomers approach their 80s, the demand for a memorial garden has risen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/richmond-doesnt-have-a-cemetery-now-the-city-is-considering-a-memorial-garden/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/richmond-doesnt-have-a-cemetery-now-the-city-is-considering-a-memorial-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 years ago, B.C. was trapped under a heat dome. Here’s how it all played out]]></title><description><![CDATA[When never-seen-before temperatures struck B.C. in June 2021, people did everything they could to stay cool, stuffing frozen water bottles under their armpits and floating in lakes. But paramedics were run off their feet, a village burned to the ground and more than 600 people died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/5-years-ago-bc-was-trapped-under-a-heat-dome-heres-how-it-all-played-out/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/5-years-ago-bc-was-trapped-under-a-heat-dome-heres-how-it-all-played-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teens terrorize Vancouver Island neighbourhood with ‘door-kick challenge’]]></title><description><![CDATA[It started as a harmless prank by teenagers but a homeowner in Nanaimo, B.C., says it escalated into property damage, harassment and threats.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/teens-terrorize-vancouver-island-neighbourhood-with-door-kick-challenge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/teens-terrorize-vancouver-island-neighbourhood-with-door-kick-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Door-kick challenge’ frustrates B.C. homeowners]]></title><description><![CDATA[It started as a harmless prank by teenagers but a homeowner in Nanaimo, B.C., says it escalated into property damage, harassment and threats.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/door-kick-challenge-frustrates-bc-homeowners/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/door-kick-challenge-frustrates-bc-homeowners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Internal documents show B.C. approved free nasal naloxone expansion after criticism over delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the province continues to roll out broader access to free nasal naloxone in pharmacies this week, documents obtained by CBC News detail the B.C. Ministry of Health's behind-the-scenes discussions that led to the decision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/internal-documents-show-bc-approved-free-nasal-naloxone-expansion-after-criticism-over-delays/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/internal-documents-show-bc-approved-free-nasal-naloxone-expansion-after-criticism-over-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Kelowna sign unveiled on city waterfront]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Kelowna unveiled its latest landmark Friday. The sign is expected to draw tourists to take and share photos along the city's lakefront.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/new-kelowna-sign-unveiled-on-city-waterfront/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/new-kelowna-sign-unveiled-on-city-waterfront/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kelowna woman sets record at 4,400-km Tour Divide bike race]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cyclist from Kelowna has broken the women's record at the Tour Divide, an event many consider the pinnacle of offroad ultra-distance bike racing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/kelowna-woman-sets-record-at-4400-km-tour-divide-bike-race/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/kelowna-woman-sets-record-at-4400-km-tour-divide-bike-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As drought deepens, Okanagan leaders unite to protect water supply]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Okanagan's water crisis didn't begin with the scorching summer heat. It began months ago, high in the mountains, where winter failed to deliver enough snow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/as-drought-deepens-okanagan-leaders-unite-to-protect-water-supply/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/as-drought-deepens-okanagan-leaders-unite-to-protect-water-supply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canucks take Malhotra third overall at NHL draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caleb Malhotra didn't understand why his request was going unfulfilled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canucks-take-malhotra-third-overall-at-nhl-draft/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 02:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canucks-take-malhotra-third-overall-at-nhl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canucks take Caleb Malhotra third overall at draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vancouver Canucks have still never picked first at an NHL draft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canucks-take-caleb-malhotra-third-overall-at-draft/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 02:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canucks-take-caleb-malhotra-third-overall-at-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Eby leaving for trade mission to China but will fly home a few days early]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Eby says he has been asked by the federal government to be available in early July for an announcement of a finalized memorandum of understanding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/david-eby-leaving-for-trade-mission-to-china-but-will-fly-home-a-few-days-early/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/david-eby-leaving-for-trade-mission-to-china-but-will-fly-home-a-few-days-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawyer says closure of Joffre Lakes Park potentially violates Canadian Charter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The popular park will be closed from June 20 to 27 and Sept. 8 to 30 so that members of the Lil&rsquo;wat Nation and N&rsquo;Quatqua can exercise their traditional activities on the land.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/lawyer-says-closure-of-joffre-lakes-park-potentially-violates-canadian-charter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/lawyer-says-closure-of-joffre-lakes-park-potentially-violates-canadian-charter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. lawyer says closure of Joffre Lakes Park potentially violates Canadian Charter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The popular park will be closed from June 20 to 27 and Sept. 8 to 30 so that members of the Lil&rsquo;wat Nation and N&rsquo;Quatqua can exercise their traditional activities on the land.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-lawyer-says-closure-of-joffre-lakes-park-potentially-violates-canadian-charter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-lawyer-says-closure-of-joffre-lakes-park-potentially-violates-canadian-charter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent team named to review North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Metro Vancouver Regional District says in a statement that the team will be led by Rob Andrews, who is listed on LinkedIn as the senior vice-president of infrastructure at consultant group EXP Engineering.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/independent-team-named-to-review-north-shore-wastewater-treatment-plant-project/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/independent-team-named-to-review-north-shore-wastewater-treatment-plant-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maple Leafs make forward Gavin McKenna first pick of NHL draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Maple Leafs drafted slick Whitehorse-born winger Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 pick on Friday night in Buffalo, N.Y.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/maple-leafs-make-forward-gavin-mckenna-first-pick-of-nhl-draft/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/maple-leafs-make-forward-gavin-mckenna-first-pick-of-nhl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canucks select Malhotra with No. 3 pick, Leafs take McKenna 1st overall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Maple Leafs drafted slick Whitehorse-born winger Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 pick on Friday night in Buffalo, N.Y.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canucks-select-malhotra-with-no-3-pick-leafs-take-mckenna-1st-overall/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canucks-select-malhotra-with-no-3-pick-leafs-take-mckenna-1st-overall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[StubHub World Cup ticket complaints now under investigation in B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consumer Protection BC administers the Ticket Sales Act, which sets out rules around transparency and accountability in ticket sales and when someone may be entitled to a refund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/stubhub-world-cup-ticket-complaints-now-under-investigation-in-bc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/stubhub-world-cup-ticket-complaints-now-under-investigation-in-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. launches probe into StubHub over World Cup resale ticket fiasco]]></title><description><![CDATA[British Columbia's attorney general announced an inquiry into online ticketing site StubHub, days after a CBC News investigation that revealed a mass failure by the ticket reseller platform and cancellation of thousands of FIFA World Cup tickets in Vancouver, Toronto and host cities across North America.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-launches-probe-into-stubhub-over-world-cup-resale-ticket-fiasco/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-launches-probe-into-stubhub-over-world-cup-resale-ticket-fiasco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnaby Urban Search and Rescue team deploys to Venezuela after deadly earthquakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven members of Burnaby Urban Search and Rescue are now heading to Venezuela to help find and rescue people trapped by the earthquakes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/burnaby-urban-search-and-rescue-team-deploys-to-venezuela-after-deadly-earthquakes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/burnaby-urban-search-and-rescue-team-deploys-to-venezuela-after-deadly-earthquakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abbotsford police launch radar units around city to help catch speeders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new technology monitors and records passing vehicle speeds, the time of day something happens, traffic volumes and lane usage.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/abbotsford-police-launch-radar-units-around-city-to-help-catch-speeders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/abbotsford-police-launch-radar-units-around-city-to-help-catch-speeders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-husband found guilty of murdering Tatjana Stefanski in B.C. Interior]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vitali Stefanski has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the 2024 death of his ex-wife, Tatjana Stefanski.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/ex-husband-found-guilty-of-murdering-tatjana-stefanski-in-bc-interior/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/ex-husband-found-guilty-of-murdering-tatjana-stefanski-in-bc-interior/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions-Stampeders game brings Jay Christensen’s career full circle in Kelowna]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the B.C. Lions temporarily relocate to Kelowna because of the FIFA World Cup, former CFL receiver Jay Christensen says the move brings his football journey full circle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/lions-stampeders-game-brings-jay-christensens-career-full-circle-in-kelowna/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/lions-stampeders-game-brings-jay-christensens-career-full-circle-in-kelowna/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurants push for Vancouver's Granville Street pedestrian zone to be made permanent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five blocks of Granville Street in downtown Vancouver are shut down during the FIFA World Cup games. Some think it should be permanent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/restaurants-push-for-vancouvers-granville-street-pedestrian-zone-to-be-made-permanent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/restaurants-push-for-vancouvers-granville-street-pedestrian-zone-to-be-made-permanent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘You should believe me’: B.C. murder suspect says ex-wife’s death was like a suicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man accused of fatally stabbing his ex-wife in rural British Columbia told jurors her death was "like a suicide" and urged them to find him not guilty of murder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/you-should-believe-me-bc-murder-suspect-says-ex-wifes-death-was-like-a-suicide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/you-should-believe-me-bc-murder-suspect-says-ex-wifes-death-was-like-a-suicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-husband guilty of second-degree murder in stabbing death in rural B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vitali Stefanski told the jury on Thursday that his ex-wife's death was "like a suicide" and that the jury should believe he's not guilty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/ex-husband-guilty-of-second-degree-murder-in-stabbing-death-in-rural-bc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/ex-husband-guilty-of-second-degree-murder-in-stabbing-death-in-rural-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup leaves mark on some Vancouver tattoo shops]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Vancouver hosts World Cup matches at B.C. Place, some Granville Street tattoo parlours say they are seeing more customers with ink requests ranging from soccer balls to Canada scorelines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/fifa-world-cup-leaves-mark-on-some-vancouver-tattoo-shops/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/fifa-world-cup-leaves-mark-on-some-vancouver-tattoo-shops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup leaves mark on Granville Street tattoo shops]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Vancouver hosts World Cup matches at BC Place, some Granville Street tattoo parlours say they are seeing more customers with ink requests ranging from soccer balls to Canada scorelines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/fifa-world-cup-leaves-mark-on-granville-street-tattoo-shops/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/fifa-world-cup-leaves-mark-on-granville-street-tattoo-shops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kamloops fire chief issues stern warning over residents setting off fireworks ahead of Canada Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire chief in Kamloops, B.C., is reminding residents that individually setting off fireworks is banned in the city ahead of Canada Day. It comes as the B.C. Wildfire Service has also restricted setting off fireworks across many of the province's fire centres, covering rural land.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/kamloops-fire-chief-issues-stern-warning-over-residents-setting-off-fireworks-ahead-of-canada-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/kamloops-fire-chief-issues-stern-warning-over-residents-setting-off-fireworks-ahead-of-canada-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should northeast B.C. switch to Alberta’s time zone? Pouce Coupe mayor gauging interest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Village of Pouce Coupe wants to know if their neighbours in northeastern B.C. would be interested in matching the region's time zone with Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/should-northeast-bc-switch-to-albertas-time-zone-pouce-coupe-mayor-gauging-interest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/should-northeast-bc-switch-to-albertas-time-zone-pouce-coupe-mayor-gauging-interest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pouce Coupe gauging regional interest in northeast B.C. to match Alberta time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Village of Pouce Coupe wants to know if their neighbours in northeastern B.C. would be interested in matching the regions' time zone with Alberta. Peace River Regional District directors discussed the idea at their Thursday board meeting, following a letter sent by Pouce Coupe Mayor Danielle Veach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/pouce-coupe-gauging-regional-interest-in-northeast-bc-to-match-alberta-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/pouce-coupe-gauging-regional-interest-in-northeast-bc-to-match-alberta-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maple Leafs hold top pick in NHL Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Maple Leafs have the top pick in tonight's NHL Draft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/maple-leafs-hold-top-pick-in-nhl-draft/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/maple-leafs-hold-top-pick-in-nhl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leafs take Gavin McKenna first overall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gavin McKenna will continue sporting blue and white.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/leafs-take-gavin-mckenna-first-overall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/leafs-take-gavin-mckenna-first-overall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Energy minister to name 5 priority power-line projects for federal backing today]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is expected to announce on Friday that it will prioritize infrastructure upgrades that allow provinces to share excess electricity more cheaply and easily.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/energy-minister-to-name-5-priority-power-line-projects-for-federal-backing-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/energy-minister-to-name-5-priority-power-line-projects-for-federal-backing-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Energy minister names 5 priority power-line projects for federal backing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government announced on Friday that it will prioritize infrastructure upgrades that would allow provinces to share excess electricity more cheaply and easily.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/energy-minister-names-5-priority-power-line-projects-for-federal-backing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/energy-minister-names-5-priority-power-line-projects-for-federal-backing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water main leak in Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island leads to conservation alert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of Port Renfrew on southwest Vancouver Island have been asked to urgently conserve water on Thursday night as crews repair a water main leak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/water-main-leak-in-port-renfrew-on-vancouver-island-leads-to-conservation-alert/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/water-main-leak-in-port-renfrew-on-vancouver-island-leads-to-conservation-alert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loose bolts discovered on stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge, but project manager says it’s safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bolts are holding the safety barriers in place in a pedestrian pull-out about mid-span on the east side of the stal&#789;&#601;w&#787;as&#601;m Bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/loose-bolts-discovered-on-stalwasm-bridge-but-project-manager-says-its-safe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/loose-bolts-discovered-on-stalwasm-bridge-but-project-manager-says-its-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food truck operator says he was sidelined by City of Vancouver during World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Vancouver said that there is limited space within the Granville Street Pedestrian Zone and the city must maintain six metres on the street for emergency access.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/food-truck-operator-says-he-was-sidelined-by-city-of-vancouver-during-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 03:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/food-truck-operator-says-he-was-sidelined-by-city-of-vancouver-during-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public input opens on proposed Prince Rupert LPG export project under federal review]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposed liquefied petroleum gas export facility at the Port of Prince Rupert has entered the federal review process, with the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada saying it is inviting public feedback.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/public-input-opens-on-proposed-prince-rupert-lpg-export-project-under-federal-review/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/public-input-opens-on-proposed-prince-rupert-lpg-export-project-under-federal-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nanaimo food bank to get funding boost with $750K donation match campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nanaimo-based Tom Harris Foundation will be matching donations up to a total of $750,000 &mdash; which should help the food bank, Loaves and Fishes, reach its goal of $1.5 million in funding to finish their new warehouse without a hefty loan or mortgage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/nanaimo-food-bank-to-get-funding-boost-with-750k-donation-match-campaign/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/nanaimo-food-bank-to-get-funding-boost-with-750k-donation-match-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 men charged in Surrey shooting as CBSA releases updated numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[On June 11, Surrey police officers were called shortly after 6 a.m. to a home near 96 Avenue and 133A Street after reports that shots were fired.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/2-men-charged-in-surrey-shooting-as-cbsa-releases-updated-numbers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/2-men-charged-in-surrey-shooting-as-cbsa-releases-updated-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sex offender linked to disappearance of woman in 1993 dies in B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police named Daniel Robert Dow as a suspect in the disappearance of 20-year-old Sherri McLaughlin in Kamloops, B.C., in 1993, although Dow never admitted involvement and did not co-operate with investigators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/sex-offender-linked-to-disappearance-of-woman-in-1993-dies-in-bc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/sex-offender-linked-to-disappearance-of-woman-in-1993-dies-in-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. man accused of murdering ex-wife tells jury 'you should believe me that I'm not guilty']]></title><description><![CDATA[Vitali Stefanski had been represented by a lawyer for much of the trial, but jurors were told last week he would be representing himself, including during closing arguments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-man-accused-of-murdering-ex-wife-tells-jury-you-should-believe-me-that-im-not-guilty/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-man-accused-of-murdering-ex-wife-tells-jury-you-should-believe-me-that-im-not-guilty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 men face shooting charges amid wave of extortion violence in Surrey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have charged two foreign nationals with reckless discharge of a firearm, after a raid on a home in Surrey, B.C., earlier this month. Two other men have been arrested and remain in the custody of the Canada Border Services Agency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/2-men-face-shooting-charges-amid-wave-of-extortion-violence-in-surrey/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/2-men-face-shooting-charges-amid-wave-of-extortion-violence-in-surrey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. police issue arrest warrant for former provincial correctional officer charged with breach of trust]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former North Fraser Pretrial Centre correctional officer Naila Sheikh is facing criminal charges of breach of trust and impersonation for personal gain. Documents obtained by CBC News appear to indicate Sheikh was the case manager for convicted gang murderer Rabih Alkhalil at the time of his brazen July 2022 escape, which remains under investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-police-issue-arrest-warrant-for-former-provincial-correctional-officer-charged-with-breach-of-trust/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-police-issue-arrest-warrant-for-former-provincial-correctional-officer-charged-with-breach-of-trust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest warrant issued for former B.C. correctional officer charged with breach of trust]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former North Fraser Pretrial Centre correctional officer Naila Sheikh is facing criminal charges of breach of trust and impersonation for personal gain. Documents obtained by CBC News appear to indicate Sheikh was the case manager for convicted gang murderer Rabih Alkhalil at the time of his brazen July 2022 escape, which remains under investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/arrest-warrant-issued-for-former-bc-correctional-officer-charged-with-breach-of-trust/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/arrest-warrant-issued-for-former-bc-correctional-officer-charged-with-breach-of-trust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal names Brendan Gallagher ‘honorary citizen’ as player departs Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada presented the honour to the 34-year-old, who spent 14 seasons with the Canadiens and has long been a prominent figure in the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/montreal-names-brendan-gallagher-honorary-citizen-as-player-departs-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/montreal-names-brendan-gallagher-honorary-citizen-as-player-departs-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Violent sex offender dies in B.C. prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Robert Dow, 68, was in the Mission institution where he was serving an indeterminate sentence imposed 28 years ago for beating and choking a woman unconscious.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/violent-sex-offender-dies-in-bc-prison/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/violent-sex-offender-dies-in-bc-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[District of Tumbler Ridge says temporary memorial for mass shooting victims to remain in place]]></title><description><![CDATA[The District of Tumbler Ridge says a temporary memorial site created by the community for the victims of February's mass shooting will remain in place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/district-of-tumbler-ridge-says-temporary-memorial-for-mass-shooting-victims-to-remain-in-place/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/district-of-tumbler-ridge-says-temporary-memorial-for-mass-shooting-victims-to-remain-in-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta man, charged with sex crimes against girls, was twice released from custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Grande Prairie man is accused of sexual assault, harassment, assault while choking, abduction, forcible confinement and more, involving four girls &mdash; one, as young as 12.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/alberta-man-charged-with-sex-crimes-against-girls-was-twice-released-from-custody/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/alberta-man-charged-with-sex-crimes-against-girls-was-twice-released-from-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooler weather on the way for B.C. after heat records fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twenty-one B.C. communities reported reaching or surpassing all-time daily heat records on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/cooler-weather-on-the-way-for-bc-after-heat-records-fall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/cooler-weather-on-the-way-for-bc-after-heat-records-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scooter-riding bank robber evades police in back-to-back stickups in Dawson Creek]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP say although the two robberies took place four days and 170 metres apart, it is not clear if they are connected or if there are two scooter-riding bank robbers at large.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/scooter-riding-bank-robber-evades-police-in-back-to-back-stickups-in-dawson-creek/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/scooter-riding-bank-robber-evades-police-in-back-to-back-stickups-in-dawson-creek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It has been 5 years since B.C.’s deadly heat dome when more than 600 died]]></title><description><![CDATA['It was the largest weather disaster in Canada's history,' New Westminster Mayor Patrick Johnstone said. Thirty-three people in New Westminster died during the heat dome.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/it-has-been-5-years-since-bcs-deadly-heat-dome-when-more-than-600-died/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/it-has-been-5-years-since-bcs-deadly-heat-dome-when-more-than-600-died/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney defends $1.45B plan to convert unbought B.C. condos to affordable rent-to-own]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney says the provincial and federal governments have done a poor job of explaining their plan to buy unsold, vacant condos in B.C. and turn them into affordable housing. He shared new details on the plan Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/carney-defends-145b-plan-to-convert-unbought-bc-condos-to-affordable-rent-to-own/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/carney-defends-145b-plan-to-convert-unbought-bc-condos-to-affordable-rent-to-own/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney defends $1.45B B.C. condo 'bailout']]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney says the provincial and federal governments have done a poor job of explaining their plan to buy unsold, vacant condos in B.C. and turn them into affordable housing. He shared new details on the plan Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/carney-defends-145b-bc-condo-bailout/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/carney-defends-145b-bc-condo-bailout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McKenna would be ‘pumped’ to join Maple Leafs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gavin McKenna saw the video evidence pretty quickly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/mckenna-would-be-pumped-to-join-maple-leafs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/mckenna-would-be-pumped-to-join-maple-leafs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents northwest of Pemberton ordered to leave as glacial lake threatens to burst]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of a small community northwest of Pemberton, B.C., have been ordered to leave immediately due to the imminent risk of flooding from a nearby glacial lake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/residents-northwest-of-pemberton-ordered-to-leave-as-glacial-lake-threatens-to-burst/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/residents-northwest-of-pemberton-ordered-to-leave-as-glacial-lake-threatens-to-burst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents northeast of Pemberton ordered to leave as glacial lake threatens to burst]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of a small community northeast of Pemberton, B.C., have been ordered to leave immediately due to the imminent risk of flooding from a nearby glacial lake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/residents-northeast-of-pemberton-ordered-to-leave-as-glacial-lake-threatens-to-burst/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/residents-northeast-of-pemberton-ordered-to-leave-as-glacial-lake-threatens-to-burst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 people killed after plane fighting wildfire crashes near Fort Simpson, N.W.T.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people were found dead after their fixed-wing Turbo Commander AC960, which was fighting a wildfire in the Northwest Territories, crashed near Fort Simpson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/3-people-killed-after-plane-fighting-wildfire-crashes-near-fort-simpson-nwt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/3-people-killed-after-plane-fighting-wildfire-crashes-near-fort-simpson-nwt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not just for golf courses: Electric carts are hitting some B.C. streets]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we find how people are using EVs with four wheels that seat multiple people and start at around $10,000; get an aerial view of methane-emitting lines criss-crossing the oilsands; and, learn why wildflower mixes aren't great for your garden.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/not-just-for-golf-courses-electric-carts-are-hitting-some-bc-streets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/not-just-for-golf-courses-electric-carts-are-hitting-some-bc-streets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developers didn’t ask ‘directly’ for B.C. vacant condo plan, Carney says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposed program has faced criticism from opposition parties and housing experts, some of whom have said it amounts to a 'bailout' for condo developers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/developers-didnt-ask-directly-for-bc-vacant-condo-plan-carney-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/developers-didnt-ask-directly-for-bc-vacant-condo-plan-carney-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highway linking Vancouver to Prince Rupert proposed by construction company]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's only one major route that leads in and out of Prince Rupert, B.C. &mdash; but a local construction company is proposing an idea for a new, coastal highway connecting the northwest to the Lower Mainland, at a minimum estimated cost of $20 million per kilometre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/highway-linking-vancouver-to-prince-rupert-proposed-by-construction-company/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/highway-linking-vancouver-to-prince-rupert-proposed-by-construction-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qatar player suspended 5 games after breaking leg of Canada's Kon&eacute;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qatar player Assim Madibo was given a five-match ban on Wednesday for the tackle that broke the leg of Canada midfielder Isma&euml;l Kon&eacute; at the World Cup. Madibo was issued a straight red card for the incident during Canada's 6-0 victory over Qatar in Vancouver last Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/qatar-player-suspended-5-games-after-breaking-leg-of-canadas-koneacute/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/qatar-player-suspended-5-games-after-breaking-leg-of-canadas-koneacute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Rockies Regional Municipality calling for release of 2024 wildfire investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality is calling on the province to release the findings of an investigation into a 2024 wildfire. The Parker Lake wildfire forced the community of Fort Nelson to be evacuated for more than two weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/northern-rockies-regional-municipality-calling-for-release-of-2024-wildfire-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/northern-rockies-regional-municipality-calling-for-release-of-2024-wildfire-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. community calling for release of report into wildfire that destroyed homes, forced thousands to evacuate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality is calling on the province to release the findings of an investigation into a 2024 wildfire. The Parker Lake wildfire forced the community of Fort Nelson to be evacuated for more than two weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-community-calling-for-release-of-report-into-wildfire-that-destroyed-homes-forced-thousands-to-evacuate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-community-calling-for-release-of-report-into-wildfire-that-destroyed-homes-forced-thousands-to-evacuate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elkford water disruption forces graduation venue change as repairs continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elkford&rsquo;s water disruption is still affecting residents, schools and graduation plans. The district says temporary measures have helped move water through parts of the system, but full service has not been restored.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/elkford-water-disruption-forces-graduation-venue-change-as-repairs-continue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/elkford-water-disruption-forces-graduation-venue-change-as-repairs-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elkford, B.C., water disruption forces graduation venue change as repairs continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elkford&rsquo;s water disruption is still affecting residents, schools and graduation plans. The district says temporary measures have helped move water through parts of the system, but full service has not been restored.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/elkford-bc-water-disruption-forces-graduation-venue-change-as-repairs-continue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/elkford-bc-water-disruption-forces-graduation-venue-change-as-repairs-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[StubHub World Cup ticket cancellations prompt calls for investigations, legal action]]></title><description><![CDATA[StubHub customers who had World Cup tickets cancelled at the last minute are calling on lawyers, politicians and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to investigate the company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/stubhub-world-cup-ticket-cancellations-prompt-calls-for-investigations-legal-action/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/stubhub-world-cup-ticket-cancellations-prompt-calls-for-investigations-legal-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Carney's plan to bulk-buy unsold Vancouver condos might be a bailout, but it doesn't have to be]]></title><description><![CDATA[People need affordable homes, and thousands of empty condos in British Columbia are waiting to be sold. The federal government has an idea to help with both: Prime Minister Mark Carney is partnering with the B.C. government to convert vacant condos into affordable housing units.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/mark-carneys-plan-to-bulk-buy-unsold-vancouver-condos-might-be-a-bailout-but-it-doesnt-have-to-be/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/mark-carneys-plan-to-bulk-buy-unsold-vancouver-condos-might-be-a-bailout-but-it-doesnt-have-to-be/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver port receives permission to dredge Burrard Inlet, allow big oil tankers to increase load]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vancouver Port Authority says dredging underneath the Second Narrows bridge will start in September, but it could not say how long the work will take.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-port-receives-permission-to-dredge-burrard-inlet-allow-big-oil-tankers-to-increase-load/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-port-receives-permission-to-dredge-burrard-inlet-allow-big-oil-tankers-to-increase-load/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okanagan Falls to keep name as it becomes B.C.’s first new municipality under DRIPA]]></title><description><![CDATA[The small community of Okanagan Falls is set to become a municipality known as the District of Okanagan Falls. The new municipality will retain its current name, despite earlier discussion that it could bear an Indigenous name.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/okanagan-falls-to-keep-name-as-it-becomes-bcs-first-new-municipality-under-dripa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/okanagan-falls-to-keep-name-as-it-becomes-bcs-first-new-municipality-under-dripa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okanagan Falls to keep name as it becomes B.C.’s 1st new municipality under DRIPA]]></title><description><![CDATA[The small community of Okanagan Falls is set to become a municipality known as the District of Okanagan Falls. The new municipality will retain its current name, despite earlier discussion that it could bear an Indigenous name.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/okanagan-falls-to-keep-name-as-it-becomes-bcs-1st-new-municipality-under-dripa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/okanagan-falls-to-keep-name-as-it-becomes-bcs-1st-new-municipality-under-dripa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup fan cheers Canada from his eFoil surfboard in Vancouver | The Moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Canadian Matthias Reiche tells The National about the moment he dressed head-to-toe in Canadian swag and rode his eFoil surfboard along False Creek in Vancouver to support Team Canada in the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/world-cup-fan-cheers-canada-from-his-efoil-surfboard-in-vancouver-the-moment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/world-cup-fan-cheers-canada-from-his-efoil-surfboard-in-vancouver-the-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘She deserved better’: Owner mourns dog taken by coyote in Vancouver park]]></title><description><![CDATA[He said Lulu, a four-and-a-half-pound Chihuahua, was off-leash, but he usually walks her that way and it was still light, so he could see his surroundings clearly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/she-deserved-better-owner-mourns-dog-taken-by-coyote-in-vancouver-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/she-deserved-better-owner-mourns-dog-taken-by-coyote-in-vancouver-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kelowna business turns crash damage into colourful community artwork]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owner Deb Liebholtz was left staring at sheets of plywood covering the damage.Instead of seeing an eyesore, she saw an opportunity]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/kelowna-business-turns-crash-damage-into-colourful-community-artwork/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/kelowna-business-turns-crash-damage-into-colourful-community-artwork/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Backlash over rental prices at Sen̓áḵw development in Vancouver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Online backlash over asking rental prices at the Squamish Nation-led Sen&#787;&aacute;&#7733;w development in Vancouver may reflect a disconnect between market rental prices and what renters can actually afford, experts say. The prices &mdash; posted online by Vancouver real estate journalist Howard Chai and others &mdash; included $9,070 per month for a three-bedroom, two-bathroom unit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/backlash-over-rental-prices-at-senw-development-in-vancouver/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/backlash-over-rental-prices-at-senw-development-in-vancouver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Really dangerous': B.C. faces calls to bolster worker heat safety regulations]]></title><description><![CDATA[As British Columbia approaches the five-year anniversary of the deadly heat dome, it's facing calls to toughen its heat exposure regulations for workers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/really-dangerous-bc-faces-calls-to-bolster-worker-heat-safety-regulations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/really-dangerous-bc-faces-calls-to-bolster-worker-heat-safety-regulations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15-year-old seriously injured in latest e-bike, scooter crash in B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crash comes a day after a 13-year-old was also badly injured in Maple Ridge, B.C., when an Audi pulling into traffic collided with the teenager riding an e-scooter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/15-year-old-seriously-injured-in-latest-e-bike-scooter-crash-in-bc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/15-year-old-seriously-injured-in-latest-e-bike-scooter-crash-in-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stash of drugs, $1.5M in cash discovered after multi-year investigation in B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators say they began looking into the interprovincial drug trafficking case in December 2024, making smaller drug seizures and gathering evidence before identifying five places to serve search warrants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/stash-of-drugs-15m-in-cash-discovered-after-multi-year-investigation-in-bc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/stash-of-drugs-15m-in-cash-discovered-after-multi-year-investigation-in-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scorching weather results in 21 B.C. communities breaking max temperature records]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fourteen communities reached daily heat records Tuesday that surpassed 30 degrees, with the highest in Squamish at 34.1 C, breaking a record set three years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/scorching-weather-results-in-21-bc-communities-breaking-max-temperature-records/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/scorching-weather-results-in-21-bc-communities-breaking-max-temperature-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prosecutor says testimony of man accused of killing ex-wife in B.C. Interior 'inconsistent']]></title><description><![CDATA[Vitali Stefanski pleaded not guilty last month to second-degree murder in the death of his ex-wife Tatjana Stefanski, whose body was found off a rural forest road near Lumby, B.C., in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/prosecutor-says-testimony-of-man-accused-of-killing-ex-wife-in-bc-interior-inconsistent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/prosecutor-says-testimony-of-man-accused-of-killing-ex-wife-in-bc-interior-inconsistent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. businesses face uncertainty ahead of CUSMA review next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The meeting will determine whether the three countries want to either formally extend the agreement for 16 years or continue under annual reviews.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-businesses-face-uncertainty-ahead-of-cusma-review-next-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-businesses-face-uncertainty-ahead-of-cusma-review-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – June 24]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-okanagan-news-at-530-pm-june-24/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-okanagan-news-at-530-pm-june-24/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: June 24]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-june-24/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-june-24/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. government puts Victoria-Saanich amalgamation vote on hold]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discussion of amalgamation in Greater Victoria has existed nearly as long as the city itself, with many people in the City of Victoria itself arguing that they pay a disproportionate share of the commercial, entertainment and policing costs that residents in the surrounding 12 municipalities benefit from.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-government-puts-victoria-saanich-amalgamation-vote-on-hold/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-government-puts-victoria-saanich-amalgamation-vote-on-hold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former B.C. corrections officer sentenced for breach of trust]]></title><description><![CDATA[She failed to report that an inmate, with whom she was having a romantic relationship, had a cellphone, the court heard on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/former-bc-corrections-officer-sentenced-for-breach-of-trust/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/former-bc-corrections-officer-sentenced-for-breach-of-trust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okanagan Falls to be incorporated as B.C.’s newest municipality in November]]></title><description><![CDATA[The B.C. government says Okanagan Falls residents will vote for a mayor and four councillors in the October local elections before becoming a municipality in November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/okanagan-falls-to-be-incorporated-as-bcs-newest-municipality-in-november/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/okanagan-falls-to-be-incorporated-as-bcs-newest-municipality-in-november/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[34 new shelter beds coming to Nanaimo as Salvation Army's New Hope Centre nears completion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army in Nanaimo, B.C., is putting the finishing touches on the extension of its New Hope Centre, which will double the number of shelter beds the organization currently offers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/34-new-shelter-beds-coming-to-nanaimo-as-salvation-armys-new-hope-centre-nears-completion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/34-new-shelter-beds-coming-to-nanaimo-as-salvation-armys-new-hope-centre-nears-completion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. murder suspect evidence at trial ‘not credible’ or ‘logical,’ Crown lawyer says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man pleaded not guilty last month to second-degree murder in the death of his ex-wife, whose body was found with numerous stab wounds off a rural forest road near Lumby, B.C.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-murder-suspect-evidence-at-trial-not-credible-or-logical-crown-lawyer-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-murder-suspect-evidence-at-trial-not-credible-or-logical-crown-lawyer-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A big inspiration’: Ashtrey Recovery Resource Centre to open in Vancouver’s DTES]]></title><description><![CDATA[OPS executive director Sarah Blyth said the Ashtrey Recovery Resource Centre at 450 East Hastings Street can seat 60 people and will provide essential services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/a-big-inspiration-ashtrey-recovery-resource-centre-to-open-in-vancouvers-dtes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/a-big-inspiration-ashtrey-recovery-resource-centre-to-open-in-vancouvers-dtes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch live coverage of Canada, Switzerland fans marching to BC Place ahead of game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team Canada fans will be marching to BC Place, mustering at Switchmen Street at 9:15 a.m. and departing at 9:45 a.m. Our special will start at 10 a.m. PT.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-live-coverage-of-canada-switzerland-fans-marching-to-bc-place-ahead-of-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-live-coverage-of-canada-switzerland-fans-marching-to-bc-place-ahead-of-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of Canada, Switzerland fans march to BC Place ahead of game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team Canada fans will be marching to BC Place, mustering at Switchmen Street at 9:15 a.m. and departing at 9:45 a.m. Our special will start at 10 a.m. PT.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/thousands-of-canada-switzerland-fans-march-to-bc-place-ahead-of-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/thousands-of-canada-switzerland-fans-march-to-bc-place-ahead-of-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents, interpreters call for ongoing support of deaf, hard of hearing students in Victoria]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of parents and ASL interpreters are calling for permanent staffing of interpreters in Greater Victoria schools, so every deaf student can walk into school knowing they will have consistent access to language learning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/parents-interpreters-call-for-ongoing-support-of-deaf-hard-of-hearing-students-in-victoria/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/parents-interpreters-call-for-ongoing-support-of-deaf-hard-of-hearing-students-in-victoria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada soccer jerseys in short supply as demand surges in Metro Vancouver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local retailers say demand for Canada gear has surged during the World Cup, with some stores selling out and others rushing to order new shipments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canada-soccer-jerseys-in-short-supply-as-demand-surges-in-metro-vancouver/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canada-soccer-jerseys-in-short-supply-as-demand-surges-in-metro-vancouver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The heat dome had a deadly impact on New Westminster. 5 years later, cooling is top of mind]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five years after extreme heat killed 33 people in New Westminster, the city has built out a network of cooling stations and passed bylaws aimed at cooling apartments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/the-heat-dome-had-a-deadly-impact-on-new-westminster-5-years-later-cooling-is-top-of-mind/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/the-heat-dome-had-a-deadly-impact-on-new-westminster-5-years-later-cooling-is-top-of-mind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada will battle Switzerland for key World Cup match teeing up next round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team Canada is looking to punch its ticket to the next round of the men's FIFA World Cup with a win over Switzerland in a high-stakes match Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canada-will-battle-switzerland-for-key-world-cup-match-teeing-up-next-round/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canada-will-battle-switzerland-for-key-world-cup-match-teeing-up-next-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada falls 2-1 to Switzerland in 1st loss of 2026 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team Canada is looking to punch its ticket to the next round of the men's FIFA World Cup with a win over Switzerland in a high-stakes match Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canada-falls-2-1-to-switzerland-in-1st-loss-of-2026-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canada-falls-2-1-to-switzerland-in-1st-loss-of-2026-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada battling Switzerland for key World Cup match teeing up next round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team Canada is looking to punch its ticket to the next round of the men's FIFA World Cup with a win over Switzerland in a high-stakes match Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canada-battling-switzerland-for-key-world-cup-match-teeing-up-next-round/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canada-battling-switzerland-for-key-world-cup-match-teeing-up-next-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[StubHub cancels thousands of World Cup tickets, leaving fans furious and heartbroken]]></title><description><![CDATA[StubHub is facing thousands of angry consumer complaints after cancelling World Cup tickets hours before game time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/stubhub-cancels-thousands-of-world-cup-tickets-leaving-fans-furious-and-heartbroken/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/stubhub-cancels-thousands-of-world-cup-tickets-leaving-fans-furious-and-heartbroken/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver man calls for action after coyote snatches and kills chihuahua near Trout Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[The B.C. Conservation Officer Service said it is following up on the incident and it is planning to put up signage at Trout Lake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-man-calls-for-action-after-coyote-snatches-and-kills-chihuahua-near-trout-lake/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-man-calls-for-action-after-coyote-snatches-and-kills-chihuahua-near-trout-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court hears details about 2023 shooting death of B.C. RCMP officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defence is claiming self-defence for the accused, Nicholas Bellemare, who they said did not know the people on the other side of the door were officers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/court-hears-details-about-2023-shooting-death-of-bc-rcmp-officer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/court-hears-details-about-2023-shooting-death-of-bc-rcmp-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abbotsford man found guilty of 2nd-degree murder in death of wife]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Abbotsford, B.C., man has been found guilty of second-degree murder after he killed his wife in her basement suite in March 2024 &mdash; just days after he arrived from India.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/abbotsford-man-found-guilty-of-2nd-degree-murder-in-death-of-wife/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/abbotsford-man-found-guilty-of-2nd-degree-murder-in-death-of-wife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surge in Squamish rescue calls, including 1 fatality, prompts backcountry warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[A surge in search-and-rescue calls in the Squamish region last weekend, including a fatality, has prompted a warning about backcountry safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/surge-in-squamish-rescue-calls-including-1-fatality-prompts-backcountry-warning/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/surge-in-squamish-rescue-calls-including-1-fatality-prompts-backcountry-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. teacher banned for 10 years after hugging, kissing former student: regulator]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teacher at a B.C. independent school will not be allowed to reapply for a teaching certificate for 10 years after having an inappropriate relationship with a student, which included an instance where he hugged and kissed them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-teacher-banned-for-10-years-after-hugging-kissing-former-student-regulator/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-teacher-banned-for-10-years-after-hugging-kissing-former-student-regulator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No water restrictions for Point Roberts, despite receiving water from Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[The contract between the Greater Vancouver Water District and Point Roberts Water District provides the community with 700,000 imperial gallons a day for about $800,000 annually.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/no-water-restrictions-for-point-roberts-despite-receiving-water-from-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/no-water-restrictions-for-point-roberts-despite-receiving-water-from-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terrace council begins process to set zoning rules for data centres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Terrace city council is moving ahead with a plan to create zoning rules for data centres that would ensure the public has a chance to weigh in on future proposals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/terrace-council-begins-process-to-set-zoning-rules-for-data-centres/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/terrace-council-begins-process-to-set-zoning-rules-for-data-centres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand midfielder makes FIFA World Cup history in Vancouver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarpreet Singh is the first player of Indian descent to start a FIFA World Cup match, marking a milestone for both New Zealand and the global Indian community.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/new-zealand-midfielder-makes-fifa-world-cup-history-in-vancouver/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/new-zealand-midfielder-makes-fifa-world-cup-history-in-vancouver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injunction seeking to keep Vancouver Aquatic Centre open denied in B.C. Supreme Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[The group fighting to preserve a 50-metre pool at the Vancouver Aquatic Centre has lost its bid for an interim injunction to stop the centre from being shut down on June 28.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/injunction-seeking-to-keep-vancouver-aquatic-centre-open-denied-in-bc-supreme-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/injunction-seeking-to-keep-vancouver-aquatic-centre-open-denied-in-bc-supreme-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 marmots released into the wild on Vancouver Island as part of breeding program]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2003, their population had dropped to fewer than 30 in the wild, but thanks to a breeding program, more than 400 are now emerging from hibernation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/4-marmots-released-into-the-wild-on-vancouver-island-as-part-of-breeding-program/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/4-marmots-released-into-the-wild-on-vancouver-island-as-part-of-breeding-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victoria police say man charged in attack on imam also assaulted, robbed 2nd victim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victoria police say a man who allegedly attacked a local imam last Thursday also robbed and assaulted another man earlier the same night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/victoria-police-say-man-charged-in-attack-on-imam-also-assaulted-robbed-2nd-victim/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/victoria-police-say-man-charged-in-attack-on-imam-also-assaulted-robbed-2nd-victim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lytton man describes harrowing evacuation before Saw Creek fire destroyed his home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saw Creek fire, discovered on June 19, continues to burn out of control just south of Lytton &mdash; the village in B.C.&rsquo;s Interior that was destroyed by wildfire around this time five years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/lytton-man-describes-harrowing-evacuation-before-saw-creek-fire-destroyed-his-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/lytton-man-describes-harrowing-evacuation-before-saw-creek-fire-destroyed-his-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. citizen drowns in kayaking accident on Okanagan Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Kelowna RCMP said that at approximately 7:13 p.m. on June 19, they were called to the lake for a report that two kayakers had capsized.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/us-citizen-drowns-in-kayaking-accident-on-okanagan-lake/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/us-citizen-drowns-in-kayaking-accident-on-okanagan-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These are the most affordable cities in Canada, Royal LePage says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian cities like Lethbridge, Alta., Saint John, N.B., and Thunder Bay, Ont., are some of the most affordable for those looking to own a home amid the cost-of-living crunch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/these-are-the-most-affordable-cities-in-canada-royal-lepage-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/these-are-the-most-affordable-cities-in-canada-royal-lepage-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These are the 15 most affordable cities in Canada, Royal LePage says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian cities like Lethbridge, Red Deer, Saint John and Thunder Bay are some of the most affordable for those looking to own a home amid the cost-of-living crunch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/these-are-the-15-most-affordable-cities-in-canada-royal-lepage-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/these-are-the-15-most-affordable-cities-in-canada-royal-lepage-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American kayaker drowns in Okanagan Lake: RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating the fatal drowning of an American kayaker in B.C.'s Okanagan Lake on Friday evening. RCMP say they are still trying to notify the person's next of kin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/american-kayaker-drowns-in-okanagan-lake-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/american-kayaker-drowns-in-okanagan-lake-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American kayaker dead after drowning in Okanagan Lake: RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating the fatal drowning of an American kayaker in B.C.'s Okanagan Lake on Friday evening. RCMP say they are still trying to notify the person's next of kin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/american-kayaker-dead-after-drowning-in-okanagan-lake-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/american-kayaker-dead-after-drowning-in-okanagan-lake-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton Oilers hire Mike Babcock as head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Oilers have brought Mike Babcock out of retirement as the NHL team's new head coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/edmonton-oilers-hire-mike-babcock-as-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/edmonton-oilers-hire-mike-babcock-as-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why local governments aren&rsquo;t cheering on the provincial and federal 'bailout' of the housing sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[A week after the federal and provincial governments announcednew subsidies for the development sector , mayors in British Columbia say the details are as empty as the province's thousands of unsold condo units.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/why-local-governments-arenrsquot-cheering-on-the-provincial-and-federal-bailout-of-the-housing-sector/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/why-local-governments-arenrsquot-cheering-on-the-provincial-and-federal-bailout-of-the-housing-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steps from the World Cup, a Vancouver museum tackles the power and politics of sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the Chinese Canadian Museum, the exhibition Momentum: Power and Identity in Sports uses the art and artifacts of athletics to kick off conversations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/steps-from-the-world-cup-a-vancouver-museum-tackles-the-power-and-politics-of-sports/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/steps-from-the-world-cup-a-vancouver-museum-tackles-the-power-and-politics-of-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian FIFA player Koné given ‘green whistle’ after injury — what is it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian midfielder Isma&euml;l Kon&eacute; was taken off the field on a stretcher during Canada's World Cup match against Qatar on Thursday, and was seen inhaling from a small green device.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canadian-fifa-player-kon-given-green-whistle-after-injury-what-is-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canadian-fifa-player-kon-given-green-whistle-after-injury-what-is-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How soccer support group Voyageurs is electrifying Canada’s World Cup run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of fans have joined&nbsp;Voyageurs-led marches through Toronto and Vancouver, and on Wednesday they'll be out in force again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/how-soccer-support-group-voyageurs-is-electrifying-canadas-world-cup-run/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/how-soccer-support-group-voyageurs-is-electrifying-canadas-world-cup-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comox residents call for independent inquiry into major sewer spill in May]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents living near a pump station in Comox, B.C., that was the source of a major sewer spill last month are calling for an independent inquiry into the incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/comox-residents-call-for-independent-inquiry-into-major-sewer-spill-in-may/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/comox-residents-call-for-independent-inquiry-into-major-sewer-spill-in-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surrey extortionist told police Bishnoi contractor paid $3K for fiery attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Indian nationals jailed earlier this month for their roles in a fiery attack on a South Surrey home in February were paid $1,000 each by a subcontractor for the Bishnoi gang, according to a record of their sentencing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/surrey-extortionist-told-police-bishnoi-contractor-paid-3k-for-fiery-attack/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/surrey-extortionist-told-police-bishnoi-contractor-paid-3k-for-fiery-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once a tourism lifeline, the KVR Trail remains washed out and waiting for answers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five years after an atmospheric river devastated sections of British Columbia, communities along the Kettle Valley Trail are still waiting to learn if the route will be rebuilt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/once-a-tourism-lifeline-the-kvr-trail-remains-washed-out-and-waiting-for-answers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/once-a-tourism-lifeline-the-kvr-trail-remains-washed-out-and-waiting-for-answers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor sets record straight on Nanaimo cookie mispronunciation | The Moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nanaimo, B.C., Mayor Leonard Krog tells The National how to pronounce the city&rsquo;s name after videos circulated on social media of people mispronouncing it when buying Crumbl&rsquo;s new Nanaimo cookie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/mayor-sets-record-straight-on-nanaimo-cookie-mispronunciation-the-moment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/mayor-sets-record-straight-on-nanaimo-cookie-mispronunciation-the-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Completely unacceptable': Alleged attack on Victoria imam draws condemnation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials in B.C. are condemning an alleged attack on the imam of a Victoria mosque last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/completely-unacceptable-alleged-attack-on-victoria-imam-draws-condemnation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 02:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/completely-unacceptable-alleged-attack-on-victoria-imam-draws-condemnation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. investing millions to target chronic property offenders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The program, called the Chronic Property Offending Intervention Initiative, will bring 12 new regional hubs, helping to reduce street disorder and crimes targeting local businesses]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-investing-millions-to-target-chronic-property-offenders/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 02:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-investing-millions-to-target-chronic-property-offenders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victoria Imam says he forgives man who attacked, spat on him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Imam Ebrahim Ali told Global News that last Thursday night a man approached his vehicle, opened his car door and tried to pull him out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/victoria-imam-says-he-forgives-man-who-attacked-spat-on-him/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/victoria-imam-says-he-forgives-man-who-attacked-spat-on-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans ejected from BC Place after setting off flare during Egypt, New Zealand game]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was another successful match at BC Place on Sunday, except for two fans who thought it would be a good idea to set off a flare inside.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/fans-ejected-from-bc-place-after-setting-off-flare-during-egypt-new-zealand-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/fans-ejected-from-bc-place-after-setting-off-flare-during-egypt-new-zealand-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potential strike averted as Metro Vancouver transit drivers reach tentative deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unifor Locals 111 and 2200 are not releasing details of the proposed deal until it is ratified, but say in a joint statement that it recognizes the essential work members do.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/potential-strike-averted-as-metro-vancouver-transit-drivers-reach-tentative-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/potential-strike-averted-as-metro-vancouver-transit-drivers-reach-tentative-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. launches new program focused on chronic property crime offenders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have said a small number of people cause a disproportionate amount of property crime and the multimillion-dollar program will focus on them. The government says it will create 12 regional teams of police, prosecutors and probation officers among other staff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-launches-new-program-focused-on-chronic-property-crime-offenders/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-launches-new-program-focused-on-chronic-property-crime-offenders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Critics blast B.C., federal government condo ‘bailout’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week, Mark Carney said the government will 'leverage innovative financing tools from Build Canada Homes to convert thousands of vacant condos into affordable homes.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/critics-blast-bc-federal-government-condo-bailout/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/critics-blast-bc-federal-government-condo-bailout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's World Cup players relishing the support of loud, proud home crowd]]></title><description><![CDATA[For players and fans who have been around since Canada's men's soccer team's relative dark ages, the scenes and soundtrack in Toronto and Vancouver have been close to surreal. It wasn&rsquo;t so long ago that home games felt like away games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canadas-world-cup-players-relishing-the-support-of-loud-proud-home-crowd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canadas-world-cup-players-relishing-the-support-of-loud-proud-home-crowd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman attacked by bear in Salmon Arm after off-leash dog chases cub up tree]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Salmon Arm has closed the Shuswap Memorial Cemetery Trails, where the encounter happened.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/woman-attacked-by-bear-in-salmon-arm-after-off-leash-dog-chases-cub-up-tree/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/woman-attacked-by-bear-in-salmon-arm-after-off-leash-dog-chases-cub-up-tree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooler overnight weather aids Lytton wildfire fight, but hot days ahead: BCWS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada is forecasting daily highs in the low 30s until Friday, when temperatures will drop and there is a chance of rain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/cooler-overnight-weather-aids-lytton-wildfire-fight-but-hot-days-ahead-bcws/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/cooler-overnight-weather-aids-lytton-wildfire-fight-but-hot-days-ahead-bcws/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carey Price, Patrice Bergeron headline Hockey Hall of Fame's 2026 class]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens goaltending great Carey Price was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday, alongside Pekka Rinne, Keith Tkachuk and Cindy Curley in the player category.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/carey-price-patrice-bergeron-headline-hockey-hall-of-fames-2026-class/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/carey-price-patrice-bergeron-headline-hockey-hall-of-fames-2026-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens great Carey Price elected to Hockey Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Canadiens goaltending great Carey Price was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday. Joining Price into the class of 2026 are Patrice Bergeron, Pekka Rinne and Keith Tkachuk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canadiens-great-carey-price-elected-to-hockey-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canadiens-great-carey-price-elected-to-hockey-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 B.C. correctional officers needed medical treatment after ‘stimulants’ exposure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Union of Canadian Correctional Officers stated in a release that on June 11, the five officers came into contact with the toxic substance inside an Abbotsford institution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/5-bc-correctional-officers-needed-medical-treatment-after-stimulants-exposure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/5-bc-correctional-officers-needed-medical-treatment-after-stimulants-exposure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 B.C. correctional officers needed medical treatment after fentanyl exposure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Union of Canadian Correctional Officers stated in a release that on June 11, the five officers came into contact with the toxic substance inside an Abbotsford institution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/5-bc-correctional-officers-needed-medical-treatment-after-fentanyl-exposure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/5-bc-correctional-officers-needed-medical-treatment-after-fentanyl-exposure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. family fighting for return of beloved cat after BC SPCA adoption]]></title><description><![CDATA[A North Vancouver family is hoping to bring their beloved cat home after learning he was adopted out through the BC SPCA earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-family-fighting-for-return-of-beloved-cat-after-bc-spca-adoption/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-family-fighting-for-return-of-beloved-cat-after-bc-spca-adoption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waitlist opens for new health-care worker housing in Campbell River]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new housing complex specifically built for health-care professionals on north Vancouver Island is now accepting applications for rentals beginning in September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/waitlist-opens-for-new-health-care-worker-housing-in-campbell-river/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/waitlist-opens-for-new-health-care-worker-housing-in-campbell-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carcross/Tagish First Nation unveils totem poles in Bennett, B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carcross/Tagish First Nation has unveiled two new totem poles in Bennett, B.C. to symbolize a reassertion of identity and presence on the culturally and historically significant land.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/carcrosstagish-first-nation-unveils-totem-poles-in-bennett-bc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/carcrosstagish-first-nation-unveils-totem-poles-in-bennett-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C.'s historic Kiskatinaw curved wooden bridge faces uncertain future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Built during the Second World War, the iconic northern B.C. landmark is deteriorating and seeing increased vandalism, leaving local officials worried popular tourist destination could be lost forever]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bcs-historic-kiskatinaw-curved-wooden-bridge-faces-uncertain-future/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bcs-historic-kiskatinaw-curved-wooden-bridge-faces-uncertain-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some evacuation orders start to lift as crews tame wildfire near Lytton, B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some evacuation orders have started to lift as cooler nights and lighter winds limit the growth of a wildfire near Lytton, British Columbia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/some-evacuation-orders-start-to-lift-as-crews-tame-wildfire-near-lytton-bc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/some-evacuation-orders-start-to-lift-as-crews-tame-wildfire-near-lytton-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman struggles to find accessible World Cup tickets for her terminally ill husband]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman who raised more than $5,000 to take her terminally ill husband to a FIFA World Cup match in Vancouver says she has been unable to get wheelchair-accessible tickets through FIFA&rsquo;s accessibility process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/woman-struggles-to-find-accessible-world-cup-tickets-for-her-terminally-ill-husband/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/woman-struggles-to-find-accessible-world-cup-tickets-for-her-terminally-ill-husband/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quadriplegic senior says home care now 'worse' as delivery of procedure limited to male workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Saanich man, who has been going days without a bowel routine due to changes in his care, says he continues to be assigned workers unable to facilitate a critical part of the routine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/quadriplegic-senior-says-home-care-now-worse-as-delivery-of-procedure-limited-to-male-workers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/quadriplegic-senior-says-home-care-now-worse-as-delivery-of-procedure-limited-to-male-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massive sturgeon reeled in on B.C.’s Fraser River | The Moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fishing guide Kevin Estrada tells The National about the moment his Sturgeon Slayer tour group caught and released a massive 11-foot white sturgeon on B.C.&rsquo;s Fraser River.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/massive-sturgeon-reeled-in-on-bcs-fraser-river-the-moment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/massive-sturgeon-reeled-in-on-bcs-fraser-river-the-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Documentary sheds light on Indigenous lives under Treaty 8]]></title><description><![CDATA[Treaty 8, signed in 1899, is the only numbered treaty in B.C. A new film, featuring vignettes from the lives of Indigenous people across the territory, premiered in Fort St. John on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/documentary-sheds-light-on-indigenous-lives-under-treaty-8/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/documentary-sheds-light-on-indigenous-lives-under-treaty-8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. artist creates tearful portraits of soccer's greatest stars: 'They're so vulnerable']]></title><description><![CDATA[While World Cup fever has many focused on the pitch, one B.C. artist is channeling that energy onto the canvas, producing pastel portraits of soccer superstars, including Alphonso Davies and Lionel Messi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-artist-creates-tearful-portraits-of-soccers-greatest-stars-theyre-so-vulnerable/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-artist-creates-tearful-portraits-of-soccers-greatest-stars-theyre-so-vulnerable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: June 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-june-21/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-june-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poilievre slams federal-B.C. plan to buy vacant condos, calling it a 'bailout' for developers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is slamming a plan by the federal and B.C. governments to buy vacant Metro Vancouver condo units and turn them into affordable housing &mdash; a move he describes as a "bailout" that should be immediately cancelled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/poilievre-slams-federal-bc-plan-to-buy-vacant-condos-calling-it-a-bailout-for-developers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/poilievre-slams-federal-bc-plan-to-buy-vacant-condos-calling-it-a-bailout-for-developers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters battling wildfire near Lytton, B.C., helped by cooler temperatures]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest estimate puts the size of the out-of-control fire near Lytton, B.C., at about seven square-kilometres, up slightly from Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/firefighters-battling-wildfire-near-lytton-bc-helped-by-cooler-temperatures/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/firefighters-battling-wildfire-near-lytton-bc-helped-by-cooler-temperatures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Flashbacks' in Lytton, B.C., as anxious residents face evacuation orders, alerts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunday marks another day of anxious waiting and watching for residents of Lytton, B.C., with hundreds of properties under evacuation alerts or orders due to an out-of-control wildfire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/flashbacks-in-lytton-bc-as-anxious-residents-face-evacuation-orders-alerts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/flashbacks-in-lytton-bc-as-anxious-residents-face-evacuation-orders-alerts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Flashbacks' in Lytton as anxious residents face evacuation orders, alerts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunday marked another day of anxious waiting and watching for residents of Lytton, B.C., with hundreds of properties under evacuation alerts or orders due to an out-of-control wildfire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/flashbacks-in-lytton-as-anxious-residents-face-evacuation-orders-alerts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/flashbacks-in-lytton-as-anxious-residents-face-evacuation-orders-alerts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This B.C. teacher is teaching cursive — and helping students win national handwriting awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of students from five classrooms at an elementary school in Nelson, B.C., just competed in a North American handwriting contest, called Cursive is Cool, and took home 15 of the 42 awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/this-bc-teacher-is-teaching-cursive-and-helping-students-win-national-handwriting-awards/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/this-bc-teacher-is-teaching-cursive-and-helping-students-win-national-handwriting-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recipe: Beijing bolognese]]></title><description><![CDATA[Next time you are flying from YVR, be sure to stop by Lucky Lili for a tasty dish before you board your aircraft. Or, make this dish at home!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/recipe-beijing-bolognese/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/recipe-beijing-bolognese/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 books by B.C. authors to kick off summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Start your summer reading list now, in between cheering on your favourite team in the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/8-books-by-bc-authors-to-kick-off-summer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/8-books-by-bc-authors-to-kick-off-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alleged attack on imam in B.C. condemned by Muslim groups, federal minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Culture Minister Marc Miller said in a tweet that the reported assault is "appalling and vile" and that such violence and Islamophobia have no place in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/alleged-attack-on-imam-in-bc-condemned-by-muslim-groups-federal-minister/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/alleged-attack-on-imam-in-bc-condemned-by-muslim-groups-federal-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No plan in place to control invasive American bullfrogs in Stanley Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The American bullfrog &ndash; a notoriously invasive species that will eat almost anything it can fit into its mouth &ndash; is alive and well in Vancouver&rsquo;s Stanley Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/no-plan-in-place-to-control-invasive-american-bullfrogs-in-stanley-park/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/no-plan-in-place-to-control-invasive-american-bullfrogs-in-stanley-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How communities around B.C. are marking National Indigenous Peoples Day in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual celebration of First Nations, Inuit and M&eacute;tis Peoples is being marked with largely joyous celebrations around B.C.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/how-communities-around-bc-are-marking-national-indigenous-peoples-day-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/how-communities-around-bc-are-marking-national-indigenous-peoples-day-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘How can this be happening again?’: Lytton residents face another wildfire 5 years later]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents in and around Lytton are facing another wildfire threat nearly five years after the 2021 blaze killed two people and destroyed much of the village. The Saw Creek wildfire has forced new evacuation orders and alerts, bringing back painful memories for residents who rebuilt their homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/how-can-this-be-happening-again-lytton-residents-face-another-wildfire-5-years-later/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/how-can-this-be-happening-again-lytton-residents-face-another-wildfire-5-years-later/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘How can this be happening again?’: Lytton residents face another wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents in and around Lytton are facing another wildfire threat nearly five years after the 2021 blaze killed two people and destroyed much of the village. The Saw Creek wildfire has forced new evacuation orders and alerts, bringing back painful memories for residents who rebuilt their homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/how-can-this-be-happening-again-lytton-residents-face-another-wildfire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/how-can-this-be-happening-again-lytton-residents-face-another-wildfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: June 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-june-20/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-june-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Circus classes spark high-flying friendships in Nelson, B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the remote mountain community of Nelson, B.C., a thriving circus scene is redefining what it means to belong. Through the stories of performers, students, families and teachers, this intimate documentary reveals how circus has become far more than an art form: It is a refuge, a creative outlet and a place where people of all ages can discover confidence, connection and community.From children overcoming fears to adults finding new passions later in life, participants share how circus has help]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/circus-classes-spark-high-flying-friendships-in-nelson-bc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/circus-classes-spark-high-flying-friendships-in-nelson-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens of homes evacuated as out-of-control wildfire threatens Lytton, B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The residents of 60 properties remain evacuated from their homes on Saturday, as crews battle an out of control wildfire burning south of Lytton, B.C.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/dozens-of-homes-evacuated-as-out-of-control-wildfire-threatens-lytton-bc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/dozens-of-homes-evacuated-as-out-of-control-wildfire-threatens-lytton-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrations. Lineups. Ticket struggles. Is the FIFA Fan Festival worth it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[For some, the fan fest is nothing but joy. It's a special celebration that Toronto has the opportunity to host, bringing together global food, fandom and music. But other fans say the event has its issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/celebrations-lineups-ticket-struggles-is-the-fifa-fan-festival-worth-it/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/celebrations-lineups-ticket-struggles-is-the-fifa-fan-festival-worth-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gabriola fire department says emergency preparedness on the Gulf Islands comes with unique challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gabriola Fire Department answered questions on Thursday night about emergency preparedness on the Island, and what would happen if there was an evacuation on the small island. The department had run through a practice scenario earlier this spring, and shared what they learned]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/gabriola-fire-department-says-emergency-preparedness-on-the-gulf-islands-comes-with-unique-challenges/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/gabriola-fire-department-says-emergency-preparedness-on-the-gulf-islands-comes-with-unique-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Non-profit educates service providers on how AI, automation impact people with communication disabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the age of AI, non-profit SPACE wants service providers to consider how automation impacts people with communication disabilities &mdash; and how they can make listening more equitable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/non-profit-educates-service-providers-on-how-ai-automation-impact-people-with-communication-disabilities/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/non-profit-educates-service-providers-on-how-ai-automation-impact-people-with-communication-disabilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No injuries from ammonia leak at B.C. rink]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Langley says an ammonia gas leak at an ice rink that triggered a shelter-in-place order has not resulted in any injuries.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/no-injuries-from-ammonia-leak-at-bc-rink/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/no-injuries-from-ammonia-leak-at-bc-rink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rural residents in northwest B.C. fear proposed bylaw could limit how they use their land]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rural residents around Terrace are pushing back against a proposed zoning bylaw they say could limit livestock, beehives and how they use their land. The regional district says the draft is partly driven by provincial housing law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rural-residents-in-northwest-bc-fear-proposed-bylaw-could-limit-how-they-use-their-land/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rural-residents-in-northwest-bc-fear-proposed-bylaw-could-limit-how-they-use-their-land/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Citizen's group takes city to court over Vancouver Aquatic Centre renewal]]></title><description><![CDATA[In their bid to stop the city from replacing the current 50-metre pool with a 25-metre pool, a group is suing the City of Vancouver and the park board, alleging the park board didn&rsquo;t have the authority to decide on the smaller pool size.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/citizens-group-takes-city-to-court-over-vancouver-aquatic-centre-renewal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/citizens-group-takes-city-to-court-over-vancouver-aquatic-centre-renewal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. claims about higher drug trafficking from Canada don't match the data: fentanyl czar]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the U.S. claims its crackdown on drug trafficking at the border with Mexico is triggering more criminal activity from Canada, fentanyl czar Kevin Brosseau is pushing back &mdash; saying the numbers "really haven't borne that out."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/us-claims-about-higher-drug-trafficking-from-canada-dont-match-the-data-fentanyl-czar/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/us-claims-about-higher-drug-trafficking-from-canada-dont-match-the-data-fentanyl-czar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out-of-control wildfire near Lytton, B.C., prompts evacuation orders, Highway 1 closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[An out-of-control wildfire south of the village of Lytton, B.C., triggered evacuation orders and alerts late Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/out-of-control-wildfire-near-lytton-bc-prompts-evacuation-orders-highway-1-closure/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/out-of-control-wildfire-near-lytton-bc-prompts-evacuation-orders-highway-1-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evacuation orders to be issued near Lytton as Highway 1 closed by wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[An out-of-control wildfire has led to evacuation alerts for residents of Lytton, B.C., as well as some members of the Lytton First Nation on Friday. The Saw Creek wildfire burning around three kilometres south of the village and has led to the closure of Highway 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/evacuation-orders-to-be-issued-near-lytton-as-highway-1-closed-by-wildfire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/evacuation-orders-to-be-issued-near-lytton-as-highway-1-closed-by-wildfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evacuation orders issued near Lytton as Highway 1 closed by wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[An out-of-control wildfire has led to evacuation alerts for residents of Lytton, B.C., as well as some members of the Lytton First Nation on Friday. The Saw Creek wildfire burning around three kilometres south of the village and has led to the closure of Highway 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/evacuation-orders-issued-near-lytton-as-highway-1-closed-by-wildfire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/evacuation-orders-issued-near-lytton-as-highway-1-closed-by-wildfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saw Creek wildfire grows to 600 hectares as Lytton remains under evacuation alert]]></title><description><![CDATA[The out-of-control Saw Creek wildfire near Lytton has grown to 600 hectares as crews battle hot, dry conditions and residents face smoke and water advisories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/saw-creek-wildfire-grows-to-600-hectares-as-lytton-remains-under-evacuation-alert/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/saw-creek-wildfire-grows-to-600-hectares-as-lytton-remains-under-evacuation-alert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lytton, B.C., under evacuation alert, boil water advisory as wildfire burns nearby]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;Lytton&nbsp;First Nation has issued an evacuation alert and boil water advisory for some of its residents. The BC Wildfire Service says the fire is three kilometres south of&nbsp;Lytton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/lytton-bc-under-evacuation-alert-boil-water-advisory-as-wildfire-burns-nearby/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/lytton-bc-under-evacuation-alert-boil-water-advisory-as-wildfire-burns-nearby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lytton, B.C., under evacuation alert as wildfire burns nearby]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;Lytton&nbsp;First Nation has also issued an evacuation alert for some of its residents. The BC Wildfire Service says the fire is about three kilometres south of&nbsp;Lytton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/lytton-bc-under-evacuation-alert-as-wildfire-burns-nearby/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/lytton-bc-under-evacuation-alert-as-wildfire-burns-nearby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Critics slam government plan to 'bail out' sagging condo sector in B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[A plan by the B.C. government and Ottawa to buy thousands of vacant condo units and turn them into affordable housing is drawing criticism. Some call it a "bail out" for developers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/critics-slam-government-plan-to-bail-out-sagging-condo-sector-in-bc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/critics-slam-government-plan-to-bail-out-sagging-condo-sector-in-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New stadium needed to keep Whitecaps in Vancouver, says MLS commissioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber said before the United States beat Australia at the World Cup on Friday that the Vancouver Whitecaps need to have a new stadium deal in order to keep the club in Vancouver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/new-stadium-needed-to-keep-whitecaps-in-vancouver-says-mls-commissioner/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/new-stadium-needed-to-keep-whitecaps-in-vancouver-says-mls-commissioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surrey slammed for flouting Metro Vancouver water restrictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[City of Surrey officials are under fire for their decision to defy Metro Vancouver's water restriction plan by staying at Stage 2 restrictions rather than moving to more stringent Stage 3. Surrey says it is monitoring its own water use, but Metro Vancouver staff say collaboration in an interconnected system is important.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/surrey-slammed-for-flouting-metro-vancouver-water-restrictions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/surrey-slammed-for-flouting-metro-vancouver-water-restrictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver shines for Team Canada’s 1st game at BC Place: ‘This was the best’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victoria residents Dallas Nicholls and Nahoa Kahakauwila attended the game at BC Place and said the atmosphere inside and outside BC Place was electric.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-shines-for-team-canadas-1st-game-at-bc-place-this-was-the-best/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-shines-for-team-canadas-1st-game-at-bc-place-this-was-the-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. mayor calls FIFA a ‘bunch of arseholes’ after they reject brewery street party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patina Brewing was planning a family-friendly block party for the Canada versus Switzerland match on Wednesday. They wanted to shut down the street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-mayor-calls-fifa-a-bunch-of-arseholes-after-they-reject-brewery-street-party/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-mayor-calls-fifa-a-bunch-of-arseholes-after-they-reject-brewery-street-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cultus Lake Waterpark operator had previous safety non-compliances at Vernon facility, regulator says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Technical Safety B.C. says the operator of Cultus Lake Waterpark had previous safety non-compliances at another waterpark it operates as investigators continue looking into an electrical incident that sent 12 children to hospital earlier this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/cultus-lake-waterpark-operator-had-previous-safety-non-compliances-at-vernon-facility-regulator-says/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/cultus-lake-waterpark-operator-had-previous-safety-non-compliances-at-vernon-facility-regulator-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cultus Lake Waterpark operator had previous safety non-compliances at another facility, regulator says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Technical Safety B.C. says the operator of Cultus Lake Waterpark had previous safety non-compliances at another waterpark it operates as investigators continue looking into an electrical incident that sent 12 children to hospital earlier this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/cultus-lake-waterpark-operator-had-previous-safety-non-compliances-at-another-facility-regulator-says/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/cultus-lake-waterpark-operator-had-previous-safety-non-compliances-at-another-facility-regulator-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environment Canada issues tornado watch for Prince George region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada says in a Friday afternoon update that 'significant damage or destruction to infrastructure, homes and the natural environment is possible.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/environment-canada-issues-tornado-watch-for-prince-george-region/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/environment-canada-issues-tornado-watch-for-prince-george-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire that prompted evacuations in West Kelowna was caused by prohibited campfire, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials have determined that a wildfire that prompted evacuation orders in West Kelowna, B.C., earlier this week was caused by a prohibited campfire inside a regional park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/wildfire-that-prompted-evacuations-in-west-kelowna-was-caused-by-prohibited-campfire-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/wildfire-that-prompted-evacuations-in-west-kelowna-was-caused-by-prohibited-campfire-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delta woman found not criminally responsible for killing mother]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Delta, B.C., woman who admitted to killing her mother in December 2023 has been found not criminally responsible for the death on account of a mental disorder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/delta-woman-found-not-criminally-responsible-for-killing-mother/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/delta-woman-found-not-criminally-responsible-for-killing-mother/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado watch issued for Prince George]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada say severe thunderstorms may produce tornadoes, but say impact would be moderate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/tornado-watch-issued-for-prince-george/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/tornado-watch-issued-for-prince-george/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[K'omoks First Nation chief pushes back on Poilievre's opposition to treaty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced Friday that he and other Conservative party MPs will oppose the ratification of the K'omoks First Nation's treaty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/komoks-first-nation-chief-pushes-back-on-poilievres-opposition-to-treaty/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/komoks-first-nation-chief-pushes-back-on-poilievres-opposition-to-treaty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. nurses reject tentative agreement with health employers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rejection comes after a strong strike mandate in May, when the union says more than 50,850 nurses voted 98.2 per cent in favour of job action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-nurses-reject-tentative-agreement-with-health-employers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-nurses-reject-tentative-agreement-with-health-employers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. nurses reject tentative deal with province]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the B.C. Nurses' Union have voted to reject a tentative agreement with the province on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-nurses-reject-tentative-deal-with-province/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-nurses-reject-tentative-deal-with-province/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hope for a rare whale species after being spotted off Vancouver Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;It was never certain if this species would actually go extinct or recover,&rdquo; said Jared Towers from the Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Cetacean Research Program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/hope-for-a-rare-whale-species-after-being-spotted-off-vancouver-island/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/hope-for-a-rare-whale-species-after-being-spotted-off-vancouver-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – June 19]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-okanagan-news-at-530-pm-june-19/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-okanagan-news-at-530-pm-june-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds add $5.4B to address ‘pressures’ facing $10-a-day child-care program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu said she has heard provinces and territories' calls for more federal money, as many struggle to reduce fees, add spaces and recruit staff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/feds-add-54b-to-address-pressures-facing-10-a-day-child-care-program/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/feds-add-54b-to-address-pressures-facing-10-a-day-child-care-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This is our Serengeti': New study says more whales showing up in Vancouver waters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anew studysays West Coast transient killer whales, also known as Bigg's killer whales, are now being seen in the inside waters of Vancouver Island for about 250 days a year on average.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/this-is-our-serengeti-new-study-says-more-whales-showing-up-in-vancouver-waters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/this-is-our-serengeti-new-study-says-more-whales-showing-up-in-vancouver-waters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Province approves underground expansion for Red Chris Mine in northwest B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Ministry of Environment, the transition will help improve production and extend operations by more than a decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/province-approves-underground-expansion-for-red-chris-mine-in-northwest-bc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/province-approves-underground-expansion-for-red-chris-mine-in-northwest-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Vancouver warns about parking scams, and how to avoid them]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you receive a city-issued ticket, it will be mailed or the ticket will be directly on the vehicle; the ticket will not be sent out by text message.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/city-of-vancouver-warns-about-parking-scams-and-how-to-avoid-them/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/city-of-vancouver-warns-about-parking-scams-and-how-to-avoid-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. government approves Red Chris mine expansion project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Red Chris mine is a copper and gold mine 18 kilometres southeast of Iskut and the expansion is expected to deliver lasting benefits for the Tahltan Nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-government-approves-red-chris-mine-expansion-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-government-approves-red-chris-mine-expansion-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup fans paint the town red in Vancouver celebrating team's 'monumental win']]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans at B.C. Place in Vancouver and at watch parties across the country erupted in cheers after Thursday's historic 6-0 win, the first for Canada's men's team at a World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/world-cup-fans-paint-the-town-red-in-vancouver-celebrating-teams-monumental-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/world-cup-fans-paint-the-town-red-in-vancouver-celebrating-teams-monumental-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nisga'a writer Jordan Abel&rsquo;s dad era is all about Indigenous joy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nisga&rsquo;a author discussed his poetry collection Dad Era on Bookends with Mattea Roach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/nisgaa-writer-jordan-abelrsquos-dad-era-is-all-about-indigenous-joy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/nisgaa-writer-jordan-abelrsquos-dad-era-is-all-about-indigenous-joy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Access to free naloxone in B.C. preventing 4 out of 5 potentially fatal overdoses, report finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of people have died due to the toxic drug crisis in the decade since B.C. declared it a public health emergency. But a new study shows that many more could have died if not for the province's harm reduction efforts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/access-to-free-naloxone-in-bc-preventing-4-out-of-5-potentially-fatal-overdoses-report-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/access-to-free-naloxone-in-bc-preventing-4-out-of-5-potentially-fatal-overdoses-report-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Worst housing market in decades': Non-profit development association in B.C. cancels awards event]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Urban Development Institute is a national non-profit association representing thousands of individuals in the development industry. It just announced that its 42nd Awards of Excellence has been cancelled this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/worst-housing-market-in-decades-non-profit-development-association-in-bc-cancels-awards-event/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/worst-housing-market-in-decades-non-profit-development-association-in-bc-cancels-awards-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMO branch closure brings anxiety for some seniors in Prince Rupert, B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[After June 19, the Bank of Montreal in Prince Rupert, B.C., will be closing its doors and customers will have to bank online or drive to the next closest branch in Terrace. But some seniors are expressing worry, concerned about the transition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bmo-branch-closure-brings-anxiety-for-some-seniors-in-prince-rupert-bc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bmo-branch-closure-brings-anxiety-for-some-seniors-in-prince-rupert-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ticket resale sites for World Cup, concerts face surge of complaints, demands for refunds]]></title><description><![CDATA[After weeks of calls, emails and chats with virtual assistants, Kelly Mongillo of Barrie, Ont., ended up becoming another disenchanted fan facing the perils of buying tickets to high-demand events from resale sites.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/ticket-resale-sites-for-world-cup-concerts-face-surge-of-complaints-demands-for-refunds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/ticket-resale-sites-for-world-cup-concerts-face-surge-of-complaints-demands-for-refunds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney government passes law allowing authorization of banned pesticides]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government has brought in major changes to how pesticides are regulated in Canada, granting cabinet the power to authorize the use of pesticides &mdash; even ones that Health Canada has deemed unsafe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/carney-government-passes-law-allowing-authorization-of-banned-pesticides/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/carney-government-passes-law-allowing-authorization-of-banned-pesticides/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Vancouver businesses struggling during FIFA World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bao Bei restaurant on Keefer Street told Global News that it has seen a 30-per cent drop in business from the same time last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/some-vancouver-businesses-struggling-during-fifa-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/some-vancouver-businesses-struggling-during-fifa-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rutland’s ‘Blue Shirts’ return to support businesses, community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Business owners say they're tired of dealing with theft, disorder and makeshift campsa community patrol program known as the "Blue Shirts" is making a comeback]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rutlands-blue-shirts-return-to-support-businesses-community/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rutlands-blue-shirts-return-to-support-businesses-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of residents still without water in East Kootenay community of Elkford]]></title><description><![CDATA[The District of Elkford says it could be another four or five days before water is restored to the neighbourhood of Uptown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/hundreds-of-residents-still-without-water-in-east-kootenay-community-of-elkford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/hundreds-of-residents-still-without-water-in-east-kootenay-community-of-elkford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. cities want province to speed up e-scooter regulations]]></title><description><![CDATA[As injuries from e-scooters in British Columbia continue to rise, the provincial government continues to take an approach to regulations that many municipalities argue is too slow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-cities-want-province-to-speed-up-e-scooter-regulations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-cities-want-province-to-speed-up-e-scooter-regulations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-scooter rider hospitalized in Prince George, RCMP warn against 'cavalier' use of devices]]></title><description><![CDATA[An e-scooter rider was taken to hospital in Prince George after being hit by a semi-truck at a busy intersection, RCMP say. The injury comes as police are warning about an uptick in traffic incidents involving the devices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/e-scooter-rider-hospitalized-in-prince-george-rcmp-warn-against-cavalier-use-of-devices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/e-scooter-rider-hospitalized-in-prince-george-rcmp-warn-against-cavalier-use-of-devices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7th annual Nanaimo night market kicks off for the summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nanaimo's 7th annual Commercial Street Night Market kicks off for the summer on Thursday, drawing thousands of people downtown each week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/7th-annual-nanaimo-night-market-kicks-off-for-the-summer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/7th-annual-nanaimo-night-market-kicks-off-for-the-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Vancouver beaches closed to swimming due to high E. coli levels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five Vancouver beaches are now closed to swimmers after water sampling revealed high levels of E. coli bacteria, officials say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/5-vancouver-beaches-closed-to-swimming-due-to-high-e-coli-levels/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/5-vancouver-beaches-closed-to-swimming-due-to-high-e-coli-levels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fernie’s bear-resistant bins were meant to keep wildlife away. Now they’re under review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fernie, B.C., is asking residents to take a survey on the future of its bear-resistant community garbage bins, as the city says overflowing garbage, illegal dumping and wildlife concerns mean the service can&rsquo;t continue as it is.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/fernies-bear-resistant-bins-were-meant-to-keep-wildlife-away-now-theyre-under-review/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/fernies-bear-resistant-bins-were-meant-to-keep-wildlife-away-now-theyre-under-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report finds 'reduced trust' among physicians, leadership at Kelowna General Hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[An independent review of Kelowna General Hospital&rsquo;s (KGH) workplace culture describes an atmosphere of reduced trust and deteriorating working relationships between physicians and Interior Health Authority (IHA) leadership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/report-finds-reduced-trust-among-physicians-leadership-at-kelowna-general-hospital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/report-finds-reduced-trust-among-physicians-leadership-at-kelowna-general-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. warns of contaminated shellfish risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The centre says eating contaminated shellfish can lead to serious illness, including paralytic shellfish poisoning, amnesic shellfish poisoning and diarrhetic shellfish poisoning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-warns-of-contaminated-shellfish-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-warns-of-contaminated-shellfish-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. gold mine sues province for suddenly suspending mining rights]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Yellow Giant mine on Banks Island began commercial production in 2015, but was shut down by the province that same year after releasing excess tailings and effluent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-gold-mine-sues-province-for-suddenly-suspending-mining-rights/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-gold-mine-sues-province-for-suddenly-suspending-mining-rights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – June 18]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-okanagan-news-at-530-pm-june-18/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-okanagan-news-at-530-pm-june-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evacuation alert lifted for West Kelowna residents following wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an update on Thursday, the Regional District of Central Okanagan said it was quiet on the fire overnight and no major issues were reported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/evacuation-alert-lifted-for-west-kelowna-residents-following-wildfire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/evacuation-alert-lifted-for-west-kelowna-residents-following-wildfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local governments in B.C. can tap into $5-billion housing and infrastructure fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa and the province are setting up a $5-billion fund that municipalities can tap into to pay for new homes, and the infrastructure and transit needed to keep up with growing communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/local-governments-in-bc-can-tap-into-5-billion-housing-and-infrastructure-fund/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/local-governments-in-bc-can-tap-into-5-billion-housing-and-infrastructure-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passenger drowned in 2024 seaplane crash near Port Hardy due to snagged foot: TSB]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Transportation Safety Board is urging seaplane pilots to be aware of risks when landing on calm and glassy water after a crash near Port Hardy, B.C., two years ago killed one passenger, who became entangled in a seatbelt and couldn't escape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/passenger-drowned-in-2024-seaplane-crash-near-port-hardy-due-to-snagged-foot-tsb/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/passenger-drowned-in-2024-seaplane-crash-near-port-hardy-due-to-snagged-foot-tsb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 people ordered banished from Taku River Tlingit territory]]></title><description><![CDATA[The First Nation says in a statement on Facebook that its council issued the banishment order after receiving "significant concerns" from the community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/5-people-ordered-banished-from-taku-river-tlingit-territory/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/5-people-ordered-banished-from-taku-river-tlingit-territory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney announces $200M for new school, updated health centre in Tumbler Ridge, where mass shooting took place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carney says $100 million will come from the province, and $100 million from feds. He also announced other major infrastructure projects in B.C., including $50 million for coastal communities such as Prince Rupert and Terrace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/carney-announces-200m-for-new-school-updated-health-centre-in-tumbler-ridge-where-mass-shooting-took-place/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/carney-announces-200m-for-new-school-updated-health-centre-in-tumbler-ridge-where-mass-shooting-took-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney announces $200M for new school and health-care centre in Tumbler Ridge, where mass shooting took place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carney says $100 million will come from province, and $100 million from feds. He also announced other major infrastructure projects in B.C., including $50 million for coastal communities such as Prince Rupert and Terrace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/carney-announces-200m-for-new-school-and-health-care-centre-in-tumbler-ridge-where-mass-shooting-took-place/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/carney-announces-200m-for-new-school-and-health-care-centre-in-tumbler-ridge-where-mass-shooting-took-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney announces $200M for new school and health-care centre in Tumbler Ridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carney says $100M will come from province, $100M from feds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/carney-announces-200m-for-new-school-and-health-care-centre-in-tumbler-ridge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/carney-announces-200m-for-new-school-and-health-care-centre-in-tumbler-ridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney says Ottawa, B.C. to fund new Tumbler Ridge school, health centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal and B.C. governments are pledging $100 million each to the new Tumbler Ridge high school and a modernized community health centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/carney-says-ottawa-bc-to-fund-new-tumbler-ridge-school-health-centre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/carney-says-ottawa-bc-to-fund-new-tumbler-ridge-school-health-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney says B.C. infrastructure funding to include new Tumbler Ridge school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carney made the announcement in Vancouver as part of a housing funding plan that includes reducing fees for developers and converting unsold new condos into affordable housing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/carney-says-bc-infrastructure-funding-to-include-new-tumbler-ridge-school/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/carney-says-bc-infrastructure-funding-to-include-new-tumbler-ridge-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney makes homebuilding announcement in Vancouver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney makes a homebuilding announcement in Vancouver and takes questions from journalists alongside B.C. Premier David Eby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/prime-minister-mark-carney-makes-homebuilding-announcement-in-vancouver/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/prime-minister-mark-carney-makes-homebuilding-announcement-in-vancouver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands march in Vancouver ahead of Canada World Cup game at BC Place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian supporters group The Voyageurs will be staging a march along the so-called "last mile" to the stadium, starting near Science World.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/thousands-march-in-vancouver-ahead-of-canada-world-cup-game-at-bc-place/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/thousands-march-in-vancouver-ahead-of-canada-world-cup-game-at-bc-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada fans to paint Vancouver red for 2nd FIFA World Cup game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian supporters group The Voyageurs will be staging a march along the so-called "last mile" to the stadium, starting near Science World.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canada-fans-to-paint-vancouver-red-for-2nd-fifa-world-cup-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canada-fans-to-paint-vancouver-red-for-2nd-fifa-world-cup-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. First Nation banishes 5 members who pose serious safety risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Taku River Tlingit First Nation has Traditional Territories in the Yukon Territories, Northern British Columbia, Canada and Alaska.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-first-nation-banishes-5-members-who-pose-serious-safety-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-first-nation-banishes-5-members-who-pose-serious-safety-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Province commits $500K as 'first step' to saving popular lake in northeastern B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inga Lake, a popular recreation site and trout fishery at risk of being decommissioned near Fort St. John, B.C., is getting financial relief from the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/province-commits-500k-as-first-step-to-saving-popular-lake-in-northeastern-bc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/province-commits-500k-as-first-step-to-saving-popular-lake-in-northeastern-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Province commits $500K as 'first step' to saving Inga Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inga Lake, a popular recreation site and trout fishery at risk of being decommissioned near Fort St. John, B.C., is getting financial relief from the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/province-commits-500k-as-first-step-to-saving-inga-lake/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/province-commits-500k-as-first-step-to-saving-inga-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the deadly 2021 B.C. heat dome permanently changed ecosystems]]></title><description><![CDATA[In late June 2021, B.C. and the Pacific Northwest baked under a heat dome that led to over 600 people's deaths and permanently altered ecosystems far and wide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/how-the-deadly-2021-bc-heat-dome-permanently-changed-ecosystems/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/how-the-deadly-2021-bc-heat-dome-permanently-changed-ecosystems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social media ban or not, parents face dilemma over kids’ online safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents are on their own in deciding which &mdash; if any &mdash; social media platforms to allow, and how to balance digital safety with kids&rsquo; needs for connection and self-expression. There are, however, things parents can do. CBC News asked a mother and an expert to weigh in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/social-media-ban-or-not-parents-face-dilemma-over-kids-online-safety/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/social-media-ban-or-not-parents-face-dilemma-over-kids-online-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ban or no ban, parents face dilemma over kids' online safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents are on their own in deciding which &ndash; if any &ndash; social media platforms to allow, and how to balance digital safety with kids&rsquo; needs for connection and self-expression, something Lindsay Lobb, director of operations and support services at the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, calls "completely unfair." There are, however, things parents can do. CBC News asked Lobb and Joanne Ma, a Vancouver-area mother of three who co-invented a video game to teach kids digital safety]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/ban-or-no-ban-parents-face-dilemma-over-kids-online-safety/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/ban-or-no-ban-parents-face-dilemma-over-kids-online-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince George Spruce Kings likely to fold without new arena, general manager warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Benching the team in order for full renovations to take place would cost the team its spot in the BCHL, Spruce Kings' general manager says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/prince-george-spruce-kings-likely-to-fold-without-new-arena-general-manager-warns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/prince-george-spruce-kings-likely-to-fold-without-new-arena-general-manager-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jonathan David’s hat trick propels Canada to its first World Cup win, 6-0 over Qatar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada, led by three goals from Jonathan David, blasted Qatar 6-0 in a Group B match at BC Place in Vancouver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/jonathan-davids-hat-trick-propels-canada-to-its-first-world-cup-win-6-0-over-qatar/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/jonathan-davids-hat-trick-propels-canada-to-its-first-world-cup-win-6-0-over-qatar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jonathan David’s hat trick propels Canada to 1st World Cup win, 6-0 over Qatar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada blasted Qatar 6-0 in a Group B match at BC Place in Vancouver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/jonathan-davids-hat-trick-propels-canada-to-1st-world-cup-win-6-0-over-qatar/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/jonathan-davids-hat-trick-propels-canada-to-1st-world-cup-win-6-0-over-qatar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada wins 6-0 against Qatar in 2nd matchup of FIFA World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada, led by three goals from Jonathan David, blasted Qatar 6-0 in a Group B match at BC Place in Vancouver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canada-wins-6-0-against-qatar-in-2nd-matchup-of-fifa-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canada-wins-6-0-against-qatar-in-2nd-matchup-of-fifa-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada takes 6-0 lead against Qatar in 2nd matchup of FIFA World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada and Qatar have faced each other once before, with Canada securing the 2-0 win in a friendly played in Austria in September 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canada-takes-6-0-lead-against-qatar-in-2nd-matchup-of-fifa-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canada-takes-6-0-lead-against-qatar-in-2nd-matchup-of-fifa-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada takes 4-0 lead against Qatar in 2nd matchup of FIFA World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada and Qatar have faced each other once before, with Canada securing the 2-0 win in a friendly played in Austria in September 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canada-takes-4-0-lead-against-qatar-in-2nd-matchup-of-fifa-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canada-takes-4-0-lead-against-qatar-in-2nd-matchup-of-fifa-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada takes 3-0 lead against Qatar in 2nd matchup of FIFA World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada and Qatar have faced each other once before, with Canada securing the 2-0 win in a friendly played in Austria in September 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canada-takes-3-0-lead-against-qatar-in-2nd-matchup-of-fifa-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canada-takes-3-0-lead-against-qatar-in-2nd-matchup-of-fifa-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada takes 2-0 lead against Qatar in 2nd matchup of FIFA World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada and Qatar have faced each other once before, with Canada securing the 2-0 win in a friendly played in Austria in September 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canada-takes-2-0-lead-against-qatar-in-2nd-matchup-of-fifa-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canada-takes-2-0-lead-against-qatar-in-2nd-matchup-of-fifa-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada takes 1-0 lead against Qatar in 2nd matchup of FIFA World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada and Qatar have faced each other once before, with Canada securing the 2-0 win in a friendly played in Austria in September 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canada-takes-1-0-lead-against-qatar-in-2nd-matchup-of-fifa-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canada-takes-1-0-lead-against-qatar-in-2nd-matchup-of-fifa-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada shooting for 1st FIFA World Cup victory against Qatar in 2nd matchup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada and Qatar have faced each other once before, with Canada securing the 2-0 win in a friendly played in Austria in September 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canada-shooting-for-1st-fifa-world-cup-victory-against-qatar-in-2nd-matchup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canada-shooting-for-1st-fifa-world-cup-victory-against-qatar-in-2nd-matchup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Australians were purposely trying to drink us dry’: Vancouver bar on World Cup profit win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dublin Calling, a sports bar on Granville Street, has been packed since the tournament began, filling up during the morning games and staying that way throughout the day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/australians-were-purposely-trying-to-drink-us-dry-vancouver-bar-on-world-cup-profit-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/australians-were-purposely-trying-to-drink-us-dry-vancouver-bar-on-world-cup-profit-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davies available for Canada against Qatar after injury absence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Short-handed Canada got a boost Wednesday when coach Jesse Marsch said captain Alphonso Davies would be available after missing the opener because of a hamstring injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/davies-available-for-canada-against-qatar-after-injury-absence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/davies-available-for-canada-against-qatar-after-injury-absence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iconic Chinatown restaurant to open in a new space]]></title><description><![CDATA[The iconic Ho Ho is now being revived on the ground floor of the Beijing building that is owned by Carol Lee, in the heart of Chinatown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/iconic-chinatown-restaurant-to-open-in-a-new-space/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/iconic-chinatown-restaurant-to-open-in-a-new-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1st Surrey Police Board meeting since chief's ouster descends into chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first meeting of the Surrey Police Board following the ouster of its former chief was marked by backlash from the public, who demanded transparency and answers weeks after the shock departure of Norm Lipinski.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/1st-surrey-police-board-meeting-since-chiefs-ouster-descends-into-chaos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/1st-surrey-police-board-meeting-since-chiefs-ouster-descends-into-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. mother fighting to get son back after Voluntary Care Agreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;I miss him. My home does not feel like a home without him,&rdquo; she says. We cannot identify her because her seven-year-old boy is in the ministry&rsquo;s care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-mother-fighting-to-get-son-back-after-voluntary-care-agreement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-mother-fighting-to-get-son-back-after-voluntary-care-agreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Our lives are here’: U.S. man in limbo after Ottawa suspends citizenship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some newly approved citizens have been asked to surrender their certificates as Ottawa reviews genealogy records.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/our-lives-are-here-us-man-in-limbo-after-ottawa-suspends-citizenship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/our-lives-are-here-us-man-in-limbo-after-ottawa-suspends-citizenship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Citizenship suspended for some ‘lost Canadians’ over incomplete ancestry records]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some newly approved citizens have been asked to surrender their certificates as Ottawa reviews genealogy records.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/citizenship-suspended-for-some-lost-canadians-over-incomplete-ancestry-records/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/citizenship-suspended-for-some-lost-canadians-over-incomplete-ancestry-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. man told to return citizenship after Ottawa backtracks on approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some newly approved citizens have been asked to surrender their certificates as Ottawa reviews genealogy records.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-man-told-to-return-citizenship-after-ottawa-backtracks-on-approval/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-man-told-to-return-citizenship-after-ottawa-backtracks-on-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cultus Lake Waterpark must correct all hazards to reopen, Technical Safety BC says]]></title><description><![CDATA['We understand that the closure of a popular summer attraction is disappointing for visitors and families looking forward to their summer activities,' Technical Safety BC said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/cultus-lake-waterpark-must-correct-all-hazards-to-reopen-technical-safety-bc-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/cultus-lake-waterpark-must-correct-all-hazards-to-reopen-technical-safety-bc-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qualicum School District votes to cut front-line staff due to declining enrolment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Qualicum School Board voted to cut front-line staff to balance its budget due to declining enrolment next year, despite objections from parents who say the positions are greatly needed to support students in the Vancouver Island district.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/qualicum-school-district-votes-to-cut-front-line-staff-due-to-declining-enrolment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/qualicum-school-district-votes-to-cut-front-line-staff-due-to-declining-enrolment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man sentenced to 8 years in prison after fatally stabbing teen on Surrey bus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kaiden Mintenko wasfound guilty last yearin the killing on April 11, 2023, of a 17-year-old youth on the 503 bus near Surrey Central station.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/man-sentenced-to-8-years-in-prison-after-fatally-stabbing-teen-on-surrey-bus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/man-sentenced-to-8-years-in-prison-after-fatally-stabbing-teen-on-surrey-bus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 youths arrested after fire destroys historic rail car in Port Alberni]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rail car burned in Port Alberni on Tuesday, amidst a string of vandalism to the property. Volunteers at the Alberni Pacific Railway believe the act may be targeted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/3-youths-arrested-after-fire-destroys-historic-rail-car-in-port-alberni/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/3-youths-arrested-after-fire-destroys-historic-rail-car-in-port-alberni/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bailey's Law: MP's bill on intimate partner violence passed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Criminal Code will soon be updated to allow the killer of an intimate partner to be charged with first-degree murder regardless of whether the act was premeditated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/baileys-law-mps-bill-on-intimate-partner-violence-passed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/baileys-law-mps-bill-on-intimate-partner-violence-passed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intimate partner violence will soon have tougher penalties under new law]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Conservative bill essentially leapfrogged the Liberal government's own intimate partner violence bill that includes many of the same measures as 'Bailey's Law.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/intimate-partner-violence-will-soon-have-tougher-penalties-under-new-law/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/intimate-partner-violence-will-soon-have-tougher-penalties-under-new-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kalamoir Park closed following wildfire, evac alert still in place]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Regional District of Central Okanagan says the Kalamoir Regional Park remains closed until further notice while safety and damage assessments are conducted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/kalamoir-park-closed-following-wildfire-evac-alert-still-in-place/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/kalamoir-park-closed-following-wildfire-evac-alert-still-in-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pump failure prompts emergency water restriction in Elkford, B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[A boil water advisory is in place for approximately half of Elkford's properties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/pump-failure-prompts-emergency-water-restriction-in-elkford-bc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/pump-failure-prompts-emergency-water-restriction-in-elkford-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. allows retail and online sales of non-prescription hearing aids]]></title><description><![CDATA[The provincial government says in a statement that adults with mild to moderate hearing loss can now buy over-the-counter hearing aids without a prescription.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-allows-retail-and-online-sales-of-non-prescription-hearing-aids/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-allows-retail-and-online-sales-of-non-prescription-hearing-aids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: B.C. woman kicks cougar in side to save her little goat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier this month at Gina Moore's farm, surveillance video captured a cougar latching onto the neck of Donnie the Nigerian Dwarf goat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-bc-woman-kicks-cougar-in-side-to-save-her-little-goat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-bc-woman-kicks-cougar-in-side-to-save-her-little-goat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Very rare whale': Endangered North Pacific right whale photographed in B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Pacific right whales have only been spotted seven times in B.C.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/very-rare-whale-endangered-north-pacific-right-whale-photographed-in-bc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/very-rare-whale-endangered-north-pacific-right-whale-photographed-in-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver Goldeneyes select Caroline Harvey 1st overall in the 2026 PWHL draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vancouver Goldeneyes selected U.S. Olympian Caroline Harvey with the first overall pick in the PWHL draft on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-goldeneyes-select-caroline-harvey-1st-overall-in-the-2026-pwhl-draft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-goldeneyes-select-caroline-harvey-1st-overall-in-the-2026-pwhl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver Goldeneyes pick American defender Caroline Harvey with 1st pick of 2026 PWHL Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Generational American defender Caroline Harvey is a member of the Vancouver Goldeneyes. The 23-year-old was selected first overall by Vancouver at the 2026 PWHL Draft in Detroit on Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-goldeneyes-pick-american-defender-caroline-harvey-with-1st-pick-of-2026-pwhl-draft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-goldeneyes-pick-american-defender-caroline-harvey-with-1st-pick-of-2026-pwhl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver Goldeneyes pick American Caroline Harvey 1st overall in PWHL draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Generational American defender Caroline Harvey is a member of the Vancouver Goldeneyes. The 23-year-old was selected first overall by Vancouver at the 2026 PWHL Draft in Detroit on Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-goldeneyes-pick-american-caroline-harvey-1st-overall-in-pwhl-draft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-goldeneyes-pick-american-caroline-harvey-1st-overall-in-pwhl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Initial probe finds 'electrical non-compliances' at B.C. water park where 12 were injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[A preliminary investigation into an incident at a B.C. water park thatsent a dozen children to hospital on Mondayhas found "electrical non-compliances" at the site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/initial-probe-finds-electrical-non-compliances-at-bc-water-park-where-12-were-injured/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/initial-probe-finds-electrical-non-compliances-at-bc-water-park-where-12-were-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Initial probe finds 'electrical non-compliances' at B.C. water park where 12 kids shocked]]></title><description><![CDATA[A preliminary investigation into an incident at a B.C. water park that sent a dozen children to hospital on Monday has found multiple "electrical non-compliances" at the site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/initial-probe-finds-electrical-non-compliances-at-bc-water-park-where-12-kids-shocked/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/initial-probe-finds-electrical-non-compliances-at-bc-water-park-where-12-kids-shocked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver's beloved, aging Kitsilano Pool opens for the season amid uncertain future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avid swimmers packed the lanes of Vancouver's Kitsilano Pool just an hour after the pool opened for the summer season Wednesday morning. But the pool's future is up in the air as local politicians must decide between three options for how to renew the facility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouvers-beloved-aging-kitsilano-pool-opens-for-the-season-amid-uncertain-future/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouvers-beloved-aging-kitsilano-pool-opens-for-the-season-amid-uncertain-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mosquito study extends to North Shore this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the weather gets warmer and climate change affects how long hot and dry weather continues, more mosquitoes can complete their life cycle quicker and the population can grow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/mosquito-study-extends-to-north-shore-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/mosquito-study-extends-to-north-shore-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver bar nearly drunk dry by FIFA fans as World Cup brings surge in business to Granville Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vancouver bars are rushing beer and staff to the front line of the World Cup's war on thirst.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-bar-nearly-drunk-dry-by-fifa-fans-as-world-cup-brings-surge-in-business-to-granville-street/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-bar-nearly-drunk-dry-by-fifa-fans-as-world-cup-brings-surge-in-business-to-granville-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver bar nearly drank dry by FIFA fans as World Cup brings surge in business to Granville Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vancouver bars are rushing beer and staff to the front line of the World Cup's war on thirst.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-bar-nearly-drank-dry-by-fifa-fans-as-world-cup-brings-surge-in-business-to-granville-street/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-bar-nearly-drank-dry-by-fifa-fans-as-world-cup-brings-surge-in-business-to-granville-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Vancouver bars weren't prepared for demand during World Cup. Now, they're bracing for what's to come]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vancouver bars are rushing beer and staff to the front line of the World Cup's war on thirst.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/some-vancouver-bars-werent-prepared-for-demand-during-world-cup-now-theyre-bracing-for-whats-to-come/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/some-vancouver-bars-werent-prepared-for-demand-during-world-cup-now-theyre-bracing-for-whats-to-come/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Big House opens in a moment more than 60 years in the making]]></title><description><![CDATA[The opening takes place more than 60 years after the two tribes, who are part of the Kwakwa&#817;ka&#817;&#700;wakw peoples, were amalgamated and relocated to the Tsulquate reserve on northern Vancouver Island from B.C.'s mainland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/gwasala-nakwaxdaxw-big-house-opens-in-a-moment-more-than-60-years-in-the-making/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/gwasala-nakwaxdaxw-big-house-opens-in-a-moment-more-than-60-years-in-the-making/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Lytton’s contentious recovery, where concerns smoulder 5 years after wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Denise O'Connor concedes that Lytton,&nbsp;B.C., looks "pretty empty" these days, aside from the homes of about 75 residents and a couple other buildings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/inside-lyttons-contentious-recovery-where-concerns-smoulder-5-years-after-wildfire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/inside-lyttons-contentious-recovery-where-concerns-smoulder-5-years-after-wildfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver bars rush beer and staff to the front line of World Cup’s war on thirst]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian World Cup fans filled Tyler Broers' multi-level sports bar, Dublin Calling, before and after their team's match against Turkey, and nearly drank the bar dry.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-bars-rush-beer-and-staff-to-the-front-line-of-world-cups-war-on-thirst/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-bars-rush-beer-and-staff-to-the-front-line-of-world-cups-war-on-thirst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince George Humane Society overrun with cats and kittens, forced to stop intakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Prince George says thePrince George Humane Society has temporarily stopped taking in cats as it is overrun with cats and kittens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/prince-george-humane-society-overrun-with-cats-and-kittens-forced-to-stop-intakes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/prince-george-humane-society-overrun-with-cats-and-kittens-forced-to-stop-intakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Archaeology field school near Fort St. John reflects 12,500 years of Indigenous history]]></title><description><![CDATA[An archaeological field school at a national historic site near Fort St. John, B.C., is offering a look into 12,500 years of First Nations history, finding pieces of ancient stone tools and animal bones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/archaeology-field-school-near-fort-st-john-reflects-12500-years-of-indigenous-history/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/archaeology-field-school-near-fort-st-john-reflects-12500-years-of-indigenous-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan to rename parts of highways running through Parksville fizzles out after report shows $2.15M price tag]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposal to rename parts of Highway 19A and Highway 4A that run through Parksville, B.C., has come to a halt after city councillors reviewed a staff report suggesting it would cost businesses, property owners and residents a collective $2.15 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/plan-to-rename-parts-of-highways-running-through-parksville-fizzles-out-after-report-shows-215m-price-tag/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/plan-to-rename-parts-of-highways-running-through-parksville-fizzles-out-after-report-shows-215m-price-tag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire-loving fungi are nature's first responders after wildfire, readying the soil for rebirth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Within weeks of a wildfire, an orange crust coats deadwood and the charred forest floor, creating an otherworldly landscape that still seems to be smoking. But instead of continued destruction, it&rsquo;s a signal of rebirth: tiny fungi are colonizing the wreckage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/fire-loving-fungi-are-natures-first-responders-after-wildfire-readying-the-soil-for-rebirth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/fire-loving-fungi-are-natures-first-responders-after-wildfire-readying-the-soil-for-rebirth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kristi Noem hired in strategic advisory role for B.C. mining company]]></title><description><![CDATA[In March, Kristi Noem was reassigned from Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security after serving in the role for 13 months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/kristi-noem-hired-in-strategic-advisory-role-for-bc-mining-company/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/kristi-noem-hired-in-strategic-advisory-role-for-bc-mining-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’m very sorry’: Accused in seawall stranger attack seeks not criminally responsible finding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peterhans Nungu, 35, admitted he assaulted the complainant, who was visiting from Toronto, according to an Agreed Statement of Facts read in provincial court Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/im-very-sorry-accused-in-seawall-stranger-attack-seeks-not-criminally-responsible-finding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/im-very-sorry-accused-in-seawall-stranger-attack-seeks-not-criminally-responsible-finding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Cowichan mayor asks for province’s help to address homelessness, mental health]]></title><description><![CDATA[B.C.'s Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs said they know more needs to be done to help the most vulnerable members of the province's communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/north-cowichan-mayor-asks-for-provinces-help-to-address-homelessness-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/north-cowichan-mayor-asks-for-provinces-help-to-address-homelessness-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dad describes hearing his daughter was injured at Cultus Lake Waterpark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darien Nielsen's13-year-old daughter, Issabella, was one of 12 students injured in an incident at Cultus Lake Waterpark on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/dad-describes-hearing-his-daughter-was-injured-at-cultus-lake-waterpark/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/dad-describes-hearing-his-daughter-was-injured-at-cultus-lake-waterpark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with 1st-degree murder 8 years after body found in Pitt Meadows]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been charged with one count each of first-degree murder and obstruction of justice more than eight years after a body was found in a rural area of Pitt Meadows, B.C.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/man-charged-with-1st-degree-murder-8-years-after-body-found-in-pitt-meadows/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/man-charged-with-1st-degree-murder-8-years-after-body-found-in-pitt-meadows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concerns grow in Kelowna after RCMP confirm 2 extortion-related incidents]]></title><description><![CDATA[A growing wave of extortion cases across British Columbia is raising concerns in Kelowna after police confirmed two reported incidents in the city so far this year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/concerns-grow-in-kelowna-after-rcmp-confirm-2-extortion-related-incidents/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/concerns-grow-in-kelowna-after-rcmp-confirm-2-extortion-related-incidents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man sentenced to life in prison after killing wife, son in April 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Tsay Keh Dene man has been sentenced to life in prison, with no chance of parole for 10 years, after pleading guilty to fatally shooting his wife and son at the nation's reserve in northern B.C. in April 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-after-killing-wife-son-in-april-2024/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-after-killing-wife-son-in-april-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reinstated Greater Victoria school trustees reverse program cuts, policy changes in 1st meeting back]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Greater Victoria school trustees spent the first school board meeting following their reinstatement turning back the clock on decisions made by an appointed trustee in their absence &ndash; including reversing cuts to student programs, a decision to no longer report student interactions with police, and halting changes to how new trustees will be elected this fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/reinstated-greater-victoria-school-trustees-reverse-program-cuts-policy-changes-in-1st-meeting-back/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/reinstated-greater-victoria-school-trustees-reverse-program-cuts-policy-changes-in-1st-meeting-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Vancouver outside workers' union agrees to mediated talks after 1-day strike action]]></title><description><![CDATA[A statement late Monday from the Greater Vancouver Regional District Employees' Union says it is waiting on mediation dates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-outside-workers-union-agrees-to-mediated-talks-after-1-day-strike-action/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-outside-workers-union-agrees-to-mediated-talks-after-1-day-strike-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. police seize illicit drugs in Metro Vancouver after multi-month investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Among the items seized were two kilograms each of fentanyl and crack cocaine, 20 kilograms of caffeine suspected to be used as a cutting agent, and $21,000 in cash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-police-seize-illicit-drugs-in-metro-vancouver-after-multi-month-investigation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-police-seize-illicit-drugs-in-metro-vancouver-after-multi-month-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nesters Market arson suspect pleads guilty to lesser charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victor Leslie Atkinson, 50, was charged with arson in relation to inhabited property and theft under $5,000 in connection with the March 30 fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/nesters-market-arson-suspect-pleads-guilty-to-lesser-charge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/nesters-market-arson-suspect-pleads-guilty-to-lesser-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Property near Kamloops ordered to evacuate as 149-hectare fire spreads rapidly]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kullagh Creek fire at the north end of Stump Lake was discovered on Tuesday morning, and has quickly grown to 149 hectares as of 5:50 p.m. PT on Tuesday, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/property-near-kamloops-ordered-to-evacuate-as-149-hectare-fire-spreads-rapidly/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/property-near-kamloops-ordered-to-evacuate-as-149-hectare-fire-spreads-rapidly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Property near Kamloops ordered to evacuate as 130-hectare fire spreads rapidly]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kullagh Creek fire at the north end of Stump Lake was discovered on Tuesday morning, and has quickly grown to 130 hectares through the day, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/property-near-kamloops-ordered-to-evacuate-as-130-hectare-fire-spreads-rapidly/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/property-near-kamloops-ordered-to-evacuate-as-130-hectare-fire-spreads-rapidly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of murdering ex-wife in B.C. to represent himself at end of trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man accused of killing his ex-wife near Lumby, B.C., in 2024 is choosing to represent himself in the final days of his trial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/man-accused-of-murdering-ex-wife-in-bc-to-represent-himself-at-end-of-trial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/man-accused-of-murdering-ex-wife-in-bc-to-represent-himself-at-end-of-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. murder suspect set to represent himself in closing arguments]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man accused of murdering Tatjana Stefanski in rural British Columbia more than two years ago will now represent himself, including delivering closing arguments in the case. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Bradford Smith has told jurors in the second-degree murder trial of Vitali Stefanski that they should not "draw any negative inferences" from the development or the delays in the case.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-murder-suspect-set-to-represent-himself-in-closing-arguments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-murder-suspect-set-to-represent-himself-in-closing-arguments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Max Cr&eacute;peau doing his part as goalkeepers coming up big in World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the early days of this tournament, goalkeepers have found themselves the subject of hotter attention, the 18-yard box a proving ground more than a sanctuary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canadas-max-creacutepeau-doing-his-part-as-goalkeepers-coming-up-big-in-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canadas-max-creacutepeau-doing-his-part-as-goalkeepers-coming-up-big-in-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police provide update on Cultus Lake Waterpark incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cultus Lake Waterpark in Chilliwack, B.C., remained closed Tuesday as multiple agencies investigated an incident that sent a dozen youths to hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/police-provide-update-on-cultus-lake-waterpark-incident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/police-provide-update-on-cultus-lake-waterpark-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigations probe electrical incident that sent 12 youths at B.C. water park to hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cultus Lake Waterpark in Chilliwack, B.C., remained closed Tuesday as multiple agencies investigated an incident that sent a dozen youths to hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/investigations-probe-electrical-incident-that-sent-12-youths-at-bc-water-park-to-hospital/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/investigations-probe-electrical-incident-that-sent-12-youths-at-bc-water-park-to-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Criminality not suspected after 12 kids sent to hospital in electrical incident at B.C. water park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cultus Lake Waterpark in Chilliwack, B.C., remained closed Tuesday as multiple agencies investigated an incident that sent a dozen youths to hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/criminality-not-suspected-after-12-kids-sent-to-hospital-in-electrical-incident-at-bc-water-park/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/criminality-not-suspected-after-12-kids-sent-to-hospital-in-electrical-incident-at-bc-water-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBSA seize 22 illegal firearms after Vancouver Island home search]]></title><description><![CDATA[The person arrested has since been released pending further investigation, and the authorities are reviewing the evidence for potential prosecution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/cbsa-seize-22-illegal-firearms-after-vancouver-island-home-search/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/cbsa-seize-22-illegal-firearms-after-vancouver-island-home-search/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tactical evacuations underway as wildfire burns in West Kelowna]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central Okanagan Emergency Operations said in an updated posted on Tuesday that the wildfire is burning near Kalamoir Regional Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/tactical-evacuations-underway-as-wildfire-burns-in-west-kelowna/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/tactical-evacuations-underway-as-wildfire-burns-in-west-kelowna/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No homes lost in Kalamoir Park wildfire in West Kelowna as order lifted]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Kelowna's fire chief says no homes have been lost in the Kalamoir Park wildfire, which broke out in West Kelowna on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/no-homes-lost-in-kalamoir-park-wildfire-in-west-kelowna-as-order-lifted/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/no-homes-lost-in-kalamoir-park-wildfire-in-west-kelowna-as-order-lifted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evacuation order issued for Kalamoir Park wildfire in West Kelowna]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central Okanagan Emergency Operations said in an updated posted on Tuesday that the wildfire is burning near Kalamoir Regional Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/evacuation-order-issued-for-kalamoir-park-wildfire-in-west-kelowna/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/evacuation-order-issued-for-kalamoir-park-wildfire-in-west-kelowna/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evacuation order, alert issued for Kalamoir Park wildfire in West Kelowna]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central Okanagan Emergency Operations said in an updated posted on Tuesday that the wildfire is burning near Kalamoir Regional Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/evacuation-order-alert-issued-for-kalamoir-park-wildfire-in-west-kelowna/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/evacuation-order-alert-issued-for-kalamoir-park-wildfire-in-west-kelowna/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews responding to wildfire in West Kelowna listed as out of control]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central Okanagan Emergency Operations said in an updated posted on Tuesday that the wildfire is burning near Kalamoir Regional Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/crews-responding-to-wildfire-in-west-kelowna-listed-as-out-of-control/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/crews-responding-to-wildfire-in-west-kelowna-listed-as-out-of-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. councillor says George Massey Tunnel replacement one of the biggest ‘boondoggles’]]></title><description><![CDATA[While construction began in January, the province said it was unable to reach an agreement on commercial terms going forward with Cross Fraser Partnership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-councillor-says-george-massey-tunnel-replacement-one-of-the-biggest-boondoggles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-councillor-says-george-massey-tunnel-replacement-one-of-the-biggest-boondoggles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Vancouver outside workers’ strike called off as mediated talks to begin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier Monday, union members &mdash; with the exception of essential-service staff &mdash; took part in a full-scale strike that has since been called off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-outside-workers-strike-called-off-as-mediated-talks-to-begin/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-outside-workers-strike-called-off-as-mediated-talks-to-begin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No reopening date for Cultus Lake Waterpark following electrical ‘incident’]]></title><description><![CDATA[BC Hydro confirmed it was an electrical issue at the park and that it originated on the 'customer&rsquo;s side' of the electrical service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/no-reopening-date-for-cultus-lake-waterpark-following-electrical-incident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/no-reopening-date-for-cultus-lake-waterpark-following-electrical-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 children recovering after Cultus Lake Waterpark incident as park remains closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[BC Hydro confirmed it was an electrical issue at the park and that it originated on the 'customer&rsquo;s side' of the electrical service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/12-children-recovering-after-cultus-lake-waterpark-incident-as-park-remains-closed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/12-children-recovering-after-cultus-lake-waterpark-incident-as-park-remains-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. residents urged to 'remain vigilant' amid high wildfire risk this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[B.C. officials predict a 'near certainty' of a hotter than normal summer, along with drought conditions, could lead to an aggressive wildfire season, particularly in the southern Interior and South Coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-residents-urged-to-remain-vigilant-amid-high-wildfire-risk-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-residents-urged-to-remain-vigilant-amid-high-wildfire-risk-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. officials share update on wildfire and drought season]]></title><description><![CDATA[B.C. provincial politicians and staff are sharing an update Tuesday morning on the wildfire and drought season heading into summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-officials-share-update-on-wildfire-and-drought-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-officials-share-update-on-wildfire-and-drought-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. drought conditions could bring challenging wildfire season, officials warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[B.C. provincial politicians and staff shared an update Tuesday morning on the wildfire and drought season heading into summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-drought-conditions-could-bring-challenging-wildfire-season-officials-warn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-drought-conditions-could-bring-challenging-wildfire-season-officials-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home insurance costs soared 45% in 6 years due to extreme weather: StatCan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vehicle insurance premiums also rose 23.9 per cent due to extreme weather claims, according to Statistics Canada in newly released data.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/home-insurance-costs-soared-45-in-6-years-due-to-extreme-weather-statcan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/home-insurance-costs-soared-45-in-6-years-due-to-extreme-weather-statcan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-scooter injuries rising among children, B.C. hospital data shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[E-scooter-related injuries among children are on the rise, according to new data from B.C. Children&rsquo;s Hospital, as the devices grow in popularity across the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/e-scooter-injuries-rising-among-children-bc-hospital-data-shows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/e-scooter-injuries-rising-among-children-bc-hospital-data-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senate report, wildfire researcher push for federal emergency management agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[A wildfire researcher is urging the federal government to create an emergency management agency in the wake of a Senate report on forest fires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/senate-report-wildfire-researcher-push-for-federal-emergency-management-agency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/senate-report-wildfire-researcher-push-for-federal-emergency-management-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conservatives pitch legalizing some psychedelics with bill to revamp Canada's drug laws]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative MP Corey Tochor introduced legislation on Tuesday to legalize prescribing psychedelics like psilocybin, which researchers and patients say can effectively treat some mental health disorders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/conservatives-pitch-legalizing-some-psychedelics-with-bill-to-revamp-canadas-drug-laws/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/conservatives-pitch-legalizing-some-psychedelics-with-bill-to-revamp-canadas-drug-laws/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consultation begins for Regional District of Nanaimo's rural housing strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Regional District of Nanaimo is starting public consultation on the development of a rural housing strategy for its electoral areas &mdash; but one area director says the idea behind the plan is flawed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/consultation-begins-for-regional-district-of-nanaimos-rural-housing-strategy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/consultation-begins-for-regional-district-of-nanaimos-rural-housing-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghana’s Partey to miss 1st World Cup game after Canada entry appeal denied]]></title><description><![CDATA[Court documents obtained by Global News shows Thomas Partey, Ghana&rsquo;s assistant captain, was denied entry due to multiple charges of rape and sexual assault he faces in the U.K.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/ghanas-partey-to-miss-1st-world-cup-game-after-canada-entry-appeal-denied/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/ghanas-partey-to-miss-1st-world-cup-game-after-canada-entry-appeal-denied/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghana player’s rape charges weren’t disclosed in entry application: docs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Court submissions by the immigration department argued the decision that Partey is 'inadmissible is reasonable given the detailed and graphic allegations of sexual violence.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/ghana-players-rape-charges-werent-disclosed-in-entry-application-docs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/ghana-players-rape-charges-werent-disclosed-in-entry-application-docs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal Court to hear case of World Cup player denied entry amid rape claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ghana's bid to get midfielder Thomas Partey into Canada for the World Cup heads to Federal Court this morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/federal-court-to-hear-case-of-world-cup-player-denied-entry-amid-rape-claim/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/federal-court-to-hear-case-of-world-cup-player-denied-entry-amid-rape-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revisiting the Site E dam proposal draws pushback in northeastern B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers, First Nations and communities in northeast B.C. are raising concern as the NDP government plans to revive a decades-old proposal for a fourth dam on the Peace River, a project currently banned from being built under provincial law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/revisiting-the-site-e-dam-proposal-draws-pushback-in-northeastern-bc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/revisiting-the-site-e-dam-proposal-draws-pushback-in-northeastern-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers look to share water quota amid Vernon drought restrictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Regional District of the North Okanagan and Greater Vernon Water implemented Stage 3 water restrictions in response to drought conditions and low water reservoir levels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/farmers-look-to-share-water-quota-amid-vernon-drought-restrictions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/farmers-look-to-share-water-quota-amid-vernon-drought-restrictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. bitcoin mine plans to transform into AI data centre, regional district says it is already thwarting bylaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[DMG Blockchain Solutions has been mining bitcoin in B.C.'s Christina Lake since 2022. Now, it plans to be an operational AI data centre by Dec. 31, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-bitcoin-mine-plans-to-transform-into-ai-data-centre-regional-district-says-it-is-already-thwarting-bylaw/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-bitcoin-mine-plans-to-transform-into-ai-data-centre-regional-district-says-it-is-already-thwarting-bylaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exclusive: Former RCMP officer cleared of allegation he helped China with foreign interference demands answers]]></title><description><![CDATA[In his first interview since his acquittal, William Majcher said Canada needs better national security investigations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/exclusive-former-rcmp-officer-cleared-of-allegation-he-helped-china-with-foreign-interference-demands-answers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/exclusive-former-rcmp-officer-cleared-of-allegation-he-helped-china-with-foreign-interference-demands-answers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exclusive: Former RCMP officer cleared of allegation he helped China demands answers]]></title><description><![CDATA[In his first interview since his acquittal, William Majcher said Canada needs better national security investigations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/exclusive-former-rcmp-officer-cleared-of-allegation-he-helped-china-demands-answers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/exclusive-former-rcmp-officer-cleared-of-allegation-he-helped-china-demands-answers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kelowna company uses AI to map evacuation routes ahead of wildfire season]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Kelowna, B.C., technology company is working to help emergency officials better understand the condition of back roads that could become critical escape routes during a disaster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/kelowna-company-uses-ai-to-map-evacuation-routes-ahead-of-wildfire-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/kelowna-company-uses-ai-to-map-evacuation-routes-ahead-of-wildfire-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Province nixes deal with contractor on George Massey Tunnel replacement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Transportation Ministry issued a statement Monday saying the province could not reach agreement with Cross Fraser Partnership on the commercial terms for the final construction of the eight-lane tunnel connecting Richmond and Delta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/province-nixes-deal-with-contractor-on-george-massey-tunnel-replacement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/province-nixes-deal-with-contractor-on-george-massey-tunnel-replacement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with manslaughter after Abbotsford homeless encampment shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been charged with manslaughter with a firearm after a fatal shooting at an Abbotsford, B.C., homeless encampment on March 23.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/man-charged-with-manslaughter-after-abbotsford-homeless-encampment-shooting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/man-charged-with-manslaughter-after-abbotsford-homeless-encampment-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver's Sunset Beach remains closed to swimming as high E. coli levels persist]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the heat blazing and the world in town for the World Cup, one of Vancouver's most picturesque beaches remains closed to swimmers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouvers-sunset-beach-remains-closed-to-swimming-as-high-e-coli-levels-persist/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouvers-sunset-beach-remains-closed-to-swimming-as-high-e-coli-levels-persist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deportation order issued to shooter convicted in Bishnoi gang attack at home of AP Dhillon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A member of Canada's Immigration and Refugee Board has issued a deportation order to an Indian national convicted of carrying out a fiery attack at the Victoria-area home of Punjabi musician AP Dhillon at the behest of the Bishnoi gang.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/deportation-order-issued-to-shooter-convicted-in-bishnoi-gang-attack-at-home-of-ap-dhillon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/deportation-order-issued-to-shooter-convicted-in-bishnoi-gang-attack-at-home-of-ap-dhillon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – June 15]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-okanagan-news-at-530-pm-june-15/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-okanagan-news-at-530-pm-june-15/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: June 15]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-june-15/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-june-15/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 youths taken to hospital from B.C.'s Cultus Lake Waterpark: RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twelve youths were taken to hospital after suffering injuries at the Cultus Lake Waterpark in Chilliwack, B.C., on Monday. Ken Hoff with the Coquitlam School District told The Canadian Press students from Minnekhada Middle School were believed to have sustained "unspecified" injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/12-youths-taken-to-hospital-from-bcs-cultus-lake-waterpark-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/12-youths-taken-to-hospital-from-bcs-cultus-lake-waterpark-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 youths taken to hospital from B.C.'s Cultus Lake Waterpark after electrical incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twelve youths were taken to hospital after suffering injuries at the Cultus Lake Waterpark in Chilliwack, B.C., on Monday. Ken Hoff with the Coquitlam School District told The Canadian Press students from Minnekhada Middle School were believed to have sustained "unspecified" injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/12-youths-taken-to-hospital-from-bcs-cultus-lake-waterpark-after-electrical-incident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/12-youths-taken-to-hospital-from-bcs-cultus-lake-waterpark-after-electrical-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 youths, 2 adults injured at B.C.'s Cultus Lake Waterpark: RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twelve people were taken to hospital after suffering injuries at the Cultus Lake Waterpark in Chilliwack, B.C., on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/10-youths-2-adults-injured-at-bcs-cultus-lake-waterpark-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/10-youths-2-adults-injured-at-bcs-cultus-lake-waterpark-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 youths, 2 adults hospitalized at B.C.'s Cultus Lake Waterpark: RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twelve people were taken to hospital after suffering injuries at the Cultus Lake Waterpark in Chilliwack, B.C., on Monday. Ken Hoff with the Coquitlam School District told The Canadian Press students from Minnekhada Middle School were believed to have sustained "unspecified" injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/10-youths-2-adults-hospitalized-at-bcs-cultus-lake-waterpark-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/10-youths-2-adults-hospitalized-at-bcs-cultus-lake-waterpark-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada captain Alphonso Davies appears unlikely to play against Qatar on Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite head coach Jesse Marsch&rsquo;s earlier assertions that Canada captain Alphonso Davies was close to fitness, he almost certainly won&rsquo;t play Thursday against Qatar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canada-captain-alphonso-davies-appears-unlikely-to-play-against-qatar-on-thursday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/canada-captain-alphonso-davies-appears-unlikely-to-play-against-qatar-on-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman missing, man seriously burned after Mission house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is in hospital in serious condition and a woman is missing after a house fire in Mission on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/woman-missing-man-seriously-burned-after-mission-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/woman-missing-man-seriously-burned-after-mission-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. government considering new hydroelectric project as energy demand grows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Energy Minister Adrian Dix laid out a plan on Monday afternoon detailing how BC Hydro could meet the rising demand, including investing more in hydroelectricity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-government-considering-new-hydroelectric-project-as-energy-demand-grows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-government-considering-new-hydroelectric-project-as-energy-demand-grows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Province 'seriously' considering 4th hydro dam in northeast B.C., plus one on Sunshine Coast: minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[The B.C. government is looking to dust off plans for another multibillion-dollar dam on the Peace River, after the Site C project generated opposition and cost overruns. A second dam is being considered near Bute Inlet on the Sunshine Coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/province-seriously-considering-4th-hydro-dam-in-northeast-bc-plus-one-on-sunshine-coast-minister/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/province-seriously-considering-4th-hydro-dam-in-northeast-bc-plus-one-on-sunshine-coast-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. 'seriously' considering new hydro dam on the Peace River near Alberta: minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[The B.C. government is looking to dust off plans for another multibillion-dollar dam on the Peace River, after the Site C project generated opposition and cost overruns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-seriously-considering-new-hydro-dam-on-the-peace-river-near-alberta-minister/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-seriously-considering-new-hydro-dam-on-the-peace-river-near-alberta-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Refugee board orders deportation of Bishnoi extortion gang gunman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abjeet Kingra is the latest to face deportation amid a nation-wide crackdown on extortion gangs preying on Canada&rsquo;s South Asian communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/refugee-board-orders-deportation-of-bishnoi-extortion-gang-gunman/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/refugee-board-orders-deportation-of-bishnoi-extortion-gang-gunman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple people injured at water park in Cultus Lake, RCMP say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global News received word that multiple air ambulances were called to Cultus Lake Waterpark on Monday morning as an incident unfolds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/multiple-people-injured-at-water-park-in-cultus-lake-rcmp-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/multiple-people-injured-at-water-park-in-cultus-lake-rcmp-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 people treated, 2 airlifted following ‘incident’ at water park in Cultus Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global News received word that multiple air ambulances were called to Cultus Lake Waterpark on Monday morning as an incident unfolds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/12-people-treated-2-airlifted-following-incident-at-water-park-in-cultus-lake/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/12-people-treated-2-airlifted-following-incident-at-water-park-in-cultus-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 injured in Cultus Lake B.C. water park electrical incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global News received word that multiple air ambulances were called to Cultus Lake Waterpark on Monday morning as an incident unfolds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/12-injured-in-cultus-lake-bc-water-park-electrical-incident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/12-injured-in-cultus-lake-bc-water-park-electrical-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 children injured in Cultus Lake B.C. water park electrical incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global News received word that multiple air ambulances were called to Cultus Lake Waterpark on Monday morning as an incident unfolds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/12-children-injured-in-cultus-lake-bc-water-park-electrical-incident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/12-children-injured-in-cultus-lake-bc-water-park-electrical-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver sees successful start of FIFA World Cup, finds stolen Canada jersey]]></title><description><![CDATA[TransLink recorded its busiest Saturday ridership for a BC Place event since the 2010 Olympics as thousands relied on transit to get to and from the game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-sees-successful-start-of-fifa-world-cup-finds-stolen-canada-jersey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouver-sees-successful-start-of-fifa-world-cup-finds-stolen-canada-jersey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opioid deaths dropped 23% in 2025 &mdash; bringing 'cautious optimism' from Canada's top doctor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opioid overdose deaths across Canada dropped by nearly a quarter last year compared to 2024, with health officials hailing the data as a sign that the federal government's drug policy is working.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/opioid-deaths-dropped-23-in-2025-mdash-bringing-cautious-optimism-from-canadas-top-doctor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/opioid-deaths-dropped-23-in-2025-mdash-bringing-cautious-optimism-from-canadas-top-doctor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCMP investigating after possible human remains found near Fort St. John]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP received a report June 8 after the remains were discovered by a BC Hydro wildlife crew downstream of Old Fort, a rural community just south of city along the Peace River.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rcmp-investigating-after-possible-human-remains-found-near-fort-st-john/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/rcmp-investigating-after-possible-human-remains-found-near-fort-st-john/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatal wrong-way crash closes Coquihalla northbound from Hope to Merritt: RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP say the driver of a car was pronounced dead at the scene, while the occupants of a transport van were taken to hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/fatal-wrong-way-crash-closes-coquihalla-northbound-from-hope-to-merritt-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/fatal-wrong-way-crash-closes-coquihalla-northbound-from-hope-to-merritt-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coquihalla Highway reopens after fatal wrong-way crash closes stretch]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP say the driver of a car was pronounced dead at the scene, while the occupants of a transport van were taken to hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/coquihalla-highway-reopens-after-fatal-wrong-way-crash-closes-stretch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/coquihalla-highway-reopens-after-fatal-wrong-way-crash-closes-stretch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coquihalla closed northbound between Hope and Merritt after vehicle incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part of the Coquihalla Highway is closed Monday morning between Hope and Merritt due to a vehicle incident, according to DriveBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/coquihalla-closed-northbound-between-hope-and-merritt-after-vehicle-incident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/coquihalla-closed-northbound-between-hope-and-merritt-after-vehicle-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Vancouver outside workers escalate job action to full-scale strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[The union says it is asking residents in Metro Vancouver to consider avoiding 30 regional parks and greenways, since most district employees there will not be working.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-outside-workers-escalate-job-action-to-full-scale-strike/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-outside-workers-escalate-job-action-to-full-scale-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daily temperature records broken across B.C. amid weekend heat wave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daily high temperature records fell at 26 British Columbia locations on Sunday as a weekend heat wave swept across the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/daily-temperature-records-broken-across-bc-amid-weekend-heat-wave/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/daily-temperature-records-broken-across-bc-amid-weekend-heat-wave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the Interior and areas outside Metro Vancouver have higher drinking rates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Areas outside B.C.'s Lower Mainland have far higher drinking rates, according to a recent provincial report. An advocate based in the B.C. Interior says there's a range of factors behind that statistic, and a need to change our attitudes around booze.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/why-the-interior-and-areas-outside-metro-vancouver-have-higher-drinking-rates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/why-the-interior-and-areas-outside-metro-vancouver-have-higher-drinking-rates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Vancouver outside workers' full strike ended after 1 day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Vancouver outside workers who walked off the job on Monday say their strike action will end after one day, after the job action achieved its goal of drawing attention to a contract dispute with the regional district.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-outside-workers-full-strike-ended-after-1-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-outside-workers-full-strike-ended-after-1-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Vancouver outside workers begin full strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Vancouver outside workers are striking on Monday, including staff who maintain regional parks, watersheds, water and sewer infrastructure and construction sites.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-outside-workers-begin-full-strike/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-outside-workers-begin-full-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI is reaching rural businesses in the Kootenays, but support gaps remain]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Kootenay initiative aims to help rural B.C. small businesses adopt digital and AI tools, but local operators say trust, technical support and practical guidance remain key challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/ai-is-reaching-rural-businesses-in-the-kootenays-but-support-gaps-remain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/ai-is-reaching-rural-businesses-in-the-kootenays-but-support-gaps-remain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1st known victim of Saanich voyeur calls for police, court reforms to prevent future offences]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time, the first known victim of a Saanich man convicted of what officials have called the most "egregious" case of voyeurism in Canada is speaking out, sharing her story and what she says are much needed reforms to the justice system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/1st-known-victim-of-saanich-voyeur-calls-for-police-court-reforms-to-prevent-future-offences/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/1st-known-victim-of-saanich-voyeur-calls-for-police-court-reforms-to-prevent-future-offences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Hercules fleet gets upgrades from Abbotsford aerospace techs]]></title><description><![CDATA[An important aircraft for Canada&rsquo;s military will be upgraded and maintained in Abbotsford, B.C., thanks to a recent defence contract extension.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/super-hercules-fleet-gets-upgrades-from-abbotsford-aerospace-techs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/super-hercules-fleet-gets-upgrades-from-abbotsford-aerospace-techs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consumer vs creditor: B.C. condo court battle to focus on rights of pre-sale purchasers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consumers and creditors of a troubled Burnaby condo project will face off in the B.C. Supreme Court this week in a legal battle over the rights of pre-sale condo purchasers looking for a way out of their contracts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/consumer-vs-creditor-bc-condo-court-battle-to-focus-on-rights-of-pre-sale-purchasers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/consumer-vs-creditor-bc-condo-court-battle-to-focus-on-rights-of-pre-sale-purchasers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prosecutors appeal acquittal of ex-Mountie accused of working as agent for China]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal prosecutors say a B.C. judge made errors in law in the May acquittal of a former RCMP officer accused of helping China conduct foreign interference in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/prosecutors-appeal-acquittal-of-ex-mountie-accused-of-working-as-agent-for-china/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/prosecutors-appeal-acquittal-of-ex-mountie-accused-of-working-as-agent-for-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver's first men's FIFA World Cup game saw no major incidents: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hosting a global event brings a myriad of security concerns, including terrorism, rioting and conflict on the streets. Following the city's first match as a host city, police and organizers say there were no major incidents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouvers-first-mens-fifa-world-cup-game-saw-no-major-incidents-police/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/vancouvers-first-mens-fifa-world-cup-game-saw-no-major-incidents-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. community reports high demand for rural permanent residency program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rural Community Immigration Pilot allows small communities across Canada to recommend people with skills and jobs in selected sectors for permanent residency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-community-reports-high-demand-for-rural-permanent-residency-program/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/bc-community-reports-high-demand-for-rural-permanent-residency-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: June 14]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-june-14/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/british-columbia/watch-global-news-hour-at-6-bc-june-14/</guid></item></channel></rss>