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A source-linked briefing for BC headlines, politics, crime and courts, AI, human interest and outdoor/travel stories. Updated automatically four times daily.
Global BC · 2026-06-09
This will be for new drivers who want to obtain a learner's licence for passenger vehicles and motorcycles, not for anyone seeking a commercial driving licence.
Global BC · 2026-06-09
The other Ksi Lisims partners are Rockies LNG, a consortium of Canadian natural gas producers, and the Nisga'a Nation, on whose land the project would be built.
CHEK News · 2026-06-10
The Alberni Harbour Quay on the Port Alberni waterfront was filled with happy people Tuesday morning after a surprise announcement. The post HGTV Home Town Takeover coming to Port Alberni appeared first on CHEK .
CHEK News · 2026-06-10
A Victoria city councillor is calling on the province to intervene as the historic former Victoria Law Courts building sits vacant and deteriorating, raising concerns about "demolition by neglect." The post ‘Demolition by neglect’: Calls grow to save Bastion…
CityNews Vancouver · 2026-06-09
Lauren Paulsen, a B.C. woman, says she is facing starvation in slow motion, and the province is not helping.
CHEK News · 2026-06-09
Just days after announcing a tentative agreement, the workers at the Fairmont Empress Hotel have ratified the new contract. The post Empress workers ratify collective agreement appeared first on CHEK .
CHEK News · 2026-06-09
An abandoned fire near Shawnigan Lake was extinguished by conservation officers who were on their way to a different call. The post Conservation officers douse smouldering fire near Shawnigan Lake appeared first on CHEK .
Global Canada · 2026-06-09
Officials say the five-year-old male was last seen Monday by Canadian and American observers aboard a surveillance aircraft flying over the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
National Post · 2026-06-09
‘The mission is a proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression,’ U.S. Central Command said in a brief statement
National Post · 2026-06-09
Officialdom let them down. They stepped up. Welcome to the real world!
Sportsnet · 2026-06-09
British Columbia Premier David Eby says a World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States should be allowed to officiate a match in Vancouver instead.
CityNews Vancouver · 2026-06-09
B.C. politics has a new protagonist since Kerry-Lynne Findlay emerged as the new leader of the B.C. Conservative Party in last week’s leadership race.
Sportsnet · 2026-06-09
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Global BC · 2026-06-09
In a release, the BC Conservatives pointed to research from SecondStreet.org, which obtained the information through a freedom of information request.
National Post · 2026-06-10
The report says violent threats targeting lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle -- including calls for murder -- quadrupled and harassment more than doubled
Sportsnet · 2026-06-09
Watch as tennis legend Serena Williams smashes a lofted ball cross-court for an early point in her and Canadian Victoria Mboko’s first-round match against Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe at the HSBC Championships in London.
Global BC · 2026-06-09
Police were called to a home in the 3600 block of Commercial Street at about 9 p.m. and arrived to find a suspect in the home, holding a man hostage inside.
CityNews Vancouver · 2026-06-09
The Surrey Police Service (SPS) says it is investigating shots being fired in the city’s South Newton neighbourhood on Tuesday.
Sportsnet · 2026-06-09
Watch as New York Yankees prospect Spencer Jones hammers a shot out to straightaway centre for the first MLB home run of his career.
Sportsnet · 2026-06-09
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Sportsnet · 2026-06-09
Watch as Vegas Golden Knights forward Mark Stone dekes around Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi to open the scoring for his team during the first period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Sportsnet · 2026-06-09
Watch as Logan Stankoven and Jackson Blake find the back of the net with two quick goals to open the scoring in Game 4 and put the Hurricanes up early in the first period.
Sportsnet · 2026-06-09
Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis joins Kyle Bukauskas to discuss his friends enjoying the team’s playoff run, his infectious positivity and its impact on the dressing room and how it juxtaposes his critique of himself.
Sportsnet · 2026-06-09
The Hockey Central panel discusses and dissects Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour’s decision to start goalie Brandon Bussi in net for game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Sportsnet · 2026-06-09
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Global BC · 2026-06-09
Tickets are still available for the first of seven matches in Vancouver and as of Tuesday, there were tickets available for about $400 each.
TechCrunch AI · 2026-06-10
Google just made it significantly cheaper to enjoy its budget AI subscription tier.
TechCrunch AI · 2026-06-09
I'm desperate for a personal AI assistant, but do I really want to become the kind of person who can't function without the friendly robot voice in my phone?
TechCrunch AI · 2026-06-09
If those same AI workloads can be handled by cheaper models without affecting quality, it would mean a massive shift in the economics of AI.
TechCrunch AI · 2026-06-09
Apple primarily made the case for an improved experience with its long-standing Siri assistant, which like most other announcements had a hefty helping of AI.
TechCrunch AI · 2026-06-09
Instead of spending a year raising a formal venture fund, the Sabertooth VC founder used a captive network of LPs to invest in startups like Anthropic, Anduril, and SpaceX.
CHEK News · 2026-06-10
A growing community-led initiative on Vancouver Island is helping Indigenous families reclaim traditional birth and parenting practices. The post Indigenous Family Stewardship Program seeks permanent home to support cultural birth practices appeared first on…
CityNews Vancouver · 2026-06-10
The community renovation show “Home Town Takeover” is heading to Port Alberni on Vancouver Island.
CHEK News · 2026-06-10
It's not only Victoria's largest music festival, but one of the city’s major cultural and economic events. The post Will Rifflandia happen this year? Organizers silent ahead of Wednesday announcement appeared first on CHEK .
Global Canada · 2026-06-09
The Rural Municipality of Corman Park is returning to the table with its counterparts in a regional planning committee to renegotiate the terms of its participation.
Global BC · 2026-06-09
Called Summer Lights in English Bay, it will take place on Friday, July 31, at English Bay Beach Park and will be free for everyone.