The Tyee · 2026-06-09
In Pursuit of a Tiny Owl Nicknamed Brad Pitt
Western screech owls are disappearing from BC. Join researchers on a tricky night mission to find out why.
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BC Headlines
The Tyee · 2026-06-09
Dystopian ‘Macbeth’ Takes On Climate Change, Morality and Power
Director Stephen Drover confronts today’s social anxieties in his Bard on the Beach adaptation of Shakespeare’s dark, violent tragedy.
CHEK News · 2026-06-08
Filmmaker brings coastal B.C. into focus in new doc series
Emmy Award-winning cinematographer Maxwel Hohn, known for Island of the Sea Wolves, is bringing a new 10-part documentary series to screen exploring life along Canada’s Pacific coast. The post Filmmaker brings coastal B.C. into focus in new doc series…
CBC British Columbia · 2026-06-08
No one injured after rockfall at B.C.'s Stawamus Chief mountain on Monday
Onlookers caught rocks tumbling down the Stawamus Chief on camera at 9:03 a.m. PT on Monday.
Global BC · 2026-06-09
Metro Vancouver enters Stage 3 water restrictions as snowpack melts a month early
The First Narrows Crossing is expected to be back in service at the end of July and water restrictions will be reassessed then, according to Metro Vancouver.
National
Global Canada · 2026-06-09
Gordie Howe International Bridge ribbon-cutting set to go ahead this week
A source with knowledge of the plan, who is not authorized to speak about it publicly, said the event is tentatively scheduled for Friday.
National Post · 2026-06-08
A new kind of birth control: iPhones could be to blame for declining fertility, says study
The researchers say iPhone use reduces socializing, provides more access to information about contraception, and gives more access to pornography
National Post · 2026-06-08
Two new cases of deadly screwworm parasite detected in U.S.
Texas and New Mexico cases are the first sign of the fly in over a decade, and the first in cattle in about half a century
Politics
CityNews Vancouver · 2026-06-09
Vancouver hospitality workers petition City Hall to schedule new public hearings
Hospitality workers urge the City of Vancouver to schedule new public hearings on housing in the city.
The Tyee · 2026-06-09
Unplug the Anti-Indigenous Fear Machine in Victoria
Question period is the wrong place to discuss rights and title. The NDP can choose a better way.
CHEK News · 2026-06-08
Feds planning evacuation centres in advance of wildfire season
The federal government says it's helping to set up evacuation centres across the country for people fleeing wildfires. The post Feds planning evacuation centres in advance of wildfire season appeared first on CHEK .
CityNews Vancouver · 2026-06-08
Feds planning evacuation centres in advance of wildfire season
The federal government says it's helping to set up evacuation centres across the country for people fleeing wildfires.
Global Canada · 2026-06-09
Quebec municipalities and environmentalists say province’s water reserves are at risk
In a letter sent to the environment minister, the 12 municipalities and nine environmental organizations say the province is consuming more groundwater than is being replenished.
CHEK News · 2026-06-09
Victoria city council seeks to convert Johnson Parkade into a rooftop garden
The downtown core is looking to get greener as Victoria city council brings forward a motion to convert the rooftop parking at the Johnson Street Parkade into a public community garden. The post Victoria city council seeks to convert Johnson Parkade into a…
Crime & Courts
Global BC · 2026-06-09
Sentencing begins for Langley woman who pleaded guilty to sex trafficking
Video played in court on Monday showed Jennifer Stephens and a man in a lengthy drug- and alcohol-fueled assault against a sex worker.
Global BC · 2026-06-09
Residents say this Kelowna neighbourhood has changed for the worse
Resident Tessa Sears and business owner Harjit Toora say they wanted to speak out because they feel too much of the conversation around crime focuses on downtown.
CityNews Vancouver · 2026-06-09
Male, 17, presumed drowned after boat capsizes on lake in Interior
Police say a 17-year-old male is believed to have drowned after a boat capsized on a lake in the province's central Interior.
Medical & Health
National Post · 2026-06-09
Post reporter honoured by Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians
Sharon Kirkey, who received the group's prestigious Medical Journalism Award on Monday night, has covered the plight of violence in Canada's hospitals
CBC British Columbia · 2026-06-08
Canadian cruise passenger who tested positive for hantavirus has recovered, health officials say
The Canadian who tested positive for hantavirus after evacuating a cruise ship hit with an outbreak of the virus has recovered, British Columbia health officials say.
Sports & FIFA
Sportsnet · 2026-06-09
NBA Finals Takeaways: Knicks’ task gets tougher as Spurs, Wembanyama fire back
Getting into the Garden should be a little easier for Game 4, but the Knicks’ task of eliminating the Spurs just got a little harder.
Sportsnet · 2026-06-09
Spurs Win Game 3 (home)
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Sportsnet · 2026-06-08
Chicago Wolves to face Toronto Marlies in Calder Cup Finals
With their 4-3 win over the Colorado Eagles on Monday night, the Chicago Wolves punched their ticket to the Calder Cup Finals against the Toronto Marlies.
Sportsnet · 2026-06-08
Fox knocks down contested dagger, seals Spurs’ Game 3 win
Watch as De’aaron Fox sinks a tough contested jump shot to put the Spurs back up by five in the final minute, securing San Antonio’s Game 3 win over the Knicks.
Sportsnet · 2026-06-08
David hoping World Cup success can ‘change soccer forever’ in Canada
Faizal Khamisa sits down with Ismael Kone and Jonathan David to discuss the pride they have in representing Canada and the pressure that comes with playing in a World Cup on home soil.
CityNews Vancouver · 2026-06-09
‘We are the odd man out here’, pet supply store caught up in Vancouver fan zone will close on match days
A business beside BC Place is facing a difficult choice during FIFA match days, as it is located within the fan zone that is closed to non-ticket holders.
Sportsnet · 2026-06-08
Is there cause for concern for Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays?
Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi breaks down the Toronto Blue Jays’ 5-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, discussing Vladimir Guerrero’s recent struggles at the plate, how the lineup handled its matchup against Phillies starter Cristopher Sanchez, and more.
Sportsnet · 2026-06-08
Why Oilers are considering Mike Babcock for head coach job
NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman joins Ken Reid on Sportsnet Central to discuss the Edmonton Oilers’ reported interest in hiring Mike Babcock as the team’s next head coach.
AI
TechCrunch AI · 2026-06-09
Why Apple’s slow-and-steady AI bet is starting to look pretty smart
Can Apple's new AI glow up put to bed accusations that it's losing an all-important industry race?
Global Canada · 2026-06-09
Alberta First Nation in court over massive proposed ‘Wonder Valley’ AI data centre
The $70-billion Wonder Valley project backed by celebrity investor Kevin O’Leary aims to become the largest AI data center industrial park in the world.
CBC Canada · 2026-06-08
Hamilton AI data centre proposal unaffected by city tribunal decision over land, group says
The federally funded group leading the Steelport data centre proposal in Hamilton says its application to a national program is not part of a recent request by Slate Asset Management to split a plot of land that drew significant protest.
TechCrunch AI · 2026-06-08
Apple’s WWDC AI demos looked more real after $250M false ad settlement
The vibe of Apple's 2026 WWDC keynote felt like a spouse proudly listing all the honey-do-list items tackled. One subtle example: the many AI demos of someone standing, phone in hand.
TechCrunch AI · 2026-06-08
Apple bets cheaper AI will woo small developers
As AI experimentation grows more expensive, Apple is waiving cloud API costs for developers with fewer than 2 million first-time App Store downloads.
TechCrunch AI · 2026-06-08
WWDC 2026: Everything announced on Siri AI, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence and more
Apple primarily made the case for an improved experience with its longstanding Siri assistant, which like most other announcements had a hefty helping of AI.
Human Interest
CBC British Columbia · 2026-06-08
B.C. retirement community seeking nearly $200K after resident refused to leave during wildfire
A Vernon, B.C., retirement community is going after one of its residents to recover over $197,400 in funds, after the resident didn't leave his home during a devastating wildfire in 2021.
Global Canada · 2026-06-09
Central Okanagan food bank aims to save millions of pounds of food going to waste
The Food Rescue Transformation Centre will increase cold storage capacity and improve its ability to handle larger volumes of donated food.
Travel & Outdoors
CBC British Columbia · 2026-06-08
Rain helps lower wildfire risk in parts of B.C.
Rainy weather is helping lower the wildfire risk in some parts of B.C., but moderate risk remains for the province's Interior as summer approaches.