{"podcast":{"title":"Vancouver News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"vancouver-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7592122","podcast_index_feed_id":7592122,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-santa-ana-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-santa-ana-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":2413,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Vancouver News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Vancouver with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From downtown developments to regional updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Vancouver. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and stories shaping the city—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Vancouver News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news coverage in a quick, easy-to-digest format. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T14:19:23.938967+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/vancouver-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7592122"},"episode":{"title":"Coty Hardy Lifts Dinnie Stones","slug":"coty-hardy-lifts-dinnie-stones","published_at":"2026-05-29T10:24:27+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/vancouver-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7592122/coty-hardy-lifts-dinnie-stones","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/vancouver-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7592122","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/cd2284c2-f49f-4f3c-aa69-36497b2bc302.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/cd2284c2-f49f-4f3c-aa69-36497b2bc302.mp3","summary":"Coty Hardy, a Fort Nelson construction worker turned stone lifting legend, conquered the infamous Dinnie Stones in Scotland—two 733-pound granite boulders that’ve tested strongmen since 1860. Though he didn’t fully lift them, he broke them free from the ground, proving their weight and awkward shape are no match for his grit. Drawing from a deep-rooted tradition of “stones of strength” found worldwide, Hardy champions this raw, outdoor workout over gym routines, saying it demands real-world adaptability. Now back home, he’s building his own stone collection from local rivers and lakes, launching a Facebook group to unite stone lifters across the Alaska Highway. His vision? A community-driven, family-friendly alternative to traditional fitness, where strength is forged in nature, not machines—and where everyone’s invited to lift, laugh, and grow together. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1ebe22185a76a6d1","meta_description":"Coty Hardy, a Fort Nelson construction worker turned stone lifting legend, conquered the infamous Dinnie Stones in Scotland—two 733-pound granite boulders…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":115,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/vancouver-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7592122/episodes/coty-hardy-lifts-dinnie-stones/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/vancouver-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7592122/coty-hardy-lifts-dinnie-stones.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}