February 21st, 2026
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CP NewsAlert: RCMP investigating threats in Tumbler Ridge after shootings

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

RCMP say they are investigating threats that have circulated online and within the community of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after a mass shooting there earlier this month. Police say a safety plan is in place for those who have been impacted as well as the community as the investigation continues. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »

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Newfoundland lobster tags from the 1980s among plastic trash washing up in Scotland

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

ST. JOHN’S — Lobster tags from Newfoundland dating back to the 1980s are among the piles of plastic trash that has washed up this year on Sanday, an island in the Scottish Orkney archipelago known for its pristine white sandy beaches. David Warner organizes regular beach cleanups on the island, which is on the northeast ... Read More »

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No mention of concerns from OpenAI day after Tumbler Ridge shooting: B.C. government

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

British Columbia’s government says OpenAI had a preplanned meeting with provincial officials the day after a deadly shooting at the secondary school in Tumbler Ridge, but the company made no mention of concerns it had regarding the shooter’s online interactions with its ChatGPT program. The province says the day after the meeting, OpenAI requested contact ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: No mention of concerns from OpenAI day after shooting: B.C. government

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

British Columbia’s government says OpenAI had a preplanned meeting with provincial officials the day after a shooting at the secondary school in Tumbler Ridge, but the company made no mention of concerns it had regarding the shooter’s online interactions with its ChatGPT program. The province says the day after the meeting, OpenAI requested contact information ... Read More »

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Allegations of info before Tumbler Ridge shootings ‘disturbing’: Eby

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

British Columbia Premier David Eby says police are pursuing orders regarding the preservation of potential evidence related to the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge held by digital services companies, including social media platforms and AI companies. The premier’s statement comes following a report in the Wall Street Journal that employees with the artificial intelligence company ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: Allegations of info before Tumbler Ridge shootings ‘disturbing’: Eby

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

British Columbia Premier David Eby says police are pursuing orders regarding the preservation of potential evidence related to the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge held by digital services companies, including social media platforms and AI companies. The premier’s statement comes following a report in the Wall Street Journal that employees with the artificial intelligence company ... Read More »

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Trump says he’s increasing the worldwide tariff to 15 per cent

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump says he is increasing his worldwide tariff to 15 per cent. Trump signed an executive order Friday to enact a 10 per cent global levy after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled his previous tariff tool was illegal. In a social media post today, Trump says he’s increasing the duty ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: Trump says he’s increasing the global tariff to 15 per cent

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump says he is increasing his worldwide tariff to 15 per cent. Trump signed an executive order Friday to enact the global tariffs but the White House says it will not hit goods compliant under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico agreement on trade. More to come. Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press... Read More »

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‘Nothing’s changing’: Calgary man recovering in Ukraine sees no end to war

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

CALGARY — Mac Hughes looks at his body and the permanent reminders of a Russian drone strike last year. Angry red, diamond shapes outline skin grafts on his legs. Mottled grey and purple skin covers his feet. “They look kind of gnarly, almost like ‘Call of Duty’ skin on my legs or a painting,” says ... Read More »

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RCMP’s much-needed reserve program grappling with numerous challenges: report

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

OTTAWA — Challenges with recruitment, training, resources and overall management are hindering the RCMP’s reserve program, even as reservists are being called on more than ever, says an internal evaluation report. The newly released report says while the program helps fill RCMP staffing gaps across Canada, the lack of a clear mandate “results in inconsistencies ... Read More »

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Indigenous leaders outline priorities for spring sitting of Parliament

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

OTTAWA — Indigenous leaders were braced for change after the last federal election, when Prime Minister Mark Carney’s win ushered in a new look for the Liberal government after 10 years under Justin Trudeau. That change has compelled those leaders to build relationships with new cabinet ministers and a revolving cast of public servants working ... Read More »

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