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“Winter storm and snowfall warnings have been posted for some areas of B.C. and parts of the southern coast could also be in for some snow after weeks of springlike conditions.” www.nsnews.com/bc-news/envi... - @northshorenews.bsky.social

#BCNews #BCSnow #FraserValley #SeaToSky #YVR
Environment Canada warns of snow and cold for parts of B.C.
VANCOUVER — Winter storm and snowfall warnings have been posted for some areas of B.C. and parts of the southern coast could also be in for some snow after weeks of springlike conditions.
www.nsnews.com
February 17, 2026 at 12:54 AM
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COURTENAY, B.C.: “A child seen outside a Comox Valley Walmart Friday remains unidentified, while police confirm the woman previously shown in photos has been cleared and is not connected to the case.” cheknews.ca/rcmp-seek-pu... - @cheknews.ca

#BCNews #Comox #ComoxValley #Courtenay
RCMP continue search for child, adult seen outside Courtenay Walmart
Comox Valley RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance to identify a woman seen in images as part of an investigation into the well-being of a child.
cheknews.ca
February 17, 2026 at 12:39 AM
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TUMBLER RIDGE, B.C. - “Tumbler Ridge plans for how to return students to education” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC British Columbia

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Tumbler Ridge plans for how to return students to education | CBC News
Almost one week after the fatal mass shooting at a high school and home in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., the local school board is focusing on how to respectfully get kids back to their education.
www.cbc.ca
February 17, 2026 at 12:32 AM
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VANUATU: “Vanuatu wants a vote on its UN climate reparations plan in March, but the Trump administration is urging nations to oppose it.” www.euronews.com/green/2026/0... - @euronews.com

#ClimateChange #Environment #USPoli #Vanuatu
US faces ‘bullying’ claims over tiny island’s UN climate bid
Vanuatu wants a vote on its UN climate reparations plan in March, but the Trump administration is urging nations to oppose it.
www.euronews.com
February 17, 2026 at 12:07 AM
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“Climate change could expose 1.1 billion people to hunger by 2100 (but there’s good news too) – AI modelling study” theconversation.com/climate-chan... - @us.theconversation.com

#AI #ClimateChange #Drought #Hunger
Climate change could expose 1.1 billion people to hunger by 2100 (but there’s good news too) – AI modelling study
Without rapid cuts to fossil fuels and a shift to clean energy, climate change could drive over a billion into hunger by 2100, hitting Africa hard.
theconversation.com
February 16, 2026 at 9:32 PM
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TUMBLER RIDGE, B.C.: “The investigation into last week’s shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that claimed nine lives has moved into a new phase after police cleared the two crime scenes.” www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar... - @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social

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Here’s what we know about the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting investigation
The investigation into last week’s shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that claimed nine lives has moved into a new phase after police cleared the two crime scenes.
www.ctvnews.ca
February 16, 2026 at 9:20 PM
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ICYMI: “British Columbia’s South Coast may need to brace itself for snow this week as a weather system makes its way down from Alaska.” globalnews.ca/news/1166898... - Global News

#Abbotsford #BCNews #BCSnow #FraserValley #MissionBC #SeaToSky #Squamish #SunshineCoast #YVR
Parts of B.C.’s South Coast set to see snow-rain mix with ‘rapidly changing’ travel conditions - BC | Globalnews.ca
A weather system making its way down from Alaska is expected to bring precipitation to B.C.'s South Coast this week, prompting Environment Canada to urge caution for motorists.
globalnews.ca
February 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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MANITOBA: “Denare Beach hosts festival, bringing community together after fire disaster” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC Manitoba

#DenareBeach #Manitoba #MBFire #Wildfires
Denare Beach holds winter festival after summer fire destroys homes | CBC News
Things in Denare Beach felt close to normal during the village's winter festival. The Saskatchewan village, located not far from Flin Flon, held its first major event since a wildfire burned over 300 ...
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February 16, 2026 at 1:19 AM
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“Ontario and Canada product recalls: Items sold through Costco and Amazon” www.insidehalton.com/news/ontario... - insidehalton.com

#Amazon #CDNPoli #Costco #ONPoli #ProductRecall #SafetyRecall
Ontario and Canada product recalls: Items sold through Costco and Amazon
Ontario residents are urged to check their homes and garages, as several brands and retailers are facing consumer product recall notices, including hot tub jets, children and youth helmets, bike handl...
www.insidehalton.com
February 16, 2026 at 12:48 AM
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NUUK, GREENLAND: “Here’s what Canada’s Coast Guard is doing in the north” www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art... - CTV News

#Arctic #CDNPoli #Greenland #Nuuk
Here’s what Canada’s Coast Guard is doing in the north
CTV News’ Abigail Bimman was on site to tour CCGS Jean Goodwill after it arrived in Nuuk, Greenland for a scheduled crew change.
www.ctvnews.ca
February 15, 2026 at 11:43 PM
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“Even the two studies on autism and wildfire smoke do not indicate that wildfire smoke specifically causes autism.” grist.org/health/growi... - @grist.org

#Autism #Wildfires #WildfireSmoke
Growing evidence points to link between autism and wildfire smoke
Two new studies have identified an alarming connection between exposure to wildfire smoke during pregnancy and autism in young children.
grist.org
February 15, 2026 at 10:55 PM
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ALBERTA: “Mounties in Alberta say there’s been an uptick in calls for people with a weapon and school lockdowns since the mass school shooting in Tumbler Ridge.” www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art... - @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social

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Alberta RCMP receive more reports of people with weapons after Tumbler Ridge shooting
Mounties in Alberta say there’s been an uptick in calls for people with a weapon and school lockdowns since the mass school shooting in Tumbler Ridge.
www.ctvnews.ca
February 15, 2026 at 10:48 PM
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ICYMI: “UPDATE: 1 dead, 1 seriously injured following shooting in Chilliwack” theprogress.com/2026/02/15/u... - The Chilliwack Progress

#BCNews #Chilliwack
UPDATE: 1 dead, 1 seriously injured following shooting in Chilliwack - Chilliwack Progress
Public asked to stay away from scene; IHIT called to attend
theprogress.com
February 15, 2026 at 10:41 PM
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CHILLIWACK, BRITISH COLUMBIA: “Mounties in Chilliwack say one person has died and another suffered serious injuries after a shooting in the city.” cheknews.ca/one-person-d... - @cheknews.ca

#BCNews #Chilliwack
One person dead, another injured after shooting in Chilliwack, B.C.
Mounties in Chilliwack say one person has died and another suffered serious injuries after a shooting in the city.
cheknews.ca
February 15, 2026 at 10:32 PM
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UNITED STATES: “The FDA has issued a recall of a single lot of Initiative Foods’ Tippy Toes brand of Apple Pear Banana Fruit baby food puree due to elevated levels of patulin.” www.the-independent.com/life-style/b... - @the-independent.com

#FoodRecall #FoodSafety #UnitedStates #USPoli
Baby food part of urgent US recall over potentially toxic substance
Product was distributed in all U.S. states except for Alaska
www.the-independent.com
February 15, 2026 at 3:11 AM
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ICYMI: “Kelowna drone pilot found guilty of wildfire interference recognizes seriousness of the case” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC British Columbia

#BCWildfire #Kelowna #Wildfires
Kelowna drone pilot found guilty of wildfire interference recognizes seriousness of the case | CBC News
A Kelowna, B.C., man who flew a drone from a boat on Okanagan Lake during the McDougall Creek wildfire in 2023 has been convicted of interfering with firefighting efforts.
www.cbc.ca
February 15, 2026 at 3:07 AM
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TUMBLER RIDGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA: “Online presence of Tumbler Ridge suspect shows history of engaging with violence” toronto.citynews.ca/2026/02/14/t... - @citynewstoronto.bsky.social

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Online presence of Tumbler Ridge suspect shows history of engaging with violence
Deeply troubling online posts believed to have originated from the Tumbler Ridge shooting suspect are coming to light.
toronto.citynews.ca
February 15, 2026 at 3:00 AM
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Evacuation warning issued for possible debris flows in upcoming Southern California storm
Evacuation warning issued for possible debris flows in upcoming Southern California storm
Los Angeles city officials issued an evacuation warning Saturday for several wildfire burn areas ahead of an incoming storm expected to bring heavy rain to Southern California early next week. The …
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February 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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LAFD: EVACUATION WARNING for possible debris flows from Sunday through Tuesday. Prepare for possible evacuations at Sunset Fire due to a severe storm. More information: lafd.org/alerts

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via LA City Emergency Alerts: x.com/notifyla/sta...

#CAWx #LosAngeles
Alerts | Los Angeles Fire Department
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February 15, 2026 at 1:50 AM
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ICYMI: “Apex Volunteer Fire Rescue reminds locals of pile burning planned southeast of the village” www.castanet.net/news/Pentict... - @castanet.net

#BCHwy3A #BCWildfire #Penticton #Wildfires cc: #ApexMountainResort #Keremeos
Apex Volunteer Fire Rescue reminds locals of pile burning planned southeast of the village
Apex Volunteer Fire Rescue reminds locals of pile burning planned southeast of the village
www.castanet.net
February 15, 2026 at 1:44 AM
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OREGON: “PacifiCorp tries to trim potential losses as Oregon wildfire litigation grinds on” www.oregonlive.com/business/202... - @oregonian.com

#Oregon #ORFire #PacifiCorp #Wildfires
PacifiCorp tries to trim potential losses as Oregon wildfire litigation grinds on
Five years after the devastating Labor Day 2020 wildfires, utilities and victims are still fighting in court.
www.oregonlive.com
February 15, 2026 at 1:12 AM
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ICYMI, PUKATAWAGAN, MANITOBA: “First Nation buys $8M generator system after wildfire evacuations, says province ignoring pleas for help” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC Manitoba

#Indigenous #Manitoba #MathiasColombCreeNation #MBFire #MBPoli #Pukatawagan #Wildfires
First Nation buys $8M generator system after wildfire evacuations, says province ignoring pleas for help | CBC News
Mathias Colomb Cree Nation in northern Manitoba says it's been forced to arrange private financing and buy an $8-million emergency backup generator system after being ignored by the federal and provin...
www.cbc.ca
February 15, 2026 at 12:23 AM
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NUNAVUT, CANADA: “Inuit leaders urge Ottawa to follow Greenland's infrastructure lead” www.cbc.ca/news/politic... - CBC News

#CDNPoli #Education #Greenland #Infrastructure #Nunavut
Inuit leaders urge Ottawa to follow Greenland's infrastructure lead | CBC News
Inuit leaders back from a recent trip to Greenland say there's a stark contrast between the infrastructure in that Nordic country compared to Canada's North, and they're calling on the federal governm...
www.cbc.ca
February 15, 2026 at 12:18 AM
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‘Unfortunately, I think the desire is the same.’ Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said she believes that US President Donald Trump still wants to own Greenland despite dialing back his recent threats to seize it by force.
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February 14, 2026 at 10:45 PM
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ICYMI, COWICHAN VALLEY, B.C. - “Rosemarie Harry was last seen on Jan. 28 and reported missing on Feb. 4, said North Cowichan/Duncan, B.C., RCMP in a news release last week.” www.cbc.ca/news/indigen... - CBC Indigenous

#BCNews #CowichanValley #DuncanBC #Indigenous #MissingPerson #MMIW #MMIWG
Family members search for missing 34-year-old Quwut’sun mother | CBC News
Family members of a 34-year-old Quwut’sun Nation woman say they are scared for their missing loved one and frustrated with the police response to her disappearance.
www.cbc.ca
February 14, 2026 at 11:26 PM