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TORONTO: “TTC crews work overnight to prepare for winter storm” www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/vide... - CTV News Toronto

#ONStorm #Toronto #TTC #YYZ
TTC crews work overnight to prepare for winter storm
TTC senior communications advisor Susan Nguyen has an update on transit operations across Toronto.
www.ctvnews.ca
February 18, 2026 at 12:38 PM
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ICYMI: “Warm, dry and windy weather in Oklahoma has fueled multiple wildfires and prompted authorities to urge nearly one-third of the residents of the small city of Woodward to flee.” www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news... - @nbcnews.com

#OKFire #Oklahoma #OKWx #Wildfires #Woodward
Wildfires rage in Oklahoma as thousands urged to evacuate a small city
A fire in Woodward, about 140 miles northwest of Oklahoma City, is approaching a "worst-case scenario," the emergency management director said.
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February 18, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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“Alcoa to pay $39 million after illegally clearing Australian native forest” www.reuters.com/business/aus... - @reuters.com

#Australia #Environment #Mining
Alcoa to pay $39 million after illegally clearing Australian native forest
U.S. aluminium company Alcoa will pay A$55 million ($38.9 million) to remediate native forest it illegally cleared in Western Australia in order to mine bauxite, Australia's environment ministry said ...
www.reuters.com
February 18, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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“Strong winds fueled rapid growth of the Ranger Road and Stevens fires across the Oklahoma Panhandle and into southern Kansas on February 17.” www.yahoo.com/news/videos/... - @yahoonews.com

#Kansas #KSFire #OKFire #OklahomaPanhandle #RangerRoadFire #StevensFire #Wildfires
Fast-Moving Wildfires Spread Across Oklahoma Panhandle and South Kansas
Strong winds fueled rapid growth of the Ranger Road and Stevens fires across the Oklahoma Panhandle and into southern Kansas on February 17.Satellite imagery from the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPS...
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February 18, 2026 at 11:57 AM
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ALBERTA: “The province has secured a roughly $400-million agreement with De Havilland Aircraft of Canada to acquire five new Canadair 515 amphibious firefighting aircraft—planes that will be built in Alberta.” www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti... - @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social

#ABFire #ABLeg #Wildfires
Alberta spending $400M for new water bombers amid growing wildfire risk, demand for aircraft
Alberta is moving to expand its aerial firefighting capacity with a major purchase of new water bombers.
www.ctvnews.ca
February 18, 2026 at 11:38 AM
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“Federal officials say more than 20,000 peanut butter products sold across the U.S. are being recalled after possible plastic contamination was found during manufacturing.” www.usatoday.com/story/grocer... - @usatoday.com

#FoodRecall #FoodSafety #NewHampshire #PeanutButter #UnitedStates
Peanut butter recalled in New Hampshire, 39 other states. What to know
Peanut butter products from Ventura Foods are under recall across 40 states due to potential contamination with blue plastic pieces.
www.usatoday.com
February 18, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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NEVADA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA: “10 skiers unaccounted for in Castle Peak avalanche; 6 survivors” www.rgj.com/story/news/2... - Reno Gazette Journal

#Avalanche #California #CastlePeak #CAWx #NevadaCounty
10 skiers unaccounted for in Castle Peak avalanche; 6 survivors
Ten skiers are unaccounted for after an avalanche near Castle Peak. Six survived as 46 responders continue rescue efforts.
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February 18, 2026 at 1:26 AM
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OKLAHOMA: “Wildfire forces evacuation of southwest Woodward amid 60 mph winds” www.news9.com/oklahoma-cit... - news9.com

#OKFire #Oklahoma #OKWx #Woodward #Wildfires
Wildfire forces evacuation of southwest Woodward amid 60 mph winds
Fire crews are battling flames in red cedar-filled neighborhoods southwest of Woodward as high winds ground aircraft and stretch emergency resources.
www.news9.com
February 18, 2026 at 1:20 AM
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ICYMI: “The new plan will also add 125,000 Canadian defence jobs over the next 10 years.” www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic... - CTV News

#CanadianArmedForces #CDNPoli #Defence #Military #NationalSecurity
‘Eye-watering numbers’: Reaction to Canada’s new $6.6B defence strategy
A new $6.6-billion national defence strategy, expected to officially be unveiled on Tuesday, is reportedly designed to support Canadian businesses and position Canada to shift away from an overrelianc...
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February 18, 2026 at 1:18 AM
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OKLAHOMA: “Woodward County emergency manager describes response to wildfires prompting evacuations” www.koco.com/article/wood... - KOCO News 5 ABC

#OKFire #Oklahoma #OKWx #Wildfires #Woodward #WoodwardCounty
Woodward County emergency manager describes response to wildfires prompting evacuations
A large fire in Woodward prompted evacuation orders for a significant portion of the town, impacting thousands of residents as emergency services work to contain the blaze.
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February 18, 2026 at 12:41 AM
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BRITISH COLUMBIA: “An Arctic Outflow Warning has been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for North Coast – Inland including Kitimat, Stewart and Terrace, B.C.” www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/arctic... - EmergencyInfoBC

#ArcticOutflowWarning #BCNews #Kitimat #StewartBC #TerraceBC
Arctic Outflow Warning issued for North Coast - EmergencyInfoBC
Extreme Cold - An Arctic Outflow Warning has been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for North Coast - Inland including Kitimat, Stewart and Terrace, B.C.
www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca
February 18, 2026 at 12:38 AM
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WOODWARD, OKLAHOMA: “Evacuation order issued for western Woodward as wildfire intensifies” www.news9.com/weather-vide... - news9.com

#OKFire #Oklahoma #OKWx #Wildfires #Woodward
Evacuation order issued for western Woodward as wildfire intensifies
Residents south of Oklahoma Avenue between 48th and 13th streets are urged to leave immediately due to shifting winds and dangerous fire conditions.
www.news9.com
February 18, 2026 at 12:36 AM
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WOODWARD, OKLAHOMA: “Second wildfire ignites in Woodward as evacuations are underway” www.koco.com/article/okla... - KOCO News 5 ABC

#OKFire #OKWx #Oklahoma #Wildfires #Woodward
Second wildfire ignites in Woodward as evacuations are underway
A fire warning has been issued for Beaver County in the Oklahoma Panhandle as a wildfire near Forgan has shut down part of a highway and spread into Kansas.
www.koco.com
February 18, 2026 at 12:33 AM
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“BEAVER COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) — Multiple wildfires have sparked in the Oklahoma Panhandle on Tuesday afternoon, with a large fire burning in Beaver County.” kfor.com/news/local/f... - Oklahoma’s News 4 (KFOR)

#BeaverCounty #OKFire #Oklahoma #OKwx #Wildfires
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February 17, 2026 at 10:15 PM
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“Wildfire Map Shows Blazes Across Oklahoma, Kansas As Evacuations Ordered” www.newsweek.com/wildfire-map... - @newsweek.com

#Kansas #KSFire #KSWx #OKFire #OKWx #Oklahoma #Wildfires
Wildfire map shows blazes across Oklahoma, Kansas as evacuations ordered
It was not immediately clear if there have been any injuries or property damage in the blaze.
www.newsweek.com
February 17, 2026 at 9:48 PM
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COLORADO: “ELBERT COUNTY, Colo. — Crews from multiple agencies are fighting a large wildland fire in the Simla area in Elbert County.” www.9news.com/article/news... - 9News

#COFire #Colorado #COwx #ElbertCounty #Simla #Wildfires
Crews fighting large wildfire in Elbert County
The Ellicott Fire Protection District said they are assisting multiple agencies with "a very large wildland fire" in the area.
www.9news.com
February 17, 2026 at 9:33 PM
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OKLAHOMA: “Red flag warning issued for Oklahoma City: See active fire weather alerts” www.oklahoman.com/story/weathe... - The Oklahoman

#OKC #OKFire #OKwx #Oklahoma #OklahomaCity #Wildfires
Red flag warning issued for Oklahoma City: See active fire weather alerts
A red flag warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Norman at 1:07 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17.
www.oklahoman.com
February 17, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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BRITISH COLUMBIA: “Arctic Outflow Warning issued for North Coast” www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/arctic... - EmergencyInfoBC

#ArcticOutflowWarning #BCCold #BCNews #Kitimat #NorthCoastBC #TerraceBC
Arctic Outflow Warning issued for North Coast - EmergencyInfoBC
Extreme Cold - An Arctic Outflow Warning has been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for North Coast - Inland including Terrace and Kitimat, B.C.
www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca
February 17, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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OKLAHOMA: “Wildfire shuts down highway in Oklahoma Panhandle as fire warning issued for Beaver County” www.koco.com/article/okla... - KOCO News 5 ABC

#BeaverCounty #OKFire #Oklahoma #OklahomaPanhandle #OKwx #Wildfires
Wildfire shuts down highway in Oklahoma Panhandle as fire warning issued for Beaver County
A fire warning has been issued for Beaver County in the Oklahoma Panhandle as a wildfire near Forgan has shut down part of a highway and spread into Kansas.
www.koco.com
February 17, 2026 at 9:20 PM
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ICYMI: “Several communities across the province rely on the Bear Smart Community Program – a voluntary, preventative conservation initiative – but staffing shortfalls now put its future in jeopardy.” cheknews.ca/b-c-s-bear-s... - @cheknews.ca

#BCNews #BearSafety #Outdoors
B.C.’s Bear Smart program in limbo, leaving communities to navigate human-bear conflict alone
To prevent unnecessary bear deaths, several communities across the province have relied on the Bear Smart Community Program
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February 17, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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KANSAS, UNITED STATES: “LIVE BLOG: Wildfires threaten SW Kansas, prompt evacuations” www.kwch.com/2026/02/17/c... - KWCH 12 News

#Kansas #KSFire #KSWx #Wildfires cc: #OKFire #OKwx
LIVE BLOG: Wildfires threaten SW Kansas, prompt evacuations
A wildfire that’s burned more than 1,500 acres near Beaver, Oklahoma, in the panhandle, is spreading northeast and threatening portions of southwest Kansas.
www.kwch.com
February 17, 2026 at 8:33 PM
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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