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Update: RCMP publicly confirm victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting
(Includes photos of most of the victims
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Update: RCMP publicly confirm victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting
The BC RCMP is releasing the official confirmation of the deceased victims of the February 10, 2026 Tumbler Ridge shooting. As the community continues to process this profound loss, it remains essenti...
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February 12, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Ontario resident misidentified as Tumbler Ridge shooting suspect

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February 12, 2026 at 9:47 PM
This madman is a far-right influencer and part of the devolving Republican Party. He self-describes as a “proud incel”
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Nick Fuentes: “The number one political enemy in America is women. … They have to be imprisoned.”
www.mediamatters.org
February 12, 2026 at 9:21 PM
FDA’s rejection of Moderna threatens to stifle broader vaccine industry www.statnews.com/2026/02/12/f... via @statnews.com
FDA’s rejection of Moderna threatens to stifle broader vaccine industry
Experts say the FDA "moved the goalposts" on Moderna, creating "a destructive precedent that will undermine the future of vaccine development" in the U.S.
www.statnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:07 PM
‘We want to build cars in Brampton’: Stellantis CEO as plant sits idle

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‘We want to build cars in Brampton’: Stellantis CEO as plant sits idle
Stellantis Canada says it wants to restart production at its idle Brampton plant, even as tariffs and economic pressure weigh on the country’s auto sector.
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
February 12, 2026 at 8:57 PM
U.S. covertly sent 6,000 Starlink terminals into Iran, officials say

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Perplexity
Perplexity is a free AI-powered answer engine that provides accurate, trusted, and real-time answers to any question.
www.perplexity.ai
February 12, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Over 70% of tested baby foods are ultraprocessed and full of additives

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Over 70% of tested baby foods are ultraprocessed and full of additives | CNN
A majority of tested baby foods are ultraprocessed, packed with potentially harmful additives, sugars and salt, a new study found.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Sarault captures bronze medal for Canada in women’s 500-metre short-track race

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Sarault captures bronze medal for Canada in women’s 500-metre short-track race
Courtney Sarault has won the bronze medal for Canada in the women’s 500-metre short track speedskating race at Milano Cortina 2026.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Canadian restaurants struggling to turn a profit, new report says

Survey of Restaurants Canada members finds 44% of respondents operating at a loss or barely breaking even

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Canadian restaurants struggling to turn a profit, new report says | CBC News
A survey of Restaurants Canada members found that 44 per cent of respondents were either operating at a loss or just breaking even — up from 2019 when only 12 per cent of respondents were in that same...
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February 12, 2026 at 8:50 PM
DHS shutdown all but certain after Senate Democrats block funding bill

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DHS shutdown all but certain after Senate Democrats block funding bill
Congress is racing against the clock to reach a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Follow for live updates.
www.cnn.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:45 PM
House speaker condemns Trump Justice Department monitoring of lawmakers’ Epstein document review

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House speaker condemns Trump Justice Department monitoring of lawmakers’ Epstein document review | CNN Politics
Attorney General Pam Bondi obtained Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s search history of the unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files and even President Donald Trump’s most powerful ally in Congress has a prob...
www.cnn.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Judge says Pete Hegseth is unlawfully retaliating against Sen. Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video

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Judge says Pete Hegseth is unlawfully retaliating against Sen. Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video | CNN Politics
A federal judge on Thursday shut down Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s attempts to punish Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly over his urging of US service members to refuse illegal orders, ruling that the Pen...
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February 12, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Trump repeals EPA’s ability to regulate climate pollution, teeing up a legal battle with global stakes

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Trump repeals EPA’s ability to regulate climate pollution | CNN
The Trump Environmental Protection Agency delivered a significant blow to longstanding US climate policy on Thursday, finalizing rules to revoke a 2009 scientific finding that human-caused climate cha...
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February 12, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Stellantis launching third shift with 1,700 employees at Windsor Assembly Plant

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Stellantis launching third shift with 1,700 employees at Windsor Assembly Plant
Stellantis is announcing the official launch of a new third shift with over 1,700 employees at the Windsor Assembly Plant, set to begin Feb. 17.
www.ctvnews.ca
February 12, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Canadian leisure carrier Air Transat will stop flying to the U.S. in June.

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Canada's Air Transat to stop flights to the U.S.
The Montreal-based airline removed its last three U.S. routes from its future schedule last week.
www.travelweekly.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:38 PM
“Federal public health officials say a freezer door was left open at the national emergency stockpile in December 2024, causing the loss of $20 million worth of medication.”

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Feds say $20M loss at emergency stockpile was caused by open freezer door
OTTAWA - Federal public health officials say a freezer door was left open at the national emergency stockpile in December 2024, causing the loss of $20 million worth of medication.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Brookfield Corp. reports Q4 profit up from year earlier, raises quarterly dividend

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Brookfield Corp. reports Q4 profit up from year earlier, raises quarterly dividend
Brookfield Corp. raised its quarterly dividend as it reported its fourth-quarter profit rose compared with a year ago
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
February 12, 2026 at 6:16 PM
These sex workers in Minneapolis never thought they would own a gun. Then ICE came to town
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These sex workers in Minneapolis never thought they would own a gun. Then ICE came to town
More than 8,200 permit to carry applications were filed in the state in January. For populations worried about their safety during the ICE surge, ownership seems like a path to security.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:15 PM
“Canada opened the Milano Cortina 2026 men’s hockey tournament with a dominant 5-0 preliminary round win over Czechia on Thursday.”

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Canada opens preliminary round at Milano Cortina 2026 with dominant win over Czechia
Canada opened the Milano Cortina 2026 men’s hockey tournament with a dominant 5-0 preliminary round win over Czechia on Thursday.
www.tsn.ca
February 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM
2 Mexican Navy ships laden with humanitarian aid dock in Cuba as US blockade sparks energy crisis

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2 Mexican Navy ships laden with humanitarian aid dock in Cuba as US blockade sparks energy crisis
Mexico has sent two navy ships with humanitarian aid to Cuba as tighter U.S. pressure worsens the island’s energy crisis.
apnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Key Democrat accuses the Justice Department of 'spying' on lawmakers reviewing Epstein files

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Key Democrat accuses the Justice Department of 'spying' on lawmakers reviewing Epstein files
A top Democrat is calling for a watchdog investigation after photographs emerged suggesting that the Justice Department has been tracking the search history of lawmakers who are reviewing files from t...
apnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
London hockey team disbanded after reports of naked images of players were posted on social media

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London hockey team disbanded after reports of naked images of players were posted on social media
The president of Alliance Hockey has confirmed that a U-15 team with the West London Minor Hockey Association has been disbanded.
www.ctvnews.ca
February 12, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Reposted by dave1agar
Someone was abducted at 10 AM by ICE on Central Ave. Their coworker says they’ve lived here for over 20 years, are documented, and have 3 kids who were born here.

Don’t be fooled by headlines when they’ve been lying to us the whole time. We still need you out patrolling until every agent is gone.
February 12, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Fact Check
Did Kristi Noem say the Bible was written in English?

An alleged quote attributed to the homeland security secretary misidentified both the Bible's author and its original language.

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Did Kristi Noem say the Bible was written in English?
An alleged quote attributed to the homeland security secretary misidentified both the Bible's author and its original language.
www.snopes.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Fact Check
Did Bondi say Epstein files prosecution would cause 'whole system' to collapse?

The U.S. Department of Justice released files that showed Jeffrey Epstein was in touch with celebrities, politicians and royals.

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Did Bondi say Epstein files prosecution would cause 'whole system' to collapse?
The U.S. Department of Justice released files that showed Jeffrey Epstein was in touch with celebrities, politicians and royals.
www.snopes.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:17 PM