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Nationwide events mark four years since Russian invasion of Ukraine
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
OTTAWA — The Ukrainian Canadian Congress will hold an event on Parliament Hill today to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It is one of 60 gatherings planned for across the country in the days around the anniversary. On Feb. 24, 2022, Russia launched an unprovoked attack on Ukraine, by land, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four years after full-scale Ukraine invasion, Canada faces tough choices on defence
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
OTTAWA — As the world marks four years since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Tuesday, analysts say Moscow has contributed to global instability that will force Canadians to spend more — and more quickly — to defend their territory. “People need to understand why defence is extremely important right now, and why ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP investigating threats online and in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., 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. Police did not offer specifics on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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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