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CBC.ca

Deadly B.C. shooting is one of Canada's worst school shootings

Tuesday's mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in B.C.'s Peace region marked one of the worst school shootings in Canadian history, with 10 people dead in total inside a school and a home, including a suspect.

IN PHOTOS | On the ground in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

Ten people are dead, including the lone suspect, after a mass shooting in two locations including a high school in the small community of Tumbler Ridge in northeastern British Columbia, RCMP say.

Royal Family among world leaders sending condolences after Tumbler Ridge mass shooting

The Royal Family are among the world leaders who have expressed condolences with Canadians in the wake of the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

Where are the Quebec hockey stars?

For the first time in more than 70 years, no Quebec players were called up to play on Canada’s men’s Olympic hockey team. With no representation at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Games, what does this mean for the future of hockey in la belle province?

U.S. House poised to vote against Trump's tariffs on Canada

The U.S. House of Representatives is poised to vote Wednesday on a resolution against President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods, and there's evidence that enough Republicans have grown tired of the trade war that the vote could pass.

Two Blocks from the White House: Hard times for Brand America

Olympic jeers, bridge blocking threats, and inflammatory foreign policies. Are Donald Trump’s actions hurting America’s global reputation?

Father, 2 children dead after murder-suicide in First Nation near Maniwaki, Que.

A man shot and killed his two children before taking his own life in Kitigan Zibi Anishinābeg early Wednesday, Quebec provincial police have confirmed.

Pam Bondi angrily defends Justice Department handling of Epstein files

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on Wednesday attacked Democrats and praised President Donald Trump as she faced criticism from lawmakers over the Justice Department's handling of files involving the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey ‌Epstein in a charged hearing before a House of Representatives panel.

FAA lifts closure of airspace over El Paso that had been enacted for 'special security reasons'

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has called down a notice to halt all flights to and from El ​Paso International Airport in Texas ​for "special security reasons" just hours after it was issued.

'I used to trust them': Family shattered after 6-month-old baby dies at Winnipeg Children's Hospital

A grieving father says he feels numb after taking his six-month-old son to a Winnipeg emergency department, believing he was in the right place to help his child. Ten hours later, his baby was taken into surgery and died.
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Toronto Star

Winter Olympics 2026 Day 5 live: Gilles and Poirier chase ice dance medal; Vonn has third surgery; McDavid's linemates revealed

Our live coverage will have everything you need to know about Team Canada and the biggest stories at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

What Olympic-bound Maple Leafs will gain from competing in Milan

Auston Matthews is competing for Team USA, while William Nylander and Oliver Ekman-Larsson are members of Team Sweden as NHL returns to the Games for first time since 2014.

Mark Carney tells Tumbler Ridge families, 'The nation mourns with you'

On his way to the Liberal caucus meeting, Carney thanked world leaders for reaching out and offering their support and condolences.

Behind Canada's $900M auto theft crisis: Organized crime, the Hells Angels, kid thieves and crooked shipping companies

Thieves stole 46,999 vehicles in Canada last year and cost Canadians $900 million in insurance costs, the Équité Association insurance industry group says.

What are Canada's best and worst Olympics uniforms of all time? We rank them, from Roots cap to Lululemon vest

From Vancouver 2010's blockbuster mittens to cowboy hats and fringe at Calgary 1988, these Summer and Winter Olympics kits left their mark.

It’s Day 5 of Olympic beer bingo: Sweden sweeps all medals in cross country sprint — our board is filling up

A clean sweep delivers another checkmark on our Pints & Podiums card. Track the moments — and the brews — as they stack up.

From Kyiv to Paris and beyond, Tumbler Ridge mass shooting prompts grief, condolences

The shooting killed 10 people, including the suspected shooter, and sent another 25 to hospital.

Toronto Star wins three Amnesty International Canada Media Awards

The Star won two of the five categories outright and tied for another in the 30th annual edition of the honours.

'Our hearts are in Tumbler Ridge': Canada mourns after mass shooting at B.C. high school

"I join Canadians in grieving with those whose lives have been changed irreversibly today," Prime Minister Mark Carney wrote on social media.

What to do in Toronto and the GTA on Family Day 2026

Wondering how to enjoy holiday Monday? Here's a list of all the fun (and free) activities you can take advantage of on Feb. 16.
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Globe and Mail

Bondi, Democrats clash over Epstein after she tells victims she's 'deeply sorry' for their suffering

Attorney-General Pam Bondi told Jeffrey Epstein’s victims she was 'deeply sorry' for their suffering during a House Judiciary Committee hearing. She then clashed with Rep. Pramila Jayapal.

'Very difficult day for the nation': Carney emotional after mass shooting at B.C. school

A visibly upset Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday promised Canadians would get through what he called a 'terrible' mass shooting at a school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.

IOC 'beg' Heraskevych to reconsider helmet stance

The International Olympic Committee pleaded on Wednesday (Feb. 11) with Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych to compete without his banned helmet depicting Ukrainian athletes killed in the war against Russia and avoid a potential disqualification.

Iran marks 47th anniversary of Islamic revolution

Country’s theocracy remains under pressure, both from tensions with U.S. and a public angrily denouncing Tehran’s bloody crackdown on nationwide protests

Iran commemorates 1979 revolution as nation is squeezed by anger over crackdown, tensions with U.S.

President Masoud Pezeshkian got on stage at Azadi Square in Tehran, the country’s capital, and insisted that Iran is willing to negotiate over its nuclear program as fledgling nuclear talks talks with America hang in the balance.

Students seen exiting after deadly shootings at school and home in B.C.

A shooting at a school in British Columbia left eight dead including a woman whom police believe to be the shooter, while two more people were found dead at a nearby home, Canadian authorities said Tuesday.

NATO to strengthen its presence in the Arctic with ‘Arctic Sentry’ mission

It will co-ordinate the increasing military presence of NATO allies in the region, including exercises such as Denmark’s ‘Arctic Endurance on Greenland’

Norwegian Olympian admits to cheating on girlfriend after medal win

Norway's Sturla Holm Laegreid followed up his bronze medal in the biathlon at the Winter Olympics on Tuesday with a stunning confession that he had cheated on his girlfriend, before openly begging her for another chance.

Bondi clashes with Democrats over Justice Department’s handling of Epstein files

Attorney-General launched into a wide-ranging, passionate defence of Trump and mocked her Democratic questioners

Netanyahu expected to press Trump over Iran diplomacy during White House visit

Gaza is also on the agenda, with Trump looking to push ahead with a ceasefire agreement he helped to broker
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Global News

World leaders react to ‘senseless’ Tumbler Ridge shooting: ‘Horror has struck’

Tuesday afternoon's mass school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., has been called 'one of the worst mass shootings' in Canada, minister says.

Canadians wait for flights out of Cuba, aid struggling to get in amid U.S. energy blockade

Canadians in Cuba are waiting for flights home and humanitarian agencies are struggling to get aid in as an energy crisis worsens in the nation amid a U.S. oil blockade.

Cuba is reaching ‘breaking point’ as fuel shortage worsens. What to know

The suspension of Air Canada flights to Cuba after the country warned airlines of a fuel shortage marks the latest blow for the island's economy amid increased U.S. pressure.

Parents condemn $176 fines for hostel staff after daughters died from tainted alcohol

Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones, both 19, died after they were served tainted alcohol laced with methanol at the Nana Backpacker Hostel in Laos in 2024.

Olympic medallist wins bronze, confesses on live tv to cheating on girlfriend

Sturla Holm Laegreid said he made the grand gesture in hopes of winning back the "love of his life" after he cheated on her three months into their relationship.

Record snow drought in Western US raises concerns for water shortages and wildfires

With thousands of warm temperature records being broken across the U.S. Midwest this winter, scientists say snow cover and snow depth are at their lowest levels in decades.

Ukraine’s Heraskevych says he will compete in banned helmet, defying IOC

Skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych's helmet showcased pictures of friends killed during Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

Woman testifies son of Norway’s crown princess raped her while she slept

Prosecutors have said that the son of Mette-Marit, Norway’s crown princess, Marius Borg Hoiby, could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted in the trial.

King Charles breaks silence on Andrew, will ‘support’ police in Epstein probe

The statement came after U.K. police said that they were 'assessing' reports that the former prince had sent trade reports to Epstein in 2010.

Olympic medals are already falling apart, not even one week in

Several athletes have reported issues with their medals, saying they aren't able to withstand celebrations. Officials are investigating.
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New York Times

Kraft Heinz Reverses Course on Company Split as Sales Continue to Slide

The company’s new C.E.O. said he saw opportunities to fix and grow the food giant — and cut prices for consumers.

U.S. Brings Dozens of Foreign Military Chiefs to Washington

The rare gathering focused on the Western Hemisphere underscored potential implications of the Trump administration’s “Donroe Doctrine.”

Easing Unemployment Supports Fed Extending Pause on Rate Cuts

January’s jobs data, released on Wednesday, bolstered expectations that the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady for longer than previously expected.

The Secret to Happiness May Lie in Our Social Skills

A new book, “How to Feel Loved,” links our social skills to how content we are.

Trump Meets Netanyahu in Washington Amid Tensions With Iran

It is the sixth visit by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to the United States to meet with President Trump since the president began his second term.

Iran Commemorates Revolution, With U.S. Warships Lurking Off the Coast

The authoritarian clerical regime in Tehran came to power in 1979. Today, it presides over a country that is deeply polarized and under threat of an American attack.

After a Year of Sluggish Hiring, 2026 Is Off to a Stronger Start

The economy added substantially more jobs than expected last month, as more people entered the labor force and wages grew.

Epstein Files Include Grainy Videos From Inside His Florida Home

The clips from Jeffrey Epstein’s home office appear to show him with young women.

Canada Mass Shooting: What to Know About the Home and School Shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

The attack at a school and a residence in the small, remote town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, has shocked a country where such acts of violence are rare.

After Hurricane Helene, Grief Came for the Gravedigger

In pursuit of an interesting life, he came face to face with death.

CNBC

McDonald's is about to report earnings. Here's what to expect

Buzzy promotions have helped McDonald's win over high-income consumers.

Novo Nordisk CEO sees 15 million patient opportunity in Medicare coverage for obesity drugs

Doustdar said Medicare coverage and the launch of Novo's new obesity pill should help gradually boost prescription volumes and offset lower prices in the U.S.

Here are the five key takeaways from the January jobs report

The January nonfarm payrolls report beat Wall Street expectations in both job creation and the unemployment rate.

FAA abruptly lifts order halting El Paso flights; Trump official says Defense Dept. disabled Mexican cartel drones

A Trump administration official said the Department of Defense disabled Mexican cartel drones that had breached U.S. airspace.

Europe stocks close mixed after investors digested flurry of earnings

European stocks closed mixed on Wednesday as corporate earnings remained in focus.

Tariff bills across U.S. states mount as affordability and Trump head for midterm elections showdown

New data shows that states where key midterm elections races will take place paid over $134 billion in tariffs during 2025 as affordability issues mounted.

U.S. payrolls rose by 130,000 in January, more than expected; unemployment down to 4.3%

Job growth was stronger than expected to start 2026, providing some relief to concerns about the state of the U.S. labor market.

Shopify stock drops despite revenue beat, $2 billion buyback

The company missed analysts' expectations for earnings, and it forecast free-cash-flow margins in the first quarter that could be lower than last year.

China consumer inflation rises less than expected in January as producer price deflation persists

China's consumer inflation rose less than expected in January while the deflation in producer prices persisted.

Heineken to slash up to 6,000 jobs in AI 'productivity savings' amid slump in beer sales

Heineken's CEO told CNBC that AI will play an "important part of ongoing productivity savings" after the brewer said it plans to cut up to 7% of its workforce.

Washington Post

At least 9 killed, many injured in shootings at Canada school and home

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was “devastated” by the shootings, which took place at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia and at a residence.

Vance visits Armenia, Azerbaijan as Trump eyes deals in Russia’s sphere

The vice president’s historic trip illustrates Trump’s transactional diplomacy and willingness to use economic muscle to elbow out rivals such as Russia and Iran.

Trump mulls second aircraft carrier off Iran, as Netanyahu flies to D.C. for talks

The threat of an imminent new attack on Tehran follows an inconclusive meeting last week between U.S. envoys and senior Iranian officials.

Trump threatens to block opening of bridge between U.S. and Canada

As the Gordie Howe bridge nears completion, Trump, in his latest salvo against Canada, suggested he would “not allow” it to open, saying Canada had treated the U.S. “very unfairly.”

BBC

Brief sent by Andrew to Epstein included gold investments, file seen by BBC suggests

The briefing which includes "high value commercial opportunities" in Helmand province, appears in the Epstein files.

England suffer disappointing defeat by West Indies

England's batters put in a disappointing display as they lose by 30 runs to West Indies in their second match of the T20 World Cup.

Al Fayed victims say cases should be investigated as human trafficking

Police are investigating more than five people who may have facilitated Al Fayed in his alleged abuse.

School stabbing suspect is former pupil, police say

Two boys, aged 12 and 13, are in a stable condition in hospital after the stabbing in a school in north-west London.

ICE will be 'key part of security' at World Cup in US

The acting head of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has told a congressional committee that the agency is "a key part of the overall security apparatus for the World Cup" when asked if he would pause operations for this summer's tournament.

PM says peer did not give 'full account' over links to sex offender

Sir Keir Starmer was asked at Prime Minister's Questions about his decision to award a peerage to Lord Doyle.

England spun out by West Indies at T20 World Cup

England's batters are spun out by West Indies in Mumbai as Harry Brook's side fall to a 30-run defeat in their second match at the T20 World Cup.

Lyse Doucet: In Tehran, rallies for Iran's revolution overshadowed by discontent and defiance

The BBC visits the Iranian capital for the first time since authorities used unprecedented force to put down protests last month.

Sarwar denies being part of wider plot to oust Starmer

The Scottish Labour leader says he stands by his call for the prime minister to resign.

Lloyds Banking Group to close another 95 branches

The closures have been announced days after Santander said it would shut branches.

The Independent

Nancy Guthrie live updates: Man detained for questioning is released as search for Savannah’s mom continues

Delivery driver Carlos Palazuelos was briefly held and questioned over the disappearance of the mother of journalist Savannah Guthrie, who was last seen at her home in Tucson, Arizona, on January 31

What to know about the case of a teen found dead on cruise ship

A 16-year-old boy under investigation in a Carnival Cruise ship killing appeared in federal court last week, but the case is being kept secret

How spider silk could be key to repairing damaged nerves in humans

Clinical trials are to go ahead using ‘off-the-shelf’ spider silk technology to repair devastating nerve injuries

Pam Bondi lashes out at Jerry Nadler in shouting match over Epstein question

Pam Bondi lashed out at Jerry Nadler after the Democrat asked how many co-conspirators the Department of Justice has indicted.

Labour’s efforts to ramp up one-in-one-out deportations to France hit by fresh legal challenges

Sixteen migrants told the High Court that the government’s flagship deportation deal with France was failing victims of trafficking

Epstein told Emirati billionaire he ‘loved the torture video’ and shared sex messages, unredacted files reveal

Paedophile financier corresponded with prominent Middle Eastern businessman for years, according to newly unredacted files

Cost of living crisis laid bare as almost half of Britons ‘have under £25 left at end of week’

Exclusive: Majority of UK adults forced to make difficult choices, with almost two-thirds found to be cutting back on essentials like food and heating

Top Colorado amusement park files for bankruptcy years after six-year-old died on a ride

Wongel Estifanos fell 110 feet from the Haunted Mine Drop ride after a seatbelt error at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

Canada shooting latest: Students made ‘escape plan’ while barricaded in classroom during lethal rampage that killed nine

Prime Minister Mark Carney said he would make resources available to Tumbler Ridge, a town of 2,400

Canada's strict gun laws include a ban on assault-style firearms and a freeze on handgun sales

The Canadian government has taken multiple steps to reduce gun violence in recent years, including banning thousands of assault-style weapons and freezing the sale, purchase and transfer of handguns