February 11, 2026 – Canada Headlines

1Grand jury declines to indict Democratic lawmakers who urged service members to disobey illegal Trump orders

Story gist: A federal grand jury declined to indict six Democratic lawmakers accused of urging U.S. service members to disobey orders from former President Trump. The case involved a U.S. military video.
Left
Federal prosecutors reportedly failed to secure indictments against six Democratic lawmakers over US military video – as it happened
— The Guardian
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Center
Prosecutors fail to secure indictment against 6 Dem lawmakers
— Politico
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Guardian emphasize prosecutors ‘failing’ to secure indictments, providing live ‘as it happened’ coverage with context on the military video, portraying relief for Democrats. Center outlets like Politico report neutrally on the failure to indict without added detail. Right-leaning outlets omit the story, absenting any perspective on the non-indictment favorable to Democrats.

2Calgary police investigate fatal crash on 16 Ave. NE

Story gist: Calgary police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash on 16 Ave. NE in northeast Calgary.
Left
No major left-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Center
Calgary police investigate fatal crash on 16 Ave. NE
— Global News
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Right
One dead after single-vehicle crash in northeast Calgary
— Calgary Herald
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Bias summary: No left-leaning outlets covered the story, omitting progressive perspectives. Center outlet Global News frames it neutrally around police investigation and exact location (16 Ave. NE). Right-leaning Calgary Herald emphasizes the death (‘One dead’) upfront, specifies ‘single-vehicle crash’ and ‘northeast Calgary,’ with a slightly more direct tone on the outcome.

3Toronto budget that includes 2.2 per cent tax hike makes it through final council debate with few major changes

Story gist: Toronto city council approved Mayor Olivia Chow’s 2026 budget, which includes a 2.2 per cent property tax increase, after final debate with few major changes.
Left
Olivia Chow’s 2026 city budget makes it through council despite criticism
— Toronto Star
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Center
Toronto budget that includes 2.2 per cent tax hike makes it through final council debate with few major changes
— CTV News
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Right
LILLEY: Olivia Chow promotes her budget, and re-election, using your tax dollars
— Toronto Sun
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Bias summary: Left-leaning Toronto Star frames passage as Mayor Chow’s success ‘despite criticism,’ emphasizing triumph over opposition. Center CTV News reports neutrally, highlighting the tax hike and minimal changes without judgment. Right-leaning Toronto Sun criticizes Chow via column for using tax dollars to promote the budget and her re-election, focusing on alleged fiscal misuse and political self-interest.

4‘We’re not alone’: Greenlanders react to Canada’s consulate

Story gist: Canada opened a consulate in Nuuk, Greenland. Greenlanders reacted by stating ‘We’re not alone.’
Left
Opinion | Canada’s Nuuk consulate opening marks a significant step in Inuit and Greenland ties
— Toronto Star
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Center
‘We’re not alone’: Greenlanders react to Canada’s consulate
— CTV News
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning Toronto Star frames the consulate opening as an opinion piece calling it a significant step in Inuit and Greenland ties, emphasizing positive cultural connections. Center CTV News reports neutrally on Greenlanders’ reactions with the quote ‘We’re not alone,’ focusing on local sentiment. Right-leaning outlets offer no coverage, absenting perspectives on geopolitical strategy or Arctic competition.