February 17, 2026 – Canada Headlines

1Lunar New Year 2026 live: Year of the Fire Horse

Story gist: CNN published an article on Chinese zodiac predictions for 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse. BBC provided live coverage of Lunar New Year 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse.
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Chinese zodiac predictions: What’s in store for 2026 as we enter the Year of the Fire Horse
— CNN
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Lunar New Year 2026 live: Year of the Fire Horse
— BBC
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning CNN emphasizes zodiac predictions and fortunes for the Year of the Fire Horse, adopting a speculative tone. Center BBC focuses on neutral live updates of the Lunar New Year event. Right-leaning outlets absent, providing no coverage or perspective on the cultural observance.

2‘Tremendous amount of energy’ in Canada-Mexico trade discussions, delegate says

Story gist: A delegate stated there is a ‘tremendous amount of energy’ in trade discussions between Canada and Mexico.
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No major left-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
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‘Tremendous amount of energy’ in Canada-Mexico trade discussions, delegate says
— CTV News
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Only center-leaning CTV News covered the story, emphasizing the delegate’s optimistic quote on energetic trade talks in neutral terms. No left-leaning outlets reported, omitting potential progressive emphasis on labor or environmental angles in North American trade. No right-leaning coverage, absent conservative focus on economic nationalism or border security implications.

3Here’s what we know about the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting investigation

Story gist: A mass shooting occurred in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. Authorities are investigating as portable classrooms arrive for affected schools and survivors Maya Gebala and Paige Hoekstra recover.
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As portables arrive in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., expert says feeling safe a priority
— Toronto Star
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Here’s what we know about the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting investigation
— Global News
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Tumbler Ridge survivors update: Maya Gebala making progress, Paige Hoekstra heading home
— Vancouver Sun
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Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets (Toronto Star) emphasize community recovery, highlighting portable arrivals and expert views on prioritizing safety feelings. Center outlets (Global News) provide neutral, fact-based investigation summaries. Right-leaning outlets (Vancouver Sun) focus on positive survivor updates, detailing individual progress like Maya Gebala improving and Paige Hoekstra heading home.

4Toronto sees hundreds of thousands rally for Iran ‘Day of Action’

Story gist: Residents rallied in Toronto’s North York, Montreal, and Calgary to support anti-government protests in Iran on a ‘Day of Action.’ Toronto’s event drew an estimated 350,000 participants.
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Crowd estimated at 350,000 marches in North York to support anti-government protests in Iran
— Toronto Star
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Montrealers march in show of support, solidarity for Iran
— CTV News
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‘We’re still united, we’re still fighting’: Calgarians join global protests against Iranian government
— Calgary Herald
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Bias summary: Left-leaning Toronto Star emphasizes massive 350,000-strong Toronto crowd marching for Iran’s anti-government protests. Center CTV News highlights Montrealers’ show of solidarity for Iran. Right-leaning Calgary Herald focuses on Calgarians’ unity and ongoing fight against the Iranian government as part of global protests. All frame events positively toward protesters with city-specific emphasis; no lane absent.