Iran war live: Trump says ceasefire extended as talks with Tehran in limbo

Iran war live: Trump says ceasefire extended as talks with Tehran in limbo https://aje.news/9hxh4e

Be wary of AI-generated wildfire images, B.C. officials warn With B.C.’s 2026 wildfire season underway, officials are warning the public not to be duped by fake images generated by artificial intelligence.

“With B.C.’s 2026 wildfire season underway, officials are warning the public not to be duped by fake images generated by artificial intelligence.” www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar... - @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social

#BCWildfire #FactCheck #Misinformation #Wildfires

The Lyrid meteor shower opens the season. Here’s how to watch | CNN The Lyrid meteor shower returns to the sky, on Tuesday night. Here’s where and how to catch a glimpse of the cosmic show.

The Lyrid meteor shower is expected to peak, or reach its maximum activity, on Wednesday around 4 p.m. ET, during daylight hours for much of North America, according to the American Meteor Society.

B.C. Ferries alters schedule amid efforts to avoid hitting humpback whales | CBC News The Northern Expedition ferry, serving Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii, is travelling at lower speeds in an effort to reduce the risk of hitting humpback whales and other marine mammals in the region.

“B.C. Ferries alters Northern Expedition schedule amid efforts to avoid hitting humpback whales” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC British Columbia

#BCNews #Environment #HaidaGwaii #PrinceRupert

A timeline of Trump's shifting statements about how long the Iran war will last Since the U.S. and Israel launched the strikes against Iran Feb. 28, President Donald Trump has made contradictory statements about the timeline to end the war. He has repeatedly declared victory and ...

Since the U.S. and Israel launched the strikes against Iran Feb. 28, President Donald Trump has made contradictory statements about the timeline to end the war. (From @politifact.bsky.social) https://to.pbs.org/3OTPixt

Japan lifts ban on lethal weapons exports in major change of its postwar pacifist policy The move comes as the country accelerates its military buildup in the face of growing security challenges in the region.

Japan on Tuesday scrapped a ban on lethal weapons exports, a major change in its postwar pacifist policy as the country seeks to build up its arms industry amid worries over Chinese and North Korean aggression. https://to.pbs.org/41MNWrm

Trump says US will extend ceasefire until Iranian proposal submitted, discussions concluded President Donald ​Trump said on Tuesday ​that he ​was extending the Iran ‌ceasefire ⁠until an Iranian proposal ​is ​submitted, ⁠and discussions ​are concluded.

Trump says US will extend ceasefire until Iranian proposal submitted, discussions concluded reut.rs/4vGfCM8

US military no longer required to get flu vaccine, Hegseth says The Pentagon will no longer require members of the U.S. military to get the flu vaccine, ​Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday.

US military no longer required to get flu vaccine, Hegseth says reut.rs/3QU0kTZ

BC Ferries delays sailing after smoke spotted in galley of Vancouver-bound ship BC Ferries says a sailing departing from Duke Point (Nanaimo) to Tsawwassen (Vancouver) was delayed Tuesday afternoon after smoke was spotted onboard.

BC Ferries says a sailing departing from Duke Point (Nanaimo) to Tsawwassen (Vancouver) was delayed Tuesday afternoon after smoke was spotted onboard.

Mexico releases new details in Teotihuacán shooting that killed Canadian woman | CBC News Mexican officials have unveiled new details surrounding the shooting at Teotihuacán pyramids that killed one Canadian woman and injured 13 others.

ICYMI: “Mexican officials have unveiled new details surrounding the shooting at Teotihuacán pyramids that killed one Canadian woman and injured 13 others.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC News

CW: Mass shooting & suicide

#CDNPoli #Mexico #Teotihuacán

As the planet warms, scientists burn homes to figure out how to best protect them in wildfires Scientists are using controlled fires to study how to protect homes from wildfires. At a site in South Carolina, researchers burn down test houses to learn how different materials and designs can withstand flames.

Scientists are using controlled fires to study how to protect homes from wildfires.

Live updates: US-Iran talks in question as ceasefire is set to expire The prospect of a second round of talks was uncertain Tuesday after Iran’s chief negotiator accused the United States of wanting his country to surrender.

BREAKING: President Trump says the U.S. is extending its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request as he waits for a unified proposal from the Islamic Republic.

BC Wildfire Service urges caution as fake wildfire images surface online The BC Wildfire Service is urging the public to be cautious of misleading images circulating online, as artificial intelligence-generated wildfire photos become increasingly common.

“The BC Wildfire Service is urging the public to be cautious of misleading images circulating online, as artificial intelligence-generated wildfire photos become increasingly common.” cheknews.ca/bc-wildfire-... - @cheknews.ca

#AI #BCWildfire #FactCheck #Misinformation #Wildfires

Gunman who fired on tourists at Mexican pyramid carried materials related to 1999 Columbine massacre The gunman who opened fire on tourists at Mexico’s iconic Teotihuacan pyramids carried materials that were apparently related to the deadly 1999 shooting at Columbine High School.

“Taken to hospitals were six people from the U.S., three from Colombia, one from Russia, one from Brazil, one from the Netherlands and one from Canada, the local government said.” apnews.com/article/shoo... - @apnews.com

CW: Mass shooting & suicide

#CDNPoli #Mexico #Teotihuacan #USPoli

U.S. and Iran signal new ceasefire talks in Islamabad as fragile truce nears end Neither the U.S. nor Iran has publicly confirmed the timing of the talks in Islamabad, with Iranian state television denying any official was already in Pakistan's capital.

The United States and Iran have signaled they will hold a new round of ceasefire talks in Pakistan, two regional officials said Tuesday, as leaders on both sides warned they were prepared for more fighting if a fragile two-week truce expires without a deal. https://to.pbs.org/4sSNkvj

Israel will face resistance if troops stay in Lebanon, Speaker Berri says Lebanon’s parliament speaker warned on Tuesday that Israeli forces occupying parts of the country's south would face resistance if they ​fail to withdraw, signalling a risk of renewed confrontation ahead of U.S.-mediated talks this week.

Israel will face resistance if troops stay in Lebanon, Speaker Berri says reut.rs/42lPdpq

“The road remains closed to the public and road access to Old Fort is no longer considered safe.
Evacuate to Pomeroy Sports Centre located at 9324 96th Street, Fort St. John.” www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/20apri... - Emergency Info BC

#BCNews #OldFort #FortStJohn #PeaceRiver

Evacuation Order issued for Old Fort area - EmergencyInfoBC Landslide - The Peace River Regional District has issued an Evacuation Order for the Old Fort area due to landslide. This landslide is creating a significant risk to life. The coordinated evacuation a...

“The Peace River Regional District has issued an Evacuation Order for the Old Fort area due to landslide.” www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/20apri... - Emergency Info BC

#BCNews #FortStJohn #OldFort #PeaceRiver

Calls to 'be vigilant' during amber wildfire alert Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service issues warning and urges extra care following dry weather.

ENGLAND: “Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued an "amber" wildfire alert.” ca.news.yahoo.com/calls-vigila... - @yahoocanada.bsky.social

#Bournemouth #Christchurch #Dorset #England #Poole #Swindon #UnitedKingdom #Wildfires #Wiltshire

Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with Iran President Donald Trump told CNBC in ​an interview on Tuesday that he ‌did not want to extend a ceasefire with Iran, adding the U.S. was in a ​strong negotiating position and would end ​up with what he called a great ⁠deal.

Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with Iran reut.rs/4cCELPg

The United States expressed confidence that peace talks with ​Iran would go ahead in Pakistan and a senior Iranian official said Tehran was considering joining, but significant hurdles and uncertainty remained as the end of a ceasefire loomed reut.rs/3ONNmXn

Season 4 of docuseries focuses on wildfires in La Ronge area Season Four of the acclaimed docuseries Guardians of the North launches Tuesday night and over the course of s...

SASKATCHEWAN: “Season Four of the acclaimed docuseries Guardians of the North launches Tuesday night and over the course of six episodes will focus on wildfires in the La Ronge area.” larongenow.com/2026/04/21/s... - larongeNOW

#LaRonge #Saskatchewan #SKFire #Wildfires

Oceanside RCMP seek man who ‘tampered with and removed’ ankle monitor Oceanside RCMP are asking the public to keep an eye out for a wanted man who’s believed to have “tampered with and removed" his court-ordered ankle monitor.

“Oceanside RCMP are asking the public to keep an eye out for a wanted man who’s believed to have “tampered with and removed” his court-ordered ankle monitor.” cheknews.ca/oceanside-rc... - @cheknews.ca

#Parksville #PortAlberni #QualicumBeach #Nanaimo #VancouverIsland #YYJ

Evacuation order and assessments continue at Old Fort area landslide – Energeticcity.ca Assessments are continuing at the site of a slow-moving landslide in the Old Fort area which began on April 20th.

“FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — An active landslide has closed the Old Fort Road after a late-night evacuation of the community.” energeticcity.ca/2026/04/21/e... - @energeticcity.bsky.social

#BCNews #FortStJohn #NorthernBC #OldFort

N.W.T to follow Alberta in ditching clock changes, will adopt permanent daylight time Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson says the territory will follow Alberta’s lead in ditching twice-a-year clock changes.

“YELLOWKNIFE — Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson says the territory will follow Alberta’s lead in ditching twice-a-year clock changes.” www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic... - CTV News

#ABLeg #CDNPoli #DaylightTime #DaylightSavingTime #NorthwestTerritories #Yellowknife

Vancouver Island sees first wildfire of season as temperatures soar The fire near Horne Lake comes just days after the B.C. Wildfire Service warned of an elevated risks of fires due to drought this spring and into the summer.

“The wildfire southwest of Qualicum Beach, estimated at 0.1 of an hectare, is the first of the season on Vancouver Island. It was considered under control…” www.timescolonist.com/local-news/v... - @timescolonist.bsky.social

#BCWildfire #HorneLake #QualicumBeach cc: #Nanaimo #Parksville #Wildfires

"A recent study estimated anything up to 20,000 whales are killed a year through ship strikes, globally, and that's just an estimate, a best-case estimate." Robinson said she was surprised to see Swiftsure Bank, off the west coast of Vancouver Island, emerge as a risk hot spot for strikes of fin, blue and humpback whales. The area is a "migration highway" for humpbacks, she noted. The study also identified a hot spot for the same three species in the Gulf of St. Lawrence between Quebec, New Brunswick and Newfoundland.

From November 22, 2024: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar... - @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social

Manitoba touts improvements since wildfires killed 2, displaced 33,000 in 2025 | CBC News The first report into Manitoba's 2025 wildfire season notes improvements made by the province since two people were killed and 33,000 others were displaced by fire last year — but does not assess in d...

MANITOBA: “Manitoba touts improvements since wildfires killed 2, displaced 33,000 in 2025” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC Manitoba

#Canada #Manitoba #MBFire #Wildfires

Mexico's Sheinbaum demands explanation after US officials die after operation in Chihuahua Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she was unaware of any collaboration between the U.S. and local authorities in Chihuahua after four officials died in an accident over the weekend.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she was unaware of any collaboration between the U.S. and local authorities in Chihuahua after four officials died in an accident over the weekend. Sheinbaum said she plans to demand explanations from both countries to ensure no laws were broken.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 strikes Colombia-Ecuador border, GFZ says An earthquake ​of magnitude ‌5.5 struck ​the ​Colombia-Ecuador border region ⁠on ​Monday, the ​German Research Centre for ​Geosciences (GFZ) ​said.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 strikes Colombia-Ecuador border, GFZ says reut.rs/3OV7lDv