US Renews Warning to Americans Worldwide of Iran-Related Threats
The alert followed new strikes carried out by the U.S. military in the Strait of Hormuz.
Safety Recall Issued for Thousands of Walking Pads Sold at Canadian Tire
Health Canada has issued a nationwide recall for thousands of electric walking pads sold at Canadian Tire due to an “electrical hazard.” Any customer who has purchased the PowerG Walking Pad since January 2025 is advised to discontinue use of the recalled product and take it back to a Canadian Tire store for either a refund or in-store credit, the federal agency said in a recently published advisory.
US–Venezuela Oil Deal Won’t Hinder Country’s Democratic Transition, US Official Says
The official described the deal as ‘a geopolitical opportunity’ for Washington to gain control over oil fields influenced by Russian and Chinese companies.
Huawei Plans to Expand AI Pharma Development With Domestic Firms as Analysts Warn of Risks
The Chinese state-linked tech giant is transforming from an ‘equipment supplier’ into an ‘industry operating system,’ one analyst said.
Canada’s Living-Standards Gap with US Has More Than Doubled This Century, Accelerating Since 2014: Report
The living standards gap between Canada and the United States has more than doubled over the past 25 years as Canada increasingly falls behind its southern neighbour, a new study suggests. The steepest drop, however, occurred post-2014, according to a newly released report from the Fraser Institute. Up until then, Canada maintained a comparable performance [...]
Alberta Has Added the Most Jobs in Canada This Year, but Not in Industries You Might Think
A new RBC report shows Alberta added roughly 79,000 jobs in June compared with a year earlier, a three percent increase that outpaced every province except PEI.
Carney Says He Takes Byelection Wins as Support for His Government’s Plan
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he views his party’s three recent byelection victories as a sign that voters support his government and its plan. “I think the message is clear. Voters have put their trust in our government,” Carney told reporters in Ottawa on Sept. 1. “We accept that with humility and determination.” Carney thanked […]
China Elevates CCP Loyalty Rules for Lawyers to National Law
The amended law makes support for Communist Party leadership an explicit qualification for lawyers.
Navy Doesn’t Plan to Return to Bahrain Base ‘Anytime Soon,’ Chief Says
The Navy's top officer said the service is working to reunite personnel with belongings they left on the base after the outbreak of fighting with Iran.
Pentagon Defends War Secretary Hegseth’s Post Criticizing Canada’s Cadet Program
The Pentagon is standing behind a recent social media post by U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth that appeared to be mocking a photo shared by a Canadian cadet program. Hegseth on Aug. 31 posted an image on X from the Cadet Training Centre in Vernon, B.C., depicting a youth cadet receiving a medal from an instructor along with the caption “this is real” and a Canadian flag icon. The post led to backlash in Canada, including criticism from Prime Minister Mark Carney. When asked by reporters about Hegseth’s post on Sept. 1, Pentagon deputy press secretary Jacob Bliss defended it, saying, “the X post speaks for itself.”
Taiwan Criticizes China’s ‘Wolf Warrior’ Diplomacy at Pacific Summit
Taiwan’s foreign minister was in Palau at the invitation of President Surangel Whipps Jr., despite objections from China.
BC Boaters Warned to Avoid Mysterious Floating Island
Boaters in northern British Columbia are being warned to stay away from a mysterious floating island that has reappeared on a lake after drifting about 30 kilometers in two weeks. BC Hydro spokesperson Bob Gammer says he initially thought reports of the island covered in trees and foliage on Williston Lake, the reservoir for the W.A.C. Bennett Dam in the northern Interior, were a hoax, but satellite images confirmed its existence in mid-August. The island measuring about one hectare then disappeared, but Gammer says it was spotted again on Monday, having travelled about 30 kilometers. He says boaters should resist the urge to visit the island, theorizing that it’s based on an unstable mass of logs and decaying debris that may have broken free from the shore when the lake recently filled for the first time since 2012.
Élections Québec Says It Will Send out Voting Information in French Only
Élections Québec said Tuesday that it will only send out voter information in French, in order to comply with language laws. In previous elections, voter information cards were printed in both English and French. Spokesperson Julie St-Arnaud-Drolet said the change to Élection Québec’s policy stems from a legal obligation. The elections authority must follow legislation adopted in 2022 making French the sole language of communication for public institutions, she said in an email. However, this year’s documents will include a QR code for voters to access information online in English, she said. indigenous voters and those eligible to receive English instructions must contact Élections Québec to request English documents.
Croatian President Says Mladic State Funeral Would Close Door to EU For Serbia
‘The glorification of war criminals has no place in an EU member country, nor in a candidate country,’ EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said.
US Strikes Iran After Attempted Attacks on US Troops, Shipping
Trump warned Monday that the U.S. military would hit Iran hard in response to Iranian missile attacks on U.S. bases in Jordan.
Alberta Couple Receives 4-Year Sentence After Dying Mother Left on the Floor for a Week
The message needs to be sent that elder neglect and elder abuse will not be tolerated in Canadian society, the judge wrote.
Trump Reviewing US Position on UK-Governed Falkland Islands
When asked about the disputed British territory in the South Atlantic, the president said he 'always reviews every position.'
Ontario's New Cash Bail System Paused After Judge Grants Injunction
Ontario’s recently implemented mandatory cash bail rules will be temporarily suspended while a Superior Court justice examines their compatibility with Canada’s constitution. Justice William Chalmers granted the injunction sought by the Canadian Civil Liberties Association and the Criminal Lawyers’ Association after their legal teams and the province’s lawyers presented arguments in the case last week.
Stellantis, Unifor Begin Contract Negotiations in Final Round of Auto Sector Talks
The union representing workers at Stellantis began contract talks with the U.S. automaker today, marking the start of the final round of its bargaining with the Detroit Three. Unifor has already ratified new collective agreements with Ford Motor Co. and General Motors in Canada this summer. The union typically uses pattern bargaining for its auto [...]
Iranian President Offers Return to Peace Framework If US Does Same
The Iranian leader offered to return to the peace framework after U.S. and Iranian forces traded fire for the first time in a month on Aug. 30.
