Wright Says Venezuela’s Oil Production Could More Than Double Under New Deals
‘The investment in these deals will massively grow oil production, which will give downward pressure on oil prices,’ the energy secretary said.
Discipline Crisis: Classroom Disruption Costs Australian Teachers Nearly a Third of Lesson Time
A national survey found that school teachers lost an average of nine minutes out of every 30 minutes of lesson time to student misbehaviour.
What’s Holding Up the Roberts-Smith War Crimes Trial? Classified Evidence
The classified nature of operations in Afghanistan has delayed the criminal proceedings, which inched forward at the Downing Centre Local Court.
Nationals Leader Calls for More Male Teachers to Protect Boys From ‘Manosphere’ Influencers
Matt Canavan believes a lack of real-world male role models is causing boys to turn to “manosphere” influencers, who often espouse misogynistic views.
US and NZ Commit $60 Million to Cook Islands Port Amid Pacific Rivalry With CCP
After signing a comprehensive strategic partnership with Beijing last year the small Pacific state has taken another step back towards its traditional partners.
Labor Opens $10 Million Grants for Indigenous-Led ‘Clean Energy’ Projects
The projects must be located in Australia, meet the government’s definition of a clean energy project, and have an expected capacity of more than one megawatt.
One Nation’s Next Test: Can the ‘Orange Wave’ Sweep Victoria?
'We’re not going to chase votes. We are going to continue with the messaging that this party has delivered for 30 years,' said One Nation's Warren Pickering.
Death Toll in Nepal-Tibet Flood Tops 1,100 as China’s Tibet Toll Remains Unchanged for Days
Nepal Police report more than 4,500 still missing as rights groups question Beijing’s information controls and restricted access to Tibet.
Port of Churchill Restarts Grain Shipments for First Time in 6 Years
The port began loading 30,000 tonnes of durum wheat from Saskatchewan’s AGT Foods into a vessel on Aug. 31, with the ship to deliver to European customers.
Key Takeaways From the Aug. 31 Byelections
While the Liberal government briefly lost its majority status following the resignation of several MPs, it regained it following the Aug. 31 byelections. The Liberals won all three byelections in Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia, obtaining more than 50 percent of the vote in each. The Conservatives lost a seat, while the Bloc Québécois and NDP also trailed in the vote totals.
Peter Menzies: CBC’s Welcome Reversal of Editorial Directive Not to Call 9/11 a Terrorist Attack Reveals 3 Things
Commentary It’s not often that a news organization prompts international controversy, but the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s decision to ban journalists from referring to the 9/11 attack on America as terrorism accomplished just that. Aware that Sept. 11, 2026, marks the 25th anniversary of the largest and most notorious act of terror in human memory, the CBC’s senior director of journalistic standards and public trust issued a memo to news staff reminding them of the public broadcaster’s policy. It stated: “Do not refer to the Sept. 11 attacks as terrorist attacks. The hijackings led to passenger jet crashes in Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania and Manhattan. The World Trade Center (WTC in second reference) was destroyed.”...
Ford Government Seeks Contractors to Remove Downtown Toronto Bike Lanes After Appeal Court Win
The Ontario government is seeking contractors to remove and redesign more than 19 kilometres of bike lanes in Toronto, following a win in the Ontario Court of Appeal last month that found their removal does not violate the Charter rights of cyclists. On Aug. 14, the Ontario Court of Appeal overturned a lower court’s ruling in July 2025 that had prevented the province from getting rid of the bike lanes on constitutional grounds.
BC Government Confirms Errors Worth $1.46B in Gas Revenue Forecasts
Errors including botched currency conversions led the British Columbia government to overstate its forecasted natural gas revenues by about $1.46 billion over five fiscal years, officials confirmed on Tuesday. Senior staff with the ministries of energy and finance told a technical briefing the errors had been independently verified and corrections would be included in the [...]
US Journalist Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Acting as Chinese Agent
The American sought to recruit a Trump administration official for Chinese intelligence.
Russian Jet-Powered Drones Target Kyiv Region in 6th Day of Intensified Strikes
In a new tactic since last week, Russia has sent swarms of drones to target Kyiv and nearby areas day and night.
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 [...]
