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Manitoba spends $103M to protect industries hit by ‘unwarranted’ U.S. tariffsIndustries hit by U.S. tariffs in Manitoba are set to receive more than $100 million from the provincial government.EconomyAug 28
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MOMENT: Chinese robot beats Usain Bolt’s 100m world record in World Humanoid Robot GamesA humanoid robot developed by China’s Beijing Innovation Centre of Humanoid Robotics ran 100 metres in 9.39 seconds on Saturday, beating the human world record held by Jamaican sprinting great Usain Bolt. The performance surpassed the 9.58-second men’s 100-metre world record set by Bolt at the World Athletics Championships in Berlin in 2009.TechAug 22
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Buy Canadian: Government unveils $100M interprovincial steel trading rebateTransport Minister Steven MacKinnon was in Hamilton Monday to announce a new $100 million rebate plan to support shipping costs of domestic steel companies. The Commodities Sectoral Support Program will slash interprovincial steel shipping costs in half for the next year, in a bid to assist domestic producers impacted by tariffs.CanadaAug 10
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Snoop Dogg is hiring an ice cream taster for $10K a monthSnoop Dogg is looking for an international ice cream taster for his Dr. Bombay brand. The three-month gig pays $10,000 a month and is open to applicants worldwide.EntertainmentSep 6
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6,100 UofT staff members vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike mandateMore than 6,100 workers at the University of Toronto have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike mandate. The union says the deadline for contract negotiations is just after midnight Tuesday, after which it could call a strike. Job security, wages, remote work and AI protections are among the sticking points.CanadaSep 8
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Federal government selling 10 C-130A Hercules for conversion into aerial firefighting aircraftStephen Fuhr, secretary of state for defence procurement, announced Friday the federal government is selling 10 C-130A Hercules aircraft to Colson Aviation for conversion into aerial firefighting aircraft. Fuhr said each aircraft is expected to create aerospace jobs across B.C. while “helping deliver aircraft that are urgently needed for aerial firefighting.”CanadaAug 7
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Ontario, Canada complete 3-year, $10M deal to protect 48,000 acres of forests, wetlands, parksOntario is marking a provincewide expansion of protected land — including a local addition at Emily Provincial Park in Kawartha Lakes. The announcement comes as wildfires put the province’s natural landscape — and how it is protected — under the spotlight. Marc Woodhouse reportsEnvironmentJul 23
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SOGI 123 to continue in B.C. schoolsGlobal News Morning speaks with Aditi Loveridge of the ARC Foundation about reports that SOGI 123 was defunded by the B.C. government.Global News Morning BCJul 21
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Chile declares state of emergency after catastrophic storm leaves 10 dead, destroys 1,100 homesA state of emergency has been declared in north-central Chile’s Coquimbo region and the Huesco province after a catastrophic, days-long storm killed at least 10 people and injured 17 others.EnvironmentJul 21
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Sask. AI group goal to train 10K residents on AI literacyWATCH: Artificial Intelligence Saskatchewan (AiSK) has a goal to help people in the province understand more about the technology. AiSK founder Alex Fallon highlights upcoming workshops focusing on AI literacy in the province.TechJul 15
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Ontario man facing over 100 charges in Philippines sex abuse case, 4 children rescuedWARNING: This video contains disturbing content. Viewer discretion is advised. Stephen Tolys of Hamilton, Ont. is facing 136 charges related to the sexual abuse of children in the Philippines. Touria Izri reports on how an international investigation led to the man’s arrest.Global NationalJul 15
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Ont. man facing over 100 charges in Philippines sex abuse case, 4 kids rescuedToronto Police have arrested a Hamilton man with more than 100 charges related to online sexual abuse and child exploitation. As Megan King reports, this follows an international investigation that saw four children in the Philippines rescued.Global News at 6 TorontoJul 15
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Extreme home makeover: Why restoring 24 Sussex Drive could cost over $100MCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced plans to restore 24 Sussex Drive, the official residence of Canada’s prime minister, after years of deterioration. Global’s David Akin looks back at why the historic property fell into disrepair – and why its restoration could cost more than $100 million.CanadaJun 26
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OPP seize over $10M in illegal tobacco products, 2 men facing chargesTwo Hamilton are facing charges after police seized more than 40 thousand kilograms of allegedly contraband tobacco worth more than $10 million. Officers also seized a handgun and three stolen vehicles.CanadaJun 18
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Ontario invests $9.8M for new millwright training centre in Port HopeThe Ontario government is investing nearly $10M to build a new millwright training centre in Port Hope.EconomyAug 21
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9 seasons, 100 games: Albert Awachie the longest current tenured RiderAlbert Awachie marked a milestone with 100 games played with Saskatchewan this past weekend.SportsJun 24
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Alberta’s finance minister shuts down reports referendum could cost up to $130MAsked if the province would approve a reported estimated cost of $130 million for the upcoming referendum in October, Alberta Finance Minister Jason Nixon said, “Those [numbers] seem extremely high,” adding, “I can’t see why a province-wide vote would cost any more than it would cost us to run a general election.”CanadaJun 17
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Oil climbs above $100 per barrel as attacks by Iran, U.S. further threaten supplyThe price of Brent crude oil climbed above $100 per barrel for the first time since July following more attacks by Iran and the U.S. near the Strait of Hormuz – a critical route for oil tankers. That story and more in Business Matters for Sept. 9, 2026.CanadaSep 9
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Inside Xav Trudeau’s Next Chapter: Music, Family and Finding His Own VoiceXav Trudeau is stepping into the spotlight on his own terms. He opens up to 102.1 The Edge’s Drex about music, family, his famous last name and what comes next.EntertainmentSep 3
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Global National: Sept. 10Canada and Ukraine’s 100-year deal to deepen their strategic and defence partnership. Why U.S. President Donald Trump is accused of buying votes for the 2026 midterm elections. How American late-night shows are mocking Trump for his trade war and rhetoric against Canada. Plus, reflecting on the goodness of Gander, 25 years after 9/11.Global NationalSep 10