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OHL Draft comes to KingstonFor the first time in 25 years, the OHL brought its priority selection back to an in-person format and chose Kingston to host the league’s biggest off-season event. The weekend draw thousands of visitors to the limestone city and delivered a major economic boost alongside some life-changing moments for young players.CanadaJun 16
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Puck drops on NHL STREET Harbour FestThe National Hockey League (NHL) and National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA), in partnership with Halifax Regional Municipality, today unveiled the full lineup of attractions and interactive experiences for 2026 NHL STREET Harbour Fest. The free, two-day street hockey festival will take place Sept. 12-13 at Emera Oval (5775 Cogswell St., Halifax, NS B3K 4B2),...EntertainmentSep 12
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WHL tests new “No Return” overtime ruleThe Western Hockey League is using the preseason to test a new rule that could change the way three-on-three overtime is played.SportsSep 3
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Lethbridge Hurricanes prepare for new WHL seasonThe ‘Canes are looking to bounce back after a rough 25/26 season. A strong goalie tandem battle, fresh general manager ideas and more experienced core mean higher expectations for the team. Justin Sibbet reports.SportsAug 27
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What Trump’s Venezuela oil deal means for Canada’s energy sectorU.S. President Donald Trump’s oil deal with Venezuela could have some consequences for Canada, as both countries produce the same type of heavy crude. Heather Yourex-West explains what it might mean for the future of the Canadian energy industry.Global NationalAug 31
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U.S. military strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers in latest escalationThe U.S. military has struck three Iranian oil tankers and permanently disabled two of them after ballistic missiles were fired at two of its naval ships. But as Candice Cole reports, the strikes have once again heightened tension in an already hostile Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf.PoliticsSep 5
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Pain in the gas: Oil surges above $100/barrel again as Iran war reignitesThe price of oil has again spiked over $100 USD a barrel after more intense attacks in the U.S. and Israel’s war on Iran. As Heather Yourex-West reports, consumers in Canada and around the world are feeling the pain at the gas pumps.Global NationalSep 9
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Halifax to be first city in Canada to host NHL Street Harbour FestThe National Hockey League is bringing NHL Street Harbour Fest to the Emera Oval in September. Halifax will be the first city in Canada to host such an event. Local community organizations will be there, including the Halifax Mooseheads. David Murdock has more.Global News at 6 HalifaxAug 28
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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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Danielle Smith pushes for accelerated West Coast pipeline as Trump flaunts Venezuela oil dealAlberta Premier Danielle Smith pushed, again, for the plans for a West Coast oil pipeline through Canada to be accelerated just days after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he had made an oil deal with Venezuela. With the U.S. being Canada’s biggest customer of crude oil exports, Smith said the pipeline in question – among...CanadaSep 1
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U.S. forces destroy 3 Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on Navy shipsU.S. Central Command said it destroyed or disabled three Iranian crude oil tankers on Saturday after the IRGC launched ballistic missiles toward two U.S. Navy warships. CENTCOM said the American vessels evaded the attacks and no U.S. personnel were injured. “If you shoot at two of our ships, we will impose an even higher economic...U.S. NewsSep 5
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Saudi Arabia shuts oil pipeline after drone attack from Iraqi territory near Iran borderIraq is investigating a drone attack on a key Saudi oil pipeline – which they confirmed originated from its territory near the border with Iran – on Friday. Satellite images show damage to the cross-country East-West pipeline. Before being shut down Friday, the facility played a crucial role in Saudi Arabia’s ability to export oil...EconomySep 12
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Saskatchewan to tax U.S. booze, but premier says potash and oil are off the tableWATCH: Premier Scott Moe and members of his cabinet are expected to speak with the media 1 p.m. on Wednesday in Prince Albert.CanadaAug 26
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Saskatchewan potash, uranium and oil would be plentiful to US if trade deal gets done: Premier MoeSaskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and his provincial cabinet spoke on Wednesday afternoon as more than 700 American products are set to be tariffed by Canada amid escalating an escalating trade war between Canada and the U.S. Moe pointed out that production of potash, uranium and oil could be plentiful as the province increases production in...CanadaAug 26
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Alberta premier won’t impose oil and gas export tax, calls U.S.-Canada trade war ‘unjustified’Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling the trade war between the United States and Canada “tragic, unjustified, and wholly unnecessary.” She says the best path forward is to head back to the negotiating table, but won’t impose an export tax on oil and gas, the province’s biggest industry despite calls to do so from the...Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonAug 26
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Kingston set to host first in-person OHL draft in 25 yearsHockey prospects from across Canada will be in Kingston this weekend as the OHL draft gets underway in-person for the first time in more than two decades. Kaytlyn Poberznick spoke with local officials and has everything you need to know ahead of the big event.EntertainmentJun 11
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U.S. oil company establishes operations on Greenland without consentMonths after U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his push to take control of Greenland, an American oil company is moving ahead with drilling preparations on the Arctic island without permission.U.S. NewsAug 11
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Female goalie Sophie Jovanovic makes history in OHL draft for Brantford BullDogsSophie Jovanovic, a 17-year-old from Toronto, has made history after being drafted by the OHL for the Brantford Bulldogs. She shares how she heard the news about being the only female drafted and the excitement for what’s ahead.CanadaJun 10
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Business Matters: Oil prices rise as doubts grow that Strait of Hormuz will reopenThe price of Brent crude climbed in trading Monday above $85 USD/barrel as hopes for a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial oil tankers faded. That story and more in Business Matters for August 10, 2026.ConsumerAug 10
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New Resource Works study find BC’s oil and gas industries growing and helping contribute to economy amid US trade warA new study by Resource Works shows B.C.’s oil and gas industry may be helping absorb some of the impact from the U.S. trade war. The results, provided exclusively to Global News, found Canada’s mining and oil and gas industries continue to grow at a time when it’s needed most. Ben O’Hara-Byrne has the details.Global News Hour at 6 BCAug 20