The Inuvik Airport receives C$49.5 million for runway and road upgrades. Inuvik Airport Receives $49.5M for Runway and Road Upgrades Inuvik Airport receives up to $49.5 million for runway and access road upgrades, with construction set to begin this fall. Daily News Northwest Territories Steve Cogbill Aug 17, 2026 — 3 min read
One of these will be running all smoke season. Are Air Purifiers Worth It? An Honest Answer for Canadian Homes Wildfire smoke, allergies, condo dust — when a HEPA purifier earns its keep in a Canadian home, when it doesn't, and the real cost to run one. Canadian Guides Steve Cogbill Aug 17, 2026 — 8 min read
RCMP investigate after a 52-year-old Canmore man was found dead in the Bow River. Canmore Bow River Incident Leaves One Dead, Police Investigate Canmore Bow River death under investigation after a rafter spotted a 52-year-old man in the water Sunday morning. Daily News Alberta Steve Cogbill Aug 17, 2026 — 2 min read
Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador announce a new Churchill Falls energy deal in St. John's. Quebec and Newfoundland Announce Churchill Falls Energy Deal in St. John's Churchill Falls energy deal could reset Quebec and Newfoundland's power relationship years before the current contract expires in. Daily News Newfoundland & Labrador Steve Cogbill Aug 17, 2026 — 4 min read
A TTC worker was stabbed in an unprovoked attack near Bloor-Yonge Station in Toronto. Toronto Transit Worker Stabbed in Unprovoked Attack Near Bloor and Yonge TTC worker stabbed near Bloor-Yonge Station in an unprovoked attack is recovering at home after non-life-threatening injuries. Daily News Ontario Steve Cogbill Aug 16, 2026 — 3 min read
The machine is the cheap part — the pods are where the money goes. Is a Nespresso Worth It? An Honest Answer for Canadian Coffee Drinkers The machine is the cheap part. Here is what a Nespresso actually costs to run in Canada — and when it is the wrong buy. Canadian Guides Steve Cogbill Aug 16, 2026 — 11 min read
Saskatoon police charged a Dundurn man with mischief after eggs were thrown at a synagogue during prayers. Dundurn Resident Charged in Synagogue Vandalism Case, Faces Three Mischief Counts Saskatoon synagogue vandalism leads to three mischief charges after eggs hit the building and vehicles during prayers. Daily News Saskatchewan Steve Cogbill Aug 16, 2026 — 4 min read
A collection of beach toys, including buckets and shovels, scattered on the sand under tree shadows. Best Kids’ Beach Toys in Canada From $18 7 compact sand and water toy picks from $18–$43 CAD — packable sets for Canadian lake days and easy cleanup. Canadian Guides Steve Cogbill Aug 15, 2026 — 15 min read
Two readers, one library card, and only one of them borrows in Canada. Kindle vs Kobo in Canada: Which E-Reader Should You Buy? The library question settles this one for most Canadians — but not the way the spec sheets suggest. Kobo Clara BW and Kindle Paperwhite compared on Canadian terms. Canadian Guides Steve Cogbill Aug 15, 2026 — 8 min read
Rob Ford announces changes to Ontario's social assistance rules. Ontario Tightens Social Assistance Rules, Excludes Undocumented Immigrants Ontario social assistance rules now exclude undocumented immigrants and temporary visa holders from two provincial benefit. Daily News Ontario Steve Cogbill Aug 15, 2026 — 4 min read
De Havilland faces pressure to increase Super Scooper production amid global wildfire crises. De Havilland Urged to Boost Super Scooper Production Amid Wildfire Crisis Super Scooper production faces pressure as wildfire demand surges, but new aircraft deliveries will not begin until early 2028. Daily News Manitoba Steve Cogbill Aug 15, 2026 — 3 min read
Justice Debra Yungwirth rules on the dissolution of a Nazi-linked endowment at the University of Alberta. Alberta Court Upholds University Decision to Dissolve $30K Nazi-Linked Endowment Alberta court upholds the University of Alberta’s decision to dissolve a $30,000 endowment linked to Yaroslav Hunka. Daily News Alberta Steve Cogbill Aug 14, 2026 — 4 min read
