Premier Susan Holt announces a review of New Brunswick's fracking moratorium. New Brunswick Premier Launches Review of Decade-Old Fracking Ban Amid Tariff Pressure New Brunswick fracking ban faces a five-month review as Premier Susan Holt weighs economic growth, safety and public concerns. Daily News New Brunswick Steve Cogbill Aug 30, 2026 — 4 min read
A Kensington educational assistant faces assault charges involving an 8-year-old student. Kensington Woman Charged with Assaulting 8-Year-Old Student at School P.E.I. educational assistant faces seven assault charges involving an eight-year-old student at a Kensington elementary school. Daily News Prince Edward Island Steve Cogbill Aug 30, 2026 — 3 min read
Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveils a Lake Ontario sign amid tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump. Ontario Premier Unveils Lake Ontario Sign Amid US Tensions Lake Ontario sign unveiled by Doug Ford counters Trump’s renaming order as Canada-US tensions deepen over trade and sovereignty. Daily News Ontario Steve Cogbill Aug 29, 2026 — 3 min read
Federal government matches donations for BC wildfire recovery efforts. Federal Government Matches Donations for BC Wildfire Recovery Efforts BC wildfire donations will be matched by Ottawa as Summerland rebuilds after about 150 structures were destroyed or damaged. Daily News British Columbia Steve Cogbill Aug 29, 2026 — 4 min read
Saskatoon removes infected elm trees to combat Dutch elm disease spread. Saskatoon Confirms 22 Dutch Elm Disease Cases, Plans Tree Removals Dutch elm disease has infected 22 Saskatoon trees, prompting removals in College Park and Caswell Hill to protect healthy elms. Daily News Saskatchewan Steve Cogbill Aug 28, 2026 — 4 min read
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announces Canada's recruitment of 64 US academics with a $500M investment. Canada Recruits 64 US Academics with $500M Investment in Research Canada recruits 64 academics, including 48 from U.S. universities, with more than C$500 million backing research over eight years. Daily News Ontario Steve Cogbill Aug 28, 2026 — 4 min read
Chapman's Ice Cream reduces reliance on U.S. ingredients amid trade tensions. Chapman's Ice Cream Reduces U.S. Ingredients by 70% Amid Trade War Chapman’s Ice Cream is replacing 70% of its U.S. ingredients with Canadian and global suppliers amid the trade war. Daily News Ontario Steve Cogbill Aug 28, 2026 — 4 min read
Toronto shoppers boycott U.S. goods amid trade tensions. Toronto Shoppers Boycott U.S. Goods Amid Trade Tensions Toronto shoppers boycott U.S. goods as Loblaw restores tariff labels and country-of-origin signs amid renewed trade tensions. Daily News Ontario Steve Cogbill Aug 27, 2026 — 3 min read
RCMP arrests two Air Canada employees in a drug operation at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport. Montréal RCMP Arrests 2 Air Canada Employees in Airport Drug Operation Two Air Canada employees face RCMP drug-trafficking charges after cocaine was seized from backpacks at Montréal-Trudeau airport. Daily News Quebec Steve Cogbill Aug 27, 2026 — 3 min read
A COVID-19 sample tube held against a Canadian flag. Global Affairs Canada records put the cost of evacuating Canadians from China in early 2020 at $4,307,558, though the release does not say how many people were flown home. Wuhan Evacuation Flights Cost Canada $4.2 Million, Global Affairs Records Show ATI records put Canada's 2020 evacuation from China at $4,307,558 — five charter invoices, a US State Department bill, and $63,133 in consular travel left out of the department's own total. Government Files Steve Cogbill Aug 27, 2026 — 7 min read
Hunter Dennis's death sparks debate on e-scooter safety in Kamloops. Kamloops Residents Petition to End E-Scooter Pilot After Safety Concerns Kamloops e-scooter death prompts a petition seeking withdrawal from B.C.’s pilot project amid growing safety concerns. Daily News British Columbia Steve Cogbill Aug 26, 2026 — 4 min read
Winnipeg police arrest three people linked to online dating robbery scheme. Winnipeg Police Arrest 3 in Online Dating Robbery Scheme Winnipeg police arrest three people after alleged online dating meetups led to knifepoint robberies and fraudulent vehicle. Daily News Manitoba Steve Cogbill Aug 26, 2026 — 3 min read
