Canada’s energy hub and urban center in Alberta
Canada has matched the United States’ 50% tariffs on a broad range of goods, escalating a tense trade war. Ottawa says it will apply counter-tariffs across sectors including steel, dairy, appliances and electronics, while promising support for affected businesses as talks stall. The row centers on autos, housing materials and consumer items, with markets reacting to the broader clash over sovereignty and trade rules.
Grass fields have been installed and tailored blends tested across MetLife and other venues to standardize play for the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Trials show warm- and cool-climate grasses are needed for reliability and safety.
Sergei Bobrovsky has signed a three-year, $21 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs after leaving the Florida Panthers. Florida has traded for Jacob Markstrom and Akira Schmid, reshaping both teams’ goaltending. The Panthers have also moved Brendan Gallagher to Montreal as part of broader reshuffles.
Canada and Alberta are advancing a major oil pipeline to connect Alberta’s oil sands to British Columbia’s coast, aiming to diversify exports beyond the United States. The plan envisions a 1+ million-barrel-per-day flow to Asia, along with LNG capacity and port expansions. Indigenous consultation and environmental safeguards are part of the talks, though opposition from BC and some First Nations persists.
Meta has expanded its Hyperion AI data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana to at least 5 gigawatts of compute capacity at a cost surpassing $50 billion. The project, already a major AI infrastructure push, is expected to create over 1,000 jobs and bring billions in local contracts and infrastructure investments.
Shania Twain has released Little Miss Twain, drawing on Ontario childhood memories and family history. The album features duets with Tanya Tucker and a tribute to her late mother, while reflecting a slower, more intimate side of her career. Critics vary on its danger and daring, with some praising its honesty and others finding it safe.
WestJet flight attendants have walked off the job over pay for duties performed while the plane is on the ground. CUPE 8125 says some ground work remains unpaid, while WestJet argues credit-hour compensation covers pre- and post-flight duties. A 72-hour strike notice has expired and negotiations continue, threatening further disruption for travellers over the long weekend.
Canada is moving to table a petition to seek the expulsion of the US ambassador to Ottawa, Pete Hoekstra, arguing he has harmed bilateral ties and normalised threats to annex Canada as the “51st state.” The petition will be debated in Parliament this fall after gathering more than 160,000 signatures, well above the 500 required for discussion.
The PGA Tour has confirmed that personal wagers by 55-year-old golfer Bart Gogel were not placed on events he participated in. He has accepted an 11-month suspension and will be eligible to return on February 22, 2027. Gogel has called the wagers an honest mistake and says he looks forward to resuming competition on the Champions tour.
A wave of higher tariffs has escalated the US-Canada dispute, with Canada retaliating dollar-for-dollar as talks collapse. Canadians are shifting consumer habits, favoring local products, and businesses warn of rising costs. Trump pushes for broader punitive actions as the standoff deepens.