Environment

Ottawa fast‑tracks Alberta‑B.C. oil pipeline while pledging protection for endangered killer whales

The federal government has labelled the proposed pipeline a national‑interest project, sparking debate over whether new whale‑safety funding can offset the environmental risks.

Alberta family seeks court order to recover $199,000 spent on US scoliosis surgery

A judicial review challenges Alberta's out of country health funding rules after a teen's spinal condition worsened during a two‑year wait for surgery.

World

7.7‑magnitude quake off Indonesia kills 38 and prompts Canadian disaster‑relief considerations

A shallow 7.7 quake near Flores has killed at least 38 people, sparking a tsunami alert that was later lifted and highlighting the need for coordinated humanitarian response in the Pacific region.

Politics

Conservative hopeful Stephen Curran says voters are questioning Poilievre's approach

During a North Vancouver, Capilano byelection forum, the Tory candidate acknowledged criticism of the party leader and tried to distance himself from the national caucus.

Politics

Canada‑U.S. trade talks stall as deadline for new tariffs looms

Negotiators remain far apart on lumber, dairy and auto duties with a week left before 50 percent tariffs on billions of dollars of Canadian goods take effect.

Trending

Engine blade failure on Ryanair flight leaves passenger partially ejected, NTSB report says

A broken window caused by a detached engine blade forced a passenger out of a Ryanair aircraft after take‑off from Thessaloniki, prompting safety reviews in Canada and the United States.

Canada's climate‑adaptation strategy shows little impact on rising wildfire and flood risks

A review by the Canadian Climate Institute finds that federal adaptation programmes have not demonstrably reduced the nation's exposure to extreme weather.

U S News

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to lift halt on White House ballroom construction

The White House seeks a stay of a court order that stopped work on a $400 million ballroom, raising questions about executive authority and security coordination with Canada.

Entertainment

Investors sue Selena Gomez and mother over alleged fraud in mental health startup

A US lawsuit claims the pop star and her mother misled backers of Wondermind, seeking to unwind $1.2 million in investments.

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Dogs can read human facial emotions, study suggests, with relevance for Canadian service‑dog work

Brain scans of pet dogs show distinct responses to happy, fearful and sad faces, offering new insight for Canadian therapy and assistance‑dog programmes.

Stellantis weighs shutting Brampton plant as Canada US auto tariff talks intensify

Union leader says Stellantis may close its Brampton factory amid looming US tariffs and a federal dispute over funding.

Consumer

Canada faces possible gas price rise as federal excise tax pause ends in September

The temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax expires on Sept. 7, and drivers could see a short‑term price bump before winter blends arrive.