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Ottawa builds ‘trusted news’ directory as Miller warns of ‘illegitimate’ media
The Carney government is funding a media directory to help Canadians find “news they can trust,” as Ottawa warns of “illegitimate” media and backs…
Security guard charged with sexual assault and forcible confinement
On Sept. 1, police spoke with the victim and collected additional evidence before arresting Muhammad Hussain, 34.
Alberta independence plan unveiled as report warns of $200B+ cost
Alberta separatists have unveiled a 214-page blueprint for life after Canada — but a new analysis warns independence could leave the province facing a…
$14.4 million in Indigenous art missing from federal department
Despite the 2025 audit that found 132 missing pieces, the Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations claims “there was no finding of theft or ill-intent.”
42,000 jobs lost in August: StatsCan
Regionally, Quebec was hardest hit, losing 19,000 jobs, followed by Ontario, with a loss of 18,000.
Smith vows to crack down on illegal dumping
A number of municipalities have recorded a surge in illegal dumping incidents over the last several years, prompting people to go out and confront the…
Ottawa reveals two trans inmates in women’s prisons faced sexual-assault charges
Ottawa says female inmates’ complaints led to sexual-assault charges against two transgender inmates in women’s prisons, while defending its…
Indian food with fake nutrition and expiry labels headed for Canada
A variety of food products imported from India with fake nutrition labels and expiry dates has prompted an investigation by the Canadian Food Inspection…
Smith’s immigration crackdown wins majority support in Alberta: poll
Albertans are sending a message on immigration, with a new poll showing majority support for all five of Premier Danielle Smith’s proposals to tighten…
Republicans boot CBC from convention over 9/11 ‘terrorism’ controversy
U.S. President Donald Trump’s Republican Party has booted CBC/Radio-Canada from an upcoming convention amid backlash over its controversial 9/11…

August 2026

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