Recent articles from publications based in Canada.
Alberta’s Smith to take part in virtual town hall on AI data centre development | Globalnews.ca
globalnews.caby Globalnews Digital·27 Aug 2026
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her technology minister are set to take part in a virtual town hall Thursday about developing artificial intelligence data centres in the province.
Overstretched youth mental health providers in Ontario brace for return to school | Globalnews.ca
globalnews.caby Globalnews Digital·27 Aug 2026
While some students are eager to return to class after a summer of freedom, others face a torrent of anxiety.
Here are 5 issues to watch in the Quebec provincial election campaign - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
globalnews.caby Globalnews Digital·27 Aug 2026
Quebecers are heading to the polls in early October, after eight straight years of Coalition Avenir Québec governance. Here are some of the issues that could dominate the campaign.
N.S. government changes income assistance rules to exclude people living in tents - Halifax | Globalnews.ca
globalnews.caby Globalnews Digital·27 Aug 2026
The Nova Scotia government has made changes to its income assistance regulations to exclude homeless residents living in tents from getting access to enhanced financial support.
Trump Thought Canada Would Be His 51st State. Then Came Carney | The Walrus
The Walrusby Christopher Dornan·27 Aug 2026
It is difficult to make sense of Donald Trump’s tariffs on international trade, since they are nonsensical, especially as he appears unshakably convinced that his tariffs are paid by the companies...
The Politics—and Price—of Canada’s New High-Speed Rail Line | The Walrus
The Walrusby Yusur Al-Sharqi·27 Aug 2026
For decades, Canada has touted an ambitious plan to install a high-speed railway from Toronto to Quebec City.
One Chart Might Explain Why Albertans Don't Feel So Rich | The Tyee
The Tyeeby Robson Fletcher·27 Aug 2026
Compared with the rest of Canada, Albertans are richer. And quite a bit less satisfied with their lot in life.
Canadians’ Private Spending on Health Care Is Up Sharply | The Tyee
The Tyeeby Aisha Chaudhry·27 Aug 2026
Over the last three years, private spending on health care in Canada increased nearly twice as fast as public spending — with British Columbians spending more on private health care than some of...
Want to Make Food Affordable? Tackle Food Waste | The Tyee
The Tyeeby more·27 Aug 2026
This summer, the government of Canada rolled out its much-awaited National Food Security Strategy — a plan to make food more affordable, reduce Canada’s dependence on imports and impact from...
Are Too Many Vancouver Progressives Running for Mayor? | The Tyee
The Tyeeby Katie Hyslop·27 Aug 2026
Recent public opinion polls show that as unpopular as Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim and his A Better City Vancouver, or ABC, party are, they still have enough support to eke out a second term on council.
Last remaining tenant of Granville Street SRO has been moved out - BC | Globalnews.ca
globalnews.caby Amy Judd·27 Aug 2026
All remaining tenants of the Luugat SRO Hotel on Granville Street have now moved out, the Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs confirmed to Global News. As of mid-August, B.C.
City of Calgary seeks bids to study feasibility of a major stadium project - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
globalnews.caby Adam MacVicar·27 Aug 2026
The City of Calgary is seeking a third party to explore the potential of a new outdoor stadium as questions continue over the future of McMahon Stadium.
Saskatchewan cracks down on foreign worker exploitation - Saskatoon | Globalnews.ca
globalnews.caby Grace Miller·27 Aug 2026
Dhyan Jeny Enterprises Ltd. pleaded guilty in Moose Jaw Provincial Court on Aug. 11 to charging a foreign worker for employment making the first conviction under the Saskatchewan Foreign Worker...
Danielle Smith rejects taxing oil exports, pushes increased diplomacy efforts with U.S. | Globalnews.ca
globalnews.caby Karen Bartko·27 Aug 2026
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she wants to see Canada “double down” on diplomacy efforts with U.S. officials and avoid any further escalation of the trade war between the two countries.
The Curator: Here’s where to shop K-beauty products in Canada - National | Globalnews.ca
globalnews.caby Adriana Monachino·27 Aug 2026
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Sikh activist says he received new RCMP ‘duty to warn’ of threat to life - National | Globalnews.ca
globalnews.caby Sean Boynton·26 Aug 2026
A prominent Canadian Sikh activist says he received a new “duty to warn” notification from the RCMP this week informing him of a credible threat to his life, which he calls proof that transnational...
No safe tan: Why Canada’s sunburn problem keeps getting worse
The Conversation Canadaby Vinesh Rao, M.D. Candidate, University of Alberta·26 Aug 2026
Scroll through social media and you will encounter a strange vocabulary for an old impulse: “tanmaxxing,” “UV chasing” and “SPF shunning.” In some corners of the internet, sunscreen is described as...
Questions raised about B.C.’s approach to prescribed burns ahead of wildfire season | Globalnews.ca
globalnews.caby Amy Judd·26 Aug 2026
Questions are being raised about the B.C. government’s approach to prescribed burns to cut down on wildfire danger.
Quebec premier to meet lieutenant-governor Thursday, launching election campaign - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
globalnews.caby Globalnews Digital·26 Aug 2026
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette will meet with the province’s lieutenant-governor on Thursday, paving the way for the start of the election campaign.
Former MP faces 26 new weapons charges amid firearms trafficking case | Globalnews.ca
globalnews.caby Sean Previl·26 Aug 2026
A former federal MP, Inky Mark, is facing new charges as part of a months-long RCMP investigation into firearms trafficking.
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