BBC World
Canada to Global Investors: We're a Safe Harbour, Not Just a Polite Apology
Canada rolls out the welcome mat for investors with C$120tn in assets, because nothing says 'safe harbour' like a trade war and a privatisation spree.
2026-09-15
BBC World
2026-09-03
SpaceNews
Galaxia Buys Hyperspectral Imager, Because Seeing in 400 Colors Is Apparently the Future of Space Peeping
Canadian space firm Galaxia buys a hyperspectral imager to see things in 400 colors, because regular space photos just aren't cutting it anymore.
2026-08-30
NPR Economy
Lake Ontario Renamed 'Lake America' as Trade War Gets Weird, Expert Says Chill
Trump renames Lake Ontario, tariffs run wild, and an expert says we're all shooting ourselves in the foot - but hey, at least the trade ministers stopped shouting.
2026-08-28
The Guardian
Detroit Despairs as Trump's Canada Trade War Punishes the City That Actually Needs Its Neighbor
Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods have Detroit and Windsor in a tizzy, with locals calling it 'insanity' and hoping the midterms save them from a trade war that's more annoyance list than strategy.
2026-08-25
NPR Economy
Canada Slaps Tariffs on U.S. Goods, Because Two Can Play That Game
Canada fires back with tariffs on $20 billion of U.S. goods, because if you can't beat 'em, tax 'em.
2026-08-22
The Atlantic
Trump's Trade War: Bigger Bully, Bigger Losing Streak
Trump's trade war with Canada is a masterclass in bullying gone wrong, as Canadians unite, tariffs backfire, and the 51st state dream becomes a political nightmare.
2026-08-19
BBC World
Target Gets $1bn Refund Check From Uncle Sam, Because Apparently Tariffs Were Just a Suggestion
Target gets a $1bn refund from the government, proving that tariffs are like a bad joke - everyone pays, then gets their money back with interest.
BBC Business
Trump Pauses Canadian Tariffs for Three Days, Claims a Deal (Sort Of)
Trump gives Canada a three-day reprieve from tariffs, claiming a deal is imminent - because nothing says 'deal' like a last-minute pause and a dream of resurrecting a pipeline.
2026-08-15
The Guardian
Little Bird: A Canadian Drama So Moving It Will Make You Angry (and Possibly Throw Something)
A man gets beaten for not having a fridge (he had one), and a woman searches for her stolen family in this gut-wrenching drama about the Sixties Scoop.
2026-08-10
BBC World
Canada Flight Grounded After Child Declares Seat Belt Optional; Everyone Has Opinions
A Porter Airlines flight gets cancelled after a child refuses to buckle up, sparking a nationwide debate on parenting, safety, and whether kids are tiny projectiles with rights.
2026-08-09
The Guardian
Canada Steps In as Wildfires Do Their Best Impression of a Bomb Going Off
Canada's federal government rushes aid to British Columbia as wildfires force 22,000 to flee, with experts warning of a future of 'fire years' instead of fire seasons.
2026-08-02
The Guardian
Trump's Legal Loophole Hunt for Trade War Yields a 1930s Relic That Could Let Him Tariff Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime
Trump resurrects a 1930s tariff law to wage his trade war - because why learn from the Great Depression when you can repeat it?
2026-07-29
The Guardian Europe
Canada's Wildfires: The Sequel Nobody Asked For, Now With More Sequel
Canada's wildfire seasons keep breaking records; officials keep suggesting a national agency; repeat ad nauseam.
2026-07-27
Nova Scotia Cashes In On Lake Getaways, Because Muskoka Just Isn't Pricey Enough
A new analysis reveals that Nova Scotia's lake weekends cost more than Muskoka's, thanks to pricey cottages and expensive beer.
2026-07-22
NASA
Canada's Wildfires Give North America a Smoky Makeover Nobody Asked For
Canada's wildfires paint North America in shades of brown carbon, because air quality was apparently too good for too long.
2026-07-21
The Guardian Europe
Trump Slaps 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods, Because Apparently Trade Wars Are Still Fun
Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing dairy disputes and wildfire smoke, because apparently trade wars are the new national pastime.
BBC World
Trump Slaps 50% Tariffs on Canada; Carney Promises to 'Intensify' Talks Like They Weren't Already Intense
Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canadian wine, hockey sticks, and cement, sparing potash and fish. Carney vows to 'intensify' talks, because what could possibly go wrong with 30 days to negotiate?
2026-07-18
The Guardian
Wildfires Getting So Bad Firefighters Now Have to Play Doctor With a Hose
Wildfires are getting so bad that firefighters now have to triage like ER doctors, and even the UK is learning what 'unprecedented' actually means.
2026-07-17
Grist
Canada's Wildfires: First Nations Left to Evacuate Themselves While Bureaucracy Burns
First Nations evacuate by boat as wildfires rage, while bureaucratic delays and recognition disputes add insult to injury.
2026-07-08
The Atlantic
Canada Mulls Reopening Tehran Embassy, Because Nothing Says ‘We Disapprove’ Like Showing Up for Tea
Canadian PM Mark Carney wants to reopen embassies in Caracas and Tehran, arguing that not talking to dictators hasn't worked great so far.
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