Archives — August 2026

Anita Anand, the minister of foreign affairs, and Randeep Sarai, the secretary of state for international development, hold a virtual news conference to discuss Canada's response to the flash flooding and mudslides in Nepal and in Tibet, an autonomous region of China. As of today, August 28, over 500 people are confirmed dead, and 32 Canadians are confirmed missing. MP Sarai announces $5 million in funding for emergency relief NGOs that are responding to this disaster. Minister Anand responds to questions from reporters on the flood situation as well as the ongoing trade dispute with the United States. (August 28, 2026)

Canada fans march to B. C. Place stadium before Canada and Switzerland play a World Cup Group B soccer match, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacob Mallari The Canadian economy saw only a modest boost from the FIFA World Cup in June, with some tourism-related industries even edging down slightly for the month, new figures released Friday showed.

While the exact details of what led to the collapse of Canada-U. S. trade talks last Friday remain unpublished, Prime Minister Mark Carney was quick to assure Canadians he “would never give exclusive access” to our critical minerals. Critical minerals are perhaps Canada’s most valuable asset in ensuring our energy security and economic sovereignty. And, ironically, for the U. S. president who started it, the Iran War has only emphasized this fact: Canadian allies such as the European Union and South Korea are reducing their reliance on fossil-fuel imports while accelerating renewables and electrification in direct response to the past few months of global uncertainty.

The U. S. tariffs, previously announced on July 20, 2026, took effect on August 22, 2026, and apply to a broad range of Canadian goods. See our previous Insight for more information on the impact these tariffs have on specific Canadian goods and sectors. The tariffs come after a breakdown in negotiations between the U. S. and Canada before the Saturday, August 22, 2026, deadline to broker a deal. Notably, this is the first set of U. S. tariffs in the ongoing trade war applying to USMCA-compliant goods.

By Charles BoehmSt. Louis CITY SC are the hottest team in Major League Soccer.The Midwesterners ride a 12-game unbeaten streak across all competitions into their Sunday Night Soccer presented by Conti...

Wile E. Coyote is voiced by Eric Bauza in “Coyote vs. Acme.” (Ketchup Entertainment via AP) Some Hollywood decisions defy logic. Like, who looked at the world of Looney Tunes, those unhinged cartoons of our youth, and thought: Let’s add a bunch of personal injury lawyers.

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Cross-border team represents the special purpose acquisition company in the transaction. Latham & Watkins has advised Black Spade Acquisition III Co on a business combination agreement with Astrum Space Inc. (Astrum), a satellite communications company developing a wholesale satellite‑to‑device broadcast and data‑distribution network. Upon completion of the transactions contemplated by the business combination agreement, it is expected that the combined company will be renamed Astrum Space Company and its ordinary shares will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Filipina pharmacist Cristina Privado Azzopardi has built a career spanning more than two decades in Ontario, going from an internationally educated pharmacist to the owner and co-owner of four pharmacies. Azzopardi, who owns Sandy Cove Drugstore and holds shares in three other pharmacies, said her path to pharmacy ownership was not something she originally imagined for herself.

TORONTO, ON | Aug 28, 2026 /GLOBE NEWSWIRE/ — Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited (“Xanadu”; NASDAQ/TSX: XNDU), a leading photonic quantum computing company, today announced it has signed a definitive...

Skip to Main ContentAccessibility HelpMenuCBC GemCBC ListenSearchQuick LinksNewsSportsRadioMusicListen LiveTVWatchnewsTop StoriesLocalClimateWorldCanadaPoliticsIndigenousBusinessThe NationalHealthEntertainmentScienceCBC News InvestigatesDisability LifeGo PublicAbout CBC NewsBeing Black in CanadaVideoCanada's economy grew a strong 3.3% in the 2nd quarter. Can it last? | CBC.ca LoadedCanada's economy grew a strong 3.3% in the 2nd quarter. Can it last? August 28|Duration 2:33August 28NewsDuration 2:33closed captionCanada's economy showed surprising resilience and beat expectations with strong 3.3% growth in the second quarter, but that was before punishing new 50 per cent U. S. tariffs kicked in. Growth is expected to continue but at a much lower rate.

Listen now on Apple, Spotify or YouTubeIn This Gamescom Edition, Patrice Désilets plots more 1666 and Ancestors gamesRaccoon Logic takes on hockeyCD Projekt talks physical gamesPlus, a complete Gamescom news round-upGuten tag! We’re over in Germany for Gamescom, and what a fantastic show. I always feel energized (despite the lack of sleep) speaking to brilliant people, seeing their games, and discussing where it’s all headed. And it’s been a packed few days. So naturally, our Gamescom special is a packed podcast/newsletter. This week, we interviewed Patrice Désilets, the creator of the Assassin’s Creed franchise. He’s just launched a brand-new game called 1666: Amsterdam, and we caught up with him to talk about Early Access, self-publishing, and why he’s desperate to start making more games. We also caught up with another Assassin’s Creed creative director in the form of Alex Hutchinson (a coincidence) and his business partner, Reid Schneider. Their studio, Raccoon Logic, just announced a new hockey game for Early Access (also a coincidence). And we caught up with them about moving away from the old ways of releasing games.

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At long last, the magnificent universe of ELDEN RING is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2! Whether stepping into the Lands Between for the first time or returning for another visit to a beloved setting, this version allows you to experience this rich dark fantasy at home or on the go. There are also several new goodies included in this Nintendo Switch 2 Tarnished Edition of ELDEN RING that people who play on PlayStation, XBOX, or PC might also want to add to their game. This article will tell you how. Will the Tarnished Edition content be available on PlayStation, XBOX or Digital PC? Yes, all additional content included in the Nintendo Switch 2 edition of ELDEN RING can be purchased separately on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4; XBOX Series X|S and XBOX One; and Digital PC under the name ‘Tarnished Pack.’What is included in the Tarnished Pack? The Tarnished Pack includes the following game content:2 new starting classes – the Heavy Knight and the Idus Knight3 customization skins for Torrent, your spectral steed4 new armor setsWhen will the Tarnished Pack be available to purchase?

Photo courtesy: Wilfrid Laurier University Athletics. Every year, millions of fans across Canada set their weekly calendars with the gridiron, tuning in to watch their favourite CFL or NFL teams every single week. However, only a fraction of those same fans ever turn their attention to the place where so many of their favourite local players get developed. U Sports football is the proving ground for future pros in this country; a grassroots system that punches far above its weight class. From perennial powerhouses to historic basement dwellers, almost every school has at least one athlete on their roster capable of competing with the very best.

This Week in Science: Reversing Alzheimer's damage, the safest place on Earth, and more! First up: Oceanographers exploring a sonar blip assumed they'd find a shipwreck. Instead, they stumbled onto an eerie scene that looked like the ocean's own 'Backrooms'. Also this week: Alzheimer's symptoms reversed in mice after just two injections

NorthThe NTHSSA Annual General Meeting for the 2025/26 fiscal year took place on Wednesday. It gave a view of the current state of operations and acknowledged advancements made since 2016 when six regional health and social services boards in the Northwest Territories merged to create NTHSSA.2025/26 result of operations comes out to a $4.7M surplusJocelyn Shepel · CBC News · Posted: Aug 28, 2026 8:38 AM EDT | Last Updated: August 28Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. NTHSSA says the overarching goal is for frontline services to be fully staffed, though vacancies have contributed to a budget surplus for 2025/26. (Liny Lamberink/CBC)For the first time since 2016, the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is reporting an operating surplus — though officials say that's unlikely to continue. On Wednesday, the NTHSSA held its annual general meeting for the 2025/26 fiscal year.

Caesars Entertainment Inc. (ISIN US12738T1034) stock is trading close to its consensus price target in late August 2026, reflecting a cautious analyst stance after the company posted a loss in its latest quarter while still beating revenue expectations in Q2 2026. Q2 2026 results mix revenue strength and ongoing lossesRecent coverage of Caesars Entertainment highlights that the company reported revenue growth in Q2 2026, surpassing the revenue estimates for the period, even as it remained loss-making and burdened by significant debt as of that quarter. One earnings summary notes that Caesars Entertainment reported a Q2 2026 loss but topped revenue estimates, underlining a mixed fundamental picture where topline momentum is offset by profitability and leverage challenges. While exact Q2 2026 figures are not all detailed in the available snapshots, the characterization of the quarter as a loss with revenue above expectations is consistent across recent data, placing Q2 2026 as the most current reported period for investors to assess.