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Oil Just Hit $110 — Could Canada's Energy Boom Offset the Tariff Pain?

  Published September 13, 2026 · 6 min read Brent crude touched nearly $110 US a barrel when trading opened Friday morning — its highest level since the spring — as renewed Iran-linked strikes on Saudi energy infrastructure rattled global supply. It settled back down to close the week around $104.61, but the direction of travel has been unmistakable: oil is up roughly 9-10% in the past week alone. That's bad news at the pump. But according to a CBC News analysis published this morning, it might not be bad news for Canada's economy overall. The argument: the roughly 0.5% hit to GDP from Trump's tariffs could be more than offset by the windfall Canada earns as one of the world's biggest oil exporters. For a personal finance reader, that's really two separate stories — one that costs you money, and one that might be quietly making some of your money back. Here's how to think about both sides of your own ledger. Why oil is spiking again The latest leg up traces to ...
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Healthy Kids' recipes: Feta Chicken Salad

 

Feta Chicken Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped seedless cucumber
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Greek seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese


Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, Greek seasoning, salt and pepper. Pour over chicken mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese.

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