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5 Things to Know Today: Oil Tops $100, Tariffs Take Effect, TSX Slides — Sept 9

  September 9, 2026 Here's what's moving markets and your wallet today — from a fresh oil shock to a stock that just had its worst week in months. 1. Oil Tops $100 a Barrel for the First Time Since July Brent crude broke back above $100 a barrel overnight after Houthi drones and missiles struck Saudi Aramco energy facilities in Jazan, Abha and Najran, wounding more than 70 people and halting operations at several sites. The attacks followed U.S. strikes on Iranian oil tankers over the weekend, deepening a Middle East conflict now in its seventh month. What it means for you: Ottawa's fuel excise tax pause (extended to Jan. 31, 2027) is holding, but it can't offset a rising crude price — CAA's national average sits at 179.9¢/L today, up from 170.5¢/L just five weeks ago. If your tank is low, fill it before this keeps climbing. 2. TSX Slides for a Second Straight Day The S&P/TSX Composite closed Tuesday at 36,123.05, down 390.75 points (-1.07%), its second consecu...
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Snowball Cookies:

 Here is  healthy holiday recipe that you can try:

 These cookies are made with just 6 ingredients and are perfect for the holiday season. 



        Ingredients

  • 1 cup finely ground almond flour
  • 3 Tablespoons softened organic butter, ghee or vegan butter 
  • 5 –6 Tablespoons organic confectioners’ sugar, divided*
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup finely chopped pecan


    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.

    2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a non-stick baking sheet.

    3. Mix almond flour, softened butter, 3 Tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and salt in a small bowl until a cohesive dough forms. It will seem a little dry at first, but just keep mixing. Once combined, mix in chopped pecans. You can use your hands to help mix the pecans in if needed.

    4. Roll tablespoons of the dough into a ball and place on baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Bake the cookies for 20 minutes or until they start to turn light golden brown on the bottom.

    5. Remove from the oven and let cool on the pan for about 5 minutes. Transfer them to a rack to cool 10 minutes more. Place 2-3 Tablespoons confectioners’ sugar in a shallow bowl and roll each cookie until coated. Let cookies cool completely and enjoy.

    6. Store any leftover cookies in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to a month.



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