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5 Things to Know Today: Oil Tops $108, CPI Day, and the Investment Summit Kicks Off

  Monday, September 14, 2026 A busy Monday for your wallet: oil has punched through $108 a barrel on a second Middle East supply shock, Statistics Canada's August inflation report lands this morning, and Toronto is hosting the country's first-ever Investment Summit. Here's what's moving and what it means for you. 1. Oil jumps to a 4-month high after Saudi pipeline shutdown Brent crude touched roughly $108 a barrel and WTI neared $103 on Monday after Saudi Arabia shut down its East-West pipeline — a 7-million-barrel-a-day route that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz — following drone strikes near Medina. A planned Oman meeting between Iran and Gulf states to de-escalate Hormuz shipping tensions was also postponed over the weekend, removing a near-term path to calm. Both benchmarks are now up roughly 9% over the past week alone, and some bank forecasts flag $120 oil as back on the table if disruptions persist. What it means for you: Pump prices, which had been easing thanks ...
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Canada’s Solar Eclipse: A Celestial Spectacle

On April 8, 2024, a remarkable and rare celestial event will unfold over Canada, the United States, and Mexico—a total solar eclipse. As the Moon aligns perfectly between Earth and the Sun, temporary darkness will sweep across parts of our country, captivating countless spectators.

In Canada, the solar eclipse’s path of totality will pass through several cities and towns in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland. During those precious minutes, lucky observers within this path will experience complete darkness as the Moon completely obscures the Sun. For those outside the path of totality, a partial solar eclipse will still be visible, with the Sun partially hidden.

Remember that looking directly at the Sun during an eclipse can lead to serious eye damage. Always use appropriate eye protection when witnessing this awe-inspiring event. The last total solar eclipse visible in Quebec was over 50 years ago (in 1972), and the next one won’t occur until 2106. So mark your calendars and prepare to witness this once-in-a-generation phenomenon!


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