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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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Artemis II: Humanity’s Next Giant Step Begins

 

NASA's Artemis II mission to fly by the moon, comprising of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion crew capsule, lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, in Florida, US.


The launch of Artemis II marks a defining moment in the modern era of space exploration. For the first time in more than half a century, a crewed spacecraft is heading toward the moon, carrying with it the ambitions of a world eager to expand humanity’s presence beyond Earth.

Artemis II is more than a mission; it’s a declaration that human exploration is entering a new chapter. The crew will orbit the moon, testing life‑support systems, navigation, and the capabilities of the Orion spacecraft in preparation for future lunar landings. Their journey lays the groundwork for Artemis III, which aims to return humans to the lunar surface, including the first woman and the first person of color.

This mission also signals a broader vision: establishing a sustainable human presence on and around the moon. With plans for the Lunar Gateway, long‑duration habitats, and new scientific outposts, Artemis II is the spark that will ignite a new wave of discovery. It’s a reminder that exploration is woven into the human spirit, and that the moon is only the beginning.


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