Talk of Conservative ‘infighting’ misses the bigger story: the party is messily reinventing itself
The quarrelling hasn't quite reached Trojan War levels, but it has attracted exasperating headlines for the party
Moosehead, Halifax News
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Politics & Government
Haitians eye Canada as U.S. ‘temporary protected status’ ends
Activists and immigration lawyers say it's prompting Haitian ex-TPS holders to consider a move north
An independent Alberta's U.S. oil exports would mostly be piped through other provinces
Canada and separated Alberta could reach pipeline shipment deals. But there are no guarantees in trade talks, experts say.
New foreign influence office won't prevent foreign interference, commissioner says
Canada's new foreign influence office won't prevent foreign interference in Canada, but it will provide more transparency for Canadians who want to know who is trying to influence their politicians...
Best backpacks of 2026: Top picks for school and daily use
This article highlights top backpack recommendations for 2026, focusing on school and daily use. It features products from brands including Herschel, JanSport, and Vaschy. The content serves as a...
Business & Economy
Copper Marches Closer to $14,000 as Flows to US Tighten Market
Copper advanced to the highest in two months, nearing $14,000 a ton in London, as traders monitored ballooning volumes held in the US ahead of an expected decision on an import tariff by President...
Apotex a ‘standout’ stock since IPO despite Trump tariff threat, analysts say
Drug maker rebounded last week, trading 30 per cent higher than at its debut
Bond Funds Turn to Europe as Global Risks Become Harder to Price
European bonds are emerging as a safer choice for fund managers as they try to navigate an increasingly fraught global backdrop.
Aramco Says July Attacks Had No Material Impact on Operations
Saudi Aramco said attacks on its assets last month have had no material impact on its operations, and the company is working to expand its oil export capacity as the Strait of Hormuz remains...
LabPMM® Launches Global KMT2A MRD Testing Service to Support Menin Inhibitor Development and Acute Leukemia Care
LabPMM, an Invivoscribe subsidiary, launched a global KMT2A measurable residual disease (MRD) testing service. This digital PCR service supports menin inhibitor development and acute leukemia care....
Environment & Climate
Six mind-bendingly amazing facts about invertebrates
This article highlights six extraordinary facts about invertebrates, emphasizing their biological complexity. A key example is the mantis shrimp, which strikes prey faster than a .22 calibre bullet...
Country diary: Martha, a tribute to Buxton’s miners, has been knocked off her plinth. Why? | Mark Cocker
In Buxton, Derbyshire, the wooden sculpture 'Martha,' honoring local miners, was knocked off its plinth. Created by Lorraine Botterill to celebrate the lime-burning industry, Martha replaced a...