Things That Make You Go... Hmmmm!
Friday, July 31, 2026
The stories that made Canadians stop... and say... "Hmmmmm!"
Today's "Hmmmmm!" Award
A New Mine Gets the Green Light
A Canadian nickel project cleared another major regulatory hurdle, adding momentum to Canada's push to become a global supplier of critical minerals.
Hmmmmm! Yesterday's rocks could power tomorrow's cars.
You Can't Make This Up
A Spy Story with a Canadian Twist
A Canadian engineer working at NATO remained at the centre of an international espionage investigation in Belgium.
Hmmmmm! Some headlines read more like a streaming series than the evening news.
Business Buzz
The Loonie Finds Its Footing
The Canadian dollar strengthened as markets reacted to central bank decisions and steadier commodity prices.
Hmmmmm! Even pocket change has good days.
Only in Canada
Happy 85th, Paul Anka!
Ottawa-born music legend Paul Anka celebrated his 85th birthday, reminding Canadians that one of pop music's most recognizable voices started right here at home.
Hmmmmm! Some hits never go out of style.
Wild Canada
Wildfire Crews Stay on Alert
Firefighters continued battling major wildfires across several provinces as hot, dry weather kept conditions challenging.
Hmmmmm! Summer is giving Canada's fire crews no vacation.
Sports That Made You Go... Hmmmm!
Commonwealth Medal Hunt Continues
Canadian athletes kept adding to the medal count as competition intensified at the Commonwealth Games.
Hmmmmm! Red and white keeps finding its way onto the podium.
Question of the Day
Which story made you go... Hmmmm?
• The new nickel project
• The NATO spy case
• Paul Anka turning 85
• Canada's Commonwealth success
Tell us in the comments!
The Final Hmmmm...
Canada dug for the future.
Celebrated a music icon.
Cheered its athletes.
And reminded us that sometimes the strangest stories are the true ones.
Until tomorrow...
Keep watching for the stories that make you stop...
...and say...
Things That Make You Go... Hmmmm!
