Things That Make You Go... Hmmmm!
Saturday, August 1, 2026
The Canadian stories from yesterday that made us stop, smile, scratch our heads... and say "Hmmmmm!"
Today's "Hmmmmm!" Award
Human... or Bot?
Ottawa is asking Canadians how artificial intelligence systems should identify themselves when we're dealing with them.
Hmmmmm! Soon "Are you a robot?" may be a question we ask the robot.
You Can't Make This Up
He Stayed Behind... Then Needed Rescuing
A B.C. man reportedly ignored a wildfire evacuation order, only to call for help when the fire became too dangerous.
Hmmmmm! Apparently evacuation orders aren't just friendly suggestions.
Business Buzz
Canada Tariffs... Cabinets
Ottawa announced a temporary 25% tariff on certain imported wood cabinets and vanities while investigating possible unfair trade practices.
Hmmmmm! Even the bathroom vanity has entered the trade war.
Political Head Scratcher
Replacement Workers at the Bank of Canada?
Governor Tiff Macklem defended the Bank of Canada's use of replacement workers during an ongoing strike.
Hmmmmm! Labour relations meet the institution responsible for keeping the economy steady.
Sports That Made You Go... Hmmmm!
Canada Strikes Gold
Canada collected two judo gold medals while Damian Warner added decathlon silver during an eight-medal day at the Commonwealth Games.
Hmmmmm! That's a pretty productive Friday.
Wild Canada
A Grizzly Goodbye
Grinder, one of Grouse Mountain's beloved resident grizzly bears, died after more than two decades at the B.C. wildlife refuge.
Hmmmmm! A sad goodbye to one very big Canadian personality.
Music Moment
Music Publishers Head to Ottawa
Canada's music publishers are pushing the federal government to discuss copyright law and funding.
Hmmmmm! Even the people behind the songs want government to change its tune.
The Final Hmmmm...
Bots may have to introduce themselves.
Cabinets got tariffs.
A wildfire evacuation became a rescue.
Canada collected medals.
And Ottawa heard from the music industry.
Just another day of stories that make you go...
Hmmmmm!
