Things That Make You Go... Hmmmm!
Sunday, July 26, 2026
The stories that made Canadians stop... and say... "Hmmmmm!"
Today's "Hmmmmm!" Award
Goldfish Gone Wild
Canadian officials are reminding people not to release pet goldfish into lakes and rivers after giant goldfish populations were found harming native ecosystems.
Hmmmmm! The fish that forgot it wasn't supposed to grow up.
You Can't Make This Up
Vandals Target a Wildfire Water System
A B.C. community's water system was allegedly damaged while firefighters were battling nearby wildfires.
Hmmmmm! Of all the times to make things harder...
Only in Canada
Mosquito Season Hits Overdrive
Saskatchewan residents are reporting mosquito numbers well above normal after ideal breeding conditions.
Hmmmmm! The unofficial bird of summer is back.
Sports That Made You Go... Hmmmm!
Guerrero Says 'Be Patient'
Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is asking fans to stay patient as the team pushes through a challenging stretch.
Hmmmmm! Baseball seasons are marathons, not sprints.
Animal Antics
Dogs and Cats Get New Allies
Lush Cosmetics and Animal Alliance of Canada launched a campaign calling for an end to the use of dogs and cats in research.
Hmmmmm! Some partnerships are fur real.
Business Buzz
Airport Expansion Grounded
The federal government has halted plans to expand Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport.
Hmmmmm! Sometimes the biggest projects never leave the runway.
Question of the Day
Which story made you go... Hmmmm?
• Giant goldfish
• Wildfire vandalism
• Mosquito invasion
• Airport expansion pause
Tell us below!
The Final Hmmmm...
Goldfish got too big.
Mosquitoes got too plentiful.
An airport hit the brakes.
And somewhere... a Blue Jays fan is still saying, "Maybe tomorrow."
Until next time...
Keep looking for the stories that make you stop...
...and say...
**Things That Make You Go... Hmmmm!**
