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NBCUniversal is launching Summer House Canada, the Bravo reality series' first international adaptation. The 10-episode production from Vancouver's Lark Productions will be set in Muskoka, Ontario, with filming underway in southern Ontario, and will stream exclusively on Hayu in 2027.
Meta is building its first large Canadian data center—a 1 gigawatt facility in Alberta's Sturgeon County that will cost about $9 billion and take 2–3 years, as part of a broader AI infrastructure push and potential cloud business selling excess capacity; the project will create thousands of construction jobs and involve local energy partners, while drawing scrutiny over environmental impact and energy use amid competition with other hyperscalers.
Despite streaming on HBO Max in the U.S., Heated Rivalry was financed and produced in Canada for Crave, and Emmy rules require a U.S.–foreign co-production (not just a foreign acquisition), so it’s ineligible for the 2026 Emmys; it remains eligible for the International Emmys, with future eligibility depending on different production arrangements for new seasons.
Heated Rivalry, a Canadian-produced gay hockey drama financed entirely by Bell Media and Crave with no American financing, is ineligible for the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards under the Academy’s rules. It can still compete at the International Emmys, while HBO Max will continue to stream it in the U.S. as distributor without financing or creative control. The piece notes past examples like Schitt’s Creek achieving U.S. eligibility only due to cross-border co-production, and mentions other Emmys timing details.
Canada has selected Germany’s TKMS to build 12 diesel-powered, Arctic-capable submarines, with about four planned by 2034, marking Ottawa’s biggest defence push and a shift closer to Europe. The deal includes joint German–Norwegian collaboration, logistics and maintenance, and could be scuppered if negotiations fail, in which case Ottawa would consider Hanwha Ocean; the decision comes amid NATO security concerns and debates over long-term defence spending and US-Canada ties.
Three McMaster University students launched Amano to democratize hearing care with a battery-free, over-the-counter device that could cost about $20 per pair. The purely mechanical design amplifies sound without batteries or electronics and is shaped like an earbud to reduce stigma. After testing on about 50 ears, they’re seeking formal study approval and awaiting regulatory input as Ontario reviews OTC hearing aids; British Columbia has already approved OTC sales. With roughly 1.5 billion people affected by hearing loss today and up to 2.5 billion by 2050, affordable solutions are increasingly urgent, though experts caution OTC devices should include proper assessments to distinguish mild loss from other treatable issues.
Canada selected German firm TKMS to build a 12‑submarine fleet in the largest defence procurement in its history, with negotiations to sign a contract and no cost disclosed. Prime Minister Mark Carney said the deal would boost industrial capacity and Arctic sovereignty as Canada raises defence spending to 2% of GDP (aiming for 5% by 2035) and strengthens ties with Europe through a NATO-aligned partnership with Norway on a low‑risk, multi‑year program designed to keep three submarines reliably operational at once.
Canada will buy 12 German Type 212CD submarines from ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems to replace the aging Victoria class, tripling the fleet and enhancing Arctic and North Atlantic patrol capabilities; the roughly $12 billion contract (with potential total program value exceeding $70 billion including maintenance) followed a competitive bid with Hanwha Ocean and includes industrial offsets that could involve Canadian manufacturing; the first submarine delivery is targeted no later than 2035, with TKMS signaling production of about three to four boats per year from 2027, strengthening NATO’s northern posture through closer Canada–Germany–Norway cooperation.
Canada head coach Jesse Marsch sparked discussion after his side were eliminated 3-0 by Morocco in the World Cup Round of 16. Morocco broke the deadlock through Azzedine Ounahi in the 55th minute and Soufiane Rahimi sealed the victory in stoppage time. Marsch, praising his team’s willingness to attack, quipped, 'I’d rather be us than them,' as he acknowledged Canada’s historic run but acknowledged the defeat to the Africa Cup of Nations champions.
Morocco defeated co-host Canada 3-0 in Houston to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for a second straight edition, with Azzedine Ounahi scoring twice (including a 50th-minute strike) and Soufiane Rahimi sealing the win with a stoppage-time goal after a late surge.
Canada were 3-0 down to Morocco in the World Cup last 16, but Jesse Marsch said his side were the better team for long stretches and only a moment in the final third decided it; Alphonso Davies was left unused to protect his hamstring, having played just 15 minutes in the tournament.
Canada and Alberta unveiled more than C$150 billion in investments to push a major new oil pipeline that would follow the Trans Mountain corridor and end at a southern terminal, capable of moving about 1 million barrels per day. The plan emphasizes Indigenous ownership, substantial methane reductions, and immediate consultations with Indigenous communities, provinces, and territories, while keeping the northern tanker ban in place. British Columbia backs safeguards and compensation for environmental risks, but First Nations warn of potential spill dangers, climate groups critique further fossil fuel expansion, and critics say taxpayers may bear most of the project costs and face possible overruns.
Canada coach Jesse Marsch praised his team’s performance after a 3-0 World Cup last-16 defeat to Morocco, saying they were the better side and controlled large portions of the match while chasing a result; a second-half sequence and Alphonso Davies’ hamstring injury sealed their exit, and Marsch urged the squad to sustain the standard and build a lasting Canadian DNA for future tournaments.
Azzedine Ounahi shined as Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in the tournament’s history.
Canada’s World Cup 2026 run under coach Jesse Marsch ended with a 3-0 loss to Morocco in the Round of 16, but Marsch praised his team’s fearless, attacking style and pride in a historic campaign that included Canada’s first World Cup win over Qatar and a Round of 32 victory over Switzerland.