Use of untested Wolverine peptide on the rise, study finds A new study finds growing use of the untested Wolverine peptide, as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces scrutiny and other news develops across Canada and beyond. Use of an untested peptide known as Wolverine is on the rise, according to a new study, raising concerns among health experts. The finding comes as Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was seen listening during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on May 27, 2026, in Washington. Kennedy, a prominent vaccine skeptic, has drawn attention for his stance on unproven treatments. The study on the Wolverine peptide adds to the debate over unregulated substances. The report on the peptide's growing popularity was published on September 16, 2026, and has prompted calls for closer oversight.Meanwhile, Ontario is threatening to cut funding to municipalities if they fail to follow a Buy Ontario, Buy Canadian procurement policy. The provincial pressure campaign aims to boost local purchasing, but municipal leaders warn the move could strain budgets and services. In British Columbia, a Squamish drone company has signed a deal with Kelowna and Okanagan College to advance training and technology development. The partnership is expected to create opportunities for students and support the region's growing aerospace sector.In Alberta, a small plane made an emergency landing on a highway east of Edmonton, according to RCMP. No serious injuries were immediately reported. Also in Alberta, a body was found in a burning vehicle in Victoria, and police have launched an investigation into the death. In Saskatchewan, the NDP is seeking a pause on a massive AI data centre planned for the Regina area, citing concerns over energy use and transparency.The Saskatchewan health union voted 99 per cent in favour of a strike, signaling potential labour disruption in the province's health care system. Permanent jobs account for most of the recent job cuts in the federal public service, according to the budget watchdog. The findings highlight the impact of restructuring on the federal workforce and raise questions about service delivery.In Ontario, the discovery of bones buried in a tarp in a neighbourhood has prompted a police response and an ongoing investigation. On the international stage, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU wants to bring its relationship with Canada to the highest level possible. Canada has not yet committed to an associate member title with the EU, according to live updates on the negotiations.The EU is also launching a climate insurance scheme after a summer of extreme weather, aiming to help member states cope with disaster costs. The World Economic Forum warns that AI risks widening gender inequality in the jobs market, as automation affects sectors differently. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a bloc-wide social media ban for children under 13, citing mental health concerns.In entertainment news, a Paris court awarded Kim Kardashian 1 euro after her 2016 robbery, a symbolic ruling in her favour. In sports, the Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film a United Russia ad while home this summer, drawing attention to his political ties. Also in sports, Davies and Crepeau will miss Canada's World Cup homecoming games in Toronto and Montreal due to injuries.Bingo and Tickle Me Elmo have been nominated for the Toy Hall of Fame, with Care Bears also in contention this year. Scientists report that satellites show Earth lost more than 11 trillion tonnes of ice from Greenland and Antarctica in 47 years, a stark sign of climate change.Finally, AI rivals found rare agreement on safety principles, but putting those commitments into practice remains a difficult challenge.