OTTAWA – Great news for Ontario residents! The increased Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) will be distributed starting August 8. The Ontario Trillium Benefit is a
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Toronto’s air quality among the worst in the world
TORONTO – The city’s air quality is currently among the worst in the world, according to a report by Swiss air quality tracker IQAir. With
Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation issues full evacuation order
Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN) has issued a full evacuation order due to nearby wildfires. The community announced that the evacuation is a precautionary measure. NCN
California man arrested for allegedly funding ISIS
California: A man from California has been arrested on charges of providing financial support to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), a designated
Wildfire smoke causes poor air quality in Northern Ontario
Toronto: Environment Canada reports that smoke from raging wildfires in the Prairie provinces has led to severe air pollution in Northern Ontario. The national weather
Nova Scotia implements province-wide burn ban and firework prohibition amid dry conditions
Halifax: Nova Scotia has implemented a province-wide burn ban and a prohibition on fireworks this weekend, following concerns over dry weather and high temperatures that
Canada announces August CRA benefit payments to aid citizens amid rising living costs
Ottawa: As Canadians continue to grapple with rising living costs, the Canadian government, through the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), is set to disburse several credits
Pilot killed, 2 people injured in small plane crash near Ottawa airport
OTTAWA: Authorities have confirmed that the pilot of a small plane died after it crashed near Ottawa International Airport. The Grumman AA-5A aircraft, carrying two
Gas prices rise, diesel dips in Nova Scotia
Halifax: Nova Scotia has seen a slight increase in gasoline prices across the province. At midnight, the price of gasoline rose by 2.8 cents, bringing
Canada ‘disappointed’ as Trump raises tariffs to 35%
Ottawa: Canada has expressed its disappointment over the 35% additional tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump on Canadian products. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney