3 h. ago Some Canadians will get bigger payouts from the government this week

Canadians who are eligible for the Advanced Canada Workers Benefit (ACWB) will get larger payments from the government starting this week.The ACWB is an advanced payment of the Canada Workers Benefit (CWB), a refundable tax credit that eligible individuals can claim on their tax return.The benefit is supposed to help individuals and families who are working and earning a lower income.Canadians who are eligible for the CWB on their tax return will get advanced payments of up to 50 per cent of the CWB through the ACWB. These are paid out automatically three times throughout the year.The federal government usually deposits the money into bank accounts on the 12th, but since it falls on a Saturday in July, the next payment is scheduled for Friday, July 11.You are eligible if:You're over 19 years old on December 31, or live with a spouse or common-law partner or your child,You're a resident of Canada throughout the year, andYou're working but earning less than the&n...

Politics

3 h. ago Conference Board report forecasts 1.5% GDP growth for this year

OTTAWA — The Conference Board of Canada is forecasting the economy will grow by 1.5 per cent this year as uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policies continues to weigh on business and consumer confidence. Cory Renner, associate director of economic forecasting at the Conference Board, says the economy outperformed expectations in the first quarter, but the […]

Culture

4 h. ago DXP Enterprises, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Moores Pump & Services, Inc.

Complements DXP’s rotating equipment division Adds scale, and enhanced capabilities Full-service rotating equipment service & repair capabilities HOUSTON — DXP Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXPE) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Moores Pump & Services, Inc. (“Moores”). Founded in 1972, Moores is headquartered and operates in Broussard, Louisiana, servicing the Gulf Coast region […]

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9 h. ago Today's letters: NIMBYism is hurting Lowertown and vulnerable people

Monday, July 7: Homelessness, addictions, truck traffic — why does one neighbourhood have to bear the brunt of it all, a reader asks. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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10 h. ago IBA President Umar Kremlev Joins Terence Crawford and Tyson Fury to Usher in Golden Era of International Boxing Association

Fury Confirms Interest in Anthony Joshua bout for IBA Pro title: ‘Show me the money!’ ISTANBUL — Some of boxing’s biggest names gathered in Istanbul as International Boxing Association (IBA) President Umar Kremlev unveiled plans for the sport’s “Golden Era.” Joined by pound-for-pound star Terence Crawford and heavyweight icon Tyson Fury, Kremlev outlined IBA’s […]

Society

13 h. ago A massive vintage car festival is taking over Toronto this month

It’s time to rev your engines — Dream Wheels on Eglinton is cruising back into Toronto this summer for a day filled with chrome, horsepower, and high-octane nostalgia.Happening on Saturday, July 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., every car lover's favourite street festival (but not every car lover's favourite street) transforms a stretch of Eglinton Avenue West into a vibrant open-air showcase of the city's finest vintage cars, hot rods, muscle machines, motorcycles, and race cars. Honestly, what more can you ask for?Presented by The Eglinton Way BIA, in partnership with Toronto Hot Rod Kulture and Road Reapers Car Club, the event isn't just a feast for gearheads — it's a full-blown community celebration in support of SickKids Hospital.Expect a full day of fun for the whole family. Live music will keep the vibe retro and lively while local vendors serve up delicious bites and unique finds. There'll also be family-friendly activities to keep the...

Culture

17 h. ago These Vancouver neighbourhoods could be next up for the 'Broadway plan' treatment

Proposed plan, recommended by city staff, would cost around $1.2 billion and nearly double the amount of housing in the area

Economics

21 h. ago Stampede military display seeing heavy foot traffic in wake of federal funding announcement

Service members stationed on the midway say attendees are asking questions of the rank and file on how they'd like to see money spent

Events

21 h. ago Carney Says New Oil Pipeline Proposal ‘Highly Likely’ in Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney said a new oil pipeline to Canada’s West Coast is “highly likely” to be proposed as a nation-building project, which could mean it becomes part of Ottawa’s push to fast-track major developments under new legislation.

Transport

22 h. ago Financial woes leaving many people too stressed for sex: Survey

Financial stress and sex don’t mix. That’s the main takeaway from a recent ZipHealth survey that found one in four Americans (26%) are too stressed about money to have sex. Apparently nothing kills the mood quite like being strapped for cash. With 73% of renters burdened by costs and nearly half spending more than 50% […]

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23 h. ago Suriname’s President Vows to Make Oil Wealth ‘Available to All’

Suriname officially elected its first female president as the small, Dutch-speaking nation on the Caribbean coast of South America prepares to navigate an oil boom.

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23 h. ago Affordable homeownership in Ottawa dwindling as mortgages, costs soar: study

A study from the City of Ottawa suggest that thousands of homeowners in the city are at risk of becoming homeless due to soaring mortgage rates and costs.

Economics

25 h. ago 'Slow zones’ coming? Vancouver mulls lowering speed limit to 30km/h for neighbourhood streets

Vancouver proposes lowering speed limits to 30 km/h on all residential side streets to boost safety and reduce serious injuries.

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25 h. ago 'Slow zones’ coming? Vancouver mulls lowering speed limit to 30 km/h for neighbourhood streets

Vancouver proposes lowering speed limits to 30 km/h on all residential side streets to boost safety and reduce serious injuries.

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27 h. ago More soldiers, more money: Canada’s top soldier extols benefits of spending boost

Canada's top soldier says a nearly 20% military pay hike and boost to Arctic defence are key parts of a 10-year plan to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP.

Events

36 h. ago Toronto family stuck on island near Turks and Caicos after boat crash

A Toronto family is reaching out for help after being left stranded on a small island off Turks and Caicos.According to Tiffany Scholl, her sister, Krista, brother-in-law, Tony, and niece, Adelaide, were sailing when their boat hit a reef and began to sink."Within seconds, they were in the emergency dinghy and then saved by a helicopter some hours later," Scholl shared in a GoFundMe created on Monday. "They watched their home sink into the ocean as they were pulled up by the helicopter."Photo: Tiffany Scholl/GoFundMe.Scholl says the family is now at the Coast Guard base on a small island off the coast of Turks and Caicos and needs help to return to Canada, which is why she started the fundraiser."They have nothing but the clothes on their backs," she wrote. "Please help and donate to the most deserving and amazing people I know."Scholl says the money will also help them restart their life in Canada.The GoFundMe has an $18,000 go...

Events

37 h. ago Toronto's only Hawaiian festival returns this month and it's totally free

If you're craving sunshine, island rhythms, and a taste of aloha spirit — without leaving the city — mark your calendars for AlohaFest Toronto, happening Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Mel Lastman Square from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Back for another high-energy edition, this vibrant, all-ages festival is Toronto's only event dedicated to the diverse cultures of the Pacific Islands, and that's enough reason that you don't want to miss it!Presented by local hula school Hālau Hula I Ka Lā, AlohaFest brings together the dance, music, food, and community spirit of Polynesia for a full-day celebration. Expect a jam-packed schedule of live Polynesian dance and music performances featuring artists from across the GTA and beyond.Performers will take the stage in colourful regalia to showcase the rich traditions of Hawai'i, Samoa, Tahiti, Fiji, and more.The festival grounds will also host a curated marketplace of island-inspired vendors offering everything from handmade ...

Culture

37 h. ago Totally unliveable Toronto house is somehow still selling $800,000

The Toronto real estate market is, by all metrics, kinda terrible right now. And yet, it somehow still has the audacity to ask almost $800,000 for an unliveable house.120 Castlefield Ave. is literally falling apart — but because it's in Toronto’s coveted Allenby neighbourhood, it's still considered valuable.At one point, this house was probably fine. It's a classic three-bedroom, one-bathroom semi-detached with original hardwood floors, tall ceilings, and a fireplace. But those days are long gone.A bedroom. After what looks like years (decades?) of neglect, the inside of the home resembles a horror movie set more than a real estate listing.The kitchen. The walls are crumbling, the paint is peeling, the ceiling is literally falling in, and the kitchen looks ... terrifying. A bedroom. Despite this, the house is listed at $799,900 — a relative "bargain" in a neighbourhood where semi-detached homes usually sell for $1...

Economics

51 h. ago CRIME HUNTER: Sex, money behind mystery murder of dentist’s wife on safari?

Pennsylvania dentist Dr. Lawrence “Larry” Rudolph loved exotic vacations and hunting big game. It was an endeavour his wife of 34 years, Bianca, also enjoyed. But that passion and other more earthly delights would deliver a direct path to the morgue. Now, Hulu is releasing a new docuseries about the couple, Trophy Wife: Murder on […]

Events

56 h. ago Mt. Everest on a StairMaster: Halifax woman raises money for charity a step at a time

Annika Bell is raising money for organizations that support women who have experienced sexual assault or are fleeing situations involving intimate partner violence.

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