77 m. ago Eligible households will see latest Canada Child Benefit payments dropping soon

Eligible Canadian families should keep an eye on their bank accounts for the incoming child tax benefit payment.The eighth instalment of the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) will be deposited on Wednesday, Aug. 20.In July, the child tax payment increased, marking the beginning of the new benefit year. The federal government uses a process called indexation to up the benefit amount to help parents amid the cost-of-living crisis.An Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) spokesperson told us in January that the indexation means the max CCB amounts and income thresholds are increased yearly to "keep pace with the rising cost of living."Canadian families saw a 2.7 per cent boost in child tax benefit payments this year, bringing the annual base benefit for children under six from $7,787 to $7,997 ($666 monthly) and from $6,570 to $6,748 ($562 monthly) for children aged six to 17 until June 2026.The Child Disability Benefit (CDB) also went up from $3,322 to $3,411 in...

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2 h. ago Eyes on the Bisons as Blue Jays’ Springer, Manoah, Bieber work their way back

Even with the Blue Jays in the thick of pennant race in mid-August, some of the attention around the American League East leaders these days is being diverted by their triple-A farm team in Buffalo. The Queen City has suddenly become the place to be outside of the Rogers Centre, with several Jays — George […]

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5 h. ago Wildfire raging near Port Alberni, B.C., shows vigorous, ’unusual’ behaviour

A raging wildfire that has forced evacuations on south-central Vancouver Island has been burning at some of most severe levels of fire behaviour, a display that is “unusual” for the region, the British Columbia Wildfire Service said. An update posted by the service said the blaze, located about 12 km south of Port Alberni, has […]

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5 h. ago Newfoundlanders busking, cooking to help in fight against roaring wildfires

ST. JOHN’S — Evacuees who fled a roaring wildfire near Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest city received a special donation Wednesday from a young musician. Ten-year-old accordion player Zander Wright raised $121 while busking Tuesday outside a convenience store south of St. John’s, the same day some residents of nearby Paradise, N.L., were told to evacuate […]

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7 h. ago Condor Announces 2025 Second Quarter Results and USD $5.0 Million Bridge Loan

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Condor Energies Inc. (“Condor” or the “Company”) (TSX:CDR), a Canadian based, internationally focused energy transition company focused on Central Asia is pleased to announce the release of its unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 (the “Financial Statements”), […]

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7 h. ago White House vows ‘significantly higher’ U.S. troop, police presence in D.C.

For two days, small groups of federal officers have been visible in scattered areas of the city. That is about to change, the administration says.

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7 h. ago Alaska city avoids record flooding from glacier dam thanks to new barriers

There were no damage reports in Juneau similar to the last two years, when flooding was rampant and some homes washed away by water released by the Mendenhall Glacier ice dam.

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7 h. ago What the Whitecaps can expect from new superstar Thomas Müller

The Raumdeuter is now a Whitecap. He landed Wednesday in his new home. His vibrant personality matches his playing style

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8 h. ago City of Chestermere purchases rec centre lands from county for $8.2 million

The rec centre serves residents of Chestermere, which now boasts a population of roughly 30,000 people, in addition to users from nearby communities and hamlets

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8 h. ago Ottawa spending $25M to help companies build EV chargers, buy lower

OTTAWA — The federal government announced $25 million in funding Wednesday for companies to build more than 850 electric vehicle chargers, mostly in Quebec. The money will also help companies finance the purchases of natural gas-powered transport and recycling trucks to help companies lower emissions. According to the government nearly a quarter of Canada’s total […]

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8 h. ago Ontario stargazers stunned by mysterious apparition during Perseid meteor shower

Did aliens visit Ontario last night? If you were a stargazer on Tuesday, August 12, you and many other residents may have been wondering as you caught a galactic treat.With the date serving as the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, people across the province and beyond had their eyes on the sky last night. But as Tuesday evening carried on into Wednesday morning, authorities like Ontario Storm Watch were  flooded with reports of a glowing "bowtie" shape in the skies, many of them from the south of the province.And though it wasn't an alien attack, it was something equally as cool.#ONStorm #ONwx 🚨 Alien invasion? 👽 Not quite… but it sure had people wondering tonight!We’ve been getting a ton of reports from across Southern Ontario about a strange glowing “bowtie” shape in the night sky. No, it’s not UFOs, but it is something pretty cool.Initial… pic.twitter.com/1KVRoaRJfG— Instant Weather On...

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9 h. ago ’I promise I will’: Pop singer Chappell Roan vows to perform in Saskatchewan

American pop star Chappell Roan is known to many as the “Midwest Princess” and now is promising to travel a touch north to the land of the living skies. Roan has created a buzz in Saskatchewan with the release of “The Subway,” her new song about post-breakup frustration, where she name-drops Saskatchewan. She has told […]

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11 h. ago Policymakers still unsure where Bank of Canada rate should land

Some members of the governing council said there should not be any further rate relief

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12 h. ago Multiple local states of emergency issued as wildfire near Port Alberni grows

The City of Port Alberni, the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District and the Tseshaht First Nation have all issued local states of emergency due to the growing blaze.

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12 h. ago Oklahoma City Thunder’s Lu Dort to have NBA title parade in Montreal next week

The Larry O’Brien Trophy will be in Montreal next week. Lu Dort, who won an NBA championship in June with the Oklahoma City Thunder alongside fellow Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, will have a two-day celebration in his home city. On Aug. 20, Dort will be accepting a special invitation from Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante to City […]

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13 h. ago Arcadea, Through Its Entity Vellox Group, Acquires ADSoftware in Bold Move to Disrupt Aviation Software Landscape

CLUSES, France & TORONTO & ADELAIDE, Australia — Vellox Group, the global leader in unified aviation operations software, today announced the acquisition of ADSoftware (“ADS”), a French-based provider of CAMO and maintenance software trusted by high-criticality aviation operators around the world. This move expands Vellox’s platform into the maintenance domain, creating an unprecedented one-stop solution […]

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13 h. ago LAU: Toronto taxpayers should demand better of city’s homelessness services

According to a recent City of Toronto report, in October 2024, there were an estimated 15,400 people experiencing homelessness in the city — more than double the approximately 7,300 homeless in April 2021. Of the homeless population, about 80% stay in city-administered sites, 10% in provincially-administered sites, and 10% outdoors. Homelessness and poverty are significant […]

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14 h. ago Hexagon Agility to Supply CNG Fuel Systems for 100 Trucks in Major Mexico Rollout

•Deal is a landmark deployment for Kenworth Mexicana – All trucks to feature the new Cummins X15N engine Salisbury, NC, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hexagon Agility, a global leader in clean fuel solutions, has received an order to deliver compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems for 100 heavy-duty trucks to be operated by […]

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14 h. ago Cybersecurity and AI: How Microsoft meets a changing tech landscape

Upgrade your computer with Windows 11 Pro for $25

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15 h. ago These are the features that homebuyers in Canada say are their biggest dealbreakers

There are many factors Canadian homebuyers need to consider when it comes to making the big purchase.Sometimes, the decision comes down to budget; other times, it comes down to checking off all of the amenities on your wishlist.When it comes to dealbreakers for Canadian homebuyers, a new Leger survey commissioned by RE/MAX Canada found that what's on the outside might matter more than what's on the inside.The survey found that prospective homebuyers are judging listings based on curb appeal and the state of the neighbourhood even before they stop inside the home."While the home is the ultimate goal for buyers, the neighbouring properties and surrounding community often say a lot about what life might be like there for you, as a resident," said Don Kottick, president of RE/MAX Canada."Not all homebuyers are able or willing to see past a rough exterior to find properties with potential, and something like an unkempt streetscape could be their sign...

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