8 d. ago Trump administration orders states to pause paying full SNAP benefits

Instead, the White House is asking states to issue only partial payments - which are about 65 percent of a usual SNAP payment.

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1 week ago Washington’s struggling economy takes another hit from the government shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — With the combination of the longest government shutdown, the mass firings of government workers and a fresh cut in federal food aid, the Capital Area Food Bank in Washington is bracing for the swell of people who will need its help before the holiday season. The food bank, which serves 400 pantries […]

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1 week ago AGI Launches New FX4 Conveyors: Built to Move Grain Efficiently and Affordably

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Ag Growth International Inc. (“AGI”) announces the launch of two new additions to its conveyor lineup: the FX4 SP (gas over hydraulic drive) and FX4 18S (electric top-drive). Engineered for high-capacity performance, these fuel-diverse conveyors deliver the power, durability and efficiency farmers need to keep grain moving. The FX4 SP and FX4 […]

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1 week ago Trump administration seeks to halt SNAP food aid payments after a court order

BOSTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration asked a federal appeals court Friday to block a judge's order that it distribute November's full monthly SNAP benefits amid a U.S. government shutdown, even as at least some states said they were moving quickly to get the money to people.

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1 week ago U.S. flight chaos could affect Canadian travellers headed to these cities

Canadians who have plans to fly down south in the coming days could be impacted by possible U.S. flight cancellations due to a government shutdown.Starting Friday, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will cut flights at 40 airports across the country if the shutdown continues.An FAA source told CNN that "Core 30" high-traffic airports will be among those impacted. This means possible U.S. flight cancellations at New York City's three big hubs, and major airports in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Honolulu, Houston, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami, Phoenix, Seattle and Washington, D.C.In addition, airports in Anchorage, Alaska; Indianapolis; Portland, Oregon; and Ontario, California could be affected, according to CNN.On Thursday, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy told reporters that flight volumes will be reduced by 10 per cent, but did not specify whether that's 10 per cent of flights at the impacted airports, or 10 per cent ...

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1 week ago What to expect when U.S. airlines cut 10% of flights due to government shutdown

An average of 2.5 million people in the U.S. go through airport security checkpoints every day

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1 week ago Traffic being cut at 40 U.S. airports due to government shutdown

International flights are to be exempt from the reductions

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1 week ago Vancouver taxi driver who worked for drug line gets conditional sentence

MD Rafiqul Islam and a co-accused were arrested in June 2021 after police received a tip that 'a Vancouver taxi was being used to distribute drugs around the Lower Mainland'

Economics

1 week ago Trump says food benefits won’t be paid until U.S. government shutdown ends

SNAP benefits "will be given only when the Radical Left Democrats open up government," Trump said, despite a court order requiring his administration to make payments by Wednesday.

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2 w. ago This holiday train in Ontario serves up festive vibes and even beer

Waterloo Central Railway is gearing up for the festive season with its holiday-themed dayliner and charter trains back in action, a locomotive experience right here in Ontario that offers a little something for everyone.Waterloo Central Railway, a heritage line that takes passengers on recreational rides spanning Northfield Drive in Waterloo, St. Jacobs Farmers' Market in St. Jacobs, and Elmira, adorns its vintage locomotives and cabooses with lights, bells, and wreaths, bringing some seasonal holiday cheer to these excursions.The attraction features three types of Christmas Train experiences, each offering a unique festive journey.If you're looking for a daytime outing with some holiday spirit, the Merry Mission Dayliner might be the one for you. This 60-minute ride offers an interactive scavenger hunt and other fun, festive activities for guests on board.The Christmas Cheerlight Charter offers a one-hour evening heritage train ride f...

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2 w. ago SNAP benefits cut off during shutdown, driving long lines at food pantries

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — People across the country formed long lines for free meals and groceries at food pantries and drive-through giveaways Saturday, after monthly benefits through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, were suddenly cut off because of the ongoing government shutdown.

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2 w. ago Lorne Gunter: Liberals likely to survive federal budget but honeymoon period won't last forever

Will the federal Liberal government fall and an election be called over this coming week’s budget? No. No party other than the Liberals stands to benefit from a snap election call. The Liberals would simply blame the other parties for forcing another campaign so soon after the last one, then call on voters to establish […]

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2 w. ago Costco snack sold across Canada recalled over metal pieces that pose health risk

A popular treat sold at Costco is part of a Canada-wide recall, and shoppers are urged to double-check their cupboards and pantries before they bite in.According to a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) bulletin, Golden Island brand Korean Barbeque Recipe Fire-grilled Pork Jerky have been recalled due to the presence of pieces of metal."Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product," said CIFA in the national recall last updated on Oct. 27.Golden Island is issuing a recall for the Korean Barbeque Recipe Fire-grilled Pork Jerky with the universal product code 0 17082 01049 0.The recalled product is 410 g in size. The best-before dates are between Nov. 2, 2025, and Sept. 21, 2026.CFIA has categorized the waffle recall as a Class 2, which means "there is a moderate risk that consuming the food may lead to short-term or non-life-threatening health problems."A search for the jerky on Costco Canada's website shows the product is currently unava...

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2 w. ago Instacart, DoorDash among companies offering discounts to SNAP recipients

Instacart said Friday it will offer customers who receive SNAP benefits 50% on their next grocery order to ease strain as the government prepares to cut off food aid payments. Instacart said any customer who placed an order in October using a SNAP/EBT card will be eligible for the discount, which will be available even […]

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2 w. ago Food aid at risk of expiring as effort to fund SNAP benefits fails in Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican leaders in Congress said it's all or nothing on Wednesday as they rejected a Democratic push to carve out funding to continue food aid for more than 40 million Americans who stand to lose it as part of the government shutdown.

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2 w. ago Missing government data not likely to sway Federal Reserve from rate

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its short-term rate Wednesday for the second time this year despite an increasingly cloudy view of the economy it is trying to influence. The government shutdown has cut off the flow of data that the Fed relies on to track employment, inflation, and the broader […]

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3 w. ago Stone farmhouse in Ontario dating back over 120 years hits the market for $3 million

Imagine crisp Ontario autumn air, the crunch of fallen leaves underfoot, and the golden glow of a maple-lined driveway welcoming you home to your quaint farmhouse-turned-estate.If that sounds like your kind of paradise, Three Bird Farm in Dufferin County, Ont., is ready to sweep you off your feet.This 5.45-acre estate near Grand Valley feels a world away from city life — yet it's just a little over an hour from Toronto by car.Mature maple trees line the driveway. Meandering down the long private drive, the property unfolds like something out of a Nancy Meyers film. An aerial view of the property. There's a Betz in-ground pool, a tennis court with a viewing pavilion, a bunkie that sleeps four, and even a private gym.The pool. "[It's] pretty magical," says realtor Carolyn Scime.The garden. Outside, raised garden beds, a fire pit perfect for stargazing, and meticulously curated landscaping make every corner feel like a magazine ...

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