51 h. ago Stunning tulip farms open across Canada this month — here's where to go and when

You can wander through colourful fields with mountain views or even pick your own blooms

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3 d. ago Inflation cooled to 2.3% in March as gas prices fell, StatCan says

OTTAWA — Canadians got a break on inflation in March even without a tax holiday as Statistics Canada says the pace of price increases slowed last month.  The agency says the annual inflation rate was 2.3 per cent in the month, down from 2.6 per cent in February.  StatCan says a drop in the price […]

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8 d. ago Canadian travel to U.S. dropped again in March amid Trump tariffs: StatCan

While Canadians' travel to the U.S. declined for a third straight month based on returns across the border, Statistics Canada data shows there's an increase in trips elsewhere.

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8 d. ago Canadian travel to the U.S. dropped — again — in March, new data shows

While Canadians' travel to the U.S. declined for a third straight month based on returns across the border, Statistics Canada data shows there's an increase in trips elsewhere.

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9 d. ago Mark Carney treads a fine line on climate in a tight election

(Bloomberg) — Last month, in his first speech as Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney vowed to make the nation “a superpower in both conventional and clean energy.” The “conventional” reference could be seen as matter of course in a nation whose energy sector is still dominated by oil and gas. But it also shows the […]

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1 week ago Canadians can expect April tax benefit payments earlier than usual

Eligible families can expect to get Canada's child tax benefit a little earlier this month.The monthly Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payment usually comes on the 20th of each month unless it lands on a weekend or statutory holiday.April 20 is a Saturday, and April 18 is Good Friday, so parents will get CCB deposits three days early on the 17th.The Canadian government increased the child tax payments by 4.7 per cent in July 2024, which was the beginning of the new benefit year. The maximum benefit for children under six increased by $350, from $7,437 to $7,787. For children aged six to 17, it increased by $295, from $6,275 to $6,570.Families can look forward to another increase in the child tax benefit payment in July 2025, but it will not be as big as last year's raise.The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) says parents can expect a 2.7 per cent bump, 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 child...

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2 w. ago Canadians are about to get their second GST payment for 2025

Canadians are just days away from receiving their second GST credit payment of the year.The goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) credit is a tax-free quarterly payment. Its purpose is to help families with low and modest incomes offset the taxes they pay.Eligible Canadians will see extra cash in their bank accounts on Friday, April 4.Are you eligible for the GST payment?According to the government, those eligible are at least 19 years old and a Canadian resident for income tax purposes a month before the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) makes the payment.If you are under 19 years old, the government says you must meet at least one of the following conditions during the same period:You have (or had) a spouse or common-law partnerYou are (or were) a parent and live (or lived) with your childParents who share custody may be eligible for half of the credit for that child.If your income is equal to or exceeds the amounts below, you or your family won't qualify for the credit....

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2 w. ago Costco Canada offering massive deal on membership this month

Want a Costco Canada membership? Now is the perfect time to buy or renew one for your household.On Sept. 1, 2024, Costco raised its annual membership fees for the first time in years. The Gold Star membership increased by $5 ($60 to $65), and the higher-tier Executive membership jumped by $10 to $130 annually.The good news is that Costco sometimes offers membership promotions with serious advantages. The big-box store currently has a deal for new and returning members (whose membership expired 18 or more months ago), but you'll have to act fast.The deal ends on April 13, 2025.Until that deadline, those who sign as Executive members online using the promo code COSTCO80 will receive a $80 voucher. It can be used on a $200 purchase at Costco.ca.For Gold Star members, the gift voucher is worth $40 (promo code: COSTCO40) and can be applied to a $100 purchase on the big box store's website.Savings like that could mean a ton of free essentials like toilet paper, cleaning supplies, applianc...

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2 w. ago ‘100 calls per month’: Why U.S. doctors are looking to move to Canada

As political tensions and health-care layoffs roil the United States, a surge of American doctors may be looking to make a move north — and provinces are taking notice.

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3 w. ago Border officials offer rare look inside Canada’s largest immigration holding centre

TORONTO — When Osama Al-Hadad arrived from Yemen and applied for asylum at Toronto’s Pearson airport, he was taken into custody because he lacked documentation to prove his identity. He spent over a month in Canada Border Services Agency’s immigration holding centre near the airport and was released on Feb. 19 after his identity was […]

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4 w. ago The Canadian federal election is coming up and here's what you need to know

Canada could see a federal election as soon as next month, and first-time voters should know a few key things about how voting works in the country.A source told Radio-Canada that Prime Minister Mark Carney, who was sworn in on March 14, will ask Governor General Mary Simon to dissolve Parliament this Sunday and call an election. Daily Hive has reached out to the Liberal Party of Canada for information.According to Elections Canada, the election period can't last less than 36 days and no more than 50 days; the period will be determined by the government. Allegedly, Canadians can expect to cast their ballots on April 28 or May 5.Whether you recently reached the legal age to vote (at least 18 years old) or just became a Canadian citizen, here’s everything you need to know to ensure you're prepared to vote in the 45th General Election.Register to voteVoters can register at the polls or in advance. One easy way to register is by checking "yes" to...

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4 w. ago Hudson’s Bay liquidation on hold as discussions continue to diffuse differences

TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay’s proposed liquidation is still on hold as the company works to address its differences with landlords and other stakeholders after filing for creditor protection earlier this month. The department store chain that holds the title of Canada’s oldest company asked an Ontario court Monday for permission to close all 80 of […]

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