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The British Columbia government has introduced significant changes to the province’s alcohol distribution system, allowing more locally made alcoholic beverages to be sold directly to bars, restaurants, and retailers without going through the provincial distribution network. While the government and many small producers say the move modernizes the industry and improves efficiency, labour unions argue Continue reading

Saturday night’s Lotto 6/49 draw turned into one of those rare lottery evenings where winners appeared in nearly every prize tier, stretching from a newly minted millionaire in the Gold Ball draw to hundreds of thousands of smaller prize recipients across Canada. While the $5 million classic jackpot went unclaimed, the draw still delivered life-changing Continue reading

Keeping track of multiple Canada Revenue Agency benefit payment schedules can quickly become confusing when different programs follow monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles. For millions of households across Canada, these payments are not just administrative details but essential income support that helps cover rent, groceries, childcare, energy bills, and disability-related expenses. This detailed guide brings Continue reading

A major international firearms trafficking investigation has led to federal charges against three men accused of attempting to move a large cache of weapons across the U.S.–Canada border. According to a news release from federal authorities, nearly 90 firearms were allegedly discovered concealed inside a vehicle traveling through upstate New York, with investigators stating that Continue reading

As Canadian households continue to deal with higher grocery bills, rent increases, energy costs, and general inflation pressures, a wide range of government benefit payments are scheduled to roll out across June and July 2026. These payments come from both federal and provincial programs and are designed to support seniors, families with children, workers with Continue reading

Canadians who use Government of Canada online services such as the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) “My Account” or other federal digital portals may now be eligible for compensation following a court-approved class-action settlement. The Federal Court approved the settlement on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, bringing closure to a nationwide class action involving allegations that government Continue reading

A man who had been wanted by police in connection with a deadly motorcycle crash in Hamilton has now been arrested in the United States following a major firearms investigation involving the FBI and New York State Police. Authorities say the arrest brings an end to a years-long search for the suspect, who disappeared before Continue reading

Canadian canola exports posted a major rebound during the week ending May 3, marking the strongest weekly movement of the 2025-26 crop year so far. According to the latest figures released by the Canadian Grain Commission, weekly exports climbed to 315,600 tonnes, surpassing the 300,000-tonne mark for the first time since April 2025. The latest Continue reading

Jane Fonda has paid a deeply personal and reflective tribute to her former husband, media mogul Ted Turner, following news of his death at the age of 87. Turner, best known as the founder of CNN and Turner Broadcasting System, left behind a legacy that reshaped global media and cable news. His passing prompted an Continue reading

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is facing growing political pressure after defending the participation of a senior United Conservative Party caucus staff member in an online meeting linked to the controversial Centurion Project, a separatist-aligned organization now at the center of a voter data leak investigation. The issue exploded inside Alberta’s legislature during Wednesday’s question period, Continue reading