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Canadian Thanksgiving falls on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026. Here is where the holiday comes from, how it is observed today and why it differs from the American version.
Women with heart attacks are more likely to be sent home from emergency rooms. Here is what Canadian cardiologists say, where the troponin debate stands, and the signs to know.
Retailers have until Oct. 31, 2026 to sell compliant cigarette packs under Health Canada’s updated labelling rules. Here is what changes and what smokers will notice.
Switch your ceiling fan to clockwise on low speed for winter. Here is how to find the reversing switch, check the direction and why it can help with heating.
Cervical cancer screening is shifting to HPV testing, and self-collected samples are spreading unevenly. Here is where each province and territory stood as of February 2026.
Current and former Canadian Armed Forces members have until Oct. 15, 2026 to claim money from the racism class action settlement. Here is who qualifies and how to file.
Marc Gatcomb scored 34 seconds after Vancouver cut the lead, and the Vegas Golden Knights held off the Canucks 3-2 at Rogers Arena on Sunday night.
Plus Bell’s 911 bug, a $113B rail estimate and how to bleed a radiator
Colorectal screening is free across Canada, but how you get the at-home FIT kit differs by province. Ontario and P.E.I. now start at 45.
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The Parti Québécois won Quebec’s Oct. 5 election, ending eight years of CAQ rule, with a minority government projected and a referendum promised for a first term.
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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre wants fuel tax relief extended to July 1, 2027, and more diesel produced at home. Here is how his plan compares with Ottawa’s current schedule.
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem says the bank won’t be too slow if inflation persists. Here is what 3% inflation and $100 oil mean for borrowers before Oct. 28.
New Brunswick removed a 6,853-patient clinic figure from its website days before the auditor general found the number could not be reliably demonstrated.
Quebec votes Oct. 5 with the Parti Québécois leading every poll. What the final numbers show, how to vote and why a PQ majority matters for all of Canada.
Bell told the CRTC a latent bug in its next-generation 911 system caused the Sept. 17 outage in six provinces, and early alarms failed to trigger a response.
Shingrix is free for some adults in six provinces and territories and not for most adults elsewhere. Here is who qualifies for a free shingles vaccine in every province and territory, and how to book.










































