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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.
Old Age Security rises 1.4% for October to December. See the new OAS and GIS maximums, payment dates, clawback limits and why younger Canadians should check.
Health Canada says children under six taking ADHD stimulants may face a higher risk of weight loss than older children on the same dose, and product safety information will be updated.
The Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit pays out Oct. 5. Here’s how much singles, couples and families get, who qualifies and what to do if it’s missing.
September board data show apartment sales slipping in Vancouver and Calgary while detached homes hold up, a split Calgary’s board ties to the recent condo boom.
Grande Prairie County, Edmonton and Red Deer County face resident pushback as Alberta, slated for 90% of Canada’s planned data centre capacity, courts AI builds.









































