Banks, government offices, Canada Post and many stores close on Thanksgiving Monday, Oct. 12, but hours vary by province, city and chain. Here is what to expect and what to confirm.

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