The next round of Canada Pension Plan (CPP) payments is set to arrive soon, giving millions of retirees and eligible Canadians another monthly source of retirement income. For many households, CPP remains one of the most important government benefits, helping cover everyday expenses after leaving the workforce. The July 2026 payment is scheduled for Wednesday, Continue reading
New laws and regulations coming to Ontario next month
Ontario residents will see several important policy changes, transportation updates, funding deadlines, and civic milestones take effect throughout August 2026. Students applying for financial aid, drivers using provincial highways, businesses involved in critical minerals innovation, and individuals interested in municipal politics all have key dates to remember over the coming weeks. Some of these changes Continue reading
Every benefit cheque you could be eligible for in Canada in 2026
Government benefit payments continue to play a major role in helping millions of Canadians manage rising household expenses. Even though inflation has eased compared to previous years, the cost of groceries, housing, utilities, transportation, and childcare remains high for many families. As a result, federal and provincial benefit programs remain an essential source of financial Continue reading
Canadians Are Receiving Plenty of Government Benefit Payments in August
August 2026 brings another round of government benefit payments for millions of Canadians, with many recipients receiving slightly larger amounts than they did last year. The increases follow the Canada Revenue Agency’s annual indexation adjustment, which helps federal and some provincial benefits keep pace with inflation and the rising cost of living. Beginning with the Continue reading
How Things Stand in Ontario With the U.S. Planning to Ditch Daylight Saving Time
For decades, millions of people across North America have adjusted their clocks twice every year, losing an hour of sleep in the spring before gaining it back in the fall. While many have accepted the tradition as routine, support for ending the seasonal clock changes has steadily grown. Momentum has recently increased in the United Continue reading
New Service Canada Benefit Payment Dates for 2026–2027
Service Canada plays a central role in delivering financial support to millions of Canadians through retirement, disability, and income assistance programs. Whether you receive the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), or the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), knowing when your payments arrive can help you manage your monthly Continue reading
Daylight saving time may be one step closer to changing in Ontario
For decades, people across Ontario have adjusted their clocks twice every year—moving them forward in the spring and back in the fall. While the tradition has long been accepted as part of everyday life, growing criticism over the practice has sparked renewed efforts to eliminate seasonal time changes altogether. A recent development in the United Continue reading
CRTC Rules Against Bell in Major Wireless Roaming Battle with Videotron
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has dismissed a long-running complaint from Bell that accused Videotron of improperly relying on Bell’s wireless network through wholesale roaming agreements. The decision, issued on July 17, brings an end to a dispute that began in 2021 when Bell asked the regulator to intervene, claiming that Videotron customers Continue reading
Health Canada issues recall notice for toddler kitchen step stool over tip-over risk
Health Canada has issued a product recall notice for the Boon PIVOT Toddler Tower Kids kitchen step stool after concerns that the product may become unstable during use, creating a potential tip-over hazard for young children. The recall affects parents, caregivers, and families who use toddler towers to help children safely participate in kitchen activities. Continue reading
New Canada Child Benefit Payment Coming on July 20 With an Increase
Millions of Canadian families are set to receive their first Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payment for the 2026–2027 benefit year, and many households will notice an increase in their monthly deposit. The payment scheduled for July 20, 2026, reflects the latest annual adjustment made by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to help families keep up Continue reading