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
Urgent Canada-wide recall announced for product sold at Dollarama
If you’ve recently stocked up on pantry essentials at Dollarama, it’s worth taking a few minutes to inspect your spice collection. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a nationwide recall affecting a popular garlic powder product sold at Dollarama stores across Canada after it was found to be contaminated with Bacillus cereus, a Continue reading
New Data Breach Settlement Could Pay Eligible Canadians Up to $25,000
Millions of Canadians affected by the 2019 Capital One data breach could soon receive financial compensation under a proposed $35 million class action settlement. If approved by the court, eligible Canadians may be able to claim payments ranging from reimbursement for documented financial losses to compensation for time spent responding to the breach, with some Continue reading
CRA Has More Than $1.8 Billion in Unclaimed Money Waiting for Canadians
Many Canadians could be missing out on money that legally belongs to them without even realizing it. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has revealed that billions of dollars in government-issued payments remain unclaimed because recipients never deposited or cashed their cheques. As of July 2026, more than 10.8 million government cheques remain uncashed, representing a Continue reading
OSAP Loans No Longer Available to Students at Five Career Colleges
Students attending several private career colleges in Ontario are facing a major financial setback after the provincial government removed their eligibility for student assistance loans through the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). The decision affects students at five private career college locations and comes amid a broader government review of post-secondary funding and student financial Continue reading
10 New Ontario Driving Laws Now in Effect for July 2026
Ontario has introduced one of the most significant collections of driving law changes in recent years, with new rules coming into effect in June and July 2026 and additional commercial licensing requirements arriving in 2027. The changes affect millions of Ontario drivers, including everyday motorists, newcomers to the province, commercial vehicle operators, tow truck businesses, Continue reading
Canadian Families Will Receive Increased Government Payouts Next Week
Canadian families who receive the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) are set to see a welcome increase in their monthly payments beginning in July 2026. The federal government has adjusted several income-tested benefits and credits to reflect changes in inflation and the rising cost of living, meaning eligible parents could receive more financial support throughout the Continue reading