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⚕️💵 Canadians Can Apply for the Canada Disability Benefit on June
16-Jun-2025 10:23 AM
- First payments to be issued in July - Today, the Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, announced that persons with disabilities will be able to apply for the new Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) as of June 20, 2025. First payments will begin in July 2025 for applications received and approved by June 30, 2025. Canadians will be able to apply through barrier-free, accessible ways: online, in person at a Service ...
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Read More🍁🏙️ GTA Residents Sound Alarm: Nearly 80% Call Auto Theft a Crisis 🚓🏎️
15-Jun-2025 12:00 PM
- 2024 auto theft claims data shows slight improvement over 2023, but most GTA residents fear their vehicle will be stolen - New data from Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) confirms Ontario remains in the midst of an auto theft crisis, with the number of insurance claims up 165% since 2017 and the costs to service those claims up a staggering 538%. Even more troubling is how residents of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) – where the vast majority of vehicles are stolen – view the auto theft crisis. According to a new Pollara ...
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Read MoreONTARIO 🍁💵 Pension Plans Resilient in the Face of Global Economic Volatility
15-Jun-2025 08:21 AM
Ontario's financial services regulator (FSRA) has released its Q1 2025 Solvency Report for Defined Benefit Pension Plans, covering the period January 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025, revealing a median solvency ratio of 119 per cent – down three percentage points from the previous quarter. Due to the announcement of US tariffs, the report also provided an estimate for the first week of April 2025, projecting that the median solvency ratio likely declined further, by approximately five percentage points from the end of Q1, driven ...
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Read MoreONTARIO 🍁💵 OSC Adopts New Framework for Distributing Disgorged Funds Collected to Harmed Investors 🧑⚖️📝
14-Jun-2025 10:35 AM
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has published final rules to implement a new statutory framework that will facilitate distributing amounts collected by the OSC under disgorgement orders to harmed investors. Disgorgement is a type of monetary sanction imposed by the Capital Markets Tribunal or the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. Disgorg ... ...
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Read More2025 🌸 Toronto Zoo Spring. Beautiful Animal Encounters. Nature Walk Tour
14-Jun-2025 02:21 AM
🌸 Welcome to a breathtaking spring day at the Toronto Zoo! 🌸 In this 4K HDR 60p ultra-high-definition nature walk video, we take you on a serene, up-close journey through one of Canada's most iconic wildlife destinations — the Toronto Zoo. Experience the wonder of spring 2025 as vibrant flowers bloom, and animals from around the world enjoy the fresh seasonal air. From majestic lions and playful meerkats to colorful birds and endangered species, this Toronto Zoo walking tour offers a perfect mix of nature, wildlife, and ...
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Read More⚠️💵 CIRO Issues Warning about Scams Targeting Seniors, Issues Tip Sheet 🧑⚖️📝
13-Jun-2025 02:26 PM
To help raise awareness of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), is issuing a warning—scams are on the rise, including scams that target seniors. CIRO enforcement data reveals that approximately 30% of all CIRO case assessment files involve seniors. According to CIRO's 2024 Investor Survey, approximately one in five Canadians have been approached with a possible invest ... ...
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Read More⚠️💵 Canadian Securities Administrators Encourage Canadians to Look Out for Deceptive Social Media Investment Scams 🧑⚖️📝
13-Jun-2025 12:00 PM
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15, 2025, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is encouraging Canadians to connect with older adults in their lives to talk about the growing trend of artificial intelligence (AI) and social media investment scams targeting seniors. "Older Canadians are often the target of financial scams and, more recently, fraudsters have been using AI to make the ads appear legitimate," said Stan Magidson, Chair and CEO of the Alberta Securities Commission and ...
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Read More⚠️⚕️ Health Canada Warns Consumers Not to Inhale Nitrous Oxide, Also Known as Laughing Gas, Recreationally
12-Jun-2025 08:00 AM
Summary • Product: Various nitrous oxide products • Issue: Health products – Product safety; Unauthorized product • What to do: Do not inhale nitrous oxide products for recreational purposes. If you use prescription nitrous oxide recreationally and experience side effects, seek medical attention immediately. Affected products Various nitrous oxide products. Examples of seized products include: • Bamboozle • Need Whip • Primewhip • Primewhip XL • Space Gas Issue Health Canada is warning consumers ab ... ...
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Read More💵 IKEA Canada Revamps Loyalty Rewards Program Turning Allen Keys into Points
11-Jun-2025 12:00 PM
- Rewards from IKEA Family unlocks valuable benefits designed to bring your home to life - IKEA Canada has transformed its rewards from IKEA Family into a more innovative loyalty program that offers members a personalized experience tailored to their unique home furnishing needs. Rewards from IKEA Family supports members throughout their entire journey, from dreaming, to planning, to bringing ideas to life in their homes. Members can now collect points, symbolized by the iconic Allen key, whenever they interact and shop ...
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Read More⚠️⚕️ One Lot of Seasonique Birth Control Recalled Due to Possible Extra Yellow Pills (Ethinyl Estradiol Only)
10-Jun-2025 08:00 AM
Summary • Product: Seasonique (DIN 02346176) • Issue: Health products - Product quality • What to do: Do not skip doses or stop taking Seasonique. If your package contains an extra row of yellow pills in Tray 1 and/or 2 of the blister cards, do not take them. Instead, return the product to your pharmacy for a replacement or alternative product. If you cannot get to a pharmacy right away, take the next blue-green pill in the proper order as noted in the instructions until you are able to contact your pharmacist and o ... ...
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Read More⚕️ New Study Led by Horizon and Supported by Roche Canada Delivers Cancer Treatment in the Comfort of a Patient's Home
02-Jun-2025 04:42 PM
For the first time in Canada, a patient has received cancer immunotherapy by subcutaneous (under the skin) injection in their home, thanks to an innovative research initiative by Horizon Health Network (Horizon), in collaboration with Roche Canada, the New Brunswick Extra-Mural Program, and ResearchNB, and with support from Vitalité Health Network. The project originated with a research study led by Horizon medical oncologists Dr. Mahmoud Abdelsalam, Dr. Luisa Galvis and Dr. James Michael whereby New Brunswick patients ...
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Read More💻 Bell Canada Increases Sovereign AI Capacity with Bell AI Fabric
01-Jun-2025 12:00 PM
- Major investment will provide companies access to cutting edge AI Compute in Canada - Bell Canada today announced Bell AI Fabric, a major investment that will create the country's largest artificial intelligence (AI) compute project and ensure that Canadian companies can continue to compete and win in the global AI economy. Bell AI Fabric will create a national network starting with a data centre supercluster in British Columbia that will aim to provide upwards of 500 MW of hydro-electric powered AI compute capacity ...
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Read More2025 🐢The Toronto Zoo Endangered Blanding's Turtles
01-Jun-2025 10:40 AM
In a historic move for Canadian conservation, the Toronto Zoo and Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) have announced a groundbreaking partnership in 2025 to protect endangered Canadian wildlife. Together with Reverse the Red, a global initiative dedicated to reversing biodiversity loss, they’ve pledged to save nine at-risk Canadian species. This collaboration marks a bold step toward preserving Canada's unique biodiversity and ecosystems. The Toronto Zoo’s Reverse the Red Species Pledges strengthen its ongoing ...
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Read More🧑🔎 New Survey Finds Law 14 and Limited Awareness of Employment Support Programs Are Impacting Hiring Practices in Québec
01-Jun-2025 10:30 AM
A new survey from the Comité consultatif des Québécoises et Québécois d'expression anglaise (CCQEA) reveals that 32% of Quebec employers have changed their hiring practices in response to the introduction of Law 14, with many reducing or halting the hiring of English-speaking candidates entirely. This survey, conducted by Léger and gathering responses from over 500 Quebec employers, adds new context to the employment challenges facing Quebec's English-speaking communities by offering a snapshot of the employer perspective. ...
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Read More🧑🔎 Labour Market Ministers taking action to improve labour mobility in Canada
31-May-2025 04:28 PM
Federal, provincial and territorial Forum of Labour Market Ministers (FLMM) met virtually on Monday to discuss progress on their joint commitment to breaking down barriers to labour mobility as one of the strategies to mitigate the negative effects of tariffs and unlock the full economic potential of free trade within Canada. The meeting was co-chaired by the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Federal Minister of Jobs and Families and the Honourable Nolan Young, Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration of Nova Scotia. Over recent ...
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Read MoreCartessa Aesthetics Brings Breakthrough Aesthetic Devices to Canada
29-May-2025 12:00 PM
- Four new technologies make their debut in Q2 2025, expanding access to advanced aesthetic treatments in North America - Canada's booming aesthetic market is showing no signs of slowing down, with non-invasive procedures driving demand and setting the stage for continued double-digit growth. Riding this momentum, North American aesthetics leader Cartessa Aesthetics is expanding its Canadian portfolio with the launch of four new, best-in-class technologies: HELIX, TORO, EVERESSE, and ULTRAFORMER MPT. From game-changing ...
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Read MorePrayer for All 4,911 High Schools in Canada
29-May-2025 10:22 AM
As Canada grapples with growing economic, social and cultural challenges, Alpha is calling on churches across the nation to dedicate intentional time to pray for the next generation of leaders and citizens. Alpha Canada launches Made For This: Uniting in Prayer for All 4,911 High Schools Across Canada, a national prayer initiative inviting churches to commit to weekly prayer for high school students and staff throughout the school year ahead. Churches from coast to coast can choose at least two high schools from an ...
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Read More🥘 Dark Fork Launches First-Ever Sign Language Dining Experience on Ottawa Patio
28-May-2025 06:33 PM
- A Feast for the Senses – and a Celebration of Connection - Ottawa's most unique dining destination is about to get even more unforgettable. This summer, Dark Fork—famous for its "dining in the dark" experience—is stepping into the sunlight with a powerful new concept: a patio where guests "sign for their supper." What if you had to use your hands—literally—to order dinner? Starting in June, visitors will be invited to enjoy gourmet meals on the restaurant's stunning heritage stone patio in the Byward Market—while ...
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Read More🧑🔎💵 Canada Invests in Green Jobs for Youth
28-May-2025 10:19 AM
Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families, announced $15 million to create 470 employment and skills training opportunities for youth across Canada in natural resources sectors including energy, forestry, mining, earth sciences and clean technology. Through the Science and Technology Internship Program (STIP) – Green Jobs, employers in natural resources sectors can apply for funding to hire, train and mentor yout ... ...
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Read More👨🔬🔬 The Montréal Science Centre Celebrates its 25 Years as a Place of Innovation, Discovery, and Passion for Science!
28-May-2025 08:00 AM
- Celebrating 25 years is about celebrating: • Over 15 million visitors; • Over 90 exhibitions! • The Science Centre Foundation and the over $18.2 million it has invested in developing 22 permanent exhibitions, 23 school programs, and many social responsibility initiatives. - Plus! A wave of wishes for the Science Centre's 25th anniversary! The Montréal Science Centre (MSC) proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, marking a quarter of a century of popularizing science, engaging with innovation, and pursuing its ...
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Read More2025 🚘 Canadian International AutoShow FULL Walkthrough
15-May-2025 07:33 AM
The 2025 Canadian International AutoShow returned to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from February 14th to the 23rd. This year’s theme “Total Immersion” highlights the AutoShow’s unique position during a time of change in the automotive industry. Consumer choice has never been as vast and diverse as today. The AutoShow is the place for brands to showcase their newest products and technologies, allowing the opportunity to educate consumers about their brand. As in previous years, feature displays remained one of the key ...
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Read MoreONTARIO 🍁⚖️ Ontario Strengthening Bail to Protect Communities from Criminals
06-May-2025 08:00 AM
- Province working to keep violent repeat offenders behind bars and protect victims of crime - The Ontario government is proposing changes to strengthen the bail system and protect communities by keeping violent repeat offenders off the streets and behind bars. These proposed reforms would strengthen the collection process for forfeited bail, introduce permanent Intensive Serious Violent Crime Bail Teams, support a comprehensive review of the bail system and move towards the establishment of user fees for people convicted ...
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Read MoreUpcoming Event: 📅🎪 Cirque du Soleil OVO at the Zoo!
05-May-2025 04:33 PM
- Come join the Circus! The Cirque du Soleil Street Team will be at the Toronto Zoo on May 18 and 19! - WHERE: Wildlife Marquee WHEN: 9:30am to 5:00pm daily TICKET: 9:30am to 5:00pm daily Come visit with the Street Team to colour, play Giant Jenga and Giant Connect 4, take a selfie at the colourful backdrop that includes show costumes, and more! The Cirque du Soleil Street Team will be giving out exclusive giveaways that you won't want to miss! Cirque du Soleil OVO is now playing at the Cirque du Soleil Pavilion ... ...
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Read MoreONTARIO 🍁💵 Ontario Taking Action to Protect Parks and Public Spaces
05-May-2025 12:00 PM
- Province re-introducing legislation to help municipalities end encampments while continuing to invest in safe and supportive housing - The Ontario government is protecting communities by re-introducing legislation that will provide municipalities and police with the enhanced tools they need to end encampments and clean up our parks and public spaces. The Safer Municipalities Act will, if passed, put protecting the safety of all residents first by helping clear public spaces and end the public use of illegal drugs. “We ...