Canada’s immigration system is at a tipping point. In 2025, nearly 3 million temporary residents are stuck in limbo as Canadian immigration processing delays hit record levels. From international students and temporary workers to spouses of Canadian citizens, delays in work permits, study permit extensions, and spousal sponsorships are upending lives across the country. This Continue reading
Emily Houston
New Rules and Laws Coming to Protect Ontario Construction Workers in 2025
In a historic workplace safety initiative, the Ontario government has announced plans to mandate the presence of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) on many construction sites across the province. If passed, the new legislation will mark a first-in-Canada requirement and a major expansion of the province’s Working for Workers series of reforms aimed at protecting frontline Continue reading
New $1,433 CPP Payments Coming on May 28, 2025: Full Breakdown for Retirees and Families
Canada’s retirement landscape is evolving in 2025, and the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) remains at the center of that shift. With higher payments and more generous survivor and death benefits, it’s essential for retirees, widows, and families to understand what’s changing and what they may be entitled to. From a new average monthly pension of Continue reading
Cambridge Man Wins $158,178 Lightning Lotto Jackpot
Unexpected Fortune Strikes Cambridge Resident A Cambridge, Ontario, resident has become the latest winner of a substantial lottery prize, claiming a $158,178.20 jackpot in the Lightning Lotto. The winner, Allan Caughlin, a 62-year-old retiree, discovered his life-changing win after purchasing a ticket at a local convenience store. This windfall marks a significant moment for Caughlin, Continue reading
TD Bank Layoffs 2025: Thousands of Jobs Cut as Part of Major Restructuring Plan in Canada and U.S.
TD Bank, one of Canada’s largest financial institutions, has announced it will lay off approximately 2% of its global workforce as part of a significant corporate restructuring initiative launched in the second quarter of 2025. With a total employee base of around 95,000, the layoffs are expected to impact thousands of workers, though the bank Continue reading
Ontario Child Benefit Coming in June 2025: Complete Guide to Payment Dates, Amounts, and Eligibility for Families in Ontario
The Ontario Child Benefit is one of the most significant sources of financial assistance for low- to moderate-income families across the province. If you’re raising children under the age of 18, this monthly, tax-free benefit can help ease the burden of rising living costs. With the next Ontario Child Benefit payment scheduled for June 20, Continue reading
Brampton Mechanic Secretly Wins $50,000 Lottery Prize: Plans Big Surprise for His Family
A Brampton father of two is $50,000 richer—but his family didn’t know a thing. Senthil Cellaiyan, a local mechanic and regular lottery player, recently won the top prize of $50,000 in the Instant Super Strike game offered by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). But instead of immediately celebrating with loved ones, Cellaiyan chose Continue reading
Urgent Recall: Blood Pressure Medication Recalled Due to Contamination of Pink Candesartan Stains
Health Canada has issued an urgent recall for Blood Pressure Medication due to Contamination of Pink Candesartan Stains specific lots of Taro-Gliclazide MR (modified-release) tablets, a medication used to manage type 2 diabetes, due to potential contamination with candesartan, a blood pressure medication. The recall was prompted by the discovery of pink-colored stains on some Continue reading
New ServiceOntario Location in Brampton Streamlines Licence and Health Card Renewals Amid Growing Demand
Brampton residents now have a more convenient option for renewing government-issued IDs and accessing essential provincial services. A new ServiceOntario location has officially opened inside Peel Region’s headquarters at 10 Peel Centre Drive, right next to Bramalea City Centre. This centralized hub will allow residents to renew their driver’s licences, health cards, and Ontario Photo Continue reading
Rainfall Warning Issued for Toronto and Durham Region as Up to 60 mm Expected with Unseasonably Cold May Weather
Environment Canada Issues Rainfall Alert for Toronto and Durham Residents in Toronto and the Durham Region are being advised to prepare for continued heavy rainfall and unseasonably cold temperatures, as Environment Canada has issued an official rainfall warning that will remain in effect until Thursday evening. According to the national weather agency, up to 60 Continue reading