Families in Canada Getting More Money in May 2025: Child Tax Benefit Payment Increases and Provincial Bonuses Explained

Families in Canada are getting some extra money from the government next week, and if you’re raising children under 18, you may be one of the beneficiaries. The Canada Child Benefit (CCB), a tax-free monthly payment provided by the federal government to help with the cost of raising children, is set to be deposited on Continue reading

CPP Survivor Benefits 2025: Complete Guide to Eligibility, Payment Amounts, and How Long You Can Receive It

If you’ve lost a spouse or common-law partner, the Government of Canada provides financial support through CPP survivor benefits. This benefit helps survivors manage living costs after the death of a contributor to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). In this 2025 guide, we cover everything you need to know about CPP survivor benefits—from eligibility and Continue reading

Health Canada Recall: These Kids’ Products Linked to Brain Damage Risk

Health Canada has expanded an urgent recall of Boutique Chic-branded children’s jewellery after laboratory testing revealed dangerously high levels of lead — a toxic metal known to cause permanent developmental harm in young children. This recall, first issued on May 6, 2025, now includes spinner necklaces, bracelets, and rings that were widely available across Canada Continue reading

Canada Pension Payment for May 2025 Arrives Soon — Here’s How Much You’ll Get and When

If you’re a Canadian senior relying on monthly pension benefits, you’ll be glad to know that the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) payment for May 2025 is arriving soon. With inflation still pinching household budgets and fixed incomes stretched thin, every deposit matters — and CPP remains a vital source of financial support for millions across Continue reading

Guelph FreshCo Grocery Store Damaged as Vehicle Crashes Through Front Entrance; 75-Year-Old Driver Charged

SUV Smashes Into FreshCo Storefront in Evening Incident A quiet evening turned chaotic on Wednesday night in Guelph after a vehicle crashed through the front entrance of a local FreshCo grocery store. Emergency services were called to the scene at 8:02 p.m. after reports of a white Jeep smashing into the building on Speedvale Avenue. Continue reading

Durham Police Lay 112 Charges After Undercover Gun and Drug Trafficking Investigation Across Ontario

Months-Long Probe Leads to Major Firearms and Narcotics Bust An extensive undercover operation conducted by Durham Regional Police has resulted in the arrest of 10 suspects and the laying of more than 112 criminal charges in connection with gun and drug trafficking across southern Ontario. The operation, code-named Project Venture, was launched in November 2024 Continue reading

CRA Benefits Coming in May 2025: Payment Dates, Amounts & Eligibility Guide

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) offers various benefit programs to support Canadians. Here’s a detailed guide to the benefits scheduled for May 2025, including payment dates, amounts, and eligibility criteria. 1. Canada Child Benefit (CCB) Canada FPT Payment 2025: Full Guide to Dates, Eligibility, and Provincial Benefits for Canadians Canada Seniors Direct Deposit 2025: Everything Continue reading

This Charming Small Town in BC Offers Dreamy Lake Views and Ranks Among Canada’s Best

As summer kicks off and vacation plans start taking shape, one small town in British Columbia is gaining attention for all the right reasons. Tucked away in the southern Okanagan Valley, Oliver, B.C. offers lakeside tranquility, vineyard views, and sunshine-filled days — all without the crowds. Recently highlighted as one of Canada’s best small towns Continue reading

Discover Toronto’s Most Iconic Buildings for Free This Weekend

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to explore Toronto’s most iconic, historic, and rarely accessible landmarks, that time is now. Doors Open Toronto 2025 returns on Saturday, May 24, and Sunday, May 25, offering a rare and free opportunity to step inside more than 150 buildings across the city. This year’s theme, “Play,” Continue reading

This charming coastal harbour town is one of Canada’s top summer getaway destinations

If you’re dreaming of salty ocean air, colourful fishing shacks, and landscapes that look like they’ve been pulled straight from a postcard, there’s one East Coast destination that should be at the top of your summer vacation list: Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia. Just a short drive from Halifax, this enchanting fishing village delivers the kind Continue reading

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