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Canadians sitting on $2 billion in uncashed federal cheques: documents
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
OTTAWA — Canadians have left some $2 billion in funds on the table by not cashing millions of paper cheques mailed out by federal government departments. Documents tabled recently in Parliament reveal Ottawa issued 3.9 million paper cheques to Canadians over the past four years that went uncashed. That includes $141 million in cheques for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teens face 1st degree murder charges in First Nations double homicide
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
MONTREAL — Prosecutors say two teens apprehended last week in connection with a double homicide in a First Nations community in northern Quebec are facing first-degree murder charges. A spokeswoman for the Crown says the 17-year-old boys, who can’t be named because they are minors, were charged each with two counts of premeditated murder over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa’s plan for GST relief set to cost $12.4 billion over 5 years, PBO says
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
OTTAWA — The government’s budget watchdog said Monday it expects the federal government’s plan to increase the GST credit and offer a one-time payment to Canadians will cost Ottawa an estimated $12.4 billion over five years. The number, released by the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer — is slightly higher than Ottawa’s initial projection. ... Read More »
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By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
OTTAWA — The federal government’s plan to increase the GST credit and offer a one-time payment to Canadians will cost Ottawa an estimated $12.4 billion over five years. The Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer released the estimate this morning. Prime Minister Mark Carney promised last week new affordability measures to help lower-income consumers deal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Groundhog Day 2026: Willie in Ontario, Fred in Quebec predict early spring’s arrival
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
HALIFAX — Canada’s famous prognosticating rodents are predicting an early spring. Wiarton Willie, in Bruce County, Ont., and Fred la Marmotte, the famous groundhog in Quebec’s Gaspésie region reportedly did not see their shadows this morning, which is good news for people tired of wintry weather. According to legend, there will be six more weeks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Groundhog Day 2026: Fred in Quebec predicts spring’s early arrival
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
HALIFAX — Quebec’s Fred la Marmotte has made his prediction of Groundhog Day, calling for an early spring. The famous groundhog in Quebec’s Gaspésie region reportedly did not see his shadow this morning. According to legend, there will be six more weeks of winter if a groundhog sees their shadow, and an early spring if ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Frank Stronach trial, Ontario nuclear, Groundhog Day, Grammy wins
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… What to expect as businessman Frank Stronach stands trial on sexual assault charges The man long touted as one of Canada’s great success stories is set to stand trial in Toronto this week, as the first of two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Groundhog Day 2026: Willie, Fred, but not Sam to make predictions on spring’s arrival
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
HALIFAX — One of Canada’s most famous groundhogs will not be making a prediction on the arrival of spring today, due to a forecast that calls for yet another winter storm in her home province. Wiarton Willie, Shubenacadie Sam and Fred la Marmotte were all set to emerge from their homes Monday, and according to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What to expect as businessman Frank Stronach stands trial on sexual assault charges
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
TORONTO — The man long touted as one of Canada’s great success stories is set to stand trial in Toronto this week, as the first of two cases accusing Frank Stronach of sexual offences against several women over decades begins. Stronach, the founder and former head of the auto parts giant Magna International, faces a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montrealers protest Trump immigration crackdown, call out Canadian ‘complicity’
By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026
MONTREAL — Demonstrators gathered in Montreal on Sunday to protest the immigration crackdown by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, calling out ICE tactics as well as Canadian “complicity” in them. Under crisp blue skies, scores of protesters assembled outside the U.S. Consulate downtown amid widespread outrage over the killing of two American citizens by federal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three men arrested in Surrey, B.C., after alleged extortion-related shooting
By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026
SURREY — The Surrey Police Service says three men have been arrested after an early-morning shooting Sunday believed to be related to extortions. Police said officers were on patrol in the city’s Crescent Beach neighbourhood just before 4 a.m. when a call came in about a shooting and small fire outside a home near 132 ... Read More »
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