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Housing Crisis Tops Concerns for Ontario Voters as Federal Election Nears

As the April 28 federal election draws closer, housing affordability is taking center stage for voters across Ontario, particularly in areas like Kitchener and Richmond Hill. With home prices and rent continuing to climb, many Canadians say their dreams of homeownership are slipping further out of reach—and they want real solutions from federal leaders, not […]

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Decades Later, Safe Water Still Eludes Neskantaga and Dozens of First Nations

Nearly 10 years after the federal government promised to end long-term boil-water advisories in First Nations communities, the pledge remains unfulfilled. In Neskantaga First Nation—home to the country’s longest-standing advisory—plastic water bottles continue to pile up as residents mark 11,035 days without safe tap water. Located over 400 kilometres northeast of Thunder Bay, Neskantaga has

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What’s Open and Closed in Canada This Easter Long Weekend (April 18–21, 2025)

As Canadians gear up for the Easter long weekend, many public services, stores, and businesses across the country will be adjusting their hours—or closing entirely—for the holiday. With Good Friday (April 18) recognized as a public holiday in most provinces, and Easter Sunday (April 20) following close behind, it’s best to plan ahead to avoid surprises. Quebec differs slightly,

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Canada’s Snap Federal Election Explained: What You Need to Know Before April 28

Canada is heading to the polls on April 28 after newly sworn-in Prime Minister Mark Carney, the former central banker, called a snap federal election just weeks into his leadership of the Liberal Party. The decision followed rising political pressure in the wake of Justin Trudeau’s resignation and escalating economic tensions with the United States,

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Cherry Blossom Season Returns: How to Catch Peak Bloom in Toronto This Spring

Toronto’s beloved cherry blossom season is just around the corner, and the High Park Nature Centre has relaunched its annual “Cherry Blossom Watch” to help residents and visitors track the stunning display. As of April 12, the cherry trees in High Park have entered the first stage of bloom development, signaling that peak bloom is

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Priti Obhrai-Martin Carries Her Father’s Legacy into Liberal Campaign for Calgary East

In the heart of Calgary East, a familiar name is stirring renewed hope and ambition among voters. Priti Obhrai-Martin, daughter of the late Hon. Deepak Obhrai, has stepped into the political arena, this time not as a Conservative, but as the official Liberal candidate. With decades of political legacy behind her and a powerful personal

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