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Author: Prisha Dev
Publication Date: February 20, 2026 - 13:50
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Parts of Ontario to receive up to 20 cm of rain and snow mix into Saturday
February 20, 2026
Another storm moving across Ontario is expected to bring a rain-to-snow transition to some areas, with possible freezing rain and higher snowfalls into Saturday.
Canadian passport fees that haven’t risen in over a decade are set to go up at month’s end when the federal government begins to charge a price that reflects Canada’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation.
Moreover, the fee hike this year — $9 or less, depending on the service — could be followed by more in years to come as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is “in the midst of a comprehensive fee structure review” to ensure that all verified passport program costs are reflected in future adjustments.
“The Passport Program’s base fee structure alone can no longer...
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March 2, 2026 - 12:19 | Ben Andrews | Ottawa Citizen
After a relatively cold February, much of southern Ontario is set for some warm yet rainy weather, though it may only last a few days.
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