
The Liberal government's groceries benefit and GST top-up announced in January will begin landing in Canadians' bank accounts this summer.
April 17, 2026 - 11:46 | | CBC News - Canada
The Liberal government's groceries benefit and GST top-up announced in January will begin landing in Canadians' bank accounts this summer.
April 17, 2026 - 11:46 | | CBC News - Ottawa
Over the past month, the price of oil has been bouncing around like a lie detector machine. The joint United States–Israel attack on Iran that began in February triggered the biggest one-month price gain in oil’s history. The price of Brent crude has surged and plummeted with every twist in the war.
Key points
The Iran war has recently increased the volatility of crude oil prices globally
Global financial institutions have consistently identified oil spikes as a major driver of inflation
Risk of dependence on other nations’ oil has caused some countries to expand renewable energy use...
April 17, 2026 - 11:34 | Arno Kopecky | Walrus
The quota for women was tied to a contentious plan to redraw voting boundaries across India, which became a major sticking point with opposition parties.
April 17, 2026 - 11:27 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
A loud controlled explosion heard across parts of Toronto Thursday night was part of a pre-approved film shoot at Downsview Park, police said.
April 17, 2026 - 11:25 | Prisha Dev | Global News - Ottawa
A loud controlled explosion heard across parts of Toronto Thursday night was part of a pre-approved film shoot at Downsview Park, police said.
April 17, 2026 - 11:25 | Prisha Dev | Global News - Canada



