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Grocery Benefit Pays Monday, Oct. 5: What You'll Actually Get — and Who Gets $0

  The second Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) payment lands Monday, Oct. 5, and it's the last one of 2026. Some households will see $222.50. Others will see nothing. Here's how to tell which group you're in. At a glance Payment date: Monday, Oct. 5, 2026 (tax-free) Maximum per payment: $169.75 single, $222.50 couple, plus $58.50 per child under 19 Based on: your 2025 tax return Next payments: January and April 2027 Check which number you're reading: yearly or per payment A lot of coverage this week quotes $679 for singles and $890 for couples. Those are the yearly maximums for the July 2026 to June 2027 benefit year, paid in four quarterly instalments. What arrives Monday is one quarter of that. Household Max per year Max per payment Single, no children $679 $169.75 Married or common-law $890 $222.50 Each child under 19 (added on) $234 $58.50 First child in a single-parent family $445 $111.25 Most households get less than the maximum The CGEB is incom...
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Solar Eclipse 2024: A Celestial Spectacle Over Canada

 


On April 8, 2024, Canadians will witness a rare and awe-inspiring event—the total solar eclipse. As the Moon gracefully glides between the Sun and Earth, several parts of the country will experience moments of darkness during this celestial dance.

Where and When to Catch the Eclipse

  • Totality Cities: Key cities like Niagara Falls and Kingston in Ontario, Montreal, Fredericton, Summerside (P.E.I.), and Gander (N.L.) will be plunged into darkness for several minutes.
  • Partial Eclipse: Other locations such as Vancouver, Calgary, Regina, Winnipeg, and Toronto will witness partial total eclipses.
  • Timings: The partial eclipse begins around 2 p.m. EDT as it enters Canada’s southeastern Ontario border. In the northeastern Canadian regions along the path, expect the sun’s light to gradually dim around 4 p.m. EDT.

Once in a Lifetime

Considering that the last time a total solar eclipse crossed Canada was in 1979, this event is truly exceptional. It’s no wonder Canadians are eagerly flocking to prime viewing spots. After all, the next one won’t grace our skies until 2044!

Safety First

As you prepare to witness this cosmic spectacle, remember to protect your eyes with proper eclipse glasses. Chaos may not ensue, but excitement certainly will. Let’s marvel at the universe’s grandeur together!

For live updates and on-the-ground coverage in Niagara Falls, Vancouver, Halifax, and Toronto, follow along with Yahoo Canada. And don’t forget to mark your calendars—April 8, 2024—a day when the heavens put on a show just for us.

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