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5 Things to Know Today: Free National Parks, the Grocery Squeeze, and Back-to-School Sticker Shock

  Friday, July 24, 2026 Here's what's moving your money today: a free-admission summer program gets a presidential — er, prime ministerial — plug, grocery bills keep outrunning the official inflation rate, and back-to-school shopping lists are starting to sting. Here are five things worth five minutes of your morning. 1. The Canada Strong Pass is still handing out free national park admission The Prime Minister spent part of today at a national park promoting the Canada Strong Pass , the federal program giving everyone — Canadian or not — free admission to all Parks Canada sites, plus a 25% discount on camping and roofed accommodations, through September 7, 2026 . There's no app or registration; you just show up. Museums and galleries also offer free or discounted entry for visitors 24 and under, and VIA Rail has discounted fares tied to the same window. What it means for you: If a summer trip is still on the wish list, this is a real, no-strings discount — but camping spo...
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Tragedy Strikes: Israeli Airstrike on Gaza School Leaves Dozens Dead

 

In a devastating incident, an Israeli airstrike targeted a school in central Gaza that was sheltering displaced Palestinians. The attack resulted in the deaths of more than 30 people, including 23 women and children. The school, run by the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), was filled with civilians who had fled previous Israeli offensives and bombardments in northern Gaza.

Witnesses reported that the predawn strike hit the al-Sardi School, where families sought refuge. The victims included an old man and two children, one with a head injury. The Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in nearby Deir al-Balah was overwhelmed by casualties from the attack, with at least 33 dead, including 14 children and nine women. Videos circulating online showed wounded people being treated on the hospital floor, highlighting the strain on Gaza’s medical facilities.

This tragic event underscores the ongoing conflict and the toll it takes on civilians caught in the crossfire. As Israel continues its offensive in the Gaza Strip, innocent lives remain at risk, and the world watches in horror.



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