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Canada's New Groceries & Essentials Benefit: What It Means for Your Wallet in 2026

  Big news for Canadian households: the federal government has just unveiled the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit — and if you qualify, money could land in your bank account as early as June 2026 . With the cost of living still squeezing budgets from coast to coast, this is one announcement you don't want to miss. Here's everything you need to know — and more importantly, how to make the most of it. How Much Money Are We Talking? The amounts are significant. According to the federal government's Spring Economic Update 2026: Families of four: Up to $1,890 in 2026, and approximately $1,400/year for the next four years. Single individuals: Up to $950 this year, and around $700/year through 2030. Payments begin: June 2026 This benefit is a 25% increase on the former GST Credit , now renamed and boosted for five years. If you already receive the GST Credit, you should automatically be considered — no new application needed. 📌 Bonus: The government has also made th...
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Southern Europe Braces for Prolonged Heat Wave Amid Wildfire Concerns

 


Greek authorities have issued a warning about an impending weeklong heat wave during the summer tourist season. Much of southern Europe is sweltering under high temperatures, with a high risk of dangerous wildfires. The heat wave, expected to last at least a week, comes after June 2024 was declared the hottest June on record in Greece. Southwesterly winds from Africa are driving temperatures to sometimes exceed 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) until July 19.

In neighboring North Macedonia, authorities have also taken action. They’ve issued a weeklong heat alert starting Friday in the small, landlocked Balkan country. People are urged to stay indoors when possible and avoid heavy labor during the hottest hours of the day. Emergency measures include keeping pregnant women and people over 60 off work, banning construction from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and moving kindergarten classes indoors after 11 a.m. Health officials have reported an increase in heat-related health problems, and wildfires have surged, with 14 registered nationwide in the past 24 hours.

Greece, too, faces a very high risk of wildfires, and this summer has been described as the most dangerous in the past 20 years. Unusually dry winter and spring conditions have left vegetation and forests tinder-dry. Greek firefighters, aided by drones and a strengthened fleet of water-bombing aircraft, have battled over 2,000 wildfires since June. While most were contained quickly, the threat remains. Let’s hope for cooler days ahead and vigilance in fire prevention efforts. 


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