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How Canada's 2026 Tax Changes Put More Money Back in Your Pocket

  Big news for your paycheque Canada's 2026 tax changes are officially in effect — and for most Canadians, they mean less tax, more savings room, and a bigger take-home. Here's everything you need to know in plain language. Lower rates, bigger RRSP room, and smart moves that could save you up to $840 this year 💡 Tax Tips 🇨🇦 Canada 📅 May 2026 If you haven't checked your pay stub lately, now is a great time. Canada's federal government rolled out several meaningful tax changes for 2026 — and whether you're a first-time filer, a savvy RRSP investor, or just trying to keep more of what you earn, these updates affect you. We've broken it all down below so you know exactly where the savings are and how to take full advantage. 14% New lowest federal tax rate (down from 15%) $840 Max savings for a two-income couple $33,810 2026 RRSP contribution limit $7,000 Annual TFSA contribution room 1. Your Tax Rate Just Got Lower The biggest headline: the lowest federal income...
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Israel Kills 25 Palestinians in Gaza Airstrikes Amid Fears of Wider War

 

On August 8, 2024, Israeli forces intensified their strikes across the Gaza Strip, resulting in the deaths of at least 25 people, according to Palestinian medics. The conflict escalated as Israel engaged in battle with Hamas-led militants, and there are growing concerns about the potential for a wider war in the region.

The airstrikes targeted various locations within Gaza. In central Gaza’s Al-Bureij camp, a cluster of houses was hit, resulting in the deaths of at least 15 people. Nearby Al-Nuseirat camp also experienced casualties, with four people killed. Both camps are considered strongholds of armed militants by Israel. Additionally, a house in the heart of Gaza City was bombed, resulting in the deaths of five Palestinians. Another airstrike in the southern city of Khan Younis killed one person and injured others.

Hamas and Islamic Jihad, the armed wings of Palestinian militant groups, responded by firing anti-tank rockets and mortar bombs at Israeli forces operating in Gaza. Israel’s military reported striking dozens of military targets across Gaza, including rocket launching pads.

Since the outbreak of the Gaza war in October of the previous year, at least 39,699 Palestinians have been killed, including 22 within the past 24 hours, with 91,722 injured. The Gaza health ministry does not differentiate between combatants and civilians in its death tolls.

As tensions persist, Israel is bracing for another attack, prompted by recent assassinations of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and Hezbollah military commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut. The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah along the northern border now poses a risk of escalating into an all-out regional war.

More Burials in Gaza

On the same day, dozens of Palestinians rushed to Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis to bid farewell to their slain relatives before carrying them away for burials. Relatives were seen moving the bodies of their loved ones in plastic bags, with names written on them, and holding special prayers before the funerals.

The situation remains tense, and the international community closely monitors developments in the region as fears of wider conflict persist.

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