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Canada's New Grocery Benefit Starts July 3 — How Much Will You Get?

  If you've been receiving the GST/HST credit, something is changing on July 3, 2026 — and it's actually good news. The federal government is replacing the old credit with a new program called the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) , and it comes with payments that are 25% larger. More than 12 million Canadians qualify. No application is required. Here's everything you need to know before the first payment lands. What Is the CGEB? The Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit is the federal government's replacement for the GST/HST credit, which has been around since 1991. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the new benefit on January 26, 2026, and it received Royal Assent on February 12 under Bill C-19. The legislation commits $11.7 billion in additional support to Canadians over six years — $3.1 billion immediately through the one-time June top-up, and $8.6 billion over five years through higher quarterly payments. The name change is deliberate — it signal...

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Eagles Soar to Super Bowl Victory with 40-22 Triumph Over Chiefs

 

The Philadelphia Eagles clinched their second Super Bowl title with a commanding 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. This win avenged their Super Bowl LVII loss to the Chiefs two years earlier and prevented Kansas City from achieving a historic three-peat.

Quarterback Jalen Hurts delivered an outstanding performance, earning Super Bowl MVP honors. He threw for 275 yards and three touchdowns, while also contributing 65 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground. Wide receiver DeVonta Smith was a standout target, recording 120 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

The Eagles' defense was equally impressive, forcing three turnovers and holding Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes to just 275 passing yards. Rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean made a significant impact, intercepting Mahomes and returning it 38 yards for a touchdown. Defensive end Josh Sweat applied relentless pressure on Mahomes throughout the game, contributing to the Chiefs' offensive struggles. citeturn0search0

Philadelphia's dominance was evident from the start. They built a commanding 34-0 lead by the end of the third quarter, with Hurts connecting on a 46-yard touchdown pass to Smith and a 12-yard touchdown pass to A.J. Brown. The Chiefs mounted a late rally, scoring 22 unanswered points in the fourth quarter, but the deficit was too great to overcome.

This victory marks the Eagles' first Super Bowl championship since their 2018 win and solidifies their place among the NFL's elite franchises. The team's balanced offense and formidable defense were key factors in their decisive win over the Chiefs.

For fans in Pickering, Ontario, the Eagles' triumph offers a thrilling conclusion to the NFL season, highlighting the excitement and unpredictability that make the Super Bowl a global spectacle.

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