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Carney Set to Roll Out Major Affordability Plan

                                                       Prime Minister Mark Carney  is preparing to unveil a wide‑ranging package of measures aimed at easing the financial pressure facing households across the country. The initiative is expected to focus heavily on boosting direct support for low‑ and middle‑income Canadians as living costs continue to strain family budgets. A central feature of the package is an expansion of the GST credit, which would increase quarterly payments for millions of eligible recipients. Early indications suggest the enhanced credit would deliver meaningful additional support over the coming years, offering relief to single adults, couples, and families who have been hit hardest by rising prices. The affordability package is also expected to include targeted measures to help with essenti...

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Ontario's Measles Crisis: A Community on High Alert

In the heart of Ontario, a measles outbreak has gripped the province, marking the largest surge since the disease was declared eliminated in Canada in 1998. With over 470 cases reported since October, the outbreak has spread across multiple regions, including Southwestern Ontario and Grand Erie, where the majority of cases are concentrated. 

The highly contagious nature of measles, coupled with low vaccination rates in certain areas, has fueled the rapid spread. Public health officials are urging residents to ensure their immunizations are up-to-date, as unvaccinated children account for most of the hospitalizations. 

Efforts to contain the outbreak include enhanced surveillance, public awareness campaigns, and the use of innovative tools like wastewater testing in cities like Ottawa. This method, though still in its early stages, offers a promising way to detect the virus and prevent further spread. 

As Ontario battles this public health challenge, the importance of vaccination and community vigilance has never been clearer. The fight against measles is a reminder of the collective responsibility to protect the most vulnerable among us.

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