The Canadian federal health agency faces a pivotal moment in 2026 as **Health Canada announces layoffs that could alter the country’s public health workforce**. While not completely unexpected in the wake of shifting fiscal priorities, the magnitude of potential job losses could leave a lasting imprint on how public health programs are managed and delivered … Read more
Canada is on track to implement a significant change in **minimum wage standards**, with the federal wage potentially increasing to **$15 per hour by 2026**. This move is expected to reshape the landscape for low-income workers, adjust payroll for employers, and influence inflationary patterns across provinces. For millions of Canadians, particularly those in part-time or … Read more
Deciding when to start collecting your Canada Pension Plan (CPP) benefits is one of the most important financial decisions you’ll make as you approach retirement. The choice between starting at age 60, waiting until the standard age of 65, or deferring all the way to 70 can significantly impact how much monthly income you receive—and … Read more
The universe often feels vast, distant, and timeless—but every so often, the cosmos puts on a show that’s close enough for us to witness with the naked eye or a backyard telescope. From eclipses that darken the sky to meteor showers that fill it with light, these celestial events remind us that we are part … Read more
Astronomers have made a stunning revelation: **Comet 3I/Atlas**, a recent interstellar visitor to our solar system, may be older than the Sun itself. This extraordinary possibility is turning heads in the scientific community and reshaping our understanding of how long-distance celestial objects form, survive, and traverse across galaxies. By analyzing its unusual chemistry and stellar … Read more
Millions of Canadians who rely on the **Canada Pension Plan (CPP)** can expect a welcome boost starting in **January 2026**, as the federal government has officially confirmed a significant increase to payments. This adjustment marks a crucial part of the phased enhancements rolled out over recent years, aimed at strengthening retirement income for today’s workers … Read more
For the millions of Americans routinely fiddling with their clocks during seasonal transitions, 2026 will bring something new—and earlier—when it comes to Daylight Saving Time (DST). The U.S. government has announced that **Daylight Saving Time will begin earlier than usual in 2026**, prompting households, businesses, and institutions to prepare for the shift ahead of schedule. … Read more
The cosmos has always had a way of humbling even the most seasoned scientists, and the arrival of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is proving no exception. When astronomers first caught wind of this mysterious object traversing our solar system in 2019, it immediately sparked intrigue. What began as a faint astronomical speck has now become one … Read more
February 2026 promises a celestial spectacle that skywatchers and astronomy enthusiasts should not miss. The upcoming **Snow Moon** — the full moon of February — will shine its brightest in the clear winter sky, offering a magical and meaningful moment to observe and reflect. As one of the most visually striking lunar events, the 2026 … Read more
The world’s water crisis has long loomed over cities grappling with failing infrastructure, overconsumption, and a rapidly changing climate. But remarkably, some of the cities once considered at the tipping point are pulling back from the brink. Known as “Day Zero” cities — places projected to run out of water almost completely — many are … Read more