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OTTAWA — Canadian banks that refuse to identify the carbon rebate by name when doing direct deposits are forcing the government to change the law to make them do it, says Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault.

the finance ministry’s estimates, annual payment totals for 2024/25 for a family of four are $1,800 in Alberta, $1,200 in Manitoba, $1,120 in Ontario, $1,504 in Saskatchewan, $760 in New Brunswick, $824 in Nova Scotia, $880 in Prince Edward Island and $1,192 in Newfoundland and Labrador.The top-up for rural residents remains at 10 per cent for now, as the amendment to increase that top-up to 20 per cent has not yet passed the House of Commons.

total solar eclipse.Monday’s event will play out across dozens of communities, with cities in the path of totality expected to see a large influx of eclipse watchers.However, for those who live elsewhere in the country and aren’t able to be in those communities on Monday, how can they watch the total solar eclipse?Here is what you need to know.Globalnews.ca will be live streaming the total solar eclipse as it moves across North America on Monday afternoon.Global News live online coverage will include NASA footage of the event, featuring cities in the eclipse’s path including Dallas, Texas, Cleveland, Ohio and Mazatlán, Mexico.Once the eclipse hits Niagara Falls, Ont., Global News will be live on location where a state of emergency has already been declared. The border town is expecting close to a million visitors on Monday for the once-in-a-lifetime event.Coverage begins on Globalnews.ca and the Global News YouTube channel at 1 p.m.

When David Gilson’s family had the flu spread throughout their house in February, his daughter and wife both had mild cases.But when David’s virus hit, it left him with a temperature of 104°F, his wife Mary told Global News.She said after taking advice from Nova Scotia Health’s 811 services, Gilson went to Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital in Lunenburg. After some tests, he was sent home, with doctors telling the 45-year-old he had a case of viral hepatitis.Hours later, he was rushed back to the ER after developing pain and swelling in his legs.Little did he know at the time that he developed necrotizing fasciitis from invasive group A streptococcal (iGAS).“They were battling to stave off the infection.

across the country.“Invasive group A streptococcal disease is a rare disease but every year there are cases in Nova Scotia,” the statement said.“Most cases are single ‘sporadic’ cases. Group A strep can cause common infections such as strep throat and skin infections.

Halifax Mooseheads star winger Jordan Dumais has been suspended for five games after being charged by police for driving under the influence earlier this month.In a statement, Halifax Regional Police spokesperson Const. Paul DesRochers said officers stopped a vehicle in the 2000 block of Brunswick Street in Halifax for a traffic violation around 2:20 a.m.

immigration Minister, Marc Miller, recently announced two new pilot immigration programs aimed at benefitting the rural and Francophone minority communities. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will also work toward creating a permanent rural immigration program, states a release. The two pilots announced are the Rural Community Immigration Pilot and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot.

Lobsters in southwestern Nova Scotia are selling at the highest price seen so far this season, as fishermen struggle with high overhead costs and a lower catch rate than in previous years.

TORONTO — As the federal government pushes to reduce bank fees, a report from consultancy North Economics figures Canadians are overpaying by billions of dollars a year.

The family of an 80-year-old Canadian woman with Alzheimer’s disease is speaking out after their vacation in the Bahamas took a horrific turn.They allege she was sexually assaulted at the resort they were staying at by a guest they say is from Nova Scotia.The woman’s son, David Ahrens, says the family is shocked by everything that’s happened.“No one has the right to inflict this much pain and trauma on an 80-year-old great-grandmother who has Alzheimer’s disease,” he told Global News.Ahrens says he’s speaking out to warn others about the potential dangers when travelling with vulnerable loved ones.He says his mother, who he is not naming to protect her privacy, was on holiday with other family members at the Warwick Hotel and Resort on Paradise Island, Nassau last month.According to Ahrens, a Canadian man the group didn’t know introduced himself to the group on Jan. 28, and joined them for dinner.

By Nivedita Balu and Manya Saini

Earnings at Bank of Montreal and Bank of Nova Scotia were marred by increasingly cash-strapped consumers and businesses amid a challenging economic landscape.

Seeking prompt diagnosis at a walk-in clinic can be a benefit for patients, sparing them potential wait for a family doctor appointment, especially as many provinces grapple with physician shortages.

solar eclipse is set to darken skies across central and Eastern Canada in a rare celestial event last witnessed in the country 45 years ago.On April 8, the eclipse’s path will cross through Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador.

A woman living in rural Nova Scotia says she’s been stranded for days after a record-breaking amount of snowfall covered most of the province last weekend.

Small businesses are happier with the financial services they receive from credit unions than with those provided by the country’s five largest banks, a survey by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business has found.

Health Minister Mark Holland reiterated on Wednesday that there is “no way” Florida, or any other foreign jurisdiction, will be allowed to threaten Canada’s drug supply.

TORONTO — Canada’s Big Five banks are potentially misleading investors with their use of terms like sustainable finance, according to a complaint to securities regulators by a climate advocacy group.

It’s a new year, and there’s a new rent cap in Nova Scotia.

This is the first instalment of a Global News series called ‘On the Brink,’ which profiles people who are struggling with the rising cost of living. In this story, a Nova Scotia woman talks about the challenges of making ends meet while supporting her family.Maria Burgess knows what it’s like to be on the brink.After years of hardship, the 32-year-old has finally managed to carve out a happy life for herself and her family – but it wasn’t easy.“Now we have a working stove, a working fridge, the clothes on our back and food in our cupboards, which is the big thing for me,” she said in an interview from her home in Moncton, N.B., where she recently moved after exhausting her options in Nova Scotia.She recalls, not too long ago, having to choose between buying groceries, paying rent and letting a bill go.

One year after being removed from their former residence due to an unexpected renovation, a Nova Scotia couple are reaping the benefits of a lucky lottery ticket — and using the winnings to pay it forward in their community.Bertram and Helen Drover of Lower Sackville, N.S., won $100,000 on an Atlantic Lottery TAG draw on Nov. 6.