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The case revealed welfare intake workers did not conduct immigration checks of the applicant to avoid jeopardizing his ability to remain in Canada •   • The Ontario Legislature at Queen's Park in Toronto. Ontario must pay social assistance benefits to a foreign migrant living illegally in Canada a tribunal has ruled in a case revealing that welfare intake workers did not conduct an immigration check of the applicant to avoid jeopardizing his ability to remain in Canada.

A weak dollar and an unpredictable world have more Canadians looking closer to home • Quebec's Iles-de-la-Madeleine with its red sandstone cliffs and beautiful beaches may just be one of the best places to visit in 2026. /ADOBE STOCK Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. “Canada is having its moment, and frankly, it’s long overdue.

Picks from Roots, Canada Goose and more • Cottage weekend essentials from our favourite Canadian brands. Cottage culture is one of the unique things about Canada that makes summers here so special. Whether you’re visiting a lakeside cabin, a beachy destination or a little cottage in the woods, escaping into the outdoors to enjoy a weekend (or more) of relaxation is quintessentially Canadian.

Save big on trips to warm, sunny destinations this winter •   • Air Canada Sale We independently select everything we recommend. Buying through us may earn us a commission, which supports our work. We all want to travel more, but the biggest downfall is often the cost, especially in this economy. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or tap here to see other videos from our team. We apologize, but this video has failed to load.

Advertisement oop Skip to Content Current ownership says franchise remains subject of ongoing Superior Court proceeding as the CCHL announces a new ownership group •   • The Pembroke Lumber Kings are at the centre of an ongoing ownership dispute between the current ownership group and the Central Canada Hockey League who says a new ownership group has been granted a membership in the league.

Chef Nargisse Benkabbou's flavour-chasing nature inspired her second cookbook, celebrating her Moroccan heritage in everyday recipes •   • Clockwise from top left: author Nargisse Benkabbou, honey-buttered pancakes with orange blossom and blueberry sauce, sheet-pan chicken with spiced grapes, chickpeas and thyme, and peach and tomato salad with orange blossom and honey dressing. AUTHOR PHOTO BY ANASS WALIDI/FOOD PHOTOS BY ISSY CROKER Our cookbook of the week is Madaq by Nargisse Benkabbou.

Province announces more than $114,000 for five local economic development initiatives, with Pembroke, OVTA and three other recipients sharing funding •   • Ontario Minister of Rural Affairs Lisa Thompson speaks during Friday's funding announcement, highlighting provincial investments to support economic development and rural communities across Renfrew County.

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville says they have reduced homelessness by 32 per cent • A section of a broader encampment of homeless people near the Salvation Army church is seen on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 13, 2025. PHOTO BY RONALD ZAJAC/The Brockville Recorder and Times The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville have released their annual homelessness and housing update, and they say they have reduced chronic homelessness in the area by 32 per cent.

Municipal revenue from the permits issued by the city for June amounted to $222,037 compared to $162,061 in the same month in 2025. • Total construction value registered for June in Belleville, according to statistics provided The Intelligencer by the city’s Building Department, shows a recorded $29.5 million in projects compared to $51.1 million in the same month the year before. Monthly building permits issued in June were up from the same month in 2025, city statistics show.

Advertisement oop Skip to Content • Belleville Police responded to 108 calls for service over a 24-hour period from 5 a.m. on July 9 to 5 a.m. on July 10. Total calls for service Belleville Police responded to 108 calls for service over a 24-hour period from 5 a.m. on July 9 to 5 a.m. on July 10. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or tap here to see other videos from our team. We apologize, but this video has failed to load.