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5 Money Things Every Canadian Should Know Today — April 24, 2026

                                               5 Money Things Every Canadian Should Know Today — April 24, 2026 URL Slug: canadian-money-brief-april-24-2026 Description: Fuel tax relief at the pumps, oil price shock fears, Canada Post's record loss, TSX jitters, and the tax deadline — your 5-minute money briefing. Labels: Economy , Markets , Personal Finance , Energy , Federal Budget , Taxes , Canada Post Your quick Canadian money briefing — five stories, plain language, no filler. 1. Cheaper Gas — For Now If you filled up this week, you may have noticed a few extra cents in your pocket. Ottawa's temporary federal fuel excise tax suspension kicked in on April 20 and runs through September 7. The result: roughly 10 cents per litre saved on gasoline and 4 cents per litre on diesel . Prime Minister Mark Carney framed it as relief for trucker...

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Tragic Consequences of Conflict: Israeli Strikes in Gaza and Lebanon

 

In a devastating series of events, Israeli airstrikes have resulted in significant loss of life and destruction in both Gaza and Lebanon. On Saturday night, an Israeli strike on the central Gaza Strip tragically killed a family of eight. The victims, who were residing in the Nuseirat refugee camp, included parents and their six children, aged between 8 and 23. The strike also left seven others wounded, with some in critical condition.

Simultaneously, in southern Lebanon, Israeli airstrikes destroyed a century-old market in the city of Nabatiyeh. The Ottoman-era market, which had stood since 1910, was reduced to rubble, resulting in the death of at least one person and injuries to four others. The destruction of this historic site marks a significant cultural loss for the region.

These incidents highlight the ongoing and severe impact of the conflict on civilian populations and infrastructure in the affected areas. The international community continues to call for de-escalation and a peaceful resolution to the hostilities.


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