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Raccoon rabies continues to spread in Quebec as government reports third infected cat
Third cat infected with raccoon rabies in Quebec
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Another cat has been infected with raccoon rabies in Quebec, marking the third confirmed case in a cat this year.
The infection was detected on Sept. 25 in the town of Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu, in the Montérégie region.
The province says the owner and a veterinarian were exposed to the cat's rabies and treated.
The government's latest numbers show 313 confirmed cases of raccoon rabies in Quebec this year.
Officials previously reported two cases in cats in late June.
The government has run multiple vaccination programs, including vaccine bait distribution and "trap-vaccinate-release" operations.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 22, 2026.
By Marieke Glorieux-Stryckman | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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Canada Post CEO touts hints of recovery even as financial woes persist
Canada Post CEO touts hints of financial recovery
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
The head of Canada Post says it is showing “early signs” of financial recovery despite falling revenue and bigger losses in the first half of the year.
CEO Doug Ettinger says the postal service is winning back some of the parcel delivery market that has slipped away since 2019 as it continues with shipping discounts for small businesses and pushes a new online marketplace for them to sell products directly to consumers.
However, he says Canada Post remains “overbuilt” in cities and must be smaller in those urban areas in the future.
Switching the remaining four million addresses that still enjoy doorstep delivery to community mailboxes within about five years marks a key pillar of Canada Post’s plan to overhaul its business model in the face of declining letter mail and mounting financial losses.
The Crown corporation is launching an online tool Thursday that lets customers with door-to-door delivery enter their postal code to see when their area is slated for conversion to a community mailbox, with the first in more than 10 years completed a few days ago in Winnipeg and Sept-Îles, Que.
In August, Canada Post reported losses of $277 million before taxes for the second quarter of the year, marking an improvement from the $407 million in pre-tax losses a year earlier.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 22, 2026.
Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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Canada Pension Plan payments for October are going out soon and max amounts are over $1,500
You can expect a direct deposit or cheque.
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Canada Pension Plan (CPP) payments for October will be issued to eligible individuals soon.
The maximum amounts are more than $1,500, and the average amounts are more than $850!
Service Canada administers this federal benefit through direct deposits and paper cheques.
If you're eligible for the government payment, you can expect to receive money near the end of the month.
Here's what you need to know about CPP, including eligibility, payment amounts, the October payment date, and more.
What is the Canada Pension Plan?
CPP is a monthly retirement pension that's meant to replace part of your income when you retire.
It's a taxable benefit that can also include disability, children's and survivor benefits.
If you qualify for this retirement pension, you'll receive CPP payments for the rest of your life.
Who is eligible for the Canada Pension Plan?
To be eligible to receive CPP, you must:
- be at least 60 years old
- have made at least one valid contribution to the CPP
A valid contribution can be from work you did in Canada or from credits received from a spouse/common-law partner after a divorce or separation.
If you're eligible, you won't automatically get CPP payments. You must apply online through your My Service Canada Account or by mail with a paper form.
The standard age to start CPP is 65, but you can start as early as age 60 or as late as age 70.
Service Canada said starting earlier means smaller monthly payments, and starting later means bigger monthly payments. But there is no benefit to waiting until after age 70 because the maximum monthly amount is reached once you turn 70.
If you apply after age 65, you can request a retroactive start date, which could be as early as 11 months before your application is received, but no earlier than the month after your 65th birthday.
How much money can you get from Canada Pension Plan payments?
The amount of money you get from the pension depends on the age you start receiving it, how much you contributed to the CPP, how long you contributed to the CPP, and your earnings throughout your working life.
The maximum CPP payment amount for 2026 is $1,507.65 per month.
In October, the average CPP payment for new beneficiaries at age 65 is $858.34 per month.
Your retirement pension won't be reduced even if you're still working while receiving CPP.
When is the next Canada Pension Plan payment date?
The next CPP payment date is Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
How do you receive Canada Pension Plan payments?
Service Canada issues CPP payments via direct deposit or cheque.
Your payment will be deposited into your bank account if you have direct deposit set up with Service Canada.
If you don't have direct deposit as your preferred payment method, your CPP payment will be mailed as a paper cheque during the last three business days of the month.
Payments are issued on the scheduled dates each month, but can take a few days to arrive. Since cheques are sent by mail, it can take longer than with direct deposit for you to get money.
You can sign up for direct deposit with Service Canada at any time.
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Le départ volontaire d'Éloïse et Charles d'OD suscite des réactions surprenantes
L'émission d'OD Chez Nous du dimanche 1er novembre était très attendue par le public de la téléréalité. On prévoyait une élimination double et le départ d'Éloïse et Charles d'OD, tant attendu, a créé des réactions mitigées chez les fans.
Le « leader » et la « tricheuse » ont quitté le jeu de leur plein gré, quand Éloïse a réalisé au souper d'élimination avec Jay Du Temple que sa situation était plus grave qu'elle ne l'anticipait. Charles a suivi sa blonde; c'est donc trois candidats qui ont quitté l'aventure, Luis Maxime étant également éliminé.
Trois départs en une soirée, c'était beaucoup d'émotions pour les participants d'Occupation Double, ainsi que pour les auditeurs québécois.
La sélection de l'éditeur : Jay Du Temple fait réagir le public avec un commentaire sur la tricherie d'Éloïse à OD
En général, les gens sont heureux de voir le couple partir.
Mais aussi, plusieurs personnes souhaitent bon courage au couple et les remercient d'avoir donné au public un aussi bon show cette année.
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Il y en a même qui pensent que l'émission sera moins croustillante après leur départ.
D'autres se sont prononcés sur les commentaires haineux que Charles et Éloïse reçoivent.
Deux anciennes candidates d'OD Afrique du Sud, Claudie et Camille, ont expliqué dans leurs storys Instagram du 1er novembre que ces commentaires méchants avaient de gros impacts et pouvaient affecter la santé mentale des candidats les recevant.
Elles demandent aux gens de cesser les messages haineux.
On peut aussi lire une grande quantité de commentaires félicitant Jay Du Temple et la production d'Occupation Double pour la façon dont ils ont géré la situation d'Éloïse.