NCRNow

The voice of the National Capital Region

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Ontario's 2026 budget is out today. $30B in tariff relief, $13.8B deficit next year, an $80K tax break for new homebuyers & ODSP stuck at $1,408/month. Ford calls it protecting Ontario. But who is it protecting exactly? https://t.co/AF6aqHQsnv...

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It's easy to blame the Government, the retailers or anything in between for the Gas Prices, but here is why the War on Iran is really the main reason you're feeling the pinch at the pump.
https://t.co/PlCsaawsxj

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It's easy to blame the Government, the retailers or anything in between for the Gas Prices, but here is why the War on Iran is really the main reason you're feeling the pinch at the pump.
https://t.co/PlCsaawsxj

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It's easy to blame the Government, the retailers or anything in between for the Gas Prices, but here is why the War on Iran is really the main reason you're feeling the pinch at the pump.
https://t.co/PlCsaawsxj

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Doug Ford is launching a direct assault on transparency. His government is moving to retroactively exempt the Premier and Cabinet from Freedom of Information laws, effectively shielding their actions from public scrutiny and accountability.
Read here: https://t.co/xjZb4VlokX...

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Ottawa has one of only two glassblowing co-ops in all of Canada — and it's right here in our city. We sat down with them to talk fire, creativity, and community. Worth a read 🔥https://t.co/imuRhSMwFf

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Is Carney’s Defence Industrial Strategy a prosperity engine or a $500B gamble? New data reveals nearly 50% of this spend "leaks" to foreign giants, not Canadian workers.
Read our investigation on @NCRnow: https://t.co/EfQO80XTdx...

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Stayed with ChatGPT way too long. Then I found out who I was really dealing with. $25 million says a lot about a person. https://t.co/iRFCoUt5X8 https://t.co/R6PrOK7bwO

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Urgent: Scammers are using AI to clone voices & mimic the CRA with terrifying accuracy. Don't let "fraud fatigue" make you a victim of a $700M industry. Learn the official steps to stay safe: https://t.co/FliGZYd0DG #CRA #TaxScam #Cy...

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Canada is in a basketball golden age. 🇨🇦🏀Who could make the 2028 Olympic roster in Los Angeles? From Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to rising stars, Mateo Lucio predicts the full 12-man squad. Read it here:
https://t.co/oLBDBWKS57...

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Who really profits from the Iran war? While taxpayers fund $12M missiles to destroy $20k drones, defence stocks are hitting record highs. Discover the hidden winners in the War Economy Paradox: https://t.co/pTsuxWV88p #IranWar #WarEconomy

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Your guide to the 2026 NDP leadership race breaks down who’s running, where the major candidates stand on issues like housing, economy, environment and democracy, and what it means for the party’s future ahead of the March 29 vote. Read it: https://t.co/Ih8dFRGpvs...

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🚨 US/ISRAEL ATTACK ON IRAN — Geopolitical Risk & Strategic Impact Assessment. What just happened, what it means, and what comes next. Read the full analysis 👇
https://t.co/Kf0qkiz2xn

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The Pentagon is threatening Anthropic with blacklisting to strip all AI safety guardrails — no limits, no oversight, no courtroom. Weaponized AI is here.
https://t.co/6JgUrGEnSp #AIsafety #AI #USpoli

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Ontario is overhauling OSAP — with big changes to grants, loans and tuition policy. Curious what it means for students and families? Read the full breakdown:
Photo by Dom Fou on Unsplashhttps://ncrnow.ca/2026/02/20/ontario-osap-overhaul/

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Calls are growing across Canada for increased humanitarian and diplomatic support as Cuba faces severe shortages, blackouts, inflation and mass migration.
#Cuba #humanitarianaid #USembargo #Ottawa

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Jesse Jackson dies at 84. The civil rights leader and political pioneer leaves behind a powerful legacy of activism and reform. #civilrights, #JesseJackson, #USpolitics, #DemocraticParty

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Men’s Olympic hockey power rankings are in — who’s poised to medal and who’s rising? Check out the latest list and surprises here: https://t.co/Mb5xJ4UMYv

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It’s time to take down the American flag on Canadian soil, the article argues — symbols matter when your sovereignty is under threat. 🇨🇦 Read why flying the Stars and Stripes now sends the wrong message: https://t.co/djGnd5U60D

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The gst rebate sounds helpful. Does it really lower grocery prices, or just help us cope with a broken system? A closer look at Mark Carney’s plan and what it fixes long term. https://t.co/6294PYN7v5 #gstrebate, #grocery