Life back to normal in Israel after Iran attack – Winnipeg Free Press

Here's a roundup of stories from the Canadian Press to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today…

'Fire in the sky:' Canadian family in Israel says it's back to normal after attack

Leah Appel was jolted awake at about 1:45 a.m. Sunday by the sounds and tremors that shook her apartment building in Jerusalem. Iran has launched drones and missiles at targets in Israel. Appel, a Montreal resident who moved to Israel with her husband after the Oct. 7 attack on that country, said the weekend Iranian attack in Canada was like nothing she had ever experienced. The sound of warning sirens soon prompted Appeller and their two children to grab bags of food and clothing and descend into the apartment's bomb shelter.

Canada's carbon credits today go to some

The first installment of Canada's 2024 carbon credits will be delivered to some Canadians today when they file their taxes by mid-March. Canadians living in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and all four Atlantic provinces will receive the first of four payments today if they file their 2023 taxes by March 15. Those who submitted their taxes from March 15 will receive their first payment on May 15. , and those who applied after today will have to wait until June or July. Ottawa has also launched a new online estimator that shows how much you should get in benefits.

Tips for Lowering Your Car Insurance Premiums

With car theft on the rise, many drivers are facing higher insurance costs, but experts say there are ways to help lower premiums. When shopping for a car, drivers should be aware that vehicles that are frequently stolen, such as the Honda CR-V and Ford F150, may have higher insurance premiums or premiums. No matter what type of vehicle you drive, some insurance companies require vehicle owners to install a tracking device called a “tag” system as a precaution. Some insurance companies offer discounts or cover part of the cost of a tag that costs several hundred dollars.

The immigration debate is too politicized: the business community

The head of a major employers' group says the latest immigration dispute between Quebec and Ottawa is based on politics, not the reality of the labor market. Carl Blackburn, president and CEO of the Conseil du patronat du Québec, said politicians unfairly blame immigrants for housing, kindergarten and teacher shortages, when the real problem is the government's lack of investment in those areas. Blackburn's comments came as Quebec Premier Francois Legault threatened to hold a “referendum” on immigration unless the federal government acted quickly to stem the surge in temporary immigrants, including foreign workers, international students and refugee claimants.