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Canadians are set to receive carbon pricing rebates Tuesday, as the Liberals defend one of their most embattled policies.

The government says this is the first time all banks will label the payment as the Canada Carbon Rebate, after years of inconsistent and vague phrasing on bank statements.

The quarterly rebate will go to Canadians who filed their income tax while living in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and all four Atlantic provinces.

The payments vary by household size and province, while those in rural areas get a top-up.

Ottawa's decision Monday to expel India's top envoy and five other diplomats is just the latest development in tensions that have simmered for months between the two countries.

Here's a look at what's driving the chill between Canada and India.

Why is India mad at Canada?

India is a staunch opponent to the Khalistan separatist movement, in which some Sikhs advocate for an independent state called Khalistan to be carved out of Indian territory.

Monday's announced expulsion of six Indian diplomats from Canada comes after months of tensions between the two countries, which came to a head after the assassination of B.C. Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, allegedly at the behest of the Indian government.

Here is a timeline related to the killing, which triggered the ongoing diplomatic rift between Canada and India.

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June 18 — Hardeep Singh Nijjar is shot dead outside the Guru Nanak Sikh temple in Surrey, B.C.

Accusations of widespread murder, extortion and coercion across Canada linked to agents of the government of India sparked an escalation of already strained diplomatic tensions Monday, as each country expelled six diplomats.

Canada declared six Indian diplomats, including the high commissioner, persona non grata after RCMP and other government officials told India its diplomats were persons of interest in several investigations into violent crimes in Canada. 

India swiftly retaliated by ordering six Canadian diplomats to leave the country by Saturday.

With cooler temperatures on the horizon, one Winnipeg organization is asking for a helping hand.

Main Street Project, a shelter that offers programming and services to help community members build stability, is hosting its 7th annual sock drive called Socktober. 

"Essentially we collect donated new socks during October, hence the name Socktober," said Main Street Project Communications Manager, Cindy Titus. "The goal is to collect 30,000 pairs of new socks for the community we support here."

For the first time in over a decade, the popular Christian duo for King & Country is taking a break from tour life. 

"We will be focusing on something quite special...Creating," said the duo in a post on social media. "Creating our next (and hopefully) very best album(s) for you...And creating our next feature-length film."

Traffic is slow going along St. Mary's Rd., following an early morning collision that knocked out a hydro pole.

The crash completely shut down Northbound St. Mary's Road at Vivian Ave. for a few hours. One lane has since reopened.

Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area and find another route. 

There is no word on injuries.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

For Winkler native Brian Krahn and his wife Clarissa, their hearts and minds are with the children of Guaymas, Mexico. This is where they have spent the past 14 years running an orphanage for abused and abandoned children. 

Krahn, who came to Winkler for Thanksgiving Weekend, shared the life-altering experience that called him and Clarissa to dedicate their lives to helping children in Mexico. 

2 Samuel 7:22

How great you are, Sovereign Lord! There is no one like you, and there is no God but you, as we have heard with our own ears.

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Revelation 5:9-10

Nothing touches the human heart deeper than music. This is never more true than when a group of Christians sings heartily unto their Lord. Many a cold heart on skid row has melted as the strains of some old hymn lingered in steamy streets and sleazy alleys surrounding a Gospel mission. When congregations sing the praises of the King, even the demonic hosts stand at attention. "The powers of darkness fear when this sweet chant they hear, May Jesus Christ be praised!"