Rising costs push 3 in 4 Canadians to skip restaurants and rethink eating out as a luxury
Canadian restaurants are facing a perfect storm in 2025. Rising operational costs and shifting consumer habits are squeezing margins, while families are reconsidering dining out — often cutting it from their budget and considering it a discretionary expense. A recent report from Restaurants Canada shows three in four Canadians are eating out less due to […]
Build Canada Homes launch sparks debate over Ottawa’s role in fixing housing crisis
The federal government has unveiled Build Canada Homes (BCH), a new $13 billion housing initiative aimed at delivering more affordable homes to Canadians. Prime Minister Mark Carney framed it as a major step toward tackling the nation’s long-running housing crisis. “Canada’s new government is relentlessly focused on bringing down housing costs”, Carney said in the […]
Gen Z still relying on parents’ pockets to survive, BMO survey finds
Canadian parents are increasingly serving as a financial lifeline for their adult children, with a new survey showing one in five Gen Zers rely on family support just to cover day-to-day expenses. The findings highlight a deepening trend of intergenerational dependence as young Canadians struggle to balance high living costs with slow wage growth. According […]
60% of Canada’s indie cinemas are in the red — here’s what we’ll lose if they disappear
Last week a call went out from Canada’s film industry urging support for independent cinemas and Canadian films. The message highlighted not only cultural concerns but also the financial pressures facing small businesses, strained revenue models and the risk of communities losing vital gathering spaces. A fragile ecosystem under strain According to a recent survey […]
You can’t fix what you don’t track — do you really know where your money goes?
Your credit score might just be three digits, but those numbers can make a big difference in your life. A strong score can open doors to lower mortgage rates, cheaper insurance, and better loan offers — savings that can add up to thousands of dollars over time. In other words, the better your credit, the […]
Leaving the city behind? Real talk on moving to a small town
You’re not imagining it. Rent is ridiculous, housing prices are off the charts, traffic feels endless, and even grabbing groceries can feel like an Olympic sport. For many Canadians, the dream of ditching the big city isn’t just about saving money anymore, it’s about reclaiming time, space and sanity. With remote work now a viable […]
Calgary man left paying triple the going rate for solar panels after a door-to-door sales person used high-pressure tactics. Here’s how to avoid a bad deal
As more and more people report being scammed with clever AI schemes or telephone cons, shady in-person sales tactics might seem to be a thing of the past. For a Calgary man, however, that doesn’t seem to be the case. Jay Hector was approached by a salesperson for the solar company Northern PWR, who persuaded […]
The iPhone 17 is here: The hidden costs of always chasing the newest technology
Earlier this week, Apple announced the launch of the iPhone 17, continuing its annual tradition of unveiling a new model each fall. For millions of Canadians, that familiar announcement comes with a familiar, if somewhat redundant, question: should I upgrade to the latest model, or stick with my current device? The previous iPhone generation, the […]
Montreal-based SSENSE seeks creditor protection amid US tariff shock — Is this another Canadian retail casualty?
Montreal-based luxury retailer SSENSE plans to file for creditor protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), citing a sudden liquidity crisis triggered by U.S. changes to its de minimis exemption on low-value parcels, among other pressures. CEO Rami Atallah wrote in a staff memo, quoted by the BBC, that the firm was “surprised” by […]
Car-free living: Ontario’s best transit-friendly neighbourhoods and hubs
Toronto’s subway and streetcar lines link up with GO trains and dozens of local bus systems, which means you can live in a quieter suburb outside of the city and still be at Union Station in time for your morning coffee. The TTC alone carries more than a million riders on a typical business day, […]