From windfall to wipeout: BC tenant’s $57K victory against landlord overturned by judge — here’s why
On September 29, 2023, BC tenant Saeed Mohammadi was awarded $57,700 in compensation costs thanks to a decision from a BC Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) arbitrator against his landlord Siavash Dehpour. Mohammadi won his case even though he hadn’t paid rent for months. However, nearly two years later, a judicial review of the decision, a […]
Mark Carney’s “Who cares?” has become a mood: But should you care?
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s off-hand “Who cares?” was delivered with a shrug, but it travelled farther than the Johannesburg press scrum where he said it. Asked when he last spoke to Donald Trump about stalled tariff talks, Carney brushed it off. “Who cares? I mean, it’s a detail. I spoke to him. I’ll speak to […]
Prime Day? Pass. Canadians can still score real holiday deals without Amazon
Every fall, Canadians are bombarded with countdown clocks, “lightning deals,” and inboxes full of urgent reminders that Amazon Prime Day — or the biggest and best Black Friday deals — are here. But as flashy banners return, a growing number of shoppers are asking: Are Amazon’s deals really that good? And is this really where […]
My work is offering a 4% RRSP match and I’m torn. Should I shrink my paycheques?
When your employer offers to put extra money toward your retirement through a group RRSP match, it can feel like a rare workplace win. A guaranteed contribution of up to 4% of your salary is essentially free money, a perk many Canadians never see on their paycheques. Still, saying yes means choosing how much you […]
Gen Z puts survival first as paycheques shrink and costs climb: KOHO report
Canada’s youngest working generation is living in survival mode. A new Gig and Seasonal Economy Trends Report from KOHO, (1) Canada’s top-rated money app, finds that Gen Z is grappling with irregular work, rising costs and thin margins, while also adapting to a new kind of financial pragmatism. The report combines KOHO’s internal data with […]
This 54 year old grew his TFSA up to $800K by following the stock picks of a fund manager. Here’s what you can learn
A Torontonian recently accomplished what many Canadians dream of doing — making massive returns on his Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). Chris, 54, is a CFO for a company and a fan of the BNN Bloomberg program Market Call, where investment analysts discuss stocks, he told The Globe and Mail (1). After hearing advice from analyst […]
Quebec $46M lottery winner faces the ultimate retirement decision
Claude Boucher, a Cégep de Victoriaville employee from the Bois-Francs region of Centre-du-Québec, won the Gold Ball Jackpot of $46,000,000 in the August 27 Lotto 6/49 draw. He purchased the winning ticket using his usual numbers via the Loto-Québec gaming website. “I was scrolling quickly and I thought, ‘$46,000 isn’t too bad! But what are […]
Canadian households pull back as spending slows in last half of 2025, RBC reports
Canadian consumer spending eased in August, according to RBC’s latest Consumer Spending Tracker, signalling that many households are trimming budgets and rethinking priorities. RBC’s total cardholder spending dropped by 2.2% month-over-month from July, while core retail sales (excluding automobiles and gasoline) posted just a 0.4% gain. This marks the third straight month of slowing growth […]
Downsview to host Canada’s first major modular housing project
Toronto’s Downsview lands are set to become the testing ground for one of Canada’s most ambitious housing experiments — a large-scale modular housing community backed by hundreds of millions in public funding and a plan to build faster, more affordable homes. This week, federal and municipal leaders announced that the first Build Canada Homes project […]
Best towns to live in BC
It’s called Beautiful British Columbia for a reason. If you’ve been contemplating a move out to Canada’s west coast, don’t worry! There is something for everyone in BC. From world-famous mountains to the cool Pacific Ocean breeze, BC has some of the best places to live in Canada. If you’re flirting with a change of […]