Quebec could employ a quarter of the country’s tech workers by 2030

Chances are, you’ve heard a relative or friend say you should “get a job in tech.” Of course, that’s not always feasible or of interest, but if you’re someone with an aptitude for and interest in a career in tech, you may want to look to Quebec. A new report from the Information Communications and […]

BC tenants win $36K after landlord took 75 days to replace carpet and move in

Legal loophole or bad-faith eviction? A recent BC Supreme Court ruling suggests some landlords may be skating dangerously close to “renoviction” territory — using family as the excuse. A landlord in Coquitlam, BC, has been ordered to pay over $36,000 in damages to a pair of evicted tenants after a failed attempt to reclaim their […]

The best Canadian alternatives to American tourism destinations

As the trade war between the United States and Canada escalates, both Canadians and sympathetic Americans are searching for ways to support Canadian sovereignty with credit cards in hand. One of the best ways to do so is by buying Canadian — something we’ve covered before — and rebooking vacations in the US to Canadian […]

11 ways to make money online, fast

We’ve scoured the Internet and found some of the best revenue-generating apps and sites that can pack some extra bucks in your wallet. Some have big payouts, while others offer smaller incentives that, if you’re patient, can add up over time. If you have access to a computer, tablet, or smart phone, here’s how to […]

Extreme weather takes growing toll on commercial insurance sector

Canada faced one of its most expensive years for insured losses in 2024, with severe weather wreaking havoc on both homes and businesses. While homeowners bore the brunt of the damage, commercial properties also suffered massive losses, pushing the total insured damages to over $1.7 billion — the second-highest in the country’s history. "Thousands of […]

New Brunswick backs modular housing to fight the supply gap

In a province that lost over 8,000 affordable housing units between 2016 and 2021, New Brunswick is turning to modular construction as a fast and scalable solution to a worsening housing crunch. To change public perceptions about what modular homes can offer, the New Brunswick Housing Corporation recently launched a campaign aimed at challenging outdated […]