“Please make sure your head is on straight” — An Ontario professor’s retirement plan was derailed after her mothers sudden death. Here’s how she got it back on track

Former computer scientist and professor, Julia Johnson (72), was used to creating plans and executing them, and retirement was no different. But her plans went awry when her mother unexpectedly passed away. Right before retiring in 2020, Johnson had taken an exit sabbatical so she could have time to move from Ontario to Edmonton, Alberta […]

A third of Canadians are lacking financial confidence

With cost-of-living woes, recession concerns and ongoing international trade negotiations, it’s no wonder the economic future isn’t all that inspiring for some Canadians. According to a new Co-operators survey, only one-third of Canadians feel optimistic about their financial future. For Gen Z and Millennials, that share drops to 28% and 26%, respectively. "Canadians are seeking […]

Canadians experiencing ‘fraud fatigue’ after targeted scams

Have you ever nearly been convinced by an email, text or phone call that you needed to click a link or share private information? The deluge of messages, virtual or otherwise, that Canadians receive can sometimes make it easy to slip in our vigilance against fraud. A new RBC poll finds 98% of respondents have […]

When the bill comes with a catch: Mississauga cafe closes after scam allegations

Farzi Café, a high-end Indian eatery in Square One Shopping Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, first hit headlines earlier this year when it was temporarily shuttered over health violations, documented in public health orders after inspectors found multiple safety infractions. Yet, its reopening proved short-lived. Last week, the restaurant quietly closed its doors again. This time, […]

Canadian small businesses’ confidence is at an all-time low amid US trade tensions

A lot of Canadians are reasonably on edge lately, with US president Donald Trump’s continued talk of annexing Canada and various tit-for-tat tariff threats lobbed back and forth across the border. That tension has been reflected in Canadian businesses, with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)’s Business Barometer crashing to an all-time low in […]

Canadians are redefining their financial success

It feels like it’s hard to plan for the future right now. While that’s likely been true for most years, the current moment feels especially challenging, amid recession and tariff concerns and more. In light of that, a new Edward Jones survey reveals Canadian investors are redefining what financial success means to them. While traditional […]