Auto theft claims up 442% — and every Canadian driver is paying the price through rising insurance premiums
Auto theft is no longer just a city crime story — it’s a nationwide insurance crisis. Despite efforts to curb auto theft, the impact of stolen vehicles and damage due to auto break-ins is pushing the value of auto theft claims into triple-digits — and the person who ends up paying the cost are everyday […]
Canada could lose $93.8B from Trump’s tariffs — here’s what that means for your job, bills, and local economy
The ever-increasing threat of tariffs from our southern neighbour seems to be the only thing on people’s minds these days. While their implementation has been more on-again, off-again, in the first few months of 2025, their full impact would be financially burdensome for Canadian businesses across all sectors. A new analysis from the Public Policy […]
Canada’s life sciences are also an economic engine
Canada’s life sciences aren’t just working to improve the lives of the country’s citizens, it turns out the industry is also an economic driver. According to new data from Statistics Canada, The industry contributed $18.4 billion in 2022 in total economic activity, marking a nearly 15% increase over 2021. "Canada’s life sciences are an economic […]
Canadians cut US travel by 40% as tariffs spark boycott movement
Last month, the number of Canadian vacationers in the United States experienced a significant decline, with bookings dropping by 40% compared to the previous year, according to Flight Centre Canada. This downturn is largely attributed to U.S. President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs on Canadian goods and his contentious remarks about annexing Canada as the […]
Many Canadian gig workers not aware of tax rules
Although nearly a quarter of Canadians have been a part of the gig economy, 66% of gig workers were not aware of new rules requiring platforms to report users’ income to the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA). This is according to the latest survey from H&R Block. "In light of the new federal legislation, the [CRA] […]
Atlantic Canada’s lobster industry faces economic pinch as global turmoil bites
Atlantic Canada’s lobster industry is grappling with a perfect storm of economic challenges, as low prices, shifting global trade dynamics, and geopolitical tensions converge to unsettle one of the region’s most vital industries. A season of uncertainty Lobster harvesters across Nova Scotia, New Brunswic and Prince Edward Island are expressing deep concern over this year’s […]
‘I thought I was doing everything right’: Milwaukee man’s car stolen after thieves started it with a reprogrammed key fob — what police say drivers need to know about this alarming trend
Austin Washington’s car keys were at his apartment in the Milwaukee suburb of Shorewood. However, thieves were still able to drive off with his vehicle. They broke into his parked Infiniti car through the sunroof and stole it using a reprogrammed key fob. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement […]
‘No one should have to go through that’: This Florida woman fought back when her property manager tried to evict her — and won. Why knowing your rights protects more than just your sanity
As more Floridians face evictions from mobile home parks, Kerrie Bacci is demonstrating how to stand your ground — even if that ground is owned by a huge property management company. Bacci owns her mobile home in Shangri La Mobile Home Park in Largo, Florida. What she doesn’t own is the land it sits on. […]
What you should know before you choose auto insurance in Canada
You’ve spent days researching and you think you’ve finally found the perfect car for you. You’re ready to drive it off the lot and into freedom. There’s just one slight snag: You can’t drive your dream car anywhere because you don’t have auto insurance. Auto insurance is one of those pesky financial necessities in life. […]
Rate cuts aren’t bringing relief: why home affordability in Canada is still out of reach
Despite interest rates trending downward and home prices slipping in some cities, the dream of homeownership in Canada remains elusive for many. For would-be buyers watching the Bank of Canada ease its key interest rate in recent months, bringing it to 3.25% in early 2025, there was hope that a long-awaited window of opportunity might […]