Locked out of opportunity: 59% of new Canadians say credit barriers are holding back their future
According to a new TD Bank survey, 59% of new Canadians who have applied for credit believe they would have a better living experience if they had improved access, and 79% say it’s difficult to build credit history in Canada. The poll focused on people who have arrived within the past five years, a period […]
Over half of Canadian snowbirds eyeing sale of U.S. homes, says Royal LePage
Parents and retirees who once dreamed of winters in Florida or summers in California are suddenly rethinking the plan. According to a new survey by Royal LePage, more than half (54%) of Canadians who own residential property in the U.S. say they are considering selling within the next year. The top reason? Politics. Nearly two-thirds […]
A classic Canadian chocolate bar just got quietly discontinued
If your childhood snack drawer included a Jersey Milk bar, this one might sting. After 75 years on Canadian shelves, Mondelez, the maker behind the confectionary best used for smores, has quietly pulled the plug on the creamy white-wrapped classic, citing low demand. No press release. No farewell tour. Just gone, like the last piece […]
A new island rises: Toronto opens Biidaasige Park, a symbol of renewal, resilience and reconciliation
Canada’s largest new park in a generation has officially opened in Toronto’s Port Lands. But Biidaasige Park is more than just a new green space. It is a milestone in Indigenous partnership, climate adaptation and city-building that has been nearly two decades in the making. Spanning 20 hectares (50 acres), Biidaasige Park welcomed its first […]
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 […]
When licensing rules end a family Airbnb dream: One owner’s story and what it means for Canadian cottages
In Calabogie, Ont., Gabriel Leclerc is about to do something few cottage owners ever imagine — sell family-owned properties. After years of renting them on Airbnb, he says new township licensing rules have made hosting a financial and logistical burden. Leclerc’s story, reported by CBC News, began when Greater Madawaska introduced a $300-a-year licensing requirement […]
Simons steps into Eaton’s shoes as Canadian department store legacy gets a second act
Hudson’s Bay has shuttered stores and Nordstrom has exited the Canadian market. Meanwhile, one family-run brand is moving in. Quebec-based La Maison Simons is set to expand into some of the most coveted department store real estate in the country, reviving a model many had written off. By late 2025, Simons will open a flagship […]
Half of respondents say it would take over $1,000 to sell their most prized collectible — or they wouldn’t sell at all
A recent Money.ca reader poll found that a majority of respondents would need a significant financial incentive — or none would suffice — to sell their most treasured collectible. Turns out almost 3 out of 4 Canadians (72%) said they’d sell their prized collectible for more than $1,000 or wouldn’t sell at all, shen asked, […]
Skip the United States: Discover the wild, wine- and wonder-filled beauty of Canada, instead
As the trade war between the United States and Canada continues to drag on, both Canadians and sympathetic Americans are searching for ways to support Canadian sovereignty — with many opting to vote with their credit cards in hand. Turns out, one of the best ways to support Canada is to buy Canadian. While many […]
Inclusive employers show how hiring people with disabilities pays off
A small café steps from the Beaches boardwalk is stirring up more than coffee. Judy’s Beach Café — a new social enterprise that trains and employs adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities — officially opens Sept. 1, giving local residents not just sandwiches and smoothies, but also a chance to see inclusion in action. The […]