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 […]
Stop wasting $100+ a year on credit card fees — 5 smart ways Canadians can escape them for good
Canadians love their rewards — nearly 90% of households own at least one credit card, and 55% of rewards cardholders pay an annual fee to unlock perks like travel points, cash back, and insurance, according to a report released by the Canadian Bankers Association. With fees ranging from $24 to $699, these costs can quickly […]
Relief at last: Bank of Canada cuts rate after a six-month pause — easing pressure on mortgages and debt
The Bank of Canada dropped its overnight lending rate by 0.25% on September 17, 2025, lowering its target rate from 2.75% to 2.50%. This latest rate drop breaks the BoC’s recent streak of three consecutive rate holds that began in March 2025. Prior to the March pause, the BoC had steadily lowered rates over seven […]
Crushed by rising costs? Here are 6 proven ways Canadian students can save big and stress less at university
Going to university is financially stressful, but with the right approach to budgeting combined with smart spending habits, you can ease the stress and figure out a realistic budget. In 2023, the average undergraduate tuition in Canada was $6,834 per year, and when you add housing, food, transportation, and books, the typical student spends between […]
The man who sank Hudson’s Bay: Is one CEO to blame for Canada’s greatest retail collapse?
For 355 years, Hudson’s Bay Company was more than just a business. It was a living thread in the fabric of Canadian identity. But in July 2025, that thread was abruptly cut. Poor leadership, outdated strategies and a failure to adapt to modern retail realities led to the collapse of one of the country’s most […]
Barks over babies? Millennials and Gen Z are redefining pet parenthood and financial priorities
Pets have always been important to us. It’s been proven that they bring numerous benefits to your life, impacting your physical, mental and social well-being. And that’s why we’re willing to prioritize their wellbeing — in fact, millennials in particular are going out of their way to ensure their pets are living the good life. […]
Crushed by tuition costs? Here’s how to choose the right loan — and save thousands after graduation
Deciding between a student loan or a line of credit is one of the most important financial decisions Canadian university and college students need to make. To put this in perspective, the average debt at graduation was $17,900 for college and $28,000 for a Bachelor’s degree in 2022, according to Statistics Canada. Rising tuition and […]
Cheers to that: Ontario is slashing booze taxes just in time for the August long weekend
Whether you’re sipping gin on the dock, cracking open a craft brew at a backyard BBQ or stocking up on coolers for the long weekend, Ontario has something to cheers to on August 1 that could give both your wallet — and the provincial economy — a boost. How did we get here? A budget […]
Small farm, big demand: New Brunswick Wagyu can’t cross borders
Jessica Frenette, owner of Bird’s Hill Farms in New Brunswick, raises full-blood Japanese Wagyu beef that has food lovers across the Maritimes clamouring to buy. But even with eager customers in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland, she cannot sell her product outside New Brunswick. “We are not able to send them our product […]
Bank of Canada cuts rate to 2.50% — what this means for your mortgage and housing costs
Canadians hoping for more relief on borrowing costs finally got their wish as the Bank of Canada announced a rate drop on its target rate on September 17, 2025. The BoC dropped its overnight rate by 0.25% — from a bank-to-bank lending rate of 2.75% to 2.50%. This is the first cut the BoC has […]