‘Alligator projects’: San Diego residents resisting ‘over-built, bloated monstrosities’ popping up in their backyards — why they take issue with this solution to the housing shortage
Jim LaMattery, a San Diego residential real estate agent, has been working tirelessly to fight against what he calls “alligator projects.” The projects are accessory dwelling units (ADU) built by developers, which LaMattery gave the nickname to because of the way alligators “‘pop up’ unexpectedly as they aren’t legally required to give notice to neighbors…
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…
Canadians are experiencing mental health decline in the workplace
Your mental health doesn’t stop mattering as soon as you enter the office, and for many, their workplace issues only exacerbate troubles with their mental health. A new report from Dialogue Health Technologies reveals a third of Canadians are feeling a mental health decline thanks to financial pressures and poor work-life balance. "Employees often don’t…
Chicago taxpayers to shoulder $1.8 million after settling lawsuit over controversial plans to house 2,000 migrants on vacant lot — what happened and why there’s nothing to show for the effort
What do you do if your city promises to pay you, but fails to do so? That’s precisely what happened to the owners of a vacant lot in Brighton Park, a neighborhood in Chicago. NBC 5 reports that Barnacres Corporation filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago in 2024 for a breach of contract.…
I’m thinking about paying off a 2.5% loan of $5,000 so I can be debt-free — and wonder if that’s a horrible idea. How to weigh the financial pros and cons of paying off small debt fast
You want to get to debt-free status as soon as possible, and all that’s standing in your way is a $5,000 loan with a 2.5% interest rate. Paying it off and freeing up those monthly interest payments for other purposes is naturally appealing. What should you do? Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have…
Scooping up the cost: Chapman’s Ice Cream freezes prices despite US tariffs
Chapman’s Ice Cream has been a staple in grocers’ freezers for almost a half a century and the Ontario-based creamery has stayed proud of and true to their origins as one of the favourite ice creams of Canadian families. The recent trade war with the US is no exception. In response to US tariffs on…
Dazed and delinquent: 1 in 5 borrowers are late on their student loans during a confusing repayment rollout — and the cost of a mistake can be severe
Federal student loan borrowers have endured five years of chaotic changes as various relief programs started, stopped and shifted. But the return to “normal” may be the messiest change of all. Payments formally resumed in October 2023, though former President Joe Biden and his administration paused repayment for certain types of loans for most of…
How to file your taxes online in Canada — for FREE!
Whether you’re filing your taxes for the first time or looking for a better, cheaper way to do it, this short guide will show you how easy it is to file your taxes online in Canada. In truth, you can file your tax return online or by mail. But the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) —…
Canadian economy expected to contract in Q2
Contrary to what some Americans may think, the costs of tariffs are offloaded to the consumer. So it comes as no surprise that early outlook on Canada’s second quarter is seeing its economy put in somewhat of a rough patch. The latest Main Street Quarterly report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is…
Anti-aging pill for dogs one step closer to reality as it’s certified ‘effective’ by FDA. What does this mean for your budget?
There’s a famous quote that goes "the only thing ‘wrong’ with dogs is that they can’t live forever." A dog’s lifespan can range anywhere from nine to 15 years on average, and when you consider a dog as part of the family, that’s just not enough time. But what if there was a pill that…
