Bank of Canada cuts key rate to 2.25% as trade tensions hit economic growth
The Bank of Canada (BoC) has lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.25%, marking its second rate cut this year as the Canadian economy struggles with the fallout from U.S. trade actions and slowing global demand. In its Monetary Policy Report released on Wednesday, the central bank said the move aims […]
20 best jobs in Canada
For a lot of us Canadians, our jobs aren’t just about a paycheque: They’re the backbone of our lives. They keep the fridge stocked, the lights on and help us take care of the people we love. And let’s be honest, the right job can feel pretty great too. There’s nothing like that sense of […]
Leave more than money: practical legacy planning for Canadians
Many Canadians dream about the legacy they will leave behind — not just money, but the values, traditions and lessons for loved ones. Thinking ahead about how your wealth and life experiences will shape the future can provide clarity and peace of mind. That’s where legacy planning comes in. Legacy planning is the process of […]
Canadians are increasingly keeping more cash on hand as the world becomes more digitized — Is this a smart move?
“Cash is king." For millennials and generations before them, this phrase reminds them of a time before digital wallets, online payments and plastic payment methods. Now you might think the notion is obsolete given the technology in our pockets. But, according to a recent Bank of Canada (BoC) report surveying payment methods of Canadians, it […]
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 […]
Toronto bar pitches Blue Jays pride, gets tagged — and served a legal “cease and desist” notice over logo use
Toronto is buzzing as the Blue Jays return to the World Series for the first time in 32 years. Bars across the city are packed with fans, but one downtown landmark watering hole has discovered that even a small show of team pride can have legal consequences. Sneaky Dee’s, a College Street favourite known for […]
60% of Canada’s indie cinemas are in the red — here’s what we’ll lose if they disappear
Last week a call went out from Canada’s film industry urging support for independent cinemas and Canadian films. The message highlighted not only cultural concerns but also the financial pressures facing small businesses, strained revenue models and the risk of communities losing vital gathering spaces. Don’t Miss Want to retire with an extra $1.3M? See […]
Toronto bar pitches Blue Jays pride, gets tagged — and served a legal “cease and desist” notice over logo use
Toronto is buzzing as the Blue Jays return to the World Series for the first time in 32 years. Bars across the city are packed with fans, but one downtown landmark watering hole has discovered that even a small show of team pride can have legal consequences. Sneaky Dee’s, a College Street favourite known for […]
From insurance to street-life stardom: A Toronto walker cashes in
Toronto’s Johnathan Hicks — a 44 year old YouTuber known online as Johnny Strides — has turned his daily city walks into a full-time money-maker. Six years ago, what began as a side hustle filming pedestrian tours around the city has now climbed to “well over six figures” in earnings, he told CTV News. Hicks […]
Most Canadians aren’t ready for the $1 trillion wealth transfer
As Canada’s population ages, a massive wealth transfer is looming — one experts say many households aren’t ready for. The Great Wealth Transfer, which predicts a staggering $1-trillion reallocation of wealth, has raised concerns about Canadians’ preparedness for what will happen to their estate once they pass away. This concern is not without merit. According […]