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 […]
‘There’s a huge percentage of the US population that isn’t getting access to these medications’: Novo Nordisk makes game-changing $2 billion deal for new obesity drug

Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk — best known for its blockbuster weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy — has signed a $2 billion deal to acquire the global rights to an experimental obesity treatment from China’s United Bio-Technology (Hengqin) Co. The March 24 agreement includes milestone payments of up to $1.8 billion, plus tiered royalties. Don’t […]
Canadian cross-border travel hits pandemic lows as costs and concerns rise

Cross-border trips from Canada to the United States hit a pandemic low in February, according to new data showing a sharp decline of nearly 500,000 travelers compared to last year. In February 2025, Canadian travel to the US dropped by 235,000 trips, according to CBP data, marking the steepest year-over-year decline. This trend comes on […]
12 best neighbourhoods in Calgary

Calgary has been steadily growing in popularity over the last decade or so, thanks to affordable housing (compared to Canada’s other urban centres), a booming job market and proximity to some of Canada’s most stunning landscapes. If you’re thinking of moving there, check out this list of 12 of the best neighbourhoods in Calgary. Methodology […]
Ready to retire with $1,000,000? Here are 3 big risks that can quickly turn your retirement dreams into a nightmare — even with a healthy nest egg. Protect against them now

Many hard-working Americans dream of a retirement with no stress, no daily commute and no demanding boss. Life will surely be better with the freedom to do what you want, when you want… right? Even if you have a decent nest egg of $1 million, there are potential downsides to retirement that you’ll want to […]
‘All the crypto cowboys are gone’: Kevin O’Leary says the sector is safe now and is backing stablecoins — but experts say it could be ‘sowing seeds of a financial crisis’

Despite financial giants like BlackRock wading into the space, many investors still have trouble taking cryptocurrency seriously. And it’s not just the memes and quirky fans pushing people away. In 2022, about 8% of U.S. adults called cryptocurrency the best long-term investment around. That number has been cut in half ever since the collapse of […]
‘A lesson in worst practices’: Shocking new audit reveals Chicago parking meters have made $2B for a private company — with 58 years still left in the deal. What everyone can learn from this

Have you ever been strapped for cash? Perhaps you took a payday loan, sold a long-term asset or even made an early withdrawal from your 401(k). And chances are, you’ve later regretted it. This is the situation the City of Chicago finds itself in — and the cost may have been billions. Privatizing public infrastructure […]
‘I have two indoor outhouses’: Florida retiree says she’s flushing money down the drain on her new home with crappy plumbing — but the builder says there aren’t ‘any issues’ with the pipes

In theory, the advantage of a new-build home is that it’s in perfect shape when you buy it. That’s what motivated retired radio host Patty Wood to purchase a new Apollo Beach, Florida ranch home — recently constructed by D.R. Horton, a home builder with 45 years’ experience. Unfortunately, as Wood shared with ABC Action […]
Kristi Noem got her bag, $3,000 stolen by masked thief from a DC restaurant despite Secret Service presence — here’s how the robbery went down and how to prevent a similar hit

You can’t track cash — so if someone takes it, you’re out of luck. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that on Sunday, April 20, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse was stolen. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are […]
Canada’s history up for sale: Hudson’s Bay artifacts head to auction as museums struggle and investors move in

As the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC ) — North America’s oldest retailer — undergoes an historic wind-down, its extensive collection of over 1,700 artworks and 2,700 artifacts is headed for the auction block. This liquidation includes irreplaceable pieces such as the 1670 Royal Charter from King Charles II, a cornerstone document in Canadian history, and […]