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Fixed mortgage rates in Canada have been trending upward over the past week, largely due to a rebound in bond yields triggered by stronger-than-expected economic data. Both U.S. and Canadian developments are contributing to the shift, prompting lenders to raise rates on several popular mortgage terms. Bond Yields Are Leading the Way The latest uptick Continue reading

Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a sweeping set of new trade measures aimed at protecting Canada’s steel industry from a surge of foreign imports — with a specific focus on steel produced in or involving China. This announcement comes at a pivotal moment, as the global steel market grapples with rising U.S. tariffs and Continue reading

Major Retail Shift Hits Ontario’s Beer Industry The Beer Store has announced the impending closure of 10 additional retail outlets across Ontario, with several located in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). These shutdowns are part of a broader strategy reshaping how beer is sold across the province and reflect growing competitive pressures in the beverage Continue reading

If you’re already picturing yourself basking under the sun on a tropical beach this winter, you’re not alone — and there’s now a new way to make that dream a reality. WestJet has officially launched non-stop service from Toronto to Havana, Cuba, as part of its winter 2025/26 schedule, bringing the heat (and history) of Continue reading

Ontario is celebrated for its vibrant cities, cottage country, national parks, and charming small towns. But beyond the popular tourist trails lies a different kind of story — one of industry, ambition, and abandonment. Scattered across the province are hundreds of ghost towns, relics of once-thriving communities brought to life by economic booms and later Continue reading

Canada is witnessing a sharp uptick in emigration, with tens of thousands of citizens and residents choosing to leave. According to Statistics Canada, a total of 27,086 Canadian citizens and permanent residents emigrated from January to March 2025 — the second-highest first-quarter number since 2017. This figure marks a three percent increase compared to the Continue reading

A Mid-Year Tax Break That Starts Paying Off Immediately Canadian workers will now start seeing a little more money in their paycheques, thanks to a newly implemented federal tax cut that quietly took effect on July 1, 2025. The personal income tax rate for the lowest bracket has been reduced from 15% to 14%, a Continue reading

If you were among the many Canadians who filed a claim in the Apple iPhone battery class action lawsuit back in April 2024, you’re not alone in wondering why no money has arrived yet. As of June 23, 2025, the claims review process has officially concluded—but payouts are still not being issued. According to a Continue reading

As living costs continue to rise, the Canadian government is stepping in to provide additional financial support to families through an increase in the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) starting July 2025. This guide offers a detailed look at how much more families can expect to receive, updated income thresholds, eligibility rules, and CRA payment dates Continue reading

Landmark Legislation Promises Fair Pay, Transparency, and Job Security for Gig Workers Starting July 1, 2025, Ontario will implement sweeping new protections for gig economy workers under the Digital Platform Workers’ Rights Act, marking a major shift in how app-based labor is regulated. This new law—an extension of the Working for Workers Act introduced in Continue reading