A growing number of retirees have mortgages. And they’re turning to reverse mortgages
Currently, rates at HomeEquity Bank and Equitable Bank – the two heavyweight lenders in the space – hover around 7 per cent ...
Extension of donation deadline due to postal strike should be made permanent
The Department of Finance has temporarily allowed charitable donations made in January and February to be applied toward the ...
For clues on tariffs, look to Trump’s choices for top economic posts
The good news, if there is any, is that all three appear to see tariffs as a negotiating tool and a temporary measure ...
Ford calls for dollar-for-dollar tariffs, says premiers discussed internal trade barriers
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he agrees with the Prime Minister that Canada needs to match any U.S. tariffs ...
Trump’s proposed tariffs could slow M&A activity in first half of 2025, KPMG report says
U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested he could impose 25 per cent tariffs on goods headed to the U.S. from Canada and ...
Amazon Canada to close all seven of its warehouses in Quebec over next two months
The online retailer says 1,700 permanent employees in the province will be laid off, as will 250 temporary workers ...
Are minimum RRIF withdrawal rates too high?
The first year that a withdrawal from an RRIF is mandatory, you must withdraw 5.42 per cent of your asset, and the minimum ...
Oracle shares surge after Trump unveils US$500-billion AI plan
The joint venture, called Stargate, plans to invest $500 billion to help the United States stay ahead of China and other rivals in the global AI race, Trump said at the White House on Tuesday.
Wolves transferred from B.C. to Colorado in operation that led to threats against wildlife staff in the state
This month’s operation involved the capture of seven male wolves and eight females from areas in B.C.’s central Interior ...
Doug Ford could call early Ontario election as soon as next week
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is considering calling a provincial election as early as next week, a Progressive Conservative ...
Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law alleges abuse against second wife in affidavit
The affidavit describes Hegseth’s treatment of his second wife, Samantha, and alleges repeat drunkenness and a domestic ...
One-third of Canadians turn to the internet for health information due to lack of access to a doctor
Survey finds Canadians turn to online ecosystem awash in false or misleading health claims when they are not able to reach ...