When to Expect Interest Rate Hikes in Canada in 2023
Last December, the Bank of Canada increased the overnight rate to 4¼% marking the seventh rate increase of 2022. With the December 7th hike, the interest rates… Read more »
This is How Much Greater Toronto Area Housing Market Declined in 2022
Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB ) says the GTA housing market sales declined 48.2 per cent in December 2022 compared to December 2021. TRREB blames declining… Read more »
10 New Winnipeg Restaurants to Relish Delicious Food
Winnipeg has plenty of great restaurants to check out, including some old haunts that everybody loves. But, if you’re looking for something new to check out, you’re… Read more »
PEI to Distribute $500 Inflationary Support Payment Starting January 5th
Prince Edward Island will disburse the inflationary support payments starting January 5th. The payments announced last October are a temporary increase to the PEI Sales Tax Credit… Read more »
B.C. Now Has a 3 Day Protection Period For Homebuyers
British Columbia is now Canada’s first province to require a three-business-day period which will allow homebuyers more time to secure financing or arrange home inspections. The homebuyer… Read more »
Jan 4th: What You Need to Know About National Ribbon Skirt Day
Today marks the first annual National Ribbon Skirt Day. Ribbon Skirts are worn by women, girls and gender-diverse people to celebrate their Indigenous identity and heritage and… Read more »
10 of the Best Places For Delicious Hot Chocolate in Edmonton
Be ready for when the chilly winter temperatures show up in Edmonton. And be ready with a steaming cup of hot chocolate. Edmonton’s cafes offer a great… Read more »
Calabogie Peaks Resort Hopes to Reopen on Jan 4th After Fire
Today morning, a fire destroyed the pumphouse which houses snowmaking equipment of Calabogie Peaks Resort. The resort located about 105 km from Ottawa is one of Ontario’s… Read more »
Outdoor Winter Activities in Grand Falls-Windsor
Don’t let the winter blues get you down this year! Dress warmly and get active in the fresh, frosty winter air. Grand Falls-Windsor is packed with lots… Read more »
Canada Welcomed Highest Number of Permanent Residents Ever in 2022
Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced today that Canada has surpassed the 2022 immigration target. Canada welcomed 431,645 new permanent residents in 2022, the… Read more »
Toronto Zoo Winter Job Fair Is On Jan 5th
If you are passionate about animal welfare and conservation, consider volunteering or working at Canada’s largest zoo. Toronto Zoo is holding a job fair on January 5th…. Read more »
Outdoor Winter Activities in Corner Brook
Corner Brook is a beautiful city that turns into a spectacular winter wonderland when it is covered in a thick blanket of sparkling snow. Corner Brook gets around 5 metres of snow each year, so there is a lot of winter fun to be had. Don’t let the winter blues get you down this year, dress warmly and head outside this winter to have a good time with family and friends.
Factor: New Ready-to-Heat Meal Delivery Service Now Available in Ontario
HelloFresh, a popular meal kit delivery service, is debuting Factor, a ready-to-heat meal delivery service in Canada. Factor has been available in the US since 2012 and,… Read more »
Outdoor Winter Activities in Summerside
Don’t let the cold stop you from getting outside and staying active this winter. The outdoor fun in Summerside doesn’t stop when the temperatures drop and the… Read more »
10 of Best Places to Warm Up With Delicious Hot Chocolate in Calgary
Sweeten your café visits this winter with Calgary’s best hot chocolate. There is no single way to make hot chocolate, and these local cafes/restaurants prove you can… Read more »
Statutory Holidays in Canada – 2023
If you are planning your 2023 vacation, taking leave around statutory holidays may get you more vacation days to enjoy the trip. Statutory holidays are days off… Read more »
Minimum Wage in Canada – 2023
The minimum wage is the least hourly wage employees must be paid, and it varies from province to province. The minimum wage will be increasing in some… Read more »
Negative COVID-19 Test Required For Travellers to Canada From China, Hong Kong or Macao
Travellers two years of age and older arriving on flights originating from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong or Macao, will be required to present a… Read more »
2023 Income Tax Brackets, TFSA and RRSP Limits and Other Changes That Will Affect Your Finances
What are your new year’s resolutions? If it is to save some money, the place to start your budget planning is your take-home pay. The rise in… Read more »
Top 22 Baby Names in Nova Scotia in 2022
Nova Scotians’ favourite baby name for 2022 is — Oliver. Nova Scotia’s Vital Statistics Bureau says the top 10 baby names this year are Oliver, Jack, Charlotte,… Read more »
The Most Popular Baby Names in New Brunswick in 2022
Noah was the most popular baby name in New Brunswick in 2022. Liam, the second most popular name, was the most popular name in 2021 and 2020…. Read more »
2023 Astronomy Calendar: Look Up to Enjoy These Celestial Events
Though the new year, 2023, will not be an exciting year for eclipse watching in Canada, stargazers can look forward to watching some of the annual meteor… Read more »
Ontario Pharmacists Can Prescribe Medication For 13 Illnesses Starting Jan 1st
Ontarians can visit local pharmacies to get prescriptions for thirteen minor illnesses, such as rashes, pink eye, insect bites and urinary tract infections, the provincial government announced… Read more »
Doug Ford Shares Video on How to Decorate Cookies Ahead of Christmas
Ontario premier has a new “baking” video. The Christmas message reel is the second “cooking” video, Doug Ford has released. In the video titled “Decorate cookies with… Read more »