As expected, the Bank of Canada has left its overnight target rate unchanged at 0.25 percent. It’s been maintained at this record low since March 2020, when COVID-19 was first declared a global pandemic to help … Read More

As of June 1st, Canadians seeking an uninsured mortgage – aka mortgages with a down payment of at least 20% – will need to pass a stricter stress test and prove they can afford payments at … Read More

If you’re making money in any cryptocurrency, like Bitcoin or Ethereum, you may be wondering how to manage that income when filing your taxes. Although the currency is decentralized – meaning it belongs to no central … Read More

Discovering pests in your home like mice and rats can be frustrating and downright gross. But the reality is more Canadians are dealing with pest problems during the pandemic.  The government-mandated restrictions and shutdowns have created … Read More

Canadian real estate prices are rising in areas outside of the big urban centres. Statistics Canada reports that growth in large urban centres has slowed during the pandemic. The desire for more space, both inside and … Read More

The rate of property theft in Canada remains high. According to the latest data available from Statistics Canada in its ‘Police-reported crime for selected offences report,’ more than 1.3 million Canadians were the victim of property … Read More

Several retail and trade organizations are calling on the government to work with credit card companies to reduce online credit card transaction fees for small businesses. Small businesses are already suffering from lower profits because of … Read More