Monday, September 14, 2026 — Toronto, Ontario. The consumer price index report Statistics Canada released today shows annual inflation held steady at 3% in August, suggesting higher energy costs have yet to affect broader consumer prices significantly. This inflation figure aligns with economists’ forecasts and may alleviate speculation ...
Monday, September 14: Did you notice it too? For the first time this season, the air had a noticeable bite this morning as a north wind swept into the GTA, signaling the arrival of chilly weather. What does the rest of the week look like? Environment Canada has forecast a mix of sun and clouds, […]
Over two million students across Ontario returned to school on September 8, encountering a range of changes both inside and outside their classrooms. Here are some of the key updates: Standardized Testing High school students will experience significant changes to standardized testing. The province has implemented uniform assessment standards ...
Canada has one of the most comprehensive government benefit systems in the world, but that doesn’t mean everyone who qualifies is receiving what they are owed. Every year, billions of dollars in federal and provincial benefits go unclaimed because people don’t know they exist. One such benefit is the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), wh...
Have you or someone you know enrolled in the Canada Pension Plan (CPP)? If so, this information will be very helpful. Canadian retirees face several hidden pitfalls from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) that can reduce their CPP benefits. Understanding these traps is essential to maximize retirement income and avoid costly mistakes. Here are fo...
Drivers across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) can expect noticeable relief at the pumps as gas prices are set to drop by 9 cents tonight (Thursday/Friday). But take a pause before you start celebrating. So, the good part first. According to Dan McTeague, a gas price analyst, the region’s prices are forecasted to decrease from 187.9 [&h...
Yes, there is a best month to buy a car, and for good reason. Let’s explore some of the key factors. This month is when most car manufacturers introduce their latest models to the market, which significantly affects dealers’ sales strategies across the country. As new model-year vehicles arrive, dealers must quickly move their ex...
The history of Toronto’s first mosque exemplifies perseverance and community unity, particularly highlighting the role of the Albanian Muslim community. Many may not know that this community played a significant role in establishing the city’s first Muslim place of worship. In 1957, Toronto’s ‘first’ mosque was fo...
In May 2025, six-year-old Kofi Berkley, a Grade 1 student with no known history of allergies, was brought to the principal’s office at George P. Nicholson School in Edmonton after sudden itchiness and visible bumps appeared on his skin while he played with friends during recess. School Principal Joanne Harle and an administrative assista...
Many of us may not realize that the amount we pay in property tax is not set in stone. Ontario law entitles us to ensure our assessment is accurate and fair, meaning we should pay only what is verifiably owed. To do that, we need to do our own due diligence, starting with understanding how […]
