30 h. ago ‘Massive lift’: Toronto businesses, industry groups welcome Blue Jays playoff boost

TORONTO — As the Toronto Blue Jays prepare to host the New York Yankees in the first game of the American League Division Series on Saturday, local businesses and industry groups say they welcome the expected boost in tourism and consumer spending amid a tough year for the Canadian economy. The first-ever playoff meeting between […]

Economics

4 d. ago Ontario takes 7 of Canada's top 8 places to buy a home right now

If you're actively pursuing your goal of home ownership in Ontario, you might already be in one of the most ideal markets in Canada to turn those dreams into reality. According to a Zoocasa report released on Wednesday, major cities across Canada, including many in Ontario, are becoming more buyer-friendly, whereas smaller, more affordable regions are swinging in favour of sellers. The real estate agency analyzed which markets provided the best prospects based on the latest sales-to-new listing ratios, which were based on the respective local real estate boards' August 2025 data. This ratio, Zoocasa explains, is a "key indicator of market conditions," with a higher ratio (above 60 per cent) signalling a seller's market, while a lower one (below 40 per cent) indicates a buyer's market. Source: Zoocasa. The report found that the GTA is now one of Canada's clearest buyer-friendly markets, with its ratio falling from 40 per cen...

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4 d. ago Credit card fraud rising in Canada, application fraud falling: Equifax Canada report

A new report says the second quarter of the year brought a sharp rise in credit card fraud. Equifax Canada says the rate of credit card fraud jumped to 0.75 per cent in Q2 compared with 0.44 per cent a year earlier. That means out of every 10,000 credit cards, about 75 are fraudulent compared […]

Economics

4 d. ago Credit Card Fraud Escalates As Fraud Continues to Be a Concern for Canadians

– Identity fraud fuels sharp rise in credit card cases –– Equifax Canada Market Pulse Fraud Trends and Insights Report – TORONTO, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Equifax Canada’s Market Pulse Fraud Trends and Insights Report for the first half of 2025 reveals a sharp rise in credit card fraud, even as overall application […]

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4 d. ago LinkedIn Recruiter’s Former Leaders Launch Your360 AI to Transform Workplace 360 Feedback with Voice AI

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Your360 AI today announced the launch of its voice-powered feedback platform that makes $10,000-quality executive feedback available for just $199—no HR approval needed, just a credit card. The launch comes at a critical moment: middle managers are disappearing in layoffs, employee disengagement is spiking, and AI is […]

Politics

9 d. ago Buying Canadian is still a priority for most consumers, Ipsos poll shows

Canadian consumer patriotism is alive and well, with the majority of poll respondents saying they have recently purchased 'Canadian' products, services or investments.

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1 week ago Former SFU manager sued, university alleges she paid her company, husband and son for work not done

University alleges that payroll payments of $138,000 paid to husband among funds she misappropriated, including by expensing items she had paid for with SFU credit card and pocketing student locker fees

Society

2 w. ago Canadians tipping with more intention, but also leaving less, survey finds

Data shows that while many Canadian consumers are sick of tipping, they aren’t stopping altogether

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2 w. ago Canadian consumers are buying less, including on credit cards, data shows

Canadians are also spending less money using their credit cards, another report by J.D. Power and Associates released on Tuesday showed.

Economics

3 w. ago Fans struggle to access FIFA World Cup tickets for Toronto games

If you're looking to get your hands on FIFA World Cup tickets for next year, you're "almost there."At least, that's the message you might get when entering the first presale draw for next year's event, which went live today in North America and around the world.Entry for the FIFA World Cup ticket lottery opened at 11 a.m. The men's World Cup will be held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States in 2026, with Toronto and Vancouver the two Canadian host cities.In our own experience, the whole process took just under an hour.Joining the queue moments after it opened via both a mobile device and a laptop, we were met with a spinning circle and a message that said "almost there" for upwards of 30 minutes before a 20-minute countdown timer appeared.To enter the draw, you must be the cardholder (primary or secondary) of a valid, unexpired Visa debit card, credit card, or reloadable prepaid card enabled with 3D Secure, as the draw is run in ...

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3 w. ago Canada's best premium travel credit cards: Is now a good time to sign up?

Many come with perks and benefits that can enhance travel experiences, but what about fees?

Economics

3 w. ago Can stress and anxiety about debt be a good thing? Yes. Here’s why

Reframe your debt. Learn why early debt stress can be a strength. Practical tips to shift your mindset and pay off credit card debt.

Economics

4 w. ago New measures for Canadian industries give them a fighting chance amid economic upheaval

New Economy Canada reacts to federal ‘Buy Canadian’ and Electric Vehicle standard announcement Victoria, BC, Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today Prime Minister Mark Carney introduced new measures to protect, build and transform Canadian strategic industries, including support for reskilling Canadian workers, a new federal ‘Buy Canadian’ policy, reviewing the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, and […]

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