5 h. ago Gen Z plans to fund holiday shopping with credit cards, survey shows

This year, 40 per cent of Canadians aged 18-34 are planning on spending more on holiday shopping this year than they did last year, a new survey shows.

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15 h. ago Gen Z outspending older Canadians, relying on credit this holiday season: survey

TORONTO, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gen Z and younger millennials are outspending older generations this holiday season—and they’re leaning on credit cards to do so, according to new survey findings from CPA Canada. As the holiday spending season fast approaches, the survey suggests that 40 per cent of younger Canadians (ages 18-34) plan […]

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1 week ago Toronto's St. Lawrence Market transforming into magical winter destination this month

One of Toronto's most iconic landmarks is transforming into a whimsical winter wonderland just in time for the holidays.The Distillery District Winter Village tends to get all the credit when it comes to Toronto's holiday traditions, and it's not without good reason, but another one of the city's historic landmarks has been quietly climbing up the ranks in terms of holiday cheer, too.For a second year running, St. Lawrence Market is gearing up to unleash whimsical winter magic on the city with the return of its Winter Market.Taking over Market Street for an entire month this holiday season, the market will see the pedestrian street turned into a winter village plucked straight from your most festive fantasies, with a slew of local vendors, live performances, seasonal food and drinks, and maybe even an appearance from Santa Claus or two.    View this post on Instagram           A post...

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1 week ago Canadian sprinter Brendon Rodney helping with hurricane relief aid in Jamaica

Brendon Rodney knows even helping a few people is enough to make a big difference. The three-time Olympic medallist sprinter from Toronto lives in Jamaica where Hurricane Melissa caused significant damage, mainly in the northwest and southwest parts of the country. The Category 5 hurricane hit the island last week and took a number of […]

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1 week ago Canadian Forces sent to Jamaica as hurricane relief efforts ramp up

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, hit Jamaica on Oct. 28, leaving significant damage and killing at least 32 people.

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2 w. ago Canadian Red Cross sending hurricane relief to Jamaica after Melissa devastation

TORONTO — The Canadian Red Cross is sending relief to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa tore through the area earlier this week. Melissa made landfall in southwest Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane on Tuesday with wind speeds reaching 295 kilometres per hour. The hurricane has been blamed for at least 19 deaths in Jamaica and […]

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3 w. ago Trump’s No. 1 Canadian Enemy: Doug Ford Relishes Antagonist Role

The premier of Canada’s most powerful province — and arguably the country’s most successful politician today — has gotten under Donald Trump’s skin again.

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