29 h. ago More Canadians plan to take a winter vacation this year, new survey finds

Nearly half of those surveyed say they're confident they'll vacation this season

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9 d. ago SFU Red Leafs moving forward with plan to leave NCAA, return to Canadian competition

If accepted, the SFU Red Leafs will leave NCAA Div. II and compete regularly against the likes of UBC and Trinity Western in 2027-28.

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1 week ago Canadian military plan to recruit 365,000 new reservists is bold — and a bad idea | Opinion

Eric Sauvé: This plan is not a structural adjustment: it is a complete upheaval. Is that really the best use of our limited military resources?

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1 week ago Some Canadians can expect money from the government this week

Some Canadians will receive their Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) payments this week, so keep an eye on your bank account.Those eligible for the CPP and OAS will receive a payment from the government through the pensions. While payment dates vary from month to month, both benefits are usually paid on the same day.And if you're still receiving your benefits in the mail, make sure to sign up for direct deposit to avoid delays in your payments.If you're unsure of whether you qualify for the benefits, read on to see if you meet the eligibility requirements.Canada Pension Plan (CPP) paymentThis is a monthly, taxable benefit that's meant to replace part of eligible Canadians' income upon retirement and is paid for the rest of their lives.To be eligible for a CPP payment, you must have made at least one valid contribution to the pension and be at least 60 years old. Canadians can still receive their full pension even if they're under 70 an...

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2 w. ago Canada issues serious update to warning for travellers heading to Italy

Canada just updated its travel advisory for parts of Italy ahead of a major sporting event.The Canadian government issued the new travel alert last Friday, warning tourists of safety and security risks in northern Italy during the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.The Olympic Winter Games are set to take place from Feb. 6 to 22, 2026, followed by the Paralympic Winter Games from March 6 to 15, 2026."Venues for the Games will be spread out across several destinations in northern Italy," reads the travel advisory. "Roads and public transportation services may be impacted by winter weather or increased demand."The alert advises Canadians to plan their trips carefully and leave plenty of time to travel between locations.It's also warning travellers to be aware of thieves and pickpockets in crowded areas."People may approach you on the street to sell tickets to events. You should only purchase event tickets through the ...

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2 w. 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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3 w. ago Canadians feel ‘cautious’ about spending as holidays near, Bank of Canada says

Canadians plan to be “cautious” about spending in the second half of this year, the Bank of Canada said Wednesday in a summary of its recent interest rate deliberations.

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3 w. ago Regret Follows Disruption: 89% of Canadian Software Purchases Stumble After Rollout Issues, Capterra Survey Finds

Only 40% of Canadian software buyers are satisfied, but those who plan implementations better spend less time evaluating and avoid overspending next year. TORONTO — Implementation—not product selection—is the deciding factor in software success for Canadian businesses. According to Capterra’s 2026 Software Buying Trends Report, just 40% of Canadian software buyers say they are satisfied […]

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