26 h. ago On the Brink: Ontario woman mastering the art of coupons to fight inflation

As economic uncertainty fuels volatile grocery prices, Canadians may be left feeling like their dollar is falling short. This is where Kathleen Cassidy comes to help.

Economics

5 d. ago Family mourns ‘disturbing’ death of international student hit by stray bullet in Hamilton

Harsimrat Randhawa came to Canada two years ago in search of a better life, her family said, but it was cut short by a stray bullet in Hamilton. The 21-year-old from India, who studied at Mohawk College, was shot dead while waiting for a bus last week. Police said she was an innocent bystander when […]

Society

8 d. ago On the Brink: Ontario mom ‘one bill away from paying to go back to work’

Cheyenne Allen says 20 years ago, owning a home and living off two incomes would’ve been stable, but ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, things have changed.

Other

1 week ago Sharks captain Logan Couture forced into retirement due to pelvic disease

'My career of playing hockey has come to an end. I'm not physically able to play anymore. It's tough. It sucks.'

Other

2 w. ago Vancouver's annual Vaisakhi parade draws thousands to Punjabi Market

The Sikh spring festival in Vancouver typically includes a parade with floats and traditional food.

Other

2 w. ago On the Brink: rent is eating up half her pay, payday loans made it worse

Ontario woman says on her salary today, her two pay stubs a month are already spoken for: one goes to rent, and the other covers everything else.

Economics

2 w. ago On the Brink: More Ontario retirees speak out about cost of living woes

Seniors are struggling, with costs rising and their retirement incomes not what they used to be.

Economics

3 w. ago Caught in the crossfire: Michigan concerned over automobile tariffs targeting Canada

DETROIT — Glenn Stevens Jr. can look out his office window in downtown Detroit and see Canada. The view encapsulates historic automobile achievement between two countries despite a flowing river and international border — one that’s on the brink of being ripped apart. “Our economies in auto between Ontario and Michigan are seamless. They are […]

Events

3 w. ago On the Brink: Ontario retirees forced to cut family traditions over food costs

This is the latest installment of a Global News series called ‘On the Brink,’ which profiles people who are struggling with the rising cost of living.

Economics