7 h. ago Costco Canada offering massive deal on membership this month

Want a Costco Canada membership? Now is the perfect time to buy or renew one for your household.On Sept. 1, 2024, Costco raised its annual membership fees for the first time in years. The Gold Star membership increased by $5 ($60 to $65), and the higher-tier Executive membership jumped by $10 to $130 annually.The good news is that Costco sometimes offers membership promotions with serious advantages. The big-box store currently has a deal for new and returning members (whose membership expired 18 or more months ago), but you'll have to act fast.The deal ends on April 13, 2025.Until that deadline, those who sign as Executive members online using the promo code COSTCO80 will receive a $80 voucher. It can be used on a $200 purchase at Costco.ca.For Gold Star members, the gift voucher is worth $40 (promo code: COSTCO40) and can be applied to a $100 purchase on the big box store's website.Savings like that could mean a ton of free essentials like toilet paper, cleaning supplies, applianc...

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24 h. ago Will TikTok be banned in U.S. again? Trump signals deal could be found

U.S. President Donald Trump said that “there’s tremendous interest in Tiktok," adding that he would “like to see TikTok remain alive.”

Technology

27 h. ago With a TikTok ban looming, Trump signals a deal will come before April 5 deadline

LOS ANGELES (AP) — As the deadline to strike a deal over TikTok approaches this week, President Donald Trump has signaled that he is confident his administration can broker an agreement with ByteDance, the social media app’s China-based parent company. Speaking with reporters on Air Force One late Sunday, Trump said that “there’s tremendous interest […]

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3 d. ago Not a 'satisfying outcome': Hudson’s Bay proposal in creditor protection case rejected by judge

The agreement would have given the embattled department store an April deadline to rescue its remaining stores

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8 d. ago ‘Prepare for the worst,’ Carney says on plans as new Trump tariffs near

Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is campaigning as Liberal leader, was asked what Canada’s strategy should be ahead of Trump's tariff deadline on April 2.

Economics

1 week ago What to do with Hudson's Bay gift cards and rewards during liquidation

The Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) will begin liquidation sales on Monday for most of its locations in Canada — so what does this mean for any outstanding gift cards or rewards?On Friday, Canada's oldest company received approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to run liquidation sales from March 24 to June 15.However, HBC has sought permission to keep six stores open while starting the liquidation of its remaining locations and e-commerce business.The Bay has not shared exactly how big the discounts will be, but if you're gearing up to take advantage of them, it may be helpful to know if any unused gift cards or your rewards will still be redeemable.The Bay gift cardsAccording to the latest court filings, the retailer will accept payments by debit, credit, cash and gift card during the liquidation process.However, Canadians who want to use their gift cards have a deadline of April 6 to use them before they are no longer accepted as a form of payment.Previous court...

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2 w. ago TikTok deal to keep it in U.S. will come by April deadline, Vance says

Vance was tapped by Trump to find an approved buyer of under terms of a forced divestment law passed under the Biden administration that would otherwise see TikTok shut down.

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2 w. ago Canadians can get their taxes done for free and here's who qualifies

Need help filing your taxes? According to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), some Canadians may be eligible for free tax assistance.It's that time of year again as everyone gets ready to file their taxes in Canada before the April 30 deadline. However, filing taxes can be a pretty daunting task for some, which is why the CRA offers a free service for Canadians who qualify."Doing your taxes each year can feel like a big job, but you don't have to do it alone!" reads a statement from the CRA.How can you file your taxes for free in Canada?Non-profits and organizations organize free tax clinics through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program.In 2024, volunteers submitted 980,000 tax returns and helped over 857,000 people. Combined, their efforts resulted in Canadians receiving $2.3 billion in benefits and credit payments.And it's not just for filing taxes this year — volunteers can even help people with their taxes going back 10 years.Are you eligible?To get free tax help, you'll...

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