How to make sense of Canadian labels

Shoppers have been caught up in the buy Canadian fervour since U.S. President Donald Trump started threatening 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian goods, which began on Tuesday. But with the duties now in effect and Canadian retaliatory tariffs on $30 billion worth of American products also in play, many are taking their commitment […]

Y-Vonne Hutchinson: Where DEI falls short — and how to rethink it

Tired of “privilege walks” and black squares on social media that feel hollow? Workplace inclusion expert Y-Vonne Hutchinson peels back the superficial layer of performative DEI to reveal a fresh approach that meets people’s real-life anxieties — from climate chaos to political instability — and helps us connect with compassion and respect. It’s a spark […]

How to date on a budget

Almost everything has become more expensive in the past few years — even looking for love. “Similar to their day-to-day lives, (people) are making adjustments in the dating world as well in terms of how much they’re going to spend,” said Gayle Ramsay, head of everyday banking, segment and customer growth at the Bank of […]

Here’s who qualifies and how to claim it

Coroimage | Moment | Getty Images If you worked remotely in 2024, you may be eyeing the home office deduction. However, qualifying for the tax break may be harder than you expect, experts say.  Only 7% of companies allowed fully remote work in 2024, down from 21% in 2023, according to a ZipRecruiter survey that […]

How to rethink unruly passengers to get ahead at work

Plane etiquette seems so simple — be spatially aware, don’t bother other passengers and follow the instructions of the air crew. But campaigns and crackdown efforts to quell disruptive behavior suggest it persists. At first glance, a new book — “How to Avoid Strangers on Airplanes: Survival Guide for the Frequent Business Traveler” — seems […]

One Tech Tip: How to block your phone from tracking your location

LONDON (AP) — Smartphones are useful tools for everyday life, but they’re privy to nearly everything about you, including all the places you’ve been — if you let them. When you use a map app to find the new restaurant your friend recommended, or your phone’s browser to check the price of something you saw […]

How to organize your financial life ahead of natural disasters | Money

NEW YORK (AP) — If you live in a part of the world prone to wildfires, floods, blizzards, tornadoes, or earthquakes, there are ways you can make sure you’re financially prepared for disaster, beyond insurance. The Federal Emergency Management Association and the Red Cross advise that households gather important documents and contacts in a safe place, take photographs or record […]

How To Get Clients On LinkedIn, In 5 Proven Steps

How to get clients on LinkedIn, in 5 proven steps getty You share your best LinkedIn content but your ideal clients never see it. Hours writing LinkedIn posts only for them to disappear with a handful of likes. Zero opportunities, zero enquiries, zero real connections. Meanwhile, others in your industry seem to win new business […]