‘Big battleground’ of holiday shopping looms. How to trim your expenses – National
‘Tis the season to be flexible and budget-conscious. The weather might be cooling but Canadians still feeling the heat from years of inflation are looking to spread the holiday cheer this year without breaking the bank. Average spending on holiday shopping is expected to increase by 10 per cent to $1,478, according to Deloitte Canada’s […]
Back-to-school shopping stressing you out? How to avoid breaking the bank – National
With the new school year starting in a few weeks, Canadian parents are feeling “stressed out” about shopping for their kids and looking for ways to cut back their spending, recent surveys show. More than a third (34 per cent) of Canadians plan to shop for back-to-school supplies this year, according to a survey done […]
Taxi scams are ‘very prevalent’ in Canada. Here’s how to spot them
The Canadian Taxi Association is warning customers about scams involving fake roof signs that have recently been reported in several cities. In a statement on Wednesday, the group said that there has been a rash of scams and cons involving fake taxis, mostly in Ontario, where a team of two people pretends to be a […]
Canada Day fireworks can come with risks. How to stay safe – National
If you’re planning to set off fireworks this Canada Day weekend, some fire chiefs say you should take safety precautions before doing so or skip doing it yourself and attend a fireworks show instead. Ken McMullen, president of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, told Global News that when it comes to fireworks, the organization’s […]
How to protect, improve your credit score amid cost-of-living pressures – National
Last month, the federal government proposed tying rent payments to credit scores, a new way to help Canadians build their credit. Meanwhile, cost-of-living pressures are impacting some people’s ability to pay down debt and keep their scores in good standing. A credit score is a three-digit number that comes from your credit report — a […]
Counterfeit eclipse glasses are selling online. How to spot fakes – National
As the excitement builds for the upcoming total solar eclipse, warnings about counterfeit and fake eclipse glasses are also popping up. Looking directly at the sun without proper protection can lead to serious problems, such as partial or complete loss of eyesight, the Canadian Space Agency warns. That is why it’s important to get internationally […]
Do you know how to stay safe if you lose heat during extreme cold?
Extreme cold has swept across Canada, bringing heavy snowfall and strong winds and breaking temperature records in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories. Those temperatures, the Red Cross warns, can bring frostbite and hypothermia — even death. “As Canadians, no matter where we are, whether it’s Winnipeg or up north or Victoria, we […]