Ever wondered how a life in Japan might be? 19 foreigners share their personal experiences, likes and dislikes. See the country through the eyes of, mostly w…
“Their frustration is understandable, but this kind of expectation betrays a misunderstanding of what’s actually driving food prices higher in this country.”
A veteran Bay Street economist says the Canadian economy has slowed more than enough to justify an interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada, and that underlying inflation may be lower than the central bank thinks.
Unions representing Conestoga College’s faculty and support staff are speaking out about the impact of the school’s rapid growth on those who work there.
The report said 59 per cent of retirees report helping their non-student adult children with both day-to-day expenses and big-ticket items like home purchases.
Statcounter reports that Windows 11 continues to lose its market share for the second month in a row. Windows 10, meanwhile, is gaining more users and is now back above the 70% mark.
Canada’s economy started the year strong, but things are changing fast. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) real gross domestic (GDP) growth came in slower-than-expected in February. Today’s data also included a downward revision for January, and a preliminary estimate of flat growth for the rest of the quarter. Any signs of life...
City staff recommend continuing ban on e-scooters in Toronto (toronto.citynews.ca)
'Canada is a rule-of-law country'; Trudeau says of charges in B.C. Sikh activist's killing (www.cbc.ca)
Toronto has a concerningly high number of condos sitting on the market (www.blogto.com)
Even with interest rates due to ease up later this year, people have still been extremely hesitant to purchase real estate in Toronto — especially …
Toronto shopper shares huge grocery bill difference between Loblaws and local store (www.blogto.com)
Canadian TikTok user @byjaded shared a haul of groceries she did at her local fruit market, and the price difference compared to Loblaws is astonis…
Canada Post lost $748 million last year, warns of "critical" financial situation (www.cbc.ca)
A Life in Japan - Documentary [1:19:43] (www.youtube.com)
Ever wondered how a life in Japan might be? 19 foreigners share their personal experiences, likes and dislikes. See the country through the eyes of, mostly w…
Galen Weston calls Loblaw boycott 'misguided criticism', says grocer not responsible for higher prices (ca.finance.yahoo.com)
“Their frustration is understandable, but this kind of expectation betrays a misunderstanding of what’s actually driving food prices higher in this country.”
Housing Shortages and Immigration Booms Are Colliding (www.bloomberg.com)
On today’s Big Take podcast: What happens when rapid immigration meets slow housing production.
Toronto area condo market rents drop the most in 15 years (financialpost.com)
Toronto and area condo market rents recorded a major downturn marked by the largest six-month drop in prices in the past 15 years. Read on.
Canadian economy is 'flat on its back': Rosenberg - BNN Bloomberg (www.bnnbloomberg.ca)
A veteran Bay Street economist says the Canadian economy has slowed more than enough to justify an interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada, and that underlying inflation may be lower than the central bank thinks.
Canada's shopping for a foreign grocer. Can an international retailer succeed here? | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
Some international students lack basic computer and academic skills, Conestoga College unions claim (kitchener.ctvnews.ca)
Unions representing Conestoga College’s faculty and support staff are speaking out about the impact of the school’s rapid growth on those who work there.
Surging Loblaw boycott shows customer anger with grocery giant, says Mount Pearl organizer (www.cbc.ca)
Nearly 60% of retirees are supporting adult children financially, survey finds - National | Globalnews.ca (globalnews.ca)
The report said 59 per cent of retirees report helping their non-student adult children with both day-to-day expenses and big-ticket items like home purchases.
Growing number of Canadians are moving abroad due to lack of affordability: McGill study (nationalpost.com)
The study found the number of Canadians living abroad relative to the national population was five times higher than the U.S.
Loblaw reports 9.8% quarterly profit boost, hikes dividend 15% (www.theglobeandmail.com)
Owner of Loblaws, No Frills, Real Canadian Superstore and Shoppers Drug Mart recorded net earnings of $459-million or $1.47 per share in first quarter
Windows 10 reaches 70% market share as Windows 11 keeps declining (www.neowin.net)
Statcounter reports that Windows 11 continues to lose its market share for the second month in a row. Windows 10, meanwhile, is gaining more users and is now back above the 70% mark.
Google lays off hundreds of 'Core' employees, moves some positions to India and Mexico (www.cnbc.com)
Google is laying off more employees and hiring for their roles outside of the U.S.
Higher-paid employees looking for work are having a tough time, and it could be a sign of a shift in the workplace (www.businessinsider.com)
It’s true not many people need work, so the lack of open roles isn’t critical to the economy. But not everyone is happy at their job.
The Immich core team goes full-time | Immich (immich.app)
Immich is joining FUTO!
Elon Musk Laid Off Supercharger Team After Taking $17 Million in Federal Charging Grants (gizmodo.com)
Despite its CEO railing against Biden, Tesla was more than happy to take the administration’s money.
Who here's committed to not shop at Loblaws' companies this month (and beyond)?
Including their brandname chains:...
Canadian GDP Growth Hits Half The Estimate, Previous Data Revised Lower - Better Dwelling (betterdwelling.com)
Canada’s economy started the year strong, but things are changing fast. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) real gross domestic (GDP) growth came in slower-than-expected in February. Today’s data also included a downward revision for January, and a preliminary estimate of flat growth for the rest of the quarter. Any signs of life...