Calgarians continue to struggle with high cost of living
While the inflation numbers across Canada appear to be falling, Calgary continues to see higher-than-usual numbers. As Tomasia DaSilva reports, that is being felt particularly hard at the food bank.
Global News Hour at 6 Calgary
May 21
CUPE holds rally at Regina hospital on cost of living for health-care workers
A rally was held at Regina’s Pasqua Hospital to raise awareness about the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on health-care workers.
Global News at 5 Regina
Apr 19
How to protect, improve credit scores amid high cost of living pressures
From mortgage payments to credit cards, Canadians are struggling to keep up amid the ongoing cost of living pressures. One thing that can impact is your credit score, which can in turn make it more difficult for some to get access to a loan, line of credit or even a mortgage if it’s too low....
Canada
Apr 13
More cost-of-living increases kick in
There were even more increases to the cost-of-living on Monday that affect most British Columbians. Electricity, BC Ferries, and even alcohol are all going to cost more. Angela Jung has the details.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Apr 1
Pet surrenders hitting record levels as living costs rise
As the cost of living increases, some animal shelters across Canada are seeing a record number of pet surrenders by heartbroken pet owners who no longer can afford to keep their furry friends. Shelley Steeves has the story.
Global News at 6 New Brunswick
May 10
BIV: Coping with the cost of living
Canadians continue to take significant steps to deal with the high cost of living, and I.C.B.C. prepares to move their headquarters to Burnaby. BIV’s Tyler Orton has your business news.
Global News Morning BC
Mar 1
Edmontonians remember lost loved ones on Red Dress Day
One year ago, a mother and child were randomly stabbed to death in Mill Woods, in a crime that shocked Edmonton. Sunday, their loved ones paid tribute to them, joining thousands across the country, marching for Red Dress Day. Jasmine King explains.
Global News Morning Edmonton
May 5
Ottawa gives Toronto $104M to support hosting FIFA World Cup games
Ottawa will give Toronto $104 million to help the city host six matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As Caryn Lieberman reports, some say the city and taxpayers will be on the hook as the costs continue to rise.
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
May 3
Saskatchewan inflation increase second lowest among provinces over 2023-24
The high cost of living is a battle many Saskatchewan residents are facing, despite seeing better prices on many items.
Global News at 5 Regina
May 21
New N.B. mural remembers those who lost their lives while homeless
A Moncton, N.B. woman has created a mural dedicated to honouring those who have lost their lives while experiencing homelessness. She believes they deserve to be remembered with compassion and dignity, regardless of their circumstances. Suzanne Lapointe has the story.
Global News at 6 New Brunswick
Apr 22
Travelling on a Budget this summer
Summer is fast approaching and many Canadians are looking to travel, but the high cost of living and travel expenses may be holding some Canadians back. Financial educator Eduek Brooks joins Ross Hull with money saving tips.
Canada
May 22
Inflation is cooling, why are Canadians still so stressed out financially?
Despite significant progress in the Bank of Canada’s efforts to bring annual inflation down, a new survey shows that Canadians are feeling more stressed-out financially than two years ago. Anne Gaviola has more on the cumulative effect of the high cost of living and rapidly-rising interest rates on household budgets.
9 hours
N.S. high school students honour lives lost in 2020 mass shooting
Acts of kindness from students at a Truro, N.S. high school are helping the community heal, on the anniversary of the 2020 mass shootings in the province. Students took a class trip to plant seeds in honour of the lives lost. Vanessa Wright reports.
Global News at 6 Halifax
Apr 19
Mobile pet food bank making paw-sitive impact in Winnipeg
A group of good Samaritans in Winnipeg are trying to help shoulder-high costs of living, by feeding residents’ furry friends. Daisy Woelk takes us to the mobile pet food bank, helping pet owners save a few dollars.
May 10
Maritimers join Loblaws boycott
Some Maritimers struggling with the rising cost of living are participating in a nationwide boycott of grocery giant Loblaws – which kicked off on Wednesday. As Suzanne Lapointe reports, Moncton residents are turning to locally-owned grocers as an alternative.
Global News at 6 New Brunswick
May 1
One in ten Canadians plan to invest their tax refund this year, poll finds
Tax refunds will soon be going back into Canadians’ pockets, but how they choose to manage those funds is changing. A new CIBC poll shows that investing the money is far less of a priority than it used to be as many struggle with the high cost of living. Naomi Barghiel reports.
Canada
Apr 28
Loblaws boycott picks up steam as resentment grows online
There is growing resentment online as Loblaw becomes the lightning rod for anger across the country, posting record profits year after year while Canadians struggle to feed their families with the rising cost of living. From an organized boycott of the chain’s grocery stores and posters encouraging people to “Steal From Loblaws,” these movements have...
Canada
Apr 26
2024 Federal budget poll
The federal government released one if its last budgets before the federal election last week, but do Canadians think it does enough to address the cost of living issues? A new poll from IPSOS looks into that question, and Darrell Bricker joins Global News Morning to share the results.
Canada
Apr 23
Federal Budget Reaction
IPSOS has released exclusive polling about how Canadians are reacting to last week’s federal budget. Darrell Bricker from IPSOS joins Antony Robart to discuss what Canadians think and if the Liberals did enough to help people with cost of living challenges.
Global News Morning Toronto
Apr 23
FSGV helps families struggling with the cost of living
Murray Baker with Family Services of Greater Vancouver discusses how the cost-of-living crisis is impacting families and how free programs and services offered by FSGV can help support families in need.
Canada
Feb 17