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Mortgage renewals mean housing takes up 50% of many Canadians’ budgetsCanada is in the middle of its largest wave of mortgage renewals, with many Canadians seeing their housing budgets go up, a new survey has found.MoneyAug 11
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Former GM site in Ontario given 120-day cleanup deadline after appeal failsA lawyer representing the mortgage holder of the former GM site asked for the appeal hearing to be adjourned, but the request was denied.CanadaJul 6
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Some Ontario homeowners hit ‘breaking point,’ miss mortgage payments: reportHigh-market prices and rates in places like the GTA are creating strain for many mortgage holders, but an Equifax official said the market is not the only factor.EconomyMay 26
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Consumers could start feeling financial relief by 2027, says CIBCThere may be a glimmer of hope next year for consumers who are feeling the pinch from the heightened cost of living, according to a new report from CIBC.ConsumerAug 11
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As HELOC debt rises amid affordability challenges, these are the risksAs many Canadians report feeling less wiggle room in their paycheques, experts warn there are risks from turning to a home equity line of credit (HELOC) to borrow more money.ConsumerJul 14
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City of Surrey continues crackdown on illegal construction at 3 more propertiesSurrey has now filed 22 notices on title since launching its illegal construction crackdown in 2022 after thousands of complaints about unpermitted work.PoliticsJul 22
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Regina’s Globe Theatre receives crucial loan from city councilRegina city council voted Wednesday in favour of loaning Canada's only permanent theatre-in-the-round nearly $1.4 million, in order to help with urgent obligations and bills.CanadaJul 31
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1 in 3 Canadians say they’d cut insurance to save money, TD survey saysOne-third of Canadians (33 per cent) say they would consider reducing their insurance coverage to save money, a TD Insurance survey says.MoneyAug 5
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Former GM site owners take cleanup case to Ontario Superior CourtOntario's Superior Court of Justice received the notice of appeal on July 14, with the owners of the former GM site asking the court to issue a ruling.CanadaJul 22
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Why spiking U.S. bond yields could be a big warning for the economyExperts say a sharp rise in U.S. bond yields this week was a major warning sign about inflation, interest rates and economic uncertainty.EconomyJul 31
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U.S. Fed holds interest rate despite some dissents as inflation persistsThe Fed’s rate-setting committee reached its decision after two days of deliberations, marking the fifth straight meeting at which the benchmark rate was kept at around 3.6%.U.S. NewsJul 29
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Oil prices spike, global stock markets mixed as Iran war escalatesThe U.S. stock market is drifting in mixed trading Wednesday, while oil prices climb another 3 per cent as fighting continues in the war with Iran.MoneyJul 22
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Garage organization & storage ideas for a clutter-free spaceMake the most of your space with smart garage organization and storage solutions for bikes, sports gear, cords, recycling bins and more.The CuratorAug 9
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These are the 15 most affordable cities in Canada, Royal LePage saysCanadian cities like Lethbridge, Red Deer, Saint John and Thunder Bay are some of the most affordable for those looking to own a home amid the cost-of-living crunch.ConsumerJun 23
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Critics blast B.C., federal government condo ‘bailout’Last week, Mark Carney said the government will 'leverage innovative financing tools from Build Canada Homes to convert thousands of vacant condos into affordable homes.'PoliticsJun 22
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Canadian household net worth just jumped. This may be the reason whyThe net worth of Canadian households, calculated as the value of all assets minus all liabilities, rose 1.3 per cent in the first three months of 2026 to reach $18.6 trillion.MoneyJun 12
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Sinking AI stocks leading Wall Street towards a losing weekMost of the U.S. stock market is rising Friday after oil prices eased back to where they were before the war with Iran, but drops for AI stocks are keeping the market in check.MoneyJun 26
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Low vacancy, high rents continue to make Halifax hard for rentersThe latest in a long string of reports and studies shows Halifax continues to be a tough place for renters.CanadaJun 15
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Ontario housing starts dip in May after strong start to 2026The Ford government is far away from its goal of building 1.5 million new homes by 2031, something the finance minister has admitted is a 'soft' target.CanadaJun 15
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Development fee cuts alone won’t solve housing affordability crisis: CMHCThe federal government is spending billions of dollars to encourage municipalities to cut development fees in half to boost housing supply and improve affordability.ConsumerJun 3