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What the U.S. Fed hiking rates means for the loonie and for borrowersThe U.S. Federal Reserve hiked interest rates for the first time in three years on Wednesday, and several economists say this could add pressure on the Bank of Canada.ConsumerSep 17
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Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.25 per cent once againMonetary policymakers at the Bank of Canada use the policy rate to keep a lid on inflation and support economic growth when prices are contained.CanadaSep 2
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The Bank of Canada’s worried about the rise of private credit. Here’s whyThe concern revolves around private credit, which doesn't have a universal definition but broadly involves businesses taking out loans from non-bank lenders.EconomyAug 23
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Bank of Canada concerned over private credit risksThe Bank of Canada is carefully watching the rise of an alternative credit model that has Canadian investors and banks exposed to half a trillion dollars of loans.EconomyAug 23
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New vertical $20 bill featuring King Charles III unveiled by Bank of CanadaThis is the first Canadian paper currency to feature King Charles III, whose image replaces that of his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II.CanadaSep 3
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Bank of Canada holds rates at 2.25% as Iran war risks future hikesGovernor Tiff Macklem at the Bank of Canada warned that interest rates may need to rise if the war in Iran leads to persistent inflation in Canada.EconomyJul 15
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As Trump mulls diesel export ban, what would it mean for Canada?U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he backed the idea of a U.S. diesel export ban as a way to lower prices for Americans, which experts say may backfire.EconomySep 23
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Best pillows in Canada for side, back & stomach sleepersSide, back, or stomach sleeper? Discover the best pillows in Canada from Endy, Silk & Snow, Hush and more for every sleep position, plus expert tips to choose the right one.The CuratorSep 19
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Do school cell phone bans work? Teachers say enforcement can be an issueMost provinces have put in some form of ban in the past two to three years and vary dependent on the grade level, with New Brunswick the latest to join this year.CanadaSep 15
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Food allergy education a must as kids head back to school, doctors sayMore than three million adults in Canada self-report they have a food allergy and among children under 18, there's more than 600,000 with food allergies.CanadaSep 7
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Trump says Canada ‘entitled’ as his trade ban on alcohol, other goods nearsA U.S ban on imports of Canadian alcohol, as well as some dairy products and motorcycles is set to go into effect tonight, marking the latest escalation in the trade war.EconomySep 28
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Trump drops tariff on Irish whiskey while booze ban looms for CanadaThe tariffs on Irish whiskey were imposed months ago as part of his standard tariff imposed by Trump on European Union imports, which was reduced to 10 per cent in July.U.S. NewsSep 13
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How much will Trump’s ban on alcohol, dairy hurt Canada?Canada's economy could be facing a bigger dent from U.S. tariffs after President Donald Trump escalated his administration's trade war to include full bans on certain products.EconomySep 9
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Jamieson Greer blames Canada for U.S. hitting back over counter-tariffsCanada forced the United States' hand in delivering its latest trade war escalation, according to U.S. President Donald Trump's trade czar.CanadaSep 9
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The next Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit goes out on MondayAnother Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit payment for the fiscal year, and the last of 2026, will arrive in bank accounts and mail boxes of qualifying Canadians as of Monday.ConsumerOct 2
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Carney pledges $100 million in new aid for PalestiniansPrime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is pledging $100 million in new aid for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, largely focusing on humanitarian aid.PoliticsSep 22
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The latest CPP and OAS payments hit bank accounts FridayMost older Canadians who qualify will see more money in their bank accounts as of Friday, with the latest scheduled Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security benefit payments.MoneySep 25
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Canada stands by proposed youth social media ban after Meta U.S. settlementMeta agreed to implement new rules for kids who use their platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, as part of a nearly US$18-billion settlement with U.S. states this week.TechAug 27
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Canada hits back with counter-tariffs on 700 U.S. goods worth $28BTrade talks collapsed between Canada and the United States on Friday and Prime Minister Mark Carney said Ottawa would be retaliating with “dollar-for-dollar” tariffs.CanadaAug 25
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Edmonton-born father back in Canada after 9 months in ICE detention'I've been removed for a mistake I made 22 years ago, when I was a 17-year-old kid in high school. And now two American children are going to be left without their father.'CanadaAug 28