On The Brink
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‘It’s just too much’: Ontario senior unretires to fight high cost of livingJane Woodcock, 68, says when her husband died in 2018, quickly realized she did not have enough to live on to support herself and their five animals when the pandemic hit.EconomyJun 17, 2025
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Trump’s trade war exacerbates cost-of-living woes for Ontario workerWith the ongoing trade war, Adam Bingle says he is not only worried about how to pay for things but also concerned about whether he will have a job.CanadaJun 6, 2025
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On the Brink: Online trading groups filling an ‘overwhelming’ gap for familiesWhile Facebook groups for swapping items have been around for a while, during times of high costs and economic uncertainty, they have become a saving grace for people in need.CanadaMay 3, 2025
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On the Brink: Ontario woman mastering the art of coupons to fight inflationAs economic uncertainty fuels volatile grocery prices, Canadians may be left feeling like their dollar is falling short. This is where Kathleen Cassidy comes to help.CanadaApr 26, 2025
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On the Brink: Ontario mom ‘one bill away from paying to go back to work’Cheyenne Allen says 20 years ago, owning a home and living off two incomes would’ve been stable, but ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, things have changed.CanadaApr 19, 2025
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On the Brink: Rent is eating up half her pay, payday loans made it worseOntario woman says on her salary today, her two pay stubs a month are already spoken for: one goes to rent, and the other covers everything else.CanadaApr 12, 2025
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On the Brink: More Ontario retirees speak out about cost of living woesFollowing the relaunch of Global News’ On the Brink series, we received multiple replies from people who said they are in a similar situation to that of the couple featured.CanadaApr 10, 2025
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On the Brink: Ontario retirees forced to cut family traditions over food costsThis is the latest installment of a Global News series called ‘On the Brink,’ which profiles people who are struggling with the rising cost of living.CanadaApr 5, 2025
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On the Brink: How Nova Scotia’s affordability crisis was years in the makingWhile the COVID-19 pandemic may have been a driving factor in Nova Scotia's affordability crisis, experts say the issue has been years in the making.CanadaFeb 16, 2024
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On the Brink: Nova Scotia has a rent subsidy program. Here’s how it worksAs more tenants in Nova Scotia are feeling the pinch from the rising cost of rent, the provincial government says help is available for those most in need.CanadaDec 20, 2023
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