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New year, new budget: A step-by-step guide on how to refresh your finances

New year, new budget: A step-by-step guide on how to refresh your finances

Tracking spending patterns in your current budget can provide insight into the coming year.
Three teens arrested and charged after Fairview Mall robbery: Toronto police

Three teens arrested and charged after Fairview Mall robbery: Toronto police

TORONTO — Toronto police say they have arrested and charged three teenage boys after a robbery at a mall in North York Monday night. Officers were called to Fairview Mall shortly before 9 p.m. after reports of a robbery at a jewelry store.
Manitoba premier promises help for small businesses, eyes Trump fallout

Manitoba premier promises help for small businesses, eyes Trump fallout

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is leaving the door open to financial support for people affected by possible tariffs and other actions that may be taken by United States president-elect Donald Trump.
'We have no back road': Panic in tiny Kootenay towns as B.C. ferry strike escalates

'We have no back road': Panic in tiny Kootenay towns as B.C. ferry strike escalates

PROCTER, B.C. — A sense of panic is growing in tiny southeast British Columbia communities around Kootenay Lake over fears they will be cut off from their neighbours and jobs by an escalating ferry service labour dispute, says a local businesswoman.
Debris found at St. John's airport after plane takes off, catches fire on N.S. runway

Debris found at St. John's airport after plane takes off, catches fire on N.S. runway

HALIFAX — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says it is investigating whether debris found on the runway of an airport in St. John's is connected to the plane that caught fire over the weekend after it landed on a Halifax runway.
S&P/TSX composite down, U.S. markets also fall in broad-based pullback

S&P/TSX composite down, U.S. markets also fall in broad-based pullback

Canada's main stock index suffered a broad-based pullback on the final Monday of 2024, while U.S. markets also fell. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 175.81 points at 24,620.59. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 418.
Rogers activates new cellular towers on B.C.'s Highway of Tears to boost 911 access

Rogers activates new cellular towers on B.C.'s Highway of Tears to boost 911 access

The new cellular towers along Highway 16 in northern B.C. will provide wireless service along the 166 kilometres where gaps previously existed.
Stock market today: Wall Street slips in final days of a banner year for US stocks

Stock market today: Wall Street slips in final days of a banner year for US stocks

Stocks fell on Wall Street as a strong year for the market looks set to end on a sour note. The S&P 500 closed 1.1% lower Monday.
'Tinder of construction' aims to keep B.C. building waste out of landfills

'Tinder of construction' aims to keep B.C. building waste out of landfills

COBBLE HILL, B.C. — Gil Yaron barely contains his excitement when asked to describe his non-profit venture to convince construction companies, developers and renovation contractors to recycle tonnes of building material waste on Vancouver Island.
Paying down debt top financial priority for Canadians in 2025: CIBC poll

Paying down debt top financial priority for Canadians in 2025: CIBC poll

In its annual Financial Priorities poll, CIBC found Canadians continue to see rising costs for household goods and high interest rates as their biggest financial concerns.