When COVID-19 restrictions lifted and Denise Gray’s kids, aged 14 and 12, were back at school, they began asking for money to go out for lunch. Frequently. “I would give them $10 a time and... read more
If you have a child who is heading off to school this fall and living off campus for the first time, they are going to need much more than just a rent cheque. While setting... read more
On the one hand, it’s a step forward in your financial life, a way to learn about responsibly using credit. On the other, it’s the quickest way to bury yourself in heavy debt if used... read more
The security of Alberta and B.C.’s freshwater supply is in peril and the systems in place have not adapted to the current challenges. As Western Canada enters a third year of drought, it is becoming... read more
After much speculation, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris announced on Tuesday morning that her running mate would be Tim Walz, the Governor of Minnesota. The slate of potential candidates was whittled down over the past few days,... read more
Summer McIntosh poses with her Olympic Games 2024 medals on Aug. 5, at Canada Olympic House in Paris. Siegfried Modola/The Globe and Mail When Summer McIntosh was little, her mom found one of her soccer... read more
Summer is just starting for most kids, but for college and university students it’s already halfway over. If you have a child who is off school and working for the summer, now’s a good time... read more
Relentless rent increases have made finding housing a difficult part of the decision to move away from home for school. The challenges aren’t just financial either: as housing supply struggles to meet demand, students have... read more
If you’ve been on TikTok in the past month, you’ve likely heard it. An anthem listing the traits of an ideal partner: “I’m looking for a man in finance. Trust fund. 6′5. Blue eyes.” Posted... read more
As researchers at the world’s most advanced AI companies prepared to sign a public letter last week warning of frightening new developments in artificial intelligence, Geoffrey Hinton, the godfather of AI, e-mailed to ask if... read more
Ontario earns an A for its decision to require high school students to score 70 per cent or better on a financial literacy test in order to graduate. Financial literacy is old-school labelling that should be purged... read more
Ontario’s high-school students will be required to pass a financial literacy test to earn a diploma, starting in the 2025-26 school year. Education Minister Stephen Lecce said Thursday that plans are under way to develop... read more
The Canadian Canoe Museum’s newly opened location is a worthy, welcoming place to paddle through history. The newly built Canadian Canoe Museum looks as if it is in motion: The building pushes southward toward a... read more
Almost 30 years ago, Maya Corbic and her family moved to Canada from war-torn Bosnia. Today, Ms. Corbic is a certified public accountant and author of a book called Piggy Banks to Stocks: The Ultimate Guide... read more
The Canada jay, also known by the Cree name wîskicahk and previously called the gray jay, earned its place as the country’s unofficial national bird through both its ubiquity and its pluck. In addition to a range that... read more
