When you think about “spring cleaning,” you’re probably thinking about washing windows, dusting overhead fans, and (ugh) cleaning out every nook and cranny in your house. Spring cleaning isn’t always fun, but it’s a great feeling to know that you’re starting the season off fresh – especially after a long, chilly winter of being cooped up inside!

Although spring cleaning in the house is definitely the most well-known form of …

Everyone has felt the sting of canceled travel plans throughout the pandemic, from virtual get-togethers with friends and families to postponed vacations. Trust us, we get it. It’s frustrating, stressful, and a downright bummer to not be able to fulfill those travel and vacation plans that keep getting pushed to the side.

As vaccination rates increase throughout Canada, it’s tempting to reschedule flights and rebook hotel stays – but increasing …

Inflation is currently at an 18-year high in Canada, which means you’re paying more this year for goods and services. In fact, whether it’s on your weekly shopping list, your monthly rental bill, or the cost of filling up your tank, you can expect to pay about 4 percent more on basic necessities like groceries, housing costs, and gasoline.

Inflation rises and dips naturally, but why is it so …

We all want to be that person who has their Christmas presents wrapped and packed away before November, but let’s face it: the holidays are hectic, and that type of preparation takes true next-level planning. December is a blur, and once the countdown to Christmas starts getting closer, it’s all too easy to panic-buy and overspend. After all, you don't want make it a habit of getting too many e …

There’s no mistaking that 2020 and 2021 have taken a toll on Canada’s economy and the job market. A global pandemic has caused a ton of upswings and downswings, with jobs being lost and created at breakneck speeds. Many are even learning tips to cope with sudden unemployment. With so many uncertainties floating around, what can be done here anyway right? Well, in Peterborough, Ontario, things are actually picking …

Women are a crucial part of Canada’s economy. This is perhaps even more true during the global pandemic: more than 80 percent of roles in healthcare and social assistance in Canada are occupied by women.

But let’s not stop there – the pandemic aside, women entrepreneurs are making significant contributions. Data from 2019 shows that female entrepreneurs generated $148 billion for the Canadian economy. As a woman entrepreneur, there are …

Scammers are alive and well throughout Canada, even during a pandemic. In fact, there’s a lot of reason to believe that the pandemic has made it easier than ever for scammers to do what they do best.

People across Canada have been struggling to make ends meet during record-high inflation and dealing with job insecurity or total job loss. On top of this, people are currently interacting with new regulations, …

If you’ve been reading the news lately, chances are that you’ve seen lots of talk about the inflation rate in Canada. It’s a doozy – this fall, Canada’s inflation rate hit the highest it’s been in the past 18 years. This 18-year-high inflation rate increased to 4.4 percent (far higher than the typical control rate of 1 to 3 percent set by the Bank of Canada).

That means you’re paying, …

As of June 1, 2021, the minimum wage in BC jumped from $14.60 per hour to $15.20 per hour. That means that minimum wage workers in British Columbia get the benefit of the second-highest minimum wage in all of Canada! (If you work in Nunavut, you’re getting the highest minimum wage at $16 per hour – and yep, we’re all jealous.)

There’s no doubt that this is a big …

The pandemic brought a ton of new habits into our day-to-day lives. Whether it’s having a hand sanitizer in your bag, adding a contactless door opener to your keychain, or staying six feet far from people in public places, each one of us has an updated set of daily steps and social norms.

If you’ve spent more than a week or two in quarantine, one of the new habits you'd …