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Turning your side hustle into a main hustle
A Toronto woman who ditched her nine-to-five gig in favour of turning her side hustles into full-time income explains why, and how, she did it, while experts add insight into the growing trend.
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Crunching the numbers: How does the inflation rate impact Canadians?
Statistics Canada Chief Statistician Anil Arora speaks with Rosemary Barton Live on the country's current inflation rate and explains where Canadians are feeling the impact most.
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Netherlands energy crisis: Households cut themselves off from gas
More than one million households in the Netherlands are struggling to pay energy bills.
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Inflation rate cools, but not enough to bring down grocery prices
New numbers show Canada’s inflation rate dropped again to seven per cent in August, but grocery prices are still at their highest in decades.
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Syrian refugees in Turkey struggle to afford basic goods
While everyone has been hit hard by soaring prices in Turkey, Syrian refugees are one of the most vulnerable groups.
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Protests in Indonesia as anger grows over fuel price hike
Indonesian President has said he had little choice when announcing 30 percent increase to subsidised fuel price.
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Stocks Close Off Session Lows as Rate Hike Concerns Linger
U.S. stocks closed off their session lows on Tuesday, as losses continue following comments from Fed chair Jerome Powell, which signaled the central bank will continue to make efforts to lower inflation with rate hikes. The S&P 500...
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Canadians still eager to spend, says BMO economist
Doug Porter, chief economist for Bank of Montreal, says there is 'still a bit of firepower' in Canadians' spending right now, despite the hit that higher interest rates have inflicted on the housing sector.
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Biden signs $740bn health, climate, tax ‘Inflation Reduction Act’
US President Joe Biden has signed a 740-billion-dollar climate, health and tax bill into law.
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Pakistan floods devastate agriculture and livelihoods
In Pakistan, flash floods triggered by heavy rains are continuing to hit regions in the southwest.
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RBC ordered to reveal who's behind 97 offshore accounts
Royal Bank of Canada has been ordered to reveal the real owners of 97 offshore corporations that used its services. This is after the Canada Revenue Agency got a court order saying it wants to check whether the real owners are Canadians...
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N.S. mass shooter has pattern of shady financial dealings, new documents show
The public inquiry investigating the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting is turning its attention to the gunman's finances. Documents show his financial history was dotted with red flags, including suspicious banking activity and improper...
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N.S. mass shooter's pattern of shady financial dealings outlined at inquiry
The public inquiry investigating the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting heard about the gunman’s finances, including suspicious banking activity and improper billing practices.
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Drivers hit hard by record gas prices
Canadian drivers are seeing record gas prices across the country, with some areas hitting above $2 per litre. Those who drive for a living are feeling the pinch.
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How to choose between a TFSA and an RRSP
Andrew Bauer, an associate professor of accounting at the University of Waterloo, says the choice between contributing to a TFSA or an RRSP depends on your income now versus your expected income during the year in which you choose to...
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Rural renters in Manitoba struggle to find affordable housing
Statistics Canada says 40 per cent of renters in rural Manitoba are considered to be in 'core housing need' — the highest rate across Canada. That means renters are either paying too much based on their income or are living in spaces...
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Canadian inflation could increase further because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could cause Canada’s inflation rate to climb even higher as sanctions are expected to reduce the supply of oil and wheat, further driving up prices.
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Senator Michael MacDonald apology
Conservative Senator Michael MacDonald apologized in the Senate for insulting his wife, saying he wanted the Ottawa protest to continue and saying Ottawa residents were entitled.
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Afghan refugees in the US fear for families left behind
The US State Department admits without a diplomatic presence in Afghanistan they are not able to process any special immigrant visas right now - insisting they are trying to find a work around.
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US guaranteed minimum income: Senate fails to renew monthly child tax credit
Most American families have to survive with less money this year after the US Senate failed to renew the “Child Tax Credit".
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Ottawa moves away from broad pandemic support programs
The federal government is transitioning away from broad economic pandemic supports for businesses and workers, including the Canada recovery benefit. It will instead introduce targeted support for the hard-hit tourism sector, businesses...
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Instacart shoppers see pay rates drop below minimum wage | Go Public
Instacart workers say they have been earning significantly less money — often below minimum wage rates — than earlier in the pandemic, while doing the same amount of work.
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The Mom Project Touts $80M Fundraise as Largest Global Investment in Female Workforce Tech
The pandemic has been particularly difficult for working mothers who were often forced to choose between maintaining their career and caring for their family. The Mom Project, a digital talent marketplace connecting women with top...
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Sri Lanka: Calls to address garment workers’ rights during pandemic
A longer lockdown in Sri Lanka - but that does not mean much for those still forced to work during the pandemic.