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The best GIC rates in Canada for 2026 Jul 27th
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North American stock markets regain some of the ground lost earlier this week Oct 12th
North American stock markets shot higher in early trading, regaining some of the steep losses from earlier this week. The Canadian dollar traded higher at 76.83 cents US compared with an average of 76.70 cents US on Thursday..... More »
The best store credit cards in Canada 2022 + MORE Apr 22nd
Creatures of habit, rejoice! Your loyal shopping behaviours may just pay off, big time. If you shop regularly at certain retailers, using a store credit card can help you to earn discounts, free goods and exclusive perks by swiping or tapping for everyday purchases. Spending with a store credit card.... More »
How to protect yourself from identity fraud in Canada + MORE May 26th
In 2024, Canadians lost a jaw-dropping $638 million to fraud, according to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC). That’s already a hefty $60 million more than losses reported the previous year, but the true total is likely much, much higher—experts at the CAFC say that less than 5% of scams are .... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2024 Sep 3rd
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Memo to Mark Machin: Here’s your to-do list at CPPIB
– theglobeandmail.com
As Mark Machin assumes the role as CEO at Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, he’ll have plenty of files to get to work on
Starting today, investors in Canadian mutual funds will get clear and concise information about what they are purchasing and how much it costs before being asked to buy in.
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
– canadianbusiness.com
Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:
Toronto Stock Exchange (14,086.67, down 18.56 points):
Niko Resources Ltd. (TSX:NKO). Oil and gas. Up four cents, or 20 per cent, to 24 cents on 11.9 million shares.
Data Group Ltd. (TSX:DGI). Business services. Unchanged at two cents on 4.8 million shares.
Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). Aerospace, rail equipment. Down one cent, or 0.50 per cent, to $1.99 on 3.6 million shares.
B2Gold Corp. (TSX:BTO). Miner. Down one cent, or 0.43 per cent, to $2.30 on 3.2 million shares.
Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI). Miner. Down 11 cents, or 2.02 per cent, to $5.33 on 2.6 million shares.
Twin Butte Energy Ltd. (TSX:TBE). Oil and gas. Up half-a-cent, or 7.69 per cent, to seven cents on 2.6 million shares.
Companies reporting major news:
The Intertain Group Ltd. (TSX:IT). Online gaming. Up 65 cents, or 5.10 per cent, to $13.39 on 393,270 shares. Intertain is postponing its annual meeting by three months to give directors more time to complete a review of the online gaming company’s strategic options…
Toronto Stock Exchange (14,086.67, down 18.56 points):
Niko Resources Ltd. (TSX:NKO). Oil and gas. Up four cents, or 20 per cent, to 24 cents on 11.9 million shares.
Data Group Ltd. (TSX:DGI). Business services. Unchanged at two cents on 4.8 million shares.
Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). Aerospace, rail equipment. Down one cent, or 0.50 per cent, to $1.99 on 3.6 million shares.
B2Gold Corp. (TSX:BTO). Miner. Down one cent, or 0.43 per cent, to $2.30 on 3.2 million shares.
Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI). Miner. Down 11 cents, or 2.02 per cent, to $5.33 on 2.6 million shares.
Twin Butte Energy Ltd. (TSX:TBE). Oil and gas. Up half-a-cent, or 7.69 per cent, to seven cents on 2.6 million shares.
Companies reporting major news:
The Intertain Group Ltd. (TSX:IT). Online gaming. Up 65 cents, or 5.10 per cent, to $13.39 on 393,270 shares. Intertain is postponing its annual meeting by three months to give directors more time to complete a review of the online gaming company’s strategic options…
Transcontinental sells assets in Saskatchewan, lays off 65 people
– theglobeandmail.com
The Montreal-based media giant says 13 newspapers as well as some commercial printing equipment and a book business have been sold to Star News Publishing for an undisclosed price
Vancouver jobs boom, millennials still can’t afford homes
– moneysense.ca
VANCOUVER – Kala Vilches always knew she’d have to leave Vancouver if she wanted to buy a house.
Three years ago, the fashion design graduate was working as a product developer at Lululemon, earning a good salary and living in what she calls “the best Canadian city for fashion.” But she was also paying $900 a month in rent, saving little and saddled with student debt.
“I was a salaried employee living in a tiny bachelor apartment with a view of a parking lot,” she said.
“I kind of knew that I would have to, at some point, leave Vancouver if I wanted to own property. I just knew what the market was like. That was kind of always in my mind, even though I did end up getting, pretty quickly after I graduated university, a good job.”
Despite the fact that her industry was booming in Vancouver — in addition to Lululemon, Arcteryx and Mountain Equipment Co-op have head offices in the city — Vilches decided to move to Calgary. She got a job at FGL Sports in 2014 and has since paid off her student loans, bought a car and started building her RRSP…
Three years ago, the fashion design graduate was working as a product developer at Lululemon, earning a good salary and living in what she calls “the best Canadian city for fashion.” But she was also paying $900 a month in rent, saving little and saddled with student debt.
“I was a salaried employee living in a tiny bachelor apartment with a view of a parking lot,” she said.
“I kind of knew that I would have to, at some point, leave Vancouver if I wanted to own property. I just knew what the market was like. That was kind of always in my mind, even though I did end up getting, pretty quickly after I graduated university, a good job.”
Despite the fact that her industry was booming in Vancouver — in addition to Lululemon, Arcteryx and Mountain Equipment Co-op have head offices in the city — Vilches decided to move to Calgary. She got a job at FGL Sports in 2014 and has since paid off her student loans, bought a car and started building her RRSP…
