Author: Kaleylangille
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Calgary Ranked One of the Happiest Cities in the World in New Global Index
Calgary has officially been ranked one of the happiest cities on Earth according to a new international study measuring quality of life, mobility, healthcare, environment, and overall wellbeing. The city placed 74th globally on the 2026 Happy City Index, making it one of the highest-ranked cities in North America. The ranking is drawing attention online as…
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A $50K Salary In 1980 Could Be Equivalent To Roughly $250K Today
A growing conversation around affordability and generational wealth is gaining attention online after comparisons showed how far a middle-class salary once stretched compared to today. According to inflation calculators and historical economic data, a $50,000 salary in 1980 could be roughly equivalent to earning around $250,000 annually today depending on the inflation measure used. The…
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Canada Hits Worst Insolvency Levels Since The Financial Crisis – Here’s What It Could Mean For Canadians
Canada is seeing its highest insolvency levels since the 2009 financial crisis, according to new data from the Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals (CAIRP) and the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB). More than 37,000 Canadians reportedly filed for insolvency during the first three months of 2026 alone – averaging roughly 17…
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TD Says GTA Condo Market Is Facing a Potential 1990s-Style Meltdown
Canada’s largest condo market is continuing to face mounting pressure, and a new outlook from TD Economics suggests the downturn may last much longer than many buyers and investors expected. According to TD Economics, the Greater Toronto Area condo market is experiencing one of its weakest periods in years, with falling prices, collapsing sales activity,…
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Canada Has Fallen From 2nd To 19th In Global “Best Countries” Ranking Since 2016
Canada has dropped to 19th place in the latest global “Best Countries” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report – a major decline from its 2nd place ranking in 2016. The rankings evaluate countries across a wide range of categories, including: Canada received an overall score of 69.5 out of 100 in the latest…
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Canada’s Federal Debt Could Reach $2.9 Trillion by 2030
Canada’s federal debt is projected to reach nearly $2.9 trillion by 2030, according to a new analysis highlighted by the Fraser Institute following the federal government’s latest fiscal update. The projection comes as the federal government forecasts another large deficit this year, with additional deficits expected over the coming years. Canada Is Projecting Another Major…
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Brampton Now Has Canada’s Highest Mortgage Delinquency Rate
New data suggests more homeowners in Brampton are falling behind on mortgage payments as financial pressure continues building across parts of the Greater Toronto Area. According to data from Equifax Canada highlighted by The Globe and Mail, Brampton now has the highest mortgage delinquency rate in Canada at approximately 0.6% – nearly three times the…
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Ontario Listings of the Week – May 14, 2026
Looking for standout Ontario homes for sale? These listings on Realtor.ca include a mix of luxury properties and affordable condos that are getting attention across the province right now. $374,900 – 201 – 84 ASPEN SPRINGS DRIVE Clarington (Bowmanville) 🛏️ Bedrooms: 1🛁 Bathrooms: 1🔗 MLS link $508,000 – 113 – 8 NAHANI WAYMississauga (Hurontario) 🛏️ Bedrooms: 1 + 1🛁 Bathrooms: 2🔗 MLS Link $699,900 – 436…
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Markets Are Watching March 2027 for Canada’s Next Rate Hike
Canada’s interest rate outlook may be shifting again, and that could matter for buyers, sellers, and anyone watching mortgage rates. According to a May 12, 2026 report from The Wall Street Journal, financial-market participants are now eyeing March 2027 as a possible timing for the next Bank of Canada rate increase, based on the central…
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RBC Says Canada’s Spring Housing Market Still Hasn’t Taken Off
Canada’s spring housing market is still struggling to build momentum, according to a new update from RBC Economics. While spring is usually one of the busiest seasons for real estate, RBC says the market has not seen a clear demand boost yet. Instead, buyers and sellers remain cautious, and conditions continue to vary widely across…
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