Tag: news
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Canadians Are Fleeing the Country at the Highest Rate in Over 70 Years
Canada is experiencing record levels of emigration, with new data showing more citizens and permanent residents are leaving the country than at any point in over seven decades. According to Statistics Canada, an estimated 30,092 Canadians emigrated during the first quarter of 2026. The figure represents a 0.9% increase from the same period last year…
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Cheapest Places to Live in Alberta in 2026
As housing affordability continues to deteriorate across much of Canada, Alberta remains one of the last provinces where buying a home on a middle-class income still feels realistic. While prices in Calgary and Edmonton have climbed sharply over the past two years, several Alberta communities remain surprisingly affordable – especially for first-time buyers, remote workers,…
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Toronto Doctor Wins National Award for Transforming Parking Lot Into Housing
A Toronto doctor is receiving national recognition after helping turn a former downtown hospital parking lot into supportive housing for vulnerable patients. Dr. Andrew Boozary has received the 2026 Governor General’s Innovation Award for helping lead the creation of Dunn House – a supportive housing project designed to help people experiencing homelessness and complex health challenges.…
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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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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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Canada’s Aging Population Could Create a Major Housing Shift by 2030
Canada’s housing market may be heading for a major demographic shift. As the country’s population ages, more homes could eventually move through the market because of downsizing, inheritance, estate sales, or seniors transitioning into different types of housing. But the shift may not happen quickly. According to CMHC, many older Canadians are staying in their…
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4.5 Million Canadians Are Now Living Below The Poverty Line
Canada’s cost-of-living crisis is still showing up in the data. New Statistics Canada numbers show that 11.0% of Canadians lived below the poverty line in 2024, representing approximately 4.5 million people. That is almost unchanged from 2023, when the poverty rate was 11.1%. The data suggests that while inflation has cooled from its peak, many…
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Ottawa Area Dominates List of Most Affordable Housing Markets
A new report suggests that some of Ontario’s most affordable housing markets are not in the province’s largest cities, but instead clustered around the Ottawa region. According to recent data, seven of the top 10 most affordable housing markets in Ontario are located in Ottawa and the surrounding Ottawa Valley, highlighting a growing regional divide…
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Renovation Scams on the Rise in Ontario as Warmer Weather Approaches, Police Warn
Homeowners across Ontario are being urged to stay alert as renovation scams begin to increase heading into spring. Hamilton Police Service has issued a warning about a rise in aggressive contractors and door-to-door scams, with fraud cases reported throughout the winter and expected to increase as temperatures rise. Door-to-Door Scams Target Homeowners According to police,…
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Ontario’s New Housing Bill 98 Is Facing Backlash – Critics Say It Could Slow Development
Ontario’s latest housing legislation is already drawing criticism – with some experts warning it could actually make the housing crisis worse. Bill 98, also known as the Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026, is being positioned as a way to speed up housing construction. But critics say it may do the opposite. Thinking about…
