If retirement feels like an out of reach financial goal, you aren’t alone. A recent report from Deloitte Canada found only 14 per cent of near retirees can expect comfortable golden years. This study looked at Canadians aged 55 to 64 and found those who likely won’t need to rely on things like the Canada
Moncton’s Jewish community is voicing their discontent with the city’s mayor after they were told a menorah will not be displayed outside city hall during Hannukah, an annual tradition that’s occurred for the past 20 years. The Moncton Jewish Community, a group representing about 100 families of Jewish people in the region, released a statement
Winnipegger Chad Allan, from the band Guess Who has died at the age of 80. He was a founding member and original lead singer of the band, recording three albums before leaving it in 1966.Allan has been identified as one of Canada’s music pioneers and was given the Order of Manitoba in 2015 for his
Two Montreal-area Chinese community organizations are seeking $2.5 million in damages from the RCMP after being accused of hosting secret Chinese government police stations. The announcement of legal action comes amid a months-long police investigation into allegations about the centres. They sent a joint formal notice to the RCMP and Canada’s attorney general Friday.“The lack of
One year after being removed from their former residence due to an unexpected renovation, a Nova Scotia couple are reaping the benefits of a lucky lottery ticket — and using the winnings to pay it forward in their community. Bertram and Helen Drover of Lower Sackville, N.S., won $100,000 on an Atlantic Lottery TAG draw
After three consecutive La Niña winters, a moderate El Niño is now well established in the central Pacific Ocean. This warmer-than-normal water affects the jet stream and weather patterns around the planet and often leads to milder and less snowy winters in Canada. The weather pattern also becomes more variable, with wild swings in temperature
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The House of Commons has unanimously adopted a Bloc Quebecois motion Thursday that denounces a recent discussion paper suggesting the Christmas statutory holiday amounts to “systemic religious discrimination.” The motion, brought forward by Bloc Quebecois House Leader Alain Therrien, called for the House to denounce the Canadian
One of Canada’s former top spies says that the American indictment linking an alleged assassination attempt orchestrated by an Indian government employee re-enforces the validity of allegations made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in September. Trudeau alleged that Canada had intelligence that agents of the Indian government may have been involved in the murder of
The holiday season is fast approaching, and a question from Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet nearly landed him on Speaker Greg Fergus’ naughty list — but was ultimately allowed to proceed. “Mr. Speaker, according to the prime minister, is Christmas racist?” Blanchet asked in question period on Wednesday.“I’m very pleased to stand up and try
A man on Montreal’s south shore claims a vehicle he purchased in September was unlawfully taken from him by the former owner of the car, leaving him out of pocket several thousand dollars. “I was blown away. I could not believe she showed up to take the car,” Michael Gilmore said from his Brossard home.