If you thought winter would start taking it easy on us, think again. Environment Canada updated its weekly forecast for Quebec on Tuesday, and Montreal has been hit with a weather advisory. A powerful snowstorm is set to hit the city starting late Wednesday, bringing between 20 and 35 cm …
Read More »Goodbye free carry-ons: Air Transat announces new baggage fees policy
Thinking of leaving Quebec for a little getaway? You should probably pack light. In a move that mirrors Air Canada’s recent changes, Air Transat has made significant adjustments to its baggage fees policy. Starting February 11, 2025, travellers flying with the Quebec airline on certain fares will no longer be …
Read More »Here are all the products that will cost more money this weekend in Canada
Since December 2024, Quebec (and every other province for that matter) has enjoyed a temporary GST/HST tax break on a ton of items, giving our wallets a much-needed rest. And even though Quebec doesn’t have harmonized sales tax (HST), shoppers here have still been saving the 5% GST — which …
Read More »Montreal mayor threatens to penalize US suppliers as trade war heats up
Update: On February 3, 2025, Canada and the U.S. agreed to temporarily pause tariffs for at least 30 days. Montreal isn’t taking the Canada-USA trade war lightly. Over the weekend, U.S. President Donald Trump followed through on his promise to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian goods. In response, Canadian …
Read More »Tax brackets across Canada: Here’s what you’ll pay in each province this tax season
Canada’s taxes work on a progressive tax bracket system, with both federal and provincial/territorial governments charging different rates depending on how much you earn. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) collects federal income tax based on a specific set of brackets and rates, but each province and territory also has its …
Read More »Donald Trump is threatening more tariffs on Canada and here’s how it could impact you
Donald Trump just announced more tariffs that include Canada. These new tariffs could have an impact on you so here’s what you need to know. On February 10, Trump signed executive orders to put 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada. The U.S. president said these …
Read More »Kelly Ripa Says Goodbye to Her Loyal Companion of 17-Years, Chewie
Kelly Ripa Cries with Husband Mark Consuelos on Live After Death of 17-Year-Old Dog, Chewie: ‘She Gave Us So Much’ A Heartbreaking Goodbye to a Beloved Companion Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is never easy, and for Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, the loss of their 17-year-old Shih Tzu, Chewie, was an incredibly …
Read More »Four Years after My Husband Went Missing, a Dog Brought Me the Jacket He Was Wearing on the Day He Disappeared
Four years after Maggie’s husband vanished during a solo hike, she had come to terms with his loss. But when their old family dog reappeared, carrying her husband’s jacket in its mouth, Maggie followed it into the forest, uncovering a truth she never could have imagined. I still remember the …
Read More »A Bold Bid to Boost the Middle Class and Target Elite Loopholes
In a dramatic announcement that has already set off a firestorm of debate across Washington, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt outlined President Donald Trump’s latest tax plan during a press briefing on Tuesday. This new proposal promises sweeping tax cuts for middle-class Americans and takes aim at what the …
Read More »Every Day, A Dog Visits A Closed Store, And A Poor Boy Follows The Dog And Finds Out The Truth—
At just eighteen, Daniel found himself caught up in the monotony of a dull, unglamorous warehouse job. He spent most days on the late shift, often lifting heavy boxes off trucks or sifting through countless stacks of inventory in a chilly back room. Each morning, he dragged himself out of …
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