Canada

When Alberta teachers went on strike in October 2025, the province stepped in with a temporary Parent Payment Program offering $30 per day per child to parents of students 12 and under. Now that schools have reopened, the program is winding down, but other benefits like the Alberta is Calling moving bonus remain available for … Read more

If you’ve been following Canadian politics lately, you’ve probably seen the wave of election ads and wondered what really separates the Liberals from the Conservatives in 2025. The two big parties are staking out sharply different positions on border security, immigration levels, and how to handle Canada’s relationship with the United States. Liberal PR reduction … Read more

Decathlon is shutting down all five of its Greater Toronto Area stores by July 31, 2025, a regional retreat that leaves Toronto-area shoppers without a nearby brick-and-mortar option. Whether you’re hoping to catch a closing sale or just trying to figure out where to buy affordable gear, here’s what’s happening, why, and what it means … Read more

Few figures stir debate around American higher education like Donald Trump. His administration’s actions on campus funding, discipline, and the Department of Education have drawn sharp reactions, with a new AP-NORC poll finding that 56% of U.S. adults disapprove of how he handles college issues. Disapproval of Trump’s college approach: 56% (AP-NORC) · Overall approval … Read more

The Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre is a downtown hotel that serves as a base for exploring, but the real question is whether the location justifies the extra costs for parking and transport. This guide breaks down what it’s actually like to stay here, what airport transport really costs, and how downtown stacks up against North … Read more

There’s something about a little blue alien and a lonely Hawaiian girl that still captures hearts more than two decades later. The 2025 live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch is bringing that story back to the big screen—with a fresh cast that includes newcomer Maia Kealoha as Lilo and original voice actor Chris Sanders returning … Read more

Rogers has shaken up Canada’s budget wireless market with a $25 senior plan and multi-line promotions that undercut its own flanker brands — a move that puts pressure on Bell and TELUS to respond. Network: Canada’s largest 5G network, covering 97% of Canadians · Cheapest monthly plan (BYOD): $30/month (WhistleOut, 2026) · Senior-discount plan (Connected … Read more

Anyone who’s had to convert US dollars to Canadian dollars recently knows the feeling of getting less for their money. The Canadian dollar has been on the sidelines, with one US dollar now worth about 1.3687 Canadian dollars as of May 2025 (CoinCodex market data). This isn’t just a number—it’s a signal of how trade … Read more