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opinion What you need to know about filing your taxes in 2025
This year, there are several changes to be aware of when filing your 2024 taxes. Personal finance contributor Christopher Liew outlines the key changes to keep in mind as the tax deadline approaches.
The taboo of talking about money, according to one survey
Most Canadians are comfortable talking about money with their close friends and family members, but, according to a recent survey, some find it awkward to discuss finances outside their inner circle and the issue is more prominent among women.
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opinion 7 tips to give yourself a financial restart this new year
The start of a new year is the perfect time to take control of your finances and set yourself up for success, says personal finance contributor Christopher Liew in a column for CTVNews.ca.
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opinion Are extended warranties ever worth buying?
It seems extended warranties are offered for almost every small electronics purchase. Personal finance contributor Christopher Liew explains the benefits and drawbacks of extended warranties, and highlights which ones can be useful, and even necessary.
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opinion How to manage holiday expenses without going into debt
In his column for CTVNews.ca, personal finance contributor Christopher Liew offers some helpful tips and budgeting advice to help ease your financial stress during the holidays.
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opinion Are you overpaying for subscriptions? It's time for an audit
From streaming platforms and apps to gym memberships and meal kits, subscriptions are convenient, but it's easy to overlook how much you're spending. Personal finance contributor Christopher Liew offers tips on how to audit your subscriptions to save money.
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opinion Beware the hidden costs of home ownership in Canada
While buying a home is often touted as a way to save on your cost of living, the true cost of ownership goes beyond your monthly mortgage. Personal finance contributor Christopher LIew breaks down some of the less obvious financial obligations of home ownership.
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opinion What to do if you're facing uncertainty in your current job
If you're facing uncertainty in your current job, personal finance contributor Christopher Liew offers some tips on building an emergency savings plan, upping your skills and expanding your network to make your job search smoother.
REAL ESTATE
Have an extra US$4M? You could buy the 'Breaking Bad' house
The house made famous by the Breaking Bad TV series is up for sale, and the owners of the otherwise unassuming home in one of Albuquerque’s older neighborhoods are hoping the property’s role in the long-running series will help them fetch a pretty penny.
Housing market poised for 2025 comeback as lower rates unleash pent-up demand
Heading into 2025, economists and real estate agents believe activity is poised to remain strong amid much lower borrowing costs and more favourable rules for buyers, despite an overall challenging affordability picture.
'Now's the time': As Canada ramps up housing, advocates urge more accessible builds
Amid a housing crisis that has Canadian policymakers and developers scrambling to bolster supply, those living with disability are urging leaders to enshrine accessibility into more newly built homes than the country has historically seen.
What to know about Canada's new mortgage rules, according to a broker
Canada's new federal mortgage rules are coming into effect Sunday. A broker says this is what would-be buyers need to know.
Housing unaffordability still rising despite billions in government measures: PBO
The number of Canadians in need of affordable housing is still rising despite billions in federal spending to tackle housing affordability, the parliamentary budget officer said in a new analysis published Thursday.
Thanks to peace, two unexpected words are echoing across Afghanistan's capital: Luxury housing
In Kabul, a curious thing is happening to fuel the high-end real estate market. Peace, it seems, is driving up property prices.
This is how much money you need to make to buy a house in Canada's largest cities
The average salary needed to buy a home keeps inching down in cities across Canada, according to the latest data.
CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts up eight per cent in October
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in October rose eight per cent compared with September.
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'It's not going to be good': Ford says Trump's tariffs could cost Ontario 500,000 jobs
Premier Doug Ford says U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s promised tariffs on Canadian goods could result in the loss of 500,000 jobs in Ontario, creating the need for billions of dollars in stimulus spending.
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Calgary homeowner faces challenge after property assessment jumps 60%
Stan Valant, a long-time resident of Calgary's Silver Springs, is baffled by the city's recent assessment of his bi-level home.
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Muskoka could get up to 60 cm of snow
Northern areas of central Ontario could see up to 60 centimetres of snow today.
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Harm reduction advocates hope high court will 'clarify' Canada's 'Good Samaritan' law
Canada's Good Samaritan law, which is meant to shield people from arrest after they seek help for someone in medical distress, is under spotlight in the Supreme Court of Canada.
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CBC needed with Elon Musk 'meddling' in Canadian politics: heritage minister
Elon Musk’s increasing "meddling" in politics and recent changes at Meta to eliminate fact-checking make Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s promise to defund the CBC even more consequential, said Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge.
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Canada settles class-action lawsuit by military members who alleged racism in uniform
The federal government has settled a class-action lawsuit with military members who were subjected to racism during their time in the Armed Forces.
World
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Special counsel who investigated Trump says in report his team 'stood up for the rule of law'
Special counsel Jack Smith said his team 'stood up for the rule of law' as it investigated U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, writing in a much-anticipated report released Tuesday that he stands fully behind his decision to bring criminal charges he believes would have resulted in a conviction had voters not returned Trump to the White House.
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Firefighters deploy widely as strong winds threaten more Los Angeles neighbourhoods
Weary and anxious from a week of massive infernos burning around Los Angeles and now facing dire new warnings, residents gathered up their pets and family photos and prepared to flee at a moment's notice as fire-fuelling winds blasted Tuesday across Southern California.
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Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages, officials say
Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages, two officials involved in the talks said Tuesday. Mediator Qatar said Israel and the Palestinian militant group were at the "closest point" yet to sealing a deal that would bring them a step closer to ending the war.
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Pete Hegseth vows to bring 'warrior culture' if confirmed as Trump's defence secretary pick
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, vowed Tuesday to foster a "warrior culture" at the Pentagon, portraying himself as a "change agent" during a testy Senate confirmation hearing that drew an outburst of protest but also veterans supporting the pick.
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Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, visits hospital where she had cancer treatment
Kate, Princess of Wales, visited a London hospital on Tuesday where she underwent cancer treatment last year to personally thank medics there for their care and support, her office said.
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Rescuers bring out survivors and dead from a South African mine as hundreds remain trapped
Rescuers sent a cage-like structure down into one of South Africa's deepest gold mines on Tuesday to bring out survivors among hundreds of illegal miners trapped for months in an abandoned shaft.
Entertainment
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Heidi Montag tops iTunes chart after losing house in Los Angeles wildfires
Reality television star Heidi Montag's 2010 album 'Superficial' has hit No. 1 on iTunes' all-genre songs and albums charts — 15 years after its release and just after Montag and husband Spencer Pratt lost their home in the Palisades Fire.
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Grammys and Oscars to proceed amid L.A. fires, but will put the spotlight on first responders
Watching well-paid stars take the stage to collect awards while thousands of L.A. families are displaced and have lost their homes runs the risk of being tone deaf, but economically, these shows also provide income for thousands of entertainment workers.
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Leslie Charleson, 'General Hospital's' Dr. Monica Quartermaine, dies at 79
Leslie Charleson, who played popular character Dr. Monica Quartermaine for almost 50 years on 'General Hospital,' has died, the program’s executive producer announced on Sunday.
Health
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Canada's health-care system falls behind most peer countries: Report
A new report says Canada's health-care system has fallen behind international peers in access to care, equity and wait times, outperforming only the United States.
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'We can live our lives again without worrying': Ontario man relieved after insurance company agrees to pay $620,000 hospital bill
An Ontario man who received a $620,000 medical bill from a Florida hospital is now relieved that his insurance company has reversed its decision and decided to pay the bill.
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234 self-reported cases of gastroenteritis at the University of Guelph
The number of self-reported cases of gastroenteritis at the University of Guelph has increased to 234, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health confirmed on Monday.
Politics
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Mark Carney tells Jon Stewart the Liberal party has 'a chance' after Trudeau's resignation
Days ahead of his expected Liberal leadership campaign launch, former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor Mark Carney says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's decision to step down boosts the party's chance in the next general election.
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Industry minister Champagne to announce Liberal leadership intentions today
Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne plans to reveal his intentions for the Liberal leadership race today.
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Liberal leadership: Freeland to announce bid within the next week
Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland will announce her intention to run for the Liberal party leadership just before the U.S. presidential inauguration, a source close to her campaign team says.
Sci-Tech
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Elon Musk says a third patient got a Neuralink brain implant. The work is part of a booming field
Elon Musk said a third person has received an implant from his brain-computer interface company Neuralink, one of many groups working to connect the nervous system to machines.
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Biden signs executive order to ensure power for AI data centres
U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Tuesday to provide federal support to address massive energy needs for fast-growing advanced artificial intelligence data centres, the White House said.
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See the full wolf moon overtake Mars in the night sky and glimpse a planetary parade
Keep an eye on the sky Monday evening to see the wolf moon, the first full moon of the year. And some sky-gazers will be able to glimpse a cosmic magic trick when the moon appears to pass in front of Mars.