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How to protect yourself from real estate fraud
Recent news reports have highlighted the dangers of real estate fraud, which occurs when fraudsters or scammers steal ownership of a home in order to take advantage of its value.Yesterday, CBC News reported on a Toronto family who was able…
7 cheapest countries to take a “workcation”
Eva Katalin / iStock.comWorking remotely can give you the opportunity to pack up your laptop, travel to a new country, and enjoy a fascinating culture while getting your daily work done. In other words, it's like a working holiday -…
CRA cracks down on COVID benefit payments as a taxpayer found out
Breadcrumb Links Taxes Personal finance Jamie Golombek: Three CRA reviews found taxpayer could not claim CRB based on income from Airbnb rental Posted on January 12, 2023 • Last updated 7 hours ago • 5 minute…
Pat Conaghan looks to Canada for suggestions to ease housing stress
PAT Conaghan, the MP for Cowper, suggested that looking to Canada could offer ideas to ease the housing crisis facing the Mid North Coast region.
He said the same supply shortages and growing demand that are being felt on the Coffs coast…
Stocks rise with all eyes on CPI report
U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday as Wall Street counted down to the release of key consumer price data that is expected to show a further decline in inflation.The S&P 500 (^GSPC) rose 1.3%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^ DJI)…
Sangita Patel goes into ‘beast mode’ with ‘inspiring’ fitness video
Sangita Patel showed off her muscles in her latest Fitness Tuesday video. (Photo via Instagram/@sangita.patel)Sangita Patel the watch strength.The "ET Canada" host took to Instagram to share a video of herself lifting a heavy weight over…
Man wanted for allegedly renting apartments in Toronto that weren’t his
Toronto police are asking for the public's help in locating a man who allegedly rented apartments that weren't his.In a Press release released on January 10, police said a man had advertised apartments for rent online between July and…
This Ontario destination is known as the “Hamptons of the North”
If Toronto is Canada's New York City, it's no surprise that the “Hamptons of the North” aren't too far away.
A new article by Travel + Leisure refers to Ontario's cottage region of Muskoka as the "Hamptons of the North," the idyllic escape…
Dublin ranks 19th best city in the world in 2023
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Dublin's 'magnetism',…
Toronto lane house offers flexibility and rental income opportunities
Robert Burley and Debra Friedman's Toronto home has two entrances. The acid green door leads to an office/workshop area and the royal blue door leads to a fully self-contained apartment.Robert Burley/Robert BurleyDoor n°1, the acid green?…
Skating at Arrowhead Provincial Park is the ultimate winter recreation activity
Where is Arrowhead Provincial Park?
Arrowhead Provincial Park is located in Huntsville, Ontario. It is one of the most beautiful and pleasant parks in the whole province, especially in winter. Skating at Arrowhead Provincial Park is one…
Opinion: Laundromats are dying in Canada. Can’t call it a wash
Nancy Pearson is a Victoria, BC-based writer who tells stories and coin issues on her blog, The great adventure of Canadian laundromats.When Beach Solar Laundromat owner Alex Winch discovered that one of his customers had lost his job…
Estate agent warns of further rent increases in 2023
(CNS): With the cost of residential rental accommodation already exorbitant in the Cayman Islands, a local real estate agent warns that rents could rise further this year. Micheal Joseph, of Property Cayman and a seasoned realtor, said…
Toronto’s New Vacant Housing Tax Still Happening
The New City of Toronto Vacant housing tax is now in effect in Toronto residences. Subject to certain exemptions, the tax applies to dwellings if they are unoccupied for more than six months during the preceding calendar year. Unless…
This month’s travel news: Exploring the world responsibly, mastering cordon chaos and a new…
TendencyMore than half of Whistler's emissions come from vehicle use.Guy Fattal/DocumentBecome greenerLuxury travel advisor group Virtuoso has released its trend forecast for 2023 and sustainability is high on the list. In a survey, 70% of…
Chasing the biggest waves in the world in Nazaré, Portugal
The Portuguese fishing town of Nazaré lies 120 kilometers north of Lisbon.Michael Doucette /HandoutIt's early December. I am 120 kilometers north of Lisbon, in the Portuguese fishing village of Nazaré. It's a far cry from my concrete box…
Ban on buying a foreign home: what it could mean for markets where the new rules don’t apply…
Ottawa's latest efforts to keep foreign buyers out of the domestic housing market and keeping more inventory for Canadians comes with some loopholes that real estate players say could entice international investors to put their money…
Fake rental listings skyrocket after City of Toronto releases registration numbers
A short-term rental advocacy group says online 'hackers' are stealing registration numbers from the City of Toronto's website and using them to post fake listings on Airbnb. This is a problem that has arisen since the City decided…
How to grow your money in 2023 amid economic uncertainty
Investment pros and personal finance experts say the easiest way to make your money grow this year is to keep it simple
TORONTO — Canadian investors who weathered a tumultuous 2022 face additional uncertainty in the year ahead amid…
How to grow your money in 2023 amid economic uncertainty
TORONTO — Canadian investors who weathered a tumultuous 2022 face additional uncertainty in the year ahead amid heightened recession risk, higher interest rates, lingering inflation, a jittery stock market and a plummeting real estate…
What happened to Fake Drake? Real Drake hit it with a cease and desist
Celebrity impersonators have been around for decades, and many make a living off of the famous person they look like. Such was the case with 'Fake Drake', a man who first went viral in 2021 after being booked to make club…
Could Manufactured Homes Solve Canada’s Housing Crisis? “It’s like an…
Canada faces a housing crisis — the number of houses needed in the country keeps increasing, but not the number of people needed to build these houses. As homebuilders and policymakers grapple with this problem, some may find answers…
This small Ontario beach town is one of Airbnb’s Top Destinations in the Province for 2022
If you're looking for some travel inspiration for 2023, then this cute seaside town in Ontario might be worth adding to your plans. This little town is one of Airbnb's top Ontario travel destinations in 2022, and with crystal clear water…
I’ll Never Travel Without an Apple AirTag Attached to My Suitcase Again – Here’s…
Dotdash Meredith and Yahoo Inc. may earn commissions or revenue on certain articles via the links below.Apple AirTag for lost luggagePeople / Reese Herrington The past week has been a challenge for anyone returning home for the holidays.…
Cozy cabins at Airbnb near Toronto for a quick winter getaway
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While Ontario's cottage country thrives in the summer, the winter months shouldn't be overlooked by cottagers.
For those looking to escape the city's gloomy weather, muddy streets, and crowded…
Ontario family welcomes 10 strangers stranded overnight during massive winter blizzard
The family, including a baby, were traveling in a three-car trailer on back roads after the highway was closedWhen a shivering and incoherent woman knocked on her door just before dinnertime on December 23, during a roar Snow storm without…
Canadian sprint star De Grasse has moved to Orlando
Breadcrumb Links Sports Author of the article: Canadian Press Lori Ewing Posted on December 28, 2022 • 4 minute read Join the conversation Canadian sprint star Andre De Grasse has a…
Canadian sprint star Andre De Grasse moves to Orlando to work with new coach
Canadian sprint star Andre De Grasse has a new home and a new coach.Six-time Olympic medalist and partner Nia Ali, an American hurdler, moved to Orlando to work with Irishman John Coghlan, but De Grasse said the move was more about a fresh…
Which animated feature will bring home the Oscar? – Deadline
disney swept the animation category with three nominations final season of the Oscars, culminating in a victory for Encanto. This year, netflix comes in strong with more than a few contenders, including At Guillermo del Toro's…
Karens For Hire handles customer service complaints for frustrated consumers
Comment this storyCommentPITTSBURGH — Tasha Ray heard the soundtrack from hell, and it's the music on hold for Aetna's customer service line.Earlier this year, Ray found herself trapped in a disastrous loop of phone frustration as she…