10 things every taxpayer should do in JanuaryTax expert Jamie Golombek recommends getting a head start on your taxes. Photo by Getty Images /iStockArticle contentHere are 10 things to consider this January to save taxes in 2026 … and beyond.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter,...

Garry Marr: For young Canadians who bought at peak of market, Home Buyers' Plan was invitation to disasterA home that's been sold in Ottawa. Photo by Justin Tang/The Canadian Press filesArticle contentRaiding your retirement to make a down payment on your first home is a Canadian tradition that has long been encouraged by the government, but for young Canadians who bought homes at the top of...

Weekly Chartstopper: January 2, 2026 This WeekHappy new year everyone!It’s been a slow week, and the little news we got mostly confirmed what we knew… layoffs are low, manufacturers are still navigating tariffs, and there’s no consensus at the Federal Reserve.Specifically on the Fed, the December minutes showed that “most” supported the rate cut, though “some” wanted no cut, and “a...

Fifteen migrants dead after collision with Greek coastguard boatCollision with Greek coast guard boat leaves 15 migrants deadNikos PapanikolaouandOlivia IrelandBBCA pursuit was under way at the time of the collision, the coastguard says (file photo)At least 15 migrants have died after a speedboat carrying them collided with a Greek coast guard vessel off the coast of the island of Chios late on...

Meridian raises $17 million to remake the agentic spreadsheet The fight to tame spreadsheets with AI isn’t over yet. A new company called Meridian has emerged from stealth with a more comprehensive IDE-based approach to agentic financial modeling — and plenty of funding to build it. On Wednesday, the company announced $17 million in seed funding at a $100 million post-money valuation. “Our...