Your long weekend playbook May 18: Happy Victoria Day! Plus, a boost in manufacturing and house prices, and the battles of Greek yogurt and Greek debt
What can you buy for the average home price of $448,862?From tear downs to spacious digs, here are the houses closest to downtown the average home price will get you across the country
Anti-terror bill increases risk of tax leaks, experts sayThe CRA can now share tax filings with 16 government agencies
Tap here for debt (or a controversial ride with Uber) May 14: Canadian’s love affair with contactless is another factor wracking up the debt, as Montreal cracks down on Uber
Why McJobs are good for teensSure the wages are low and the working conditions can be crummy, but there’s evidence that toiling at McDonald’s or other similar jobs as a teen can pay off later in life
How Kit and Ace plans to become the Lululemon of streetwearFrom Canadian Business: The wife and son of Lululemon founder Chip Wilson are looking to stand out in the retail industry with its ace in the hole
Is Alberta going to start aging faster again? In Alberta, Canada’s youngest province, the proverbial fountain of youth is an oil rig
Message from Riyadh: we’re winningMay 14: But the International Energy Agency says the battle for global oil is just getting started. Plus, wonky job numbers, and the economics of art.
There’s something wrong with Canada’s job market statistics Good economic policy depends on strong job market data, yet the labour statistics for April don’t make any sense
Here’s why food companies are rushing to sell mini snacksMini Frappuccinos and tiny cans of Coke are part of a trend towards ’portion control’ while also satisfying those grazing millennials