Economy

Their landlords have proposed a nearly 10 per cent rent increase in the past two years

For generations, middle-class Canadians have been sold on the promise of homeownership. The promise was always flawed. Today it’s simply broken.

This summer, F1 fans will watch cars scorch around Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in record time. Its new paddock came together just as quickly. 

"For the first few months, we lived in a temporary tiny house on the beach—a plastic tarp supported by bamboo."

For Ontarians Doug and Teri Johnson, a health scare was the catalyst for slower pace of life in Prince Edward Island

High off the ground, this cantilevered cabin towers over lush Quebec land

There was just one problem: he didn’t have a construction background, or even tools

“It feels great to be in this groovy yet soothing space, surrounded by trees and tranquility”

“If we’re bringing this concept to life, let’s live in one and test it out for ourselves”

For the Tynedals, affording their Oshawa mortgage meant multiple renos and taking on tenants. In Winnipeg, their brood has room to breathe.