Leslie Kennedy

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Articles

Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants 2025

5 days ago | money.ca | Leslie Kennedy

Ontario leads the pack while Quebec and Alberta shine At the top of the 2025 rankings is Restaurant Pearl Morissette in Jordan Station, Ontario, known for its elegant farm-to-table cuisine and sophisticated wine pairings. It's a repeat champion that continues to elevate Canada’s fine dining standards. Second place goes to Montreal’s Mon Lapin, which has become a fixture on the list thanks to its veggie-forward menu and boundary-pushing approach to Québécois cuisine.
Wolf Castle Launches Indigenous Record Label in Atlantic Canada

6 days ago | money.ca | Leslie Kennedy

Wolf Castle's initiative to support Indigenous artists For Tristan Grant, AKA Wolf Castle, the road to success in music wasn’t paved with easy breaks. Growing up in a rural Indigenous community, he had to learn the industry on his own, often without access to the guidance or resources that many artists take for granted. Those early struggles now fuel his mission to make things easier for the next generation.
Canada’s Wonderland accused of misleading ticket prices in federal lawsuit

1 week ago | money.ca | Leslie Kennedy

Allegations of deceptive pricing practices According to the Competition Bureau, Canada’s Wonderland misled consumers by advertising ticket prices on its website that did not clearly include mandatory fees, specifically naming additional charges for “processing” and “parking.” For example, the Bureau claims that some online ads displayed prices such as "$49.99" for admission, but once users advanced through checkout, they were presented with added costs that increased the total significantly.
Canadian Tire bids on Hudson’s Bay assets as retailer seeks to restructure

1 week ago | money.ca | Leslie Kennedy

Canadian Tire's strategic interest in Hudson’s Bay assets Though news outlets widely reported throughout the week that Canadian Tire submitted a bid for Hudson's Bay, the company has not publicly confirmed its participation in the bidding process. The deadline for formal bids was 5 p.m. on Wednesday, as part of Hudson’s Bay's creditor protection proceedings.
Buy Canadian movement gains momentum amid economic struggles

2 weeks ago | money.ca | Leslie Kennedy

Independent grocers reap the rewards of "Buy Canadian" Angela Donnelly, co-owner of Raise the Root in Toronto, and her business partner, JJ, have sold Ontario-grown fruits and vegetables for over a decade. They were initially motivated by a desire to provide organic produce in their community, not out of any desire to promote Canadian goods or foster Canadian pride. But now, Donnelly sees a direct link between the rising demand for Canadian products and the success of their store.
Smart moves: How to turn your tax refund into long-term financial gains

3 weeks ago | money.ca | Leslie Kennedy

Canadians' tax refund plans amid mounting debt For many Canadians, this year’s tax refund isn’t a bonus, it’s a lifeline. With household debt levels reaching what experts are calling “staggering” highs, according to Global News, a growing number of people are depending on their refunds to catch up financially. Global News reported that nearly half (47%) of Canadians expect to receive a tax refund this year. And of those, 55% plan to use the money to pay off debt.
Tenant left chasing $2K deposit after move sparks warnings about hidden rental rights

1 month ago | money.ca | Leslie Kennedy |Romana King

System criticized as slow and stacked against renters Nichola Taylor, chair of the New Brunswick branch of housing rights group ACORN, criticized New Brunswick's system in the past, stating, "You would think if they have all that money stored that money should be going back towards housing to help tenants and to decrease the crisis of affordable housing that we're currently in," she said to CityNews. Under provincial law, landlords can require a security deposit of up to one month's rent.
Gift card fraud on the rise: What Canadians need to know to stay protected

1 month ago | money.ca | Leslie Kennedy |Romana King

How gift card scams work Scammers have become increasingly sophisticated. As cybersecurity expert Tom Keenan from the University of Calgary explained to CTV News: “Bad guys are scooping up a bunch of gift cards, taking them somewhere and putting labels over the barcode. When someone activates the card, they’re ready to go and drain it.” These altered cards can be difficult for customers to detect in-store. And once the funds are stolen, recovering them is often impossible.
The stock market is crashing: Is now the time to buy in?

1 month ago | money.ca | Leslie Kennedy |Romana King

S&P 500 enters bear market amid escalating tariff tensions As of April 7, 2025, the S&P 500 has officially entered bear market territory, defined by a 20% decline from its recent peak. The index fell to 4,870, down 21% from its high of 6,144 on February 19, 2025. This marks the second-fastest transition to a bear market in history, surpassed only by the rapid decline during the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020.
Mortgage renewal in 2025: How to lock in the best rate and avoid payment shock

1 month ago | money.ca | Leslie Kennedy

Fixed rates decline amid lender competition Recent data shows a notable decrease in fixed mortgage rates. In the past week alone, many banks and monoline lenders have reduced their three- and five-year fixed rates by 10 to 20 basis points. This trend is attributed to falling bond yields and intensified competition among lenders during the bustling spring market. With high-ratio fixed rates dipping below 4% for the first time in months, a pricing war is on the horizon.