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1 day ago | money.ca | Nicholas Sokic

Cruising to Quebec In 2024, international cruises brought a wave of economic activity to Québec, with travellers spending a total of $329.3 million in regions along the scenic shores of the St. Lawrence River. According to a recent study, that spending translated into $192.2 million in added value for the province’s economy and helped support 2,299 jobs across various sectors — from tourism and hospitality to transport and retail. Cruise tourism showed strong signs of recovery, too.

3 days ago | money.ca | Nicholas Sokic

Uncertain consumer spending For 2025, FCC Economics forecasts a further decline in beverage sales of -2.5% and -2.6% in volumes. This predicted decline is attributed to a continued shift away from alcoholic beverages, particularly beer, and a slight slowdown in non-alcoholic beverage sales after four years of strong growth. While inflation has eased and labour market pressures have relaxed, consumer spending remains uncertain.

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.

6 days ago | money.ca | Sandra MacGregor

Methodology When doing our research to find the best neighbourhoods in Vancouver, we considered a variety of metrics, including the cost of housing and rentals, community engagement, the quality of the schools and if the area was rich in amenities like parks, restaurants and shopping. We also considered safety, the accessibility of public transportation and the type of housing available. For the aforementioned info, we searched mostly community and city websites.

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.