Author: Evan McKenzie

Retirement in Vaughan can be rewarding, but it also takes planning. Many local retirees want to stay close to family, remain in their homes, enjoy community life, and avoid running out of money later in life. The goal is not simply to “have investments.” The goal is to turn your savings, pensions, government benefits, tax credits, home equity, and local programs into a steady, understandable plan. A good retirement plan starts with a simple question: what income will come in each month, and what will go out? The Government of Canada’s Canadian Retirement Income Calculator is a useful starting point…

Ontario is home to some of Canada’s top casino destinations. These venues have been known to attract millions of visitors annually, offering gaming, entertainment and fine dining in one place. However, a casino day trip can become expensive if you go in without a plan. Ontario has steadily positioned itself as one of Canada’s top entertainment hubs. Talk about the iconic skyline of Niagara Falls to the cottage-country setting near Orillia. In fact, reports have stated that between April 2024 and March 2025 (2024/25 fiscal year), Ontario surpassed all expectations by generating over CA$3.20 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR).…

Federal funding targets urban mobility and sustainability The federal government is investing in active transportation infrastructure in Hamilton, Ontario, as part of a broader push to improve urban mobility, reduce emissions and support healthier communities. The announcement, made March 26, outlines new funding aimed at expanding cycling and pedestrian networks in one of southern Ontario’s fastest-growing cities. Through the Active Transportation Fund (ATF), Ottawa will contribute approximately $249,000 toward a targeted infrastructure project in Hamilton, with the City adding $166,000 in matching support. The initiative focuses on building safer, more connected routes for cyclists and pedestrians while easing congestion in…

Canadians remain enthusiastic about travelling, but rising costs, global instability and changing attitudes toward the United States are reshaping where and how they plan their trips. A new national survey from the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) suggests that while travel demand remains strong, many Canadians are becoming more cautious in their decision-making. According to CAA’s Travel Wise National survey, 51 per cent of Canadians say geopolitical and economic factors — including instability abroad, perceptions that the U.S. is less welcoming, and increasing travel costs — are influencing their travel choices. The findings indicate that Canadians are still eager to explore…

BARCELONA — At Mobile World Congress 2026, Motorola formally unveiled its first book-style foldable smartphone, expanding beyond its familiar clamshell Razr lineup. After a brief teaser at CES in Las Vegas earlier this year, the company is now sharing full details — and early impressions suggest it’s aiming squarely at heavyweights like Samsung and Google in the premium foldable market. The new Motorola Razr Fold stands out for one headline feature: exceptionally bright displays on both the inside and outside screens. Two Ultra-Bright Screens Set a New Benchmark Motorola says the Razr Fold’s 8.1-inch internal display reaches a peak brightness…

Global oil markets extended gains Tuesday as the escalating military conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran raised fresh concerns about potential disruptions to energy supplies from the Middle East — a region critical to the world economy and to U.S. fuel prices. Crude benchmarks have surged sharply since the start of the week, reflecting growing fears that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world’s most important oil chokepoints — could be severely curtailed. Brent and WTI Post Third Straight Day of Gains Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose to $79.44 a barrel, up $1.70,…

A third person has died following a mass shooting early Sunday morning in downtown Austin, adding to the toll of one of the city’s deadliest recent acts of gun violence. Authorities say the investigation remains active as local and federal agencies work to determine what led to the attack. Jorge Pederson, 30, Taken Off Life Support According to sources who spoke with KVUE, 30-year-old Jorge Pederson was taken off life support Monday after being critically injured in the shooting. Earlier in the day, Austin police identified the other two victims who were killed as 19-year-old Ryder Harrington and 21-year-old Savitha…

Toronto-based industrial services provider Solid Hook Inc. is expanding its machinery moving, rigging and millwrighting capabilities as demand rises across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, reflecting broader investment and modernization underway in Ontario’s manufacturing sector. The company announced the expansion on Monday, positioning the move as a response to increased activity from manufacturers upgrading facilities, relocating production lines and integrating new equipment into existing plants. As capital investment accelerates across food processing, advanced manufacturing and industrial production, companies are seeking specialized partners capable of moving heavy and complex machinery with minimal disruption. Responding to modernization pressures Manufacturers across the…

BRAMPTON, Ont. — The federal government is pitching Budget 2025 as a decisive response to mounting global economic uncertainty, unveiling targeted investments aimed at strengthening Canada’s domestic capacity in health care, infrastructure and workforce development. As part of that strategy, the Honourable Shafqat Ali, President of the Treasury Board, announced $25 million in new federal funding Thursday for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), during a visit to the university’s Brampton campus. The funding forms part of the government’s broader commitment under Budget 2025: Canada Strong, which it describes as an investment-driven plan to safeguard economic resilience…

The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Hon Shirley Botchwey, has announced the theme for Commonwealth Day 2026 as “Unlocking opportunities together for a prosperous Commonwealth.” The annual observance will take place on Monday, March 9, 2026, and will be marked across the Commonwealth’s five regions: Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, the Pacific, and Europe. The theme positions Commonwealth Day as both a symbolic celebration of unity and a policy-focused moment to highlight practical efforts aimed at economic and social development across the 56 member states. Focus on opportunity, resilience and inclusive growth According to the Commonwealth Secretariat, the 2026 theme reflects a…