Leslie Kennedy
Leslie Kennedy served as an editor at Thomson Reuters and for Star Media Group, followed by a number of years as a writer and editor and content manager in marketing communications, before returning to her editorial roots. She is a graduate of Humber College’s post-graduate journalism program and has been a professional writer and editor ever since.
EDUCATION
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HHumber CollegePost-Graduate Journalism - print and broadcast 2024
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UUniversity of TorontoBachelor of Arts 2000
Leslie Kennedy's Expertise
Managing Money • 1682 views
Retiring wealthy but losing your pension: How to beat the government's 15% recovery tax
Credit Cards • Aug 05
Quebec will require 5% minimum credit‑card payments starting August
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Managing Money • 1682 views
Retiring wealthy but losing your pension: How to beat the government's 15% recovery tax
How to keep your retirement benefits away from the CRA's 15% recovery zone
Managing Money • 1682 views
Retiring wealthy but losing your pension: How to beat the government's 15% recovery tax
How to keep your retirement benefits away from the CRA's 15% recovery zone
Managing Money • Jul 04
Turning thread into income: How a grassroots sewing movement is creating northern entrepreneurs
A unique skills program is opening doors to fashion careers, micro-businesses and cultural pride across remote Canadian communities
Managing Money • Jul 04
Turning thread into income: How a grassroots sewing movement is creating northern entrepreneurs
A unique skills program is opening doors to fashion careers, micro-businesses and cultural pride across remote Canadian communities
News • Jul 03
The multi-billion dollar solution hiding in Ontario's backyard
How a targeted wealth tax could transform Canada's economic hub
News • Jul 03
The multi-billion dollar solution hiding in Ontario's backyard
How a targeted wealth tax could transform Canada's economic hub
News • Jul 02
Canada’s $60 billion wind power gamble could change how you pay for energy
Atlantic Canada is officially pre-qualifying global energy giants for its massive offshore wind project, bringing a major shift to the national electricity grid closer to reality
News • Jul 02
Canada’s $60 billion wind power gamble could change how you pay for energy
Atlantic Canada is officially pre-qualifying global energy giants for its massive offshore wind project, bringing a major shift to the national electricity grid closer to reality
Insurance • 1087 views
New Ontario auto insurance rules take effect today: Dropping accident benefits to save money could cost you thousands
Why Ontario drivers should think twice before checking the opt-out box at renewal time under the new system
Insurance • 1087 views
New Ontario auto insurance rules take effect today: Dropping accident benefits to save money could cost you thousands
Why Ontario drivers should think twice before checking the opt-out box at renewal time under the new system
News • Jun 30
Balancing Billy Bishop's growth with Toronto's waterfront requires looking beyond a single poll
A split poll doesn't tell the whole story. The real cost of expanding Billy Bishop includes closed waterways, stalled housing projects and rising health risk
News • Jun 30
Balancing Billy Bishop's growth with Toronto's waterfront requires looking beyond a single poll
A split poll doesn't tell the whole story. The real cost of expanding Billy Bishop includes closed waterways, stalled housing projects and rising health risk
Real Estate • Jun 29
Ontario’s new $130,000 HST rebate takes effect today: How to claim it on your next home purchase
The province's highly anticipated tax break for newly built properties rolls out this Monday after months of waiting, cutting upfront closing costs for eligible buyers
Real Estate • Jun 29
Ontario’s new $130,000 HST rebate takes effect today: How to claim it on your next home purchase
The province's highly anticipated tax break for newly built properties rolls out this Monday after months of waiting, cutting upfront closing costs for eligible buyers
News • Jun 28
What the rewrite of Vancouver’s historic Molson site reveals about the changing face of Canadian real estate
What the conversion of a historic brewery tells us about real estate trends across Canada
News • Jun 28
What the rewrite of Vancouver’s historic Molson site reveals about the changing face of Canadian real estate
What the conversion of a historic brewery tells us about real estate trends across Canada
News • Jun 27
Economic uncertainty hits regional development as major Labrador conference collapses
Last-minute cancellation of Expo Labrador over Indigenous history dispute leaves local businesses navigating sudden financial and logistical fallout
News • Jun 27
Economic uncertainty hits regional development as major Labrador conference collapses
Last-minute cancellation of Expo Labrador over Indigenous history dispute leaves local businesses navigating sudden financial and logistical fallout
News • Jun 26
The growing gap: How extreme wealth concentration is changing the Canadian financial landscape
The hidden reality of Canadian wealth
News • Jun 26
The growing gap: How extreme wealth concentration is changing the Canadian financial landscape
The hidden reality of Canadian wealth
Managing Money • 3147 views
Strategic drawdown: How to withdraw from RRSPs, TFSAs and non-registered accounts without high taxes
A step-by-step guide to sequencing your withdrawals, minimizing your lifetime tax bill and protecting your government benefits
Managing Money • 3147 views
Strategic drawdown: How to withdraw from RRSPs, TFSAs and non-registered accounts without high taxes
A step-by-step guide to sequencing your withdrawals, minimizing your lifetime tax bill and protecting your government benefits
News • Jun 21
Zellers is back! Inside the decades-long journey of Canada's favourite discount retailer from extinction to a revival
How an iconic brand disappeared into history after a multi-billion dollar real estate deal only to mount an unexpected comeback under new ownership
News • Jun 21
Zellers is back! Inside the decades-long journey of Canada's favourite discount retailer from extinction to a revival
How an iconic brand disappeared into history after a multi-billion dollar real estate deal only to mount an unexpected comeback under new ownership
Real Estate • Jun 20
Real estate 'guaranteed sale' ads sound like a dream, but the fine print could cost you thousands
The catch behind the catchphrase that promises to buy your home if it doesn't sell
Real Estate • Jun 20
Real estate 'guaranteed sale' ads sound like a dream, but the fine print could cost you thousands
The catch behind the catchphrase that promises to buy your home if it doesn't sell
News • Jun 18
The single tax: Canada’s grocery stores penalize solo living and how you can outsmart the system to save your budget
New data shows Canadians living alone spend hundreds more on food each year than those in shared households, but strategic cart swapping and portion sharing can erase the gap
News • Jun 18
The single tax: Canada’s grocery stores penalize solo living and how you can outsmart the system to save your budget
New data shows Canadians living alone spend hundreds more on food each year than those in shared households, but strategic cart swapping and portion sharing can erase the gap
News • Jun 17
An island without wheels: Why Newfoundland’s severe rental car shortage is derailing summer travel plans
The provincial fleet never recovered from pandemic sell-offs, and geographic isolation means travellers face unprecedented scarcity and skyrocketing trip cancellations
News • Jun 17
An island without wheels: Why Newfoundland’s severe rental car shortage is derailing summer travel plans
The provincial fleet never recovered from pandemic sell-offs, and geographic isolation means travellers face unprecedented scarcity and skyrocketing trip cancellations
Taxes • 5011 views
Mitch Marner missing the Stanley Cup in Vegas is a high-stakes lesson in American brain drain
Leaving home for a grander career prize promises massive upside, but hidden U.S. costs can stall your finances
Taxes • 5011 views
Mitch Marner missing the Stanley Cup in Vegas is a high-stakes lesson in American brain drain
Leaving home for a grander career prize promises massive upside, but hidden U.S. costs can stall your finances
News • Jun 13
A new lifeline for the Stephenville airport brings fresh hope to western Newfoundland
After years of legal battles and a power shutdown, a court-approved ownership transfer might finally get Stephenville's historic runway back off the ground this summer
News • Jun 13
A new lifeline for the Stephenville airport brings fresh hope to western Newfoundland
After years of legal battles and a power shutdown, a court-approved ownership transfer might finally get Stephenville's historic runway back off the ground this summer
News • Jun 12
Why new Canadian research says point-of-sale tip prompts are backfiring on businesses
The modern payment prompt problem
News • Jun 12
Why new Canadian research says point-of-sale tip prompts are backfiring on businesses
The modern payment prompt problem
Banking • Jun 10
Stuck abroad with a frozen bank account? Here is how to protect your money while travelling
How a Reddit horror story reveals why Canadian banks lock accounts from afar and how to protect yourself
Banking • Jun 10
Stuck abroad with a frozen bank account? Here is how to protect your money while travelling
How a Reddit horror story reveals why Canadian banks lock accounts from afar and how to protect yourself
Banking • Jun 08
When your bank breaks up with you: How to handle a sudden financial dumping
What Canadian consumers need to know about the rise of debanking, why institutions cut ties without warning and how to safeguard your money
Banking • Jun 08
When your bank breaks up with you: How to handle a sudden financial dumping
What Canadian consumers need to know about the rise of debanking, why institutions cut ties without warning and how to safeguard your money
News • Jun 08
Dad’s Cookies celebrates 103-year-old veteran after 100 years of loyalty
The Ontario bakery behind the iconic oatmeal cookie sent a massive birthday surprise to Stanley, a loyal fan who has been enjoying their recipe since the 1920s
News • Jun 08
Dad’s Cookies celebrates 103-year-old veteran after 100 years of loyalty
The Ontario bakery behind the iconic oatmeal cookie sent a massive birthday surprise to Stanley, a loyal fan who has been enjoying their recipe since the 1920s
News • Jun 07
Stuck in a financial gridlock? How regional rapid transit is arriving to fast-track your wealth and neighborhood growth
Golden Horseshoe rail upgrades are boosting property values, cutting commute costs and fueling local business
News • Jun 07
Stuck in a financial gridlock? How regional rapid transit is arriving to fast-track your wealth and neighborhood growth
Golden Horseshoe rail upgrades are boosting property values, cutting commute costs and fueling local business
Managing Money • Jun 06
Real Housewives alum Crystal Kung Minkoff drops the ultimate budgeting thread to score luxury looks for less
High-end Real Housewives style meets real-world savings as fans crowdsource the best affordable product alternatives online to help Canadians turn money gratitude into true financial fulfillment
Managing Money • Jun 06
Real Housewives alum Crystal Kung Minkoff drops the ultimate budgeting thread to score luxury looks for less
High-end Real Housewives style meets real-world savings as fans crowdsource the best affordable product alternatives online to help Canadians turn money gratitude into true financial fulfillment
Real Estate • 1930 views
The great Canadian condo correction: Major luxury real estate slump reveals shifting national market
As a landmark luxury hub opens its doors, buyers face a bruising appraisal reality that serves as a cautionary tale for presale holders from Vancouver to Toronto
Real Estate • 1930 views
The great Canadian condo correction: Major luxury real estate slump reveals shifting national market
As a landmark luxury hub opens its doors, buyers face a bruising appraisal reality that serves as a cautionary tale for presale holders from Vancouver to Toronto
News • Jun 04
Canada’s coastlines are betting big on global maritime wealth
How coastal towns use global maritime traffic for growth — and the local inflation it leaves behind
News • Jun 04
Canada’s coastlines are betting big on global maritime wealth
How coastal towns use global maritime traffic for growth — and the local inflation it leaves behind
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