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
Insurance • Aug 04
Playing with fire: the costly risk of cancelling home insurance
Credit Cards • Aug 05
Quebec will require 5% minimum credit‑card payments starting August
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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 • 2106 views
Why new Canadian research says point-of-sale tip prompts are backfiring on businesses
The modern payment prompt problem
News • 2106 views
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 • 4116 views
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 • 4116 views
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 • Jun 05
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 • Jun 05
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
News • Jun 03
Less than a month until the 2026 Calgary Stampede: Get ready for Canada’s greatest homegrown summer tradition
Get ready for Canada's biggest summer tradition this July
News • Jun 03
Less than a month until the 2026 Calgary Stampede: Get ready for Canada’s greatest homegrown summer tradition
Get ready for Canada's biggest summer tradition this July
News • May 31
Billionaire boats and barbecue budgets: How the superyacht boom reshapes our local economy
How massive international spending waves trigger local luxury inflation and stretch your seasonal cash flow
News • May 31
Billionaire boats and barbecue budgets: How the superyacht boom reshapes our local economy
How massive international spending waves trigger local luxury inflation and stretch your seasonal cash flow
Managing Money • May 30
Sick of inflation? These wild Reddit stories prove how 'grandfather clauses' save people money
Corporate buyouts and new regulations constantly threaten your wallet. Here is how real consumers used legacy loopholes to lock in historic prices forever
Managing Money • May 30
Sick of inflation? These wild Reddit stories prove how 'grandfather clauses' save people money
Corporate buyouts and new regulations constantly threaten your wallet. Here is how real consumers used legacy loopholes to lock in historic prices forever
News • May 29
Looking past major urban hubs could unlock your career and budget
Why Northern Ontario is becoming the go-to region for smart financial and professional moves
News • May 29
Looking past major urban hubs could unlock your career and budget
Why Northern Ontario is becoming the go-to region for smart financial and professional moves
Investing • May 27
A forgotten basement painting just sold for $217,250 — proving your portfolio is missing this one crucial asset
Historic HBC portrait sale reveals how Canadians unlock huge returns outside the stock market
Investing • May 27
A forgotten basement painting just sold for $217,250 — proving your portfolio is missing this one crucial asset
Historic HBC portrait sale reveals how Canadians unlock huge returns outside the stock market
News • May 25
The FIFA World Cup economic ripple effect
Extreme ticket and hotel costs are driving an unexpected slump in tourism data, offering a fascinating lesson in supply and demand.
News • May 25
The FIFA World Cup economic ripple effect
Extreme ticket and hotel costs are driving an unexpected slump in tourism data, offering a fascinating lesson in supply and demand.
News • May 24
The cost of a broken heart: What I learned from being a victim of puppy fraud
I set out to do something beautiful: I bought a puppy for my daughter.
News • May 24
The cost of a broken heart: What I learned from being a victim of puppy fraud
I set out to do something beautiful: I bought a puppy for my daughter.
News • May 23
A neighbourhood anchor pulls up stakes: What the Quidi Vidi Dominion closure reveals about the future of Canadian retail
From historic hockey stadium to essential grocery hub, the loss of this St. John’s landmark reflects a growing shift in how national chains balance heritage with the bottom line
News • May 23
A neighbourhood anchor pulls up stakes: What the Quidi Vidi Dominion closure reveals about the future of Canadian retail
From historic hockey stadium to essential grocery hub, the loss of this St. John’s landmark reflects a growing shift in how national chains balance heritage with the bottom line
Loans • May 19
How to navigate the OSAP squeeze: A parent’s guide to Ontario university costs
The grant-to-loan shift and tuition freezes mean your child's post-secondary budget might not be what you expected
Loans • May 19
How to navigate the OSAP squeeze: A parent’s guide to Ontario university costs
The grant-to-loan shift and tuition freezes mean your child's post-secondary budget might not be what you expected
News • May 18
Is moving from Toronto to Vancouver actually more expensive for homeowners?
Why a 20% budget buffer might be overkill when swapping the GTA for Langley
News • May 18
Is moving from Toronto to Vancouver actually more expensive for homeowners?
Why a 20% budget buffer might be overkill when swapping the GTA for Langley
News • May 17
The cost of staying grounded: Why the Pearson expansion matters to your travel budget
Toronto’s main hub is getting a makeover, but your wallet might feel the turbulence before things get smoother
News • May 17
The cost of staying grounded: Why the Pearson expansion matters to your travel budget
Toronto’s main hub is getting a makeover, but your wallet might feel the turbulence before things get smoother
Managing Money • May 15
Debt is reaching a breaking point for many Canadians
High interest rates and living costs drive consumer insolvencies to levels not seen in over a decade
Managing Money • May 15
Debt is reaching a breaking point for many Canadians
High interest rates and living costs drive consumer insolvencies to levels not seen in over a decade
News • May 13
California just outbid BC: Why the hit show ‘Tracker’ is packing its bags
Why a hit TV show’s move to Los Angeles reveals the fragile nature of Canada’s film industry and your tax dollars
News • May 13
California just outbid BC: Why the hit show ‘Tracker’ is packing its bags
Why a hit TV show’s move to Los Angeles reveals the fragile nature of Canada’s film industry and your tax dollars
News • May 11
The new Canadian roommate: Why more millennials are moving back into the family home
Rising costs are driving adult children home, but strategic financial planning can help families navigate the shared roof
News • May 11
The new Canadian roommate: Why more millennials are moving back into the family home
Rising costs are driving adult children home, but strategic financial planning can help families navigate the shared roof
Insurance • May 09
Sun Life's $213.5 million class action settlement: Are you eligible for a payout?
Sun Life is settling a major class action. Find out if your old policy makes you eligible
Insurance • May 09
Sun Life's $213.5 million class action settlement: Are you eligible for a payout?
Sun Life is settling a major class action. Find out if your old policy makes you eligible
News • May 08
Breaking the monopoly: How jets could lower the "Island premium”
How ending the turboprop era could slash downtown travel costs and boost airline rivalry
News • May 08
Breaking the monopoly: How jets could lower the "Island premium”
How ending the turboprop era could slash downtown travel costs and boost airline rivalry
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