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80% of Canadian restaurants raised menu prices in the past year — and half plan to hike them again in 2026
Rising food, wage and rent costs are pushing restaurant bills higher, and more hikes are on the way. Here’s how Canadians can keep dining out without blowing their budget
Canadians spent $74.6B at retailers in August — up 1.2% with every category rising as inflation hits 3.1% and the Bank of Canada holds rates
Retail sales bounced back in August, but pricier gas and a looming Bank of Canada rate decision mean your fall budget deserves a closer look before holiday shopping starts
Ontario bettors lost $2.9 billion as $82.7 billion flowed through gambling apps — here's why treating betting like investing always costs you
Online betting in Ontario topped $80 billion as a study on problem gambling sat unreleased. Here’s the real cost of a $50-a-week betting habit versus investing it
