Alberta wildfire forces Cenovus to evacuate oil facility

The fire that has burned for over a month and destroyed over 2,000 buildings in northern Alberta has caused Cenovus Energy Inc. to evacuate its heavy oil facility in Pelican Lake.

Term vs. permanent life insurance: what you need to know

Insurance is a must if you have a spouse or children who depend on your income to get by. Life insurance comes in two flavours: term and permanent. Both are designed to help provide your loved ones with financial security in case you die. Which works best for you depends on your finances and your goals.

Norway could ban the sale of gas-powered cars

They’ve been talking about ending the sale of gas-powered vehicles for nearly a decade, and now with the reveal of Norway’s 2018-2029 National Transport Plan, the idea has been proposed once more.

Best low interest credit cards in Canada

Are you in the market for a new credit card? Are you stuck with a balance for the time being? This article is for every Canadian looking to find the best low interest credit card on the market.

What you need to know to outsmart tow truck scammers

Swift, keen-eyed, and poised to pounce. Tow truck drivers are fighting for your business. Here’s how to not get scammed if you give in and take the tow.

Québec taxi drivers prepared to protest all summer

Public events in Québec this summer may face taxi protests if proposed regulations for Uber don’t come into effect this month.

Variable speed limits arrive in British Columbia

The B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure announced the installation and activation of brand new digital speed limit signs in three locations.

Housing sales slow in May, but prices still up in YYZ and YVR

In April, it seemed like maybe, just maybe, the Toronto and Vancouver housing markets were starting to cool off, and one month later it seems it’s true. But for those thinking about buying a home in either city that isn’t a good thing.

Best personal finance reads from May 2016

We hope that you enjoyed our article roundup from around the web last month, because we’re back again with a roundup of our favourite personal finance articles from the month of May.

Tesla to open six Superchargers in Ontario and Quebec

Even though electric vehicles (EV) have yet to capture more than a sliver of vehicle sales, the world has recognized the importance of alternative fuel and is committed to improving the infrastructure to make EVs a viable transportation solution for everyone. Leading the charge is Tesla, who has announced that they will be adding six new charging stations in Quebec and Ontario this summer.

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