TORONTO 鈥撀� Nearly one in five small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are experiencing cancelled or paused orders due to the ongoing uncertainty around the U.S.-Canada tariff situation, finds new data by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).聽
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Five ways Canadians 55+ will impact all generations in 2025
TORONTO聽 鈥� According to predictions made by HomeEquity Bank in partnership with Ipsos, Canadians 55 plus will 鈥渢hrow out the traditional retirement playbook鈥� and embrace new financial, technological and familial norms, that will have a ripple effect across younger generations.聽
OFA recognizes five young agricultural leaders
TORONTO 鈥� Five young people pursuing careers in agriculture have each won a bursary of $2,000 from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA).聽
RBC poll reveals financial stresses on relationships
TORONTO 鈥� According to a poll conducted by the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), Canada鈥檚 high cost of living is causing harsh financial realities between couples, with more than 55 per cent reporting they need to be in a relationship to pay for their lifestyle.
Belwood para equestrian heads to Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
TORONTO 鈥� Jenn Crawford is committed to making the equestrian community more accessible and enjoyable for all, and is preparing to showcase a "different side" of the sport at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair next week.聽
Over 15,000 Ontario college faculty to take strike mandate vote Oct. 15-17 amid contract conflicts
The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) has announced that over 15,000 Ontario college faculty will be participating in a strike mandate vote between Oct. 15 and 17.
County students bring gold medals home from national MusicFest
WELLINGTON COUNTY 鈥� MusicFest Canada adjudicators awarded gold to the Erin District High School Tempo concert band, the Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute string and orchestra ensembles, and the Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute symphonic, concert and acoustic ensembles.
GCVI choir to perform with award-winning rock bands
TORONTO 鈥� GCVI choir students will perform with Foreigner at Budweiser Stage in June and Wilco at Massey Hall in July.聽
Survivor of intimate partner violence lobbies for change
FERGUS 鈥� Three years ago Cait Alexander was beaten and left for dead by her boyfriend.聽 Now she鈥檚 on a mission to change legislation around victims鈥� rights as opposed to the accused鈥檚 right to a speedy trial, and to have Ontario recognize intimate partner violence as an epidemic.
Elora youth raising funds for autoimmune disease research
ELORA 鈥� Nate Sutherland is attempting to do something many of us would think is impossible 鈥� run from Elora to Toronto in a single day. The 19-year-old is running to raise money for Mount Sinai Hospital鈥檚 research into autoimmune disease.