Bendigo Bank faced a significant service outage on Christmas Eve, leaving countless customers unable to access essential banking services during one of the busiest days of the year. The incident disrupted the bank’s phone app and e-banking platforms for over three hours, sparking frustration and anger among users. The Outage Timeline The disruption began just Continue reading
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Bleak Forecast: Aussie Mortgage Holders Brace for Potential Post-Christmas Rate Hikes in 2025
Australian mortgage holders might face a challenging start to 2025 as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns of possible Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) interest rate hikes. With inflation still struggling to settle within the RBA’s target range, financial pressures could intensify in the coming year. IMF’s Grim Outlook on Interest Rates In its annual Continue reading
U.S. Recalls 600,000 Car Seats with Fix Available for Canadians
Nuna Baby Essentials has issued a recall of approximately 609,000 child car seats after discovering that the harness adjuster may loosen, potentially failing to restrain children properly in the event of a crash. The recall impacts specific Rava car seats produced between July 16, 2016, and October 25, 2023. Details of the Recall According to Continue reading
Salmonella Risk Prompts Recall of Salad Kits in Canada
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for Taylor Farms’ Sweet Kale Chopped Kit due to potential salmonella contamination. This recall affects products distributed across several provinces in Canada, and consumers are urged to take immediate precautions. Details of the Recall The recall, announced on Monday by the CFIA, warns that the Continue reading
What’s Open and Closed in Toronto on Christmas Eve 2024?
Christmas Eve 2024 in Toronto brings a mix of open and closed establishments, making it crucial for anyone planning last-minute gift shopping, grocery runs, or just a regular day out to know what to expect. While Christmas Eve isn’t a statutory holiday, many businesses will close early to prepare for the festivities. General Services Open Continue reading
Experts’ Predictions for Canada’s Housing Market in the Coming Year
High housing costs and mortgage interest rates have long dampened the dreams of many Canadians hoping to own a home. However, changes in the market are slowly starting to turn the tide. The Bank of Canada (BoC) has been reducing its key interest rates over the past year, with more cuts expected in the near Continue reading
National Bank Receives Final Approval for Canadian Western Bank Acquisition
The National Bank of Canada’s $5-billion acquisition of Canadian Western Bank (CWB) has cleared its final regulatory approval, marking a significant milestone in the deal. With the approval from the federal finance minister, the acquisition is set to be completed on February 3, 2025. Final Approval Clears the Path for Completion The approval from the Continue reading
Canada’s Top Grocery Store Revealed – And It’s Not Loblaws, Sobeys, or Metro
When you think of grocery stores in Canada, a few big names probably come to mind right away. The country’s “big three” supermarkets — Loblaw, Sobeys, and Metro — dominate the landscape, collectively selling nearly 60% of all groceries nationwide. But there’s another contender making waves in the grocery game: Costco. While it might not Continue reading
Costco Ranked Best Grocery Retailer in Canada—Here’s How Other Stores Compare
Costco has solidified its position as the top choice for Canadian shoppers, according to the latest Dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index (RPI). This nationwide study, conducted by the customer data science company Dunnhumby, analyzed financial data from 28 of Canada’s largest grocery banners and surveyed 6,000 Canadians to identify the most preferred grocery retailers in the Continue reading
Two Women’s Two-Year Battle for Justice: Unpaid Leave, Superannuation, and Friendship
For Cathy Mueck and Mary McDonagh, their years as dedicated employees at Focus Eyewear were marked by loyalty and hard work. They were the kind of workers who “never took a sick day,” always going above and beyond to support the business and each other. However, after resigning from their roles in 2023 due to Continue reading