Toronto’s Ontario Place is Host to the Aurora Winter Festival

THE AURORA WINTER FESTIVAL inspires the festive spirit through magical winter experiences. Escape into a hidden village by the North Pole filled with captivating Christmas light displays and magical characters, and enjoy the market huts, food gardens, amusement rides, live entertainment, and plenty of other exciting activities. From visiting Santa’s Workshop to lacing up your skates on the Frozen Pond, …

The CP Holiday Train will be Making its Way Across Canada and the USA

This event is free, with CP encouraging attendees to open their cupboards and wallets to help address hunger needs in their communities. Local food banks will be accepting donations at each stop to ensure those less fortunate have enough healthy food this holiday season. “It is a privilege for CP to be able to run a program like this and …

Regular Maintenance Will Keep Your Car Running at its Best

The best way to keep your vehicle operating at its best is to give it regular maintenance and seasonal tune-ups. When your car is running at its best, it can help you save money on fuel and prevent costly repairs. Here are some car care tips that may help you save money: Read the owner’s manual The owner’s manual outlines …

Is Your Home Ready for Winter?

This week marks the first real consistent cold weather of the season — with plenty more cold weather to come! You will want to make sure you’ve taken some critical steps to keep your house warm and safe through the winter months. Turn off the outside water Go to the interior cut-off water valve and close it. Many homes have …

5 Things Home Buyers Notice When They Walk Through Your Home

1. How Much Natural Light the Home Has One thing that is obvious from the get-go is how much light a home has. A dark home will feel even darker to a home buyer when stepping in from the sunlight outside. If your home doesn’t have a lot of natural light, paint the walls in a light neutral colour. Make …

Home Inspection Success: 16 Ways to Prepare Your Home

In general, it’s good to have knowledge of your house’s nooks, crannies, and problem spots. Here are a few things you should consider before the inspector visits your home. Any major and minor issues could cost you money off your sale price or worse — the deal itself. 1. Clear Access Ensure access to important areas of your house are …

Tips to Improve Your Credit Score

There are some simple, yet counterintuitive tips to improve your credit score. For example, according to CanWise Financial’s President James Laird, “If it’s not a bankruptcy sheet and not a consumer proposal, we most commonly see borrowers who have balances over their limit, so while it’s somewhat counterintuitive, get a higher limit because it helps your credit score if your …