Good morning. Love may be in the air, but Valentine’s Day wasn’t always romantic. In ancient Rome, mid-February was marked by Lupercalia—a festival of feasting, fertility rituals and even a matchmaking lottery. Over time, it was “soft-rebranded” into the love-filled holiday we know today.

Trump threatened heavy trade retaliation if Ottawa moves too close to Beijing.

He made his comments after Prime Minister Mark Carney’s trip to China in mid January, where officials from both nations discussed easing several long-standing trade disputes.

As a result, Trump suggested that any deal allowing China to move products through Canada would be met with a 100% tariff on Canadian exports to the United States.

Here’s how Ottawa responded to the threat, and what rising trade tensions could mean for investors.

The cost of food remains high, with a Canadian family of four projected to spend $16,833.67 on groceries in 2025—over $800 more than last year, according to Canada’s Food Price Report.

While rising prices are unavoidable, households may still be overspending in certain areas of their monthly budgets.

According to CarGurus, reviewing major expenses — like transportation costs — and making small adjustments can help Canadians find meaningful savings and better manage financial pressure despite inflation.

Many Canadians love their pets like family, but a Toronto woman is learning the hard way that pet insurance can become a financial burden as pets grow older.

Elaine Citter has had her bichon-poodle, Rosie, since she was a puppy. At 11 years old, Rosie remains a lively and loving companion, but Citter says the cost of insuring her has become “unmanageable.”

Here’s what you need to know before buying pet insurance.

Owning property in Florida is a dream for some Canadians — especially would-be snowbirds eagerly escaping Canada's cold winters for a much needed balmy retreat.

But a Florida landlord’s recent battle with his insurance company shows how fast that dream can become a financial nightmare if you aren’t prepared for how U.S. property insurance coverage works.

What you need to know before you head back south.