Peter Lee

For decades, the global soft drink market was defined by a simple rivalry. The “soda wars” meant Coca-Cola versus PepsiCo, a branding and distribution battle that shaped supermarket shelves, vending machines, and fast-food menus worldwide. In the 1990s and even well into the early 2000s, most consumers had a narrow set of choices. Traditional colas Continue reading

Millions of Canadians are scheduled to receive a one-time federal payment of up to 717 dollars this week as part of a new affordability initiative aimed at helping households manage rising grocery and essential living costs. The payment is being issued under a newly introduced support measure known as the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, Continue reading

While Canada’s overall inflation rate remains relatively moderate compared to previous years, many households are still finding it increasingly difficult to manage their grocery budgets. New data released by Statistics Canada shows that food prices at grocery stores continued climbing in April 2026, adding further financial pressure on families already struggling with higher living costs. Continue reading

Millions of Canadians are set to receive additional financial assistance from the federal government as a one-time Goods and Services Tax (GST) rebate top-up begins arriving in bank accounts across the country. The payment, announced earlier this year as part of broader affordability measures, is designed to provide extra support to low- and middle-income households Continue reading

As Alberta moves closer to a referendum scheduled for October 19 on whether to begin the legal process of leaving Canada, one of the most important questions facing residents remains unresolved: What would happen to their Canadian citizenship? For many Albertans, citizenship is more than a legal status. It determines access to passports, voting rights, Continue reading

For thousands of Canadians who purchased certain life insurance policies in the late 1980s and 1990s, a decades-long legal battle may finally be nearing its conclusion. Sun Life Financial has reached an agreement in principle to settle a major class-action lawsuit for up to $213.5 million, potentially resulting in compensation for eligible policyholders across Canada. Continue reading

The debate over Social Security trust fund depletion is intensifying after a new Social Security insolvency study 2032 revealed that millions of Americans could face significantly lower monthly benefits if lawmakers fail to address the program’s growing financial challenges. According to a recent analysis from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB), the projected Continue reading