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Map Highlights Service Gaps in Waterloo Region

A new interactive map reveals disparities in access to essential services across Waterloo Region neighbourhoods. Explore the data and understand the equity challenges in your community.

HELOCs: A Powerful Financial Tool for 2026

Financial expert Robert McLister explains why a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) offers crucial flexibility and security for qualified borrowers facing 2026's economic uncertainties. Discover strategic uses.

RCMP officers lose bid for home sale loss compensation

Seven RCMP officers transferred from Fort McMurray lost hundreds of thousands on home sales. A Federal Court judge upheld the force's decision not to fully cover their losses under a changed policy. Read the full story.

Nikkei 225 Hits Record High, Global Markets Rise

Tokyo's Nikkei 225 stock index soared to a historic peak on Monday, January 5, 2026, leading a day of mostly positive global market performance. Oil prices also climbed. Get the full market analysis.

Japan's PM joins fight for more parliament toilets

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi allies with female lawmakers to address the critical shortage of women's restrooms in the national parliament, highlighting a global issue of gender equity in public spaces. Read more on this symbolic move for inclus

Banks Race to Capitalize on Gold's Historic Price Surge

As gold and silver hit record highs, major banks and traders are aggressively expanding their precious metals operations, transforming a once-sleepy sector into a profit powerhouse. Discover the driving forces.

World Markets Mixed After S&P 500 Hits Record High

Global stock markets show a mixed response following the S&P 500's record close, driven by robust U.S. economic indicators. Explore the latest market movements and key financial trends.

Venezuela Seeks to Criminalize Oil Tanker Seizures

Venezuela's government is pushing to criminalize the seizure of its oil tankers as former U.S. President Donald Trump increases pressure on Nicolás Maduro's regime. This geopolitical tension could impact global oil markets.

Dollar's Worst Drop Since 2017 Has Further to Go

The U.S. dollar is on track for its worst annual performance since 2017, falling 8%. Options markets signal traders expect further declines into 2026. Explore the drivers and risks ahead.

Copper Prices Surge Toward $12,000 a Ton

Copper prices are approaching a historic $12,000 per ton, driven by tight supply and AI demand. Major banks predict further gains for 2026. Read the full analysis.

TSX Jumps 300+ Points, U.S. Markets Rise

Canada's main stock index surged more than 300 points in late-morning trading on December 19, 2025, driven by gains in technology and base metals. Read the full market analysis.

Japan's Interest Rate Hike Sparks Nikkei Advance

Japan's central bank raises its key interest rate to the highest level in three decades, triggering an advance in the Nikkei index. Explore the market implications and global context.

RBC warns of ETF market-maker capital strain for 2026

RBC Capital Markets warns that limited market-maker capital could strain the $13 trillion ETF industry as U.S. regulators greenlight ETF share classes of mutual funds, potentially creating a bottleneck for new listings.

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