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Experts say there are simple habits people can practice in the morning that will that have a profound influence on how they feel throughout the day. Here are five strategies to consider:

Lessons from the past year have highlighted how we ideally would like to live, work and play, and home renovations are on the rise with a twist.

Our goal shouldn’t be to cling to youth as we get older, but to keep joy alive by tending our inner child while also nurturing our connection to the changing world. This way, we balance wisdom with wonder, confidence with curiosity and depth with delight.

Whether it’s your very first home or a fresh start, there’s a lot to be aware of when it comes to household maintenance. Here is a comprehensive and handy guide to give you a head-start.

Will rocks and trees be the inflation story ahead? As CIBC's Avery Shenfeld explains, supply chains have been disrupted by the global pandemic, while demand for hard goods has been a beneficiary of consumers’ inability to spend on services.

If your produce drawer is overflowing with vegetables, think outside the box; skip the salad and add them to your favourite dessert! Here are 10 ideas.

Here are 10 questions that can help guide you in finding your ideal match.

How you dream has everything to do with how you save. Read on to learn more about the connection between saving and dreaming.

Canadians are the most confident in more than three years that real estate prices will continue to rise, according to weekly telephone polling, a positive signal for the recovery.

According to industry experts, Canadians increased their reading during 2020. Are you reading an interesting book now? Or better yet, what is your favourite book of all time?

For 2021, Canada’s Food Price Report forecasts an overall increase of between three and five per cent. Due to the pandemic, forecasting the coming year’s food prices presented unique challenges.

As we approach the new year, now’s the time to consider how the ripple effects of the pandemic will impact home buyers and sellers in 2021. Here are key Canadian housing trends to watch for.

When the boundary between work and personal time is so blurry, fitting in a workout can feel harder than ever. Here are five stepsfrom getting in the right mindset to work out to the exercises you can do.

Artificial intelligence is having a huge impact on the way large companies manage their workforces. Right now, two seemingly contradictory things are happening in business.

These tips are always valid, but especially important during a time where we’re juggling even more responsibilities and coping with the stress of navigating uncertain times. Read more here:

November 2020 was yet another month of strong housing activity across Canada. It was the best month of November ever by a margin of more than 11,000 sales. What might we expect in 2021? Read more here:

Ever wondered what $200,000 could get you in Canada's real estate market? Here are six homes across the country that come with the same price tag but have very different looks.

Surprisingly enough, the winter months may also be the most wonderful time of the yearto buy a home. Here are five reasons why you should brave the cold this season and join the hunt for your dream home!

Whether you’re trying to break into the real estate market, downsizing from a larger home or longing for more space for your growing family, there’s probably a tiny house for you. Would you consider a tiny home?

With the help of these simple techniques, adopting a self-compassionate attitude is well within your reach.

As companies continue to race against the clock to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, learn more about the process and the latest timeline on when one may be available.

How can leaders help their employees maintain some semblance of a "normal" work-life blend? Five executives offer the strategies they're implementing to promote good habits in a remote work world.

It’s live music, but the band is playing from a small studio on the other side of London. This hologram gig could be the future of safe and socially distanced live music. What do you think about this idea?

Canada's real estate market is as diverse as its population, and there are some really affordable locations out there. Even if you're single, it's entirely possible to own a house in some cities. See more here:

The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower bound of percent, with the Bank Rate at percent and the deposit rate at percent. Read more here:

Is sleeping under the stars in your own cabin in the woods your idea of heaven? If so, there's actually an affordable and uncomplicated way to make that happen. Read more here:

Gartner, Inc. announced its top nine strategic technology trends for 2021. Analysts presented their findings during Gartner IT Symposium, which was virtual this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Multiple realtors say buyers are moving to the region knowing that the shift to working from home means they no longer need to be near expensive city centres like Toronto and Montreal.

Few malls will offer in-person visits with Santa Claus this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic and instead, children can expect to recite their wish lists virtually.

Fall produce isn't just gorgeous, it's also nutrient-packed. And it turns out that many all-star autumn ingredients are great for the most important muscle in your bodyyour heart.

In a report by PwC Canada and Emerging Trends in Real Estate, it looks like people are packing up and hitting the road to secure better residential residences across Canada.

Halloween is just around the corner and what better way to get into the spooky-season spirit than with some much needed Halloween traditions. But what's better than good old-fashion traditions? Long-lost ones.

Packing it all in and moving out of the city has never been more appealing than in our current COVID climate. But is it really cheaper to leave city life? Three Canadians who recently made moves out of the city share their experiences.

Since many people have had to dip into their savings to stay afloat during the pandemic, Jamie Golombek, managing director of tax and estate planning at CIBC Wealth Advisory Service, discusses the little ways you can continue saving for retirement.

Zoocasa CEO speaks with the Financial Post about the record-breaking sales in the Canadian housing market, and whether the seeming shift from downtown to suburban living will change. Wondering if now is the right time to purchase a home? Contact me today.

Healthcare is an obvious sector to deploy AI in. It generates plenty of data, vast amounts of money are spent on it, and there are plenty of opportunities to improve the quality of its products and services by making them more intelligent and intelligible.

Now, with virtual work being the new normal, these awkward encounters have taken on a new normal of their own. Acknowledging, embracing and celebrating it will only bring us closer together.

If you count yourself among the owners looking to list before the end of the year, then here are a few key steps you can take to prepare ahead of time.