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Ben Cousins

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Senior editor @ Financial Post. Formerly BNN Bloomberg, LinkedIn News, CTV News. Once called a "despicable media personality."

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What are prediction markets? The booming industry bypassing U.S. gambling laws Online gambling is seemingly everywhere, but there’s a new way to make predictions that opens up betting in still illegal areas. Read on

What are prediction markets? The booming industry bypassing U.S. gambling laws financialpost.com/news/predict...

24.10.2025 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Posthaste: Blue Jays fans – and local bars – have reason to celebrate World Series berth With the Toronto Blue Jays headed to the World Series, the ones with the most to cheer about may be the Toronto bar scene. Read more.

Posthaste: Blue Jays fans – and local bars – have reason to celebrate World Series berth financialpost.com/news/blue-ja...

22.10.2025 12:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ottawa releases catalogue of home designs to help ease Canada's housing crisis The federal government, along with the CMHC, released its catalogue for standardized homes meant to ease Canada’s housing crisis. Read more.

Ottawa releases catalogue of home designs to help ease Canada's housing crisis financialpost.com/real-estate/...

15.10.2025 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Turkey prices are way down this Thanksgiving. Is it a concern for farmers? The average Thanksgiving dinner will cost Canadians $32.48 this year, an increase of just 18 cents compared to last year. Find out more.

Turkey prices are way down this Thanksgiving. Is it a concern for farmers? financialpost.com/news/retail-...

08.10.2025 18:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Posthaste: As employees battle burnout, companies lose millions Nearly 40% of Canadian employees are dealing with burnout, costing companies about $3.4 million annually, a new survey says. Read more.

Posthaste: As employees battle burnout, companies lose millions financialpost.com/news/employe...

08.10.2025 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Posthaste: More young Canadians investing based on vibes over data Almost half of young Canadians are relying on their instincts when it comes to investing, according to a new survey by CIBC. Read more.

Posthaste: More young Canadians investing based on vibes over data financialpost.com/news/posthas...

01.10.2025 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Costco to β€˜thin down’ on Christmas products as consumers cut back on spending Costco has chosen to lighten its holiday product line as more customers focus on essentials and limit discretionary spending. Read on

Costco to β€˜thin down’ on Christmas products as consumers cut back on spending financialpost.com/news/retail-...

26.09.2025 17:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Posthaste: Canadians to pile on billions in debt this holiday season Canadians are expected to collectively carry $6.1 billion in post-holiday debt, amounting to about $187 per person. Find out more.

Posthaste: Canadians to pile on billions in debt this holiday season financialpost.com/news/canadia...

22.09.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Posthaste: Are you ready for the great wealth transfer? Many Canadians aren’t Canadians are in the midst of a $1-trillion wealth transfer between generations, but most still aren’t prepared for it. Read more.

Posthaste: Are you ready for the great wealth transfer? Many Canadians aren’t financialpost.com/news/posthas...

15.09.2025 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Posthaste: Tipping is everywhere. Have Canadians had enough? More than a third of Canadians are tipping less frequently than they did a year ago, according to a recent survey by Adyen NV. Read more.

Posthaste: Tipping is everywhere. Have Canadians had enough?

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11.09.2025 12:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Posthaste: Tariff uncertainty has Canadian exporters feeling blue Canadian exporters are slowly losing confidence as U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff war weighs down expectations. Read more.

Posthaste: Tariff uncertainty has Canadian exporters feeling blue financialpost.com/news/posthas...

10.09.2025 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Posthaste: Canadians prioritize financial benefits over workplace flexibility Canadians are most interested in company benefits that put more money in their pockets, despite a push toward more hybrid work. Read more.

Posthaste: Canadians prioritize financial benefits over workplace flexibility financialpost.com/news/canadia...

26.08.2025 16:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

38% of small businesses won’t last a year without tariff changes: CFIB financialpost.com/entrepreneur...

20.08.2025 18:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Posthase: Renters are spending a scary amount on housing Canadian renters are spending an ever-growing amount of their paycheques on rent, even though they may qualify for a mortgage. Read more.

Posthase: Renters are spending a scary amount on housing financialpost.com/news/renters...

20.08.2025 12:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Beer Store adds 12 more locations to its long list of closures this year Ontario's Beer Store has added another 12 locations to its ever-growing list of closures as sales grow in the grocery stores. Read more.

The Beer Store adds 12 more locations to its long list of closures this year financialpost.com/news/retail-...

18.08.2025 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ontario calls public servants back to the office full-time Ontario public sector employees are returning to in-office work five days per week at the start of 2026. Read more

Ontario calls public servants back to the office full-time financialpost.com/fp-work/onta...

14.08.2025 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Posthaste: Factors beyond your control may be stalling your home sale Homeowners dealing with a stalled housing market may find there are several factors that can make their properties less appealing. Read on.

Posthaste: Factors beyond your control may be stalling your home sale
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14.08.2025 11:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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IKEA Canada cuts restaurant prices in half to help with the rising cost of living IKEA Canada is cutting its restaurant prices in half for adults and kids eat free from Monday to Friday. Find out more.

IKEA Canada cuts restaurant prices in half to help with the rising cost of living financialpost.com/news/retail-...

22.07.2025 18:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Canada Post owns 91% of purolator, for what’s it worth

21.07.2025 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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As the CUPW votes on new deal, businesses are already leaving Canada Post As Canada Post employees vote on a proposed new contract, many businesses have already given up on the crown corporation. Read more.

As the CUPW votes on new deal, businesses are already leaving Canada Post financialpost.com/news/cupw-vo...

21.07.2025 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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How the β€˜Bank of Mom and Dad’ has become essential for homebuying Canadians looking to enter the housing market are almost certainly relying on help from parents or loved ones to make it happen. Read more.

How the β€˜Bank of Mom and Dad’ has become essential for homebuying financialpost.com/real-estate/...

18.07.2025 11:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yikes, Sportsnet+ planning an $80 price increase.

Gotta pay for that Vladdy contract somehow. I will be cancelling though.

#Sportsnet #BlueJays

11.07.2025 11:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bought gold bars from Costco in 2023? Here’s how much they're worth now Canadians who flocked to Costco when it began selling gold bars have made a pretty penny on their investment. Find out more.

Canadians who flocked to Costco Wholesale Corp. when it began selling gold bars have made a pretty penny on their investment. financialpost.com/commodities/...

25.06.2025 18:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Decathlon to shutter five GTA locations this summer Decathlon is closing a quarter of its Canadian stores later this summer due to a β€œchanging” retail landscape. Read more.

Decathlon to shutter five GTA locations this summer financialpost.com/news/retail-...

25.06.2025 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Posthaste: Finance emerges as the hot job for new grads Forty per cent of recent graduates said they felt most confident in the finance sector when it comes to career prospects. Read more.

Posthaste: Finance emerges as the hot job for new grads financialpost.com/news/finance...

18.06.2025 13:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Costco offers executive members in Canada a new perk Costco Wholesale Corp. is teaming up with Maplebear Inc. to offer a $10 credit per month to spend on Instacart deliveries. Find out more

Costco offers executive members in Canada a new perk financialpost.com/news/retail-...

13.06.2025 17:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Posthaste: Canada's work-life balance standing slips globally Canada has slipped in a worldwide ranking of work-life balance, but still remains well ahead of the United States. Find out more

Posthaste: Canada's work-life balance standing slips globally

financialpost.com/news/canada-...

12.06.2025 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Beef prices surge as barbecue season approaches Canadians looking to grill burgers and steaks as the summer barbecue season heats up may find themselves paying much more for beef. Read on

Beef prices surge as barbecue season approaches financialpost.com/news/beef-pr...

09.06.2025 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What is the β€˜TACO’ trade and why is Trump so upset about it? 'TACO' is an acronym for 'Trump Always Chickens Out,' referring to Donald Trump's flip-flopping on tariffs. Find out more.

What is the β€˜TACO’ trade and why is Trump so upset about it? financialpost.com/news/economy...

03.06.2025 11:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Costco to source more Kirkland products in Canada to avoid tariffs Costco is rerouting its supply chain and sourcing more of its in-house brands locally as the grocery chain looks to avoid tariffs. Read more

Costco to source more Kirkland products in Canada to avoid tariffs financialpost.com/news/retail-...

30.05.2025 18:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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