Toronto follows Vancouver in Passing Strict Airbnb Rules

Toronto City Council has approved new rules aimed at preserving long term rentals in the city. The new rules in Toronto are similar to the recent ones passed in Vancouver.  It will now be illegal to rent out your basement or secondary space in your primary residence. You can still rent out primary residence as before. … Continue reading Toronto follows Vancouver in Passing Strict Airbnb Rules

Uber Charges Toronto Rider $18k for 20 Min Ride

Uber Users – make sure you double check your Uber receipt emails from now on. You might have $18k to pay if you are not careful. As you probably know, Uber and Lyft (which recently launched in Toronto – yey!) use surge pricing when demand spikes up for the rides, and that ride that usually … Continue reading Uber Charges Toronto Rider $18k for 20 Min Ride

Lyft is Officially Launched in Canada

The game is on, competition game anyways. Uber watch out. Lyft, the second most popular ride sharing service is now in the Greater Toronto area. Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa – you need to wait your turn – Sorry. Lyft is a great alternative to Uber, especially if you do not want to get stuck with … Continue reading Lyft is Officially Launched in Canada

Canadian Cell Phone Companies Can No Longer Lock Your Phone

As of December 1st, 2017, Government of Canada and specifically CRTC, has requested that all telco companies in Canada can no longer lock your phone or ask you to pay to unlock it. They have also requested that all wireless contracts are readable to make sure you avoid unpleasant surprise when your bill comes. All … Continue reading Canadian Cell Phone Companies Can No Longer Lock Your Phone

Quebec Tries Restricting English Greetings For Businesses

Quebec just passed a non legally enforceable motion in the Quebec’s legislature for all businesses to stop using English Word Hi when saying “Bonjour Hi”. They say “all businesses and workers who enter into contact with local and international clients to welcome them warmly with ‘Bonjour. ’” And just “Bonjour.” While this story does not have any … Continue reading Quebec Tries Restricting English Greetings For Businesses