The Canadian economy has heavily relied on oil extraction and exportation over the last decade, which also helped Canada recover from the recession stronger than other developed countries. But with oil prices on the decline, regional markets across Canada directly tied to the oil industry are forecasting an economic slowdown heading into 2015.

Canadians are used to universal healthcare, but must buy travel health insurance for coverage while vacationing outside of the country. But one woman is going public with her dispute against Saskatchewan Blue Cross after her claim was rejected for a $947,000 hospital bill.

Canadians love to talk about hockey, but there is less discussion revolving around the winter national sport than there is about gas prices. The Canadian Automobile Association conducted a recent study that found Canadians are more likely to talk about the price of gas than about the latest news involving the country’s favourite pastime.

The company is in the midst of a turnaround that resulted in the closure of many underperforming stores in an effort to streamline operations.

Another of Canada’s largest cities closed the ballots on a mayoral election this weekend. After Torontonians put an end to Rob Ford’s tenure as mayor by electing John Tory in October, Vancouverites decided to stay the course, and stick with the mayor that brought them here.

The Bank of Canada made a surprise announcement in Waterloo, Ontario this week. Deputy Governor Carolyn Wilkins said that the digital currency market is expanding, and that the central bank may one day regulate electronic Canadian currency.

The most common cars on the road in Canada are left hand drive vehicles.

GPS devices and mobile technology are pre programmed into most modern made cars. But experts worry those devices could be used by companies to insert pop up ads onto the screens while people are driving on the roads.

Finance Minister Joe Oliver was at the Canadian Club of Toronto today to present the national fall economic update. Unlike previous economic reports, the government proudly touted the 2014 fall account as the plan to lead Canada back to a balanced budget.

There are many reasons for car collisions across Canada, ranging from distracted and impaired driving, to acts of nature. One problem that continues to burden Canadian drivers is moose, which can leave cars in ruin if drivers accidentally collide with the largest member of the deer family.