Trade your zucchini loaf for my jar of tomatoes? Why some Canadians are turning to bartering again

Trade your zucchini loaf for my jar of tomatoes? Why some Canadians are turning to bartering again

Cost of Living5:08Trade you a breadmaker for banana bread? When Samantha Fanning was expecting her second child, the room that would become the baby’s nursery needed a major glow-up. But as a professional photographer and at the time a single mother, Fanning didn’t have room in her schedule — or the painting skills required — to transform … Read more

Can a Canadian ride-hailing startup compete with Uber and Lyft?

Can a Canadian ride-hailing startup compete with Uber and Lyft?

Harrison Amit is leading a small startup with a big idea. “The vision for the company is helping over 10 million drivers,” said the 28-year-old CEO of Hovr (pronounced Hover).  The Toronto-based ride-hailing company launches today, and will service the city and surrounding suburbs. Amit’s goal is to make the company a national brand within … Read more

Can a Toronto-based ride-hailing startup compete with Uber and Lyft?

Can a Toronto-based ride-hailing startup compete with Uber and Lyft?

Harrison Amit is leading a small startup with a big idea. “The vision for the company is helping over 10 million drivers,” said the 28-year-old CEO of Hovr (pronounced Hover).  The Toronto-based ride-hailing company launches today, and will service the city and surrounding suburbs. Amit’s goal is to make the company a national brand within … Read more