How many times have you been waiting on the phone and heard “please stay on hold, an agent will be with you shortly,” only to be forced to wait a period of time that is in no way short? Toronto-based General Magic wants to help solve that problem in the insurance industry. “This is how…
Toronto FinTech startup Loop is launching a new product that allows businesses to more easily link banking data with accounting apps. “This is unlocking…what open banking was always set to unlock in Canada.” The company released its direct application programming interface (API) connectivity today, which can sync its clients’ global banking data with accounting tools…
Neo Financial has partnered with United Airlines to launch a credit card this spring. On Tuesday, the Calgary-based FinTech company announced it will launch the United MileagePlus Neo World Elite Mastercard in April. The credit card is issued by Neo, with United Airlines providing the MileagePlus loyalty program. It comes with several travel benefits, including…
International Man: We’ve seen President Trump issue sharper warnings toward Iran. In your view, are US–Iran tensions headed toward open war, or is it just tough negotiating? Doug Casey: Trump fancies himself as the world’s best negotiator. But the world increasingly sees him as an unpredictable schizophrenic, unguided by reason. No one can tell what he’ll do…
During an interview with podcaster Brian Tyler Cohen released last Saturday (February 14), former president Barack Obama didn’t shy away from the question, when asked whether extraterrestrials exist, he replied simply, “They’re real, but I haven’t seen them.” Donald Trump responded to Obama’s comments by suggesting the former president may have revealed classified information, saying…
Research studies claim that over 359 million people worldwide struggle with anxiety disorder in 2021, and the numbers are only increasing in 2026. Anxiety has become a global pandemic that wittingly shapes our present lives, and future generations. It robs us from exploring our potential, enjoying our relationships, and living life at its fullest, making…
When it comes to decorating my home, my poor bedroom was often one of the last places I thought to give my attention to. I used to pour everything into the shared living spaces—the living room, the dining room, the powder room—all places guests and loved ones would see. It’s just my husband and me…
“Love your enemies.”— Jesus Christ “I hate my opponent and I don’t want the best for them.”—President Trump “Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend… Love has within it a redemptive power…and this is why Jesus says love. There’s something about love that builds up and is creative. There is…
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM We have all heard the advice: buy what you need, not what you want. In theory, it is simple. In practice, especially when money feels tight or emotions are running high, it can be surprisingly difficult. The truth is, spending on something you want is not inherently wrong. The…
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM As young people spend more of their lives online, the risks they face have become harder to ignore. From harassment in group chats to manipulated images shared without consent, cyberbullying is no longer a side issue of digital life but a central one. In response, the European Commission introduced…
