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5 Things to Know Today: Job Losses, Rate-Hike Bets, Mortgage Hikes and $104 Oil (Oct. 11)

  Canadian Money Brief • Sunday, October 11, 2026 Happy Thanksgiving weekend. Canadian stock markets are closed Monday, but the money news isn't taking a break. Here are the five things that matter for your wallet before the week starts. 1. Canada lost 68,300 jobs in September Statistics Canada reported a second straight monthly drop (August was -41,700), well short of the gain economists expected. The unemployment rate edged up to 6.5% from 6.4%, and the economy has now shed a net 41,200 jobs so far in 2026, wiping out the year's earlier gains. Most of the damage was in the public sector, while the private sector held up. Wages for permanent employees rose 2.3% year over year. Markets reacted by trimming bets on a Bank of Canada rate hike at its Oct. 28 meeting to roughly 25%, down from about 40% before the report, according to LSEG data cited by The Canadian Press. What it means for you: A hike on Oct. 28 looks less likely, which is good news for variable-rate mortgage and H...
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Stay Healthy This Sick Season: Tips to Protect Yourself from Norovirus, COVID-19, Flu, and RSV


As winter approaches, so does the season of sniffles, coughs, and stomach bugs. Norovirus, COVID-19, flu, and RSV are all making their rounds, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself and stay healthy:

1. Practice Good Hand Hygiene

Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after using the bathroom, before eating, and after coming into contact with potentially contaminated surfaces. If soap and water aren't available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

2. Handle Food Safely

Norovirus is often spread through contaminated food. Ensure that you wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly, cook shellfish properly, and avoid preparing food when you're sick.

3. Clean and Disinfect Surfaces

Regularly clean high-touch surfaces like doorknobs, light switches, and countertops with household cleaning products. Use a chlorine bleach solution or an EPA-registered disinfectant to clean areas contaminated by vomit or feces.

4. Wear Masks in Crowded Areas

Wearing an N95 or medical-grade mask can help reduce your exposure to respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your elbow when you cough or sneeze.

5. Get Vaccinated

Stay up to date with your COVID-19 booster shots and get the annual flu vaccine. While there are no vaccines for norovirus or the common cold, getting vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 can significantly reduce your risk of severe illness.

6. Stay Home When Sick

If you're feeling unwell, stay home to avoid spreading illness to others. Isolate yourself until at least 48 hours after your symptoms have subsided.

7. Prioritize Rest and Hydration

Ensure you get plenty of rest and stay hydrated. Drink water and electrolyte solutions to help your body recover from illness.

By following these simple steps, you can help protect yourself and others from the common winter illnesses. Stay healthy and take care!




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