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Ottawa pledges to overhaul competition rules, spur rental-housing construction in bid to tackle affordability crisis

In the News   |   September 15, 2023

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The federal government plans to strengthen competition laws, cut the GST from new home rental construction and push grocery chains to stabilize prices or face consequences, in a wide-reaching effort to address the rising cost... read more

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Ottawa mulls fast-tracking international study permits for ‘trusted’ universities, colleges

In the News   |   September 12, 2023

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Immigration Minister Marc Miller is looking into fast-tracking study permits for foreign students applying to attend “trusted” universities and colleges that carry out conscientious checks on applicants and offer support to students after they arrive... read more

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Hold the phone

In the News   |   September 5, 2023

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Cellphones have taken over our classrooms, and it’s been a disaster. Now that we know the effect screens have on our children, we need a new approach. This week, in a time-honoured tradition, kids across... read more

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First Nations in B.C. and Alberta rally in the face of repeated fire, flood evacuations

In the News   |   August 21, 2023

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As wildfires across Canada continue on, Indigenous communities are on the front lines, with some communities evacuating several times over the past few years. On Sunday afternoon, Atanda Norn was still in Grande Prairie, Alta.,... read more

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These home-sharing platforms aim to match students with seniors who have empty bedrooms

In the News   |   August 10, 2023

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Two companies are trying to tap an unused part of the housing market by matching students and other renters with homeowners who have empty bedrooms. Sparrow Living Inc., which received federal funding, launched its home-sharing... read more

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Women have been sidelined in asset management careers for years. This program is trying to change that

In the News   |   August 10, 2023

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Isabelle Farnham felt like she was falling behind her peers. While some of her fellow students at the Ivey Business School at the University of Western Ontario had already secured summer positions in investment banking... read more

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Robbie Robertson was the chief craftsman behind The Band’s music

Behind the Breaking News   |   August 10, 2023

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Two things about Robbie Robertson: One, he was not self-effacing about his musical legacy; two, he had nothing at all to be modest about. He played electric guitar – a Telecaster or a Stratocaster, usually... read more

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Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau announce separation

In the News   |   August 3, 2023

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Justin Trudeau and his wife of 18 years, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, announced Wednesday that they have parted ways, making him the second Prime Minister to be legally separated while in office – after only his own... read more

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Trump indicted by grand jury for plot to overturn 2020 election, inciting Jan. 6 mob

In the News   |   August 2, 2023

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Donald Trump has been criminally indicted for orchestrating a plot to overturn his 2020 election loss and inciting a mob of supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol, the most serious charges that the former president... read more

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It’s a sad day in personal finance when the cool new perk at work is letting you dip into your paycheque early

In the News   |   August 1, 2023

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If there is such a thing as too much financial freedom, pay on demand would seem to qualify. With pay on demand, employees of participating companies can request salary they’ve earned to date instead of... read more

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What to say when friends suggest an outing you can’t afford

In the News   |   August 1, 2023

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We’ve had three straight years of personal finance drama, but 2023 may be the worst of them. Inflation has been running hot for two years, interest rates are peaking and the number of consumer insolvencies... read more

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Farmers or ranchers? New analysis points to hybrid origin for Indo-European languages

Articles of Interest   |   July 28, 2023

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The origins of Proto-Indo-European, the ancestral tongue that diverged into hundreds of languages spoken by more than three billion people worldwide, have long been a matter of debate. According to the leading scenario, the language... read more

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Sky-high rents mean finding roommates is more and more like dating

In the News   |   July 17, 2023

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Vanessa Winer has been scouring the web since February looking for the perfect match. But the 25-year-old talent acquisition professional isn’t looking for romance – she’s looking for a roommate. Currently living in Markham, Ont.,... read more

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How the Hollywood actors’ strike could affect Canadian productions - and possibly TIFF

In the News   |   July 14, 2023

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The U.S. actors’ strike that begins Friday will grind film and TV production to a halt worldwide, augmenting the continuing American screenwriter walkout in a move that will clear out sound stages across Canada and... read more

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What to know about Bill C-18, the new law that will affect how you get news in Canada

Behind the Breaking News   |   July 12, 2023

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The federal government’s online news act Bill C-18 became law on June 22. The law will require tech companies like Google and Meta to compensate Canadian news organizations for the content that appears on their platforms. The... read more

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