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FCC unravels net neutrality as protesters gather - BNN + MORE Dec 15th
BNNFCC unravels net neutrality as protesters gatherBNNWASHINGTON — The U.S. Federal Communications Commission vote on Thursday to roll back net neutrality rules could galvanize young voters, a move Democrats hope will send millennials to the polls in greater numbers and bolster their chances in ne.... More »
So you fell short of your financial goals in 2025—here’s how to do better Dec 26th
Did you fall behind on your financial goals for 2025? If so, you’re not alone. According to a survey by online estate planning platform Willful, 58% of Canadians reported postponing financial tasks they’d earmarked for the year, such as paying down debt, contributing to registered savings and in.... More »
Three dates is all it takes to determine financial compatibility Jul 23rd
When you work as a team, you can build wealth together, writes Lesley-Anne Scorgie..... More »
How to use FHSA and RRSP withdrawals for a home down payment in Canada + MORE Feb 11th
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My partner and I plan to buy a $600,000 home in two to three years with a 20% down payment. Can we each use $40,000 from our FHSAs and $60,000 from our RRSPs through the Home Buyers’ Plan, even though we would only need $120,000 for the down payment? We would use the additional $80,.... More »
OAS payment dates in 2025, and more to know about Old Age Security + MORE Jan 6th
If you’re approaching or planning for retirement, you may have questions about Old Age Security (OAS) benefits, like: Do I need to apply for OAS? How much will I receive in OAS? When do OAS payments go out? We cover these questions and more below. But first, here’s a quick overview of how OAS wo.... More »
The week in pictures
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U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump inspires strange reaction at a campaign rally. (Brian Snyder/Reuters)A fire broke out on New Year’s Eve at the Address Hotel in Dubai, located in the world’s tallest building. (Nicolas Cornet/EPA)
A llama gets intimate with photographers during the stock take at London Zoo. (Stefan Wermuth/Reuters)
Carollers attend mass by Prague Archbishop Dominik Duka before the traditional Three Kings Procession on Jan. 3. (Matej Divizna/Getty Images)
A 36.6-metre-high-staue of Mao Zedong is under construction in Tongxu County, China.(ChinaFotoPress/Getty Images)
A suicide attack struck a compound belonging to foreigers in the Afghan capital. (Massoud Hossaini/AP)
Mount Soputan spews ash into the air during an eruption seen from Silian village, in Northern Sulawesi. (Adi Dwi Satrya/AFP/Getty Images)
U.S. President Barack Obama sheds a tear while delivering a statement on steps the administration is taking to reduce gun violence. (Carlos Barria/Reuters)
Migrants and refugees queue to board a train under heavy rain at a train station in the southern Serbian town of Presevo…
Jeff Chiu/APOTTAWA – Canada’s top scientific agency will be waiting at least two more years for a new computer system to replace the one hackers infiltrated in the summer of 2014 – and some researchers will have to rely on the old one in the meantime, documents show.
The National Research Council was forced to shut down its computer network in July 2014 after hackers repeatedly made it into systems that house sensitive research, trade secrets and personal information.
Government officials publicly blamed the attack on a highly sophisticated, Chinese state-sponsored player. China strenuously denied what they described as a baseless charge from Canadian officials.
The ensuing 12 months were supposed to have seen a $32.5-million refit of the council’s networks, including a rebuilt system and new laptops for council workers as part of the technological upgrade.
The new laptops are in place, as are most enhanced security controls.
In an emailed statement, NRC spokesman Charles Drouin said a “modest investment” in the old system has been the biggest measure taken to get the council back to its usual productivity levels…
German police spray anti-migrant protesters, Merkel toughens tone – The Australian Financial Review
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The Australian Financial ReviewGerman police spray anti-migrant protesters, Merkel toughens toneThe Australian Financial ReviewSwiss performance artist Milo Moire holds a sign "Respect us! We are no fair game even when we are naked!!!" as she protests naked in front of Cologne's cathedral. AP. by Justin Huggler. German Chancellor Angela Merkel for the first time signalled a …Cologne attacks: Germans left feeling vulnerableBBC NewsCologne sex attacks: 'Rapefugees' spark revolt against Angela MerkelThe Australian (blog)We need to talk about Cologne … but let's not talk nonsenseHerald ScotlandLos Angeles Times -Reuters UK -The Guardianall 421 news articles »
The recent $500 million US investment by General Motors in ride-hailing app Lyft points to a shift in attitudes surrounding car ownership, some users of car-sharing services say.
