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Is it better to buy or rent a cottage? + MORE Apr 8th
The desire to own a cottage where you can look forward to making memories on the same lake every summer is an obvious one for many Canadians.
However, Ted Rechtshaffen, president and chief executive of TriDelta Financial, says the financial argument for owning a cottage instead of renting one is har.... More »
Why your home insurance rates are rising Dec 14th
At first glance, James Arnold looks like an insurance company’s dream client. The Richmond, B.C., resident has owned his current home for more than two decades, has been with the same insurance company for almost 20 years, and in all those years had never made a claim. At least, not until recently.... More »
Better Coverage, Lower Cost: Find the Right Health and Dental Plan Oct 19th
When Was the Last Time You Reviewed Your Plan?
If it’s been a while, you could be missing out on new discounts, waived waiting periods, and enhanced coverage options. Whether you’re self-employed, between jobs, transitioning to retirement, or simply looking for better value, now’s the perfect.... More »
17 home insurance myths to stop believing now Nov 12th
Home insurance can be a tricky topic, and if you’re not reading the fine print, you could be relying on widely-held insurance myths to inform your coverage decisions. Let’s take a look at the home insurance myths and get the facts straight.
Get personalized quotes from Canada's top home i.... More »
Canadian banks hacked and the insurance claim you can't make: CBC's Marketplace consumer cheat sheet Jun 4th
CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week, including customer data hacked at two Canadian banks, taking car insurance companies to court and the provinces with the best cellphone plans..... More »
Northwestern players see union push as spark for change to college sports landscape
– canadianbusiness.com
EVANSTON, Ill. – No matter how they feel about the push to unionize, at least a few Northwestern players see the movement as a spark for change to the college sports landscape.
The question is whether forming a union to bargain for better health insurance and work conditions is the right move for them.
Quarterback Trevor Siemian and linebacker Collin Ellis say they will vote against it later this month. Others won’t reveal which way they’re leaning.
Either way, they seem to agree on this: They have no issue with their coach or school.
Linebacker Jimmy Hall says that’s “something that I think has kind of been twisted,” and that wasn’t the goal when the push started.
The post Northwestern players see union push as spark for change to college sports landscape appeared first on Canadian Business.
The question is whether forming a union to bargain for better health insurance and work conditions is the right move for them.
Quarterback Trevor Siemian and linebacker Collin Ellis say they will vote against it later this month. Others won’t reveal which way they’re leaning.
Either way, they seem to agree on this: They have no issue with their coach or school.
Linebacker Jimmy Hall says that’s “something that I think has kind of been twisted,” and that wasn’t the goal when the push started.
The post Northwestern players see union push as spark for change to college sports landscape appeared first on Canadian Business.
Kids new targets of identity theft
– canoe.ca
In the duplicitous world of fraud, it could be called the “original SIN.” A parent applies for a social insurance number (SIN) for her child in order to open a Registered Retirement Savings Plan, but unless the number is protected, it can be used to create a completely new identity to apply for credit.
