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OAS payment dates in 2024 and 2025, and more to know about Old Age Security + MORE Nov 4th
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 »
'You win games with guys like that': Sherwood shines as Canucks bounce back - Sportsnet.ca Dec 17th
'You win games with guys like that': Sherwood shines as Canucks bounce back Sportsnet.caCanucks take on the Utah Hockey Club after Sherwood's hat trick SooTodayInstant Reaction: Sherwood’s first NHL hat trick propels Canucks to 3-1 win over Avalanche Canucks ArmyFe.... More »
Here’s how ‘workaholic’ Lauren can put her savings to work toward buying her dream house Jun 18th
To buy a house in the next five years, writes financial expert Jason Heath, Lauren should direct-transfer some of her maxed-out RRSP cash into the new tax-sheltered First Home Savings Account..... More »
Stock market news for Canadian investors: Loblaw, Walmart and more Feb 21st
Companies that reported earnings this week
Gildan
Loblaw
Walmart
Gildan Activewear reports $132.3M Q4 profit, raises dividend 10%
Source: Google
Gildan (TSE: GIL)
(All figures in U.S. dollars.)
Q4 profit: $132.3 million or 86 cents per diluted share, down from $153.3 mill.... More »
‘See people, not the virus’: HIV Edmonton aims to end stigma on World Aids Day - CTV News Dec 2nd
‘See people, not the virus’: HIV Edmonton aims to end stigma on World Aids Day CTV NewsMessage from the Minister of Health and the Minister of Indigenous Services on World AIDS Day and Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week canada.caHIV rates on the rise since start of COVID-19 pan.... More »
The fear of missing out on owning a home, a.k.a. real estate FOMO, can be a powerful feeling—especially if you’re watching from the sidelines as home values soar. “I think of all the ‘high-priced’ $600,000 homes I could have purchased,” says Candice Best, a public relations executive based in Toronto. “Never mind the appreciation in the neighbourhoods that I’d never have considered living in 20 years ago, which are now hot spots.” Best sold her Toronto condo in 2003, assuming she’d be able to hop back into the market in a few years; but, as prices climbed, her wait has stretched into two decades.
Best may not get her chance for a while yet. In Toronto and, Canada’s other ultra-hot market, Vancouver, the dream of property ownership feels increasingly out of reach, while sellers’ returns seem like lottery prizes. In fact, home prices all over Canada continued to rise this year: as of January 2022, they were up 21% from the same month the previous year…
15,000 residential construction workers go on strike over wages amid rising inflation – Toronto Star
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15,000 residential construction workers go on strike over wages amid rising inflation Toronto StarToronto Real Estate Construction Grinds To A Halt As Union Battles Over Inflation – Better Dwelling Better DwellingStrike by at least 15000 construction workers hammers projects Toronto SunApproximately 15000 residential construction workers on strike in the GTA CP24 Toronto’s Breaking NewsLabour strike means Toronto can temporarily stop whining about construction noise blogTOView Full coverage on Google News
