Nova Scotia Power starts install of new power lines across Strait of Canso
High-voltage lines a requirement of the Maritime Link project After a three-month delay, Nova Scotia Power is erecting huge overhead power lines over the Strait of Canso, a requirement of the Maritime Link project that will also serve as a backup power connection to Cape Breton Island. The power line project was delayed in December […]
Montreal firefighters honoured for decades of distinguished service
Sylvain Ricard has been responding to calls for 30 years. And on Thursday, the Montreal fire chief was recognized for his service — alongside dozens more of the city’s longest-serving firefighters. “We touch people every day. For 30 years, this is great and very rewarding,” said Ricard, an operations chief who works in the boroughs […]
How To Deduct Your Car
When you use your car for both personal and business reasons and you are not fully reimbursed through your employer for the business expenses, you can deduct those costs from your taxes. How do you go about claiming these deductions? Assuming that you itemize, you have two general paths: Standard Mileage Method – The IRS […]
Money Matters: Money gifts
Maybe you received a very nice monetary gift for your birthday and you just don’t know what to do with the money. We are glad you are being careful about its use, and would suggest the following points for your new funds. Prioritize your long- and short-term goals. Goals should be realistic and specific. Your […]
Adults saving money by having an allowance
Money is no game to Brandon and Amiyrah Martin. Two of their three children get allowance, but they’re not the only ones pocketing it. The couple also sets money aside for the adults in the house. They call it their ‘fun money’. Brandon explains, “If you want to have spending money, we’ll take $100 a […]
On the Homefront: Help your children build healthy money habits
It’s finally spring – the time when a young man’s or woman’s fancy turns to thoughts of…summer jobs! With dreams of healthy paychecks fueling summer fun or special purchases, it is easy for teens to spend their money, even before they start working. So now is the perfect time to sit down with your child […]