Mental health services for Ontario First Nations being expanded
Federal, provincial government each contributing $5 million to establish 19 mental wellness teams The federal and Ontario governments are putting up $5 million each to establish 19 new mental wellness teams for First Nations communities. The teams will be located across the province to ensure access by all of Ontario’s First Nations communities. Federal Indigenous […]
Nova Scotia commits $3.5M to bid to host 2020 Indigenous Games in Halifax
Games would be the largest multi-sport event ever held in Nova Scotia The Nova Scotia government is committing $3.5 million in support of a bid to attract the 2020 North American Indigenous Games to Halifax. The Mi’kmaq Sport Council of Nova Scotia is behind the effort to host the games, which include more than 5,000 […]
10 Personal Finance Rules Every Small Business Should Live By
Some of the age-old rules that apply to your very own savings and checking accounts apply to handling your business’s finances. Here are 10 expert tips to keep in mind while managing your business, which might seem awfully familiar. Managing your small business’s finances isn’t as daunting as it may seem. While there is certainly […]
Retirement Savings: More Americans Than Ever Have $1 Million Or More
Do you think saving for retirement is just too tough? Think again. The number of people with 401(k) balances of at least $1 million hit a record 150,000 at the end of 2017 in plans run by Fidelity Investments. Likewise, the number of Fidelity-run IRAs with retirement savings balances of $1 million or more hit […]
Top tips for student tenants: spot the red flags before you move in
Moving into your first student house or flat is a rite of passage for a lot of young people. It’ll be your home from home for many months, so you need to find the right property. Whether you’re after a warm place to study or a pre-drinks venue, here’s what to consider before signing up. […]
How to Learn About College Affordability in High School
It’s college decision time – and across the nation, high school seniors and their parents are grappling with where they’ll attend school next fall. Many students and their families often turn to their school counselor throughout the college application process. However, a new survey from the nonprofit American Student Assistance, the organization that writes the […]