How Mississauga’s 10-tower, $1.5B condo complex could reshape the city’s future
The M City complex and Hurontario LRT are scheduled to open in 2021 and 2022, respectively The start of construction for a $1.5 billion condo complex is being hailed as a major step in Mississauga’s ongoing evolution into a full-fledged urban centre. Developers are set to host a ceremonial groundbreaking Monday at M City, a […]
Turning old bicycle tires into a better ride for horses
‘There are a lot of wasted resources going into landfills,’ said Mike Chassie, VP of Halifax C&D Recycling A local recycling company is looking to partner with bicycle shops across Nova Scotia to give old tires a second life under the hooves of horses, instead of seeing the rubber dumped into the province’s landfills. Halifax […]
A dumb wedding-gift rule you should ignore
One of the accepted forms of extravagance in our society is a lavish wedding. You can see this in the rule that the dollar value of your wedding gift should “cover your plate” or, in other words, be equivalent to the cost of the food and booze you consume at the event. The underlying attitude […]
How to Budget for Your Kids’ Summer Vacation
Summertime, and the living is easy – unless you’re a parent of young children, trying to find and afford ways to occupy them during the long break. If you have a baby in day care, the center is likely to be open year-round, so you’re all set. Otherwise, the lack of school can create a […]
4 Tips That Make Investing in Retirement Easy
Most investors know that selecting the best asset allocation is critical to building a good nest egg in the decades leading up to retirement. But the game changes after that. A stock-laden portfolio designed for growth may be too risky when there’s less time to wait out downturns and no fresh money going in. And […]
How To Do A Trial Run Before Relocating In Retirement
Many American workers dream of punching out for the final time, packing their suitcase, hopping on a plane and permanently relocating to a new city or even state in retirement. What those retirees probably don’t anticipate are the variables and unexpected costs that inevitably come with moving: housing costs, taxes, insurance and access to quality […]