Saanich observatory celebrates 100 years of watching the sky
In 1918, the facility opened and remained the world’s main astrophysical research centre for decades The Dominion Astrophysical Observatory (DAO) on Vancouver Island is celebrating 100 years of educating the public and advancing science this weekend. The observatory’s telescope was once the world’s largest and the facility was among the first to develop techniques for […]
Ottawa, P.E.I. government invest almost $48M in energy-saving programs
The goal is to help Islanders ‘save money, reduce energy waste, create jobs’ and more The federal and provincial governments announced almost $48 million in funding for energy-saving programs across P.E.I., according to a federal government news release. Cardigan MP Lawrence MacAulay and Liberal MLA Richard Brown made the announcement Friday. The federal government is […]
Travel on a budget: Tips for traveling the world on a budget
Many of us may not be able to spend that much money needed for luxurious travel but wish to explore the world anyhow. Maybe you don’t know but it is possible to travel around without leaving a crack on your bank account. If you are really into traveling and want to roam around while keeping […]
7 tips for creating a budget-friendly trip the entire family can enjoy
For many families, summertime often means travel time. However, as the cost of travel increases, more and more families are discouraged and dissuaded from hitting the open road. However, there are ways to help your family have a budget-friendly trip this summer without sacrificing the experience. Here are some tips. 1. Drive. I know flying […]
Social Media Can Cost You Your Job
Most people know that their actions on social media may prevent them from getting a job. What some don’t think about is that their digital life on sites like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and others may cost them a job they already have. That’s what happened in the bizarre case of Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball […]
Here’s one simple solution to helping Americans manage their money
When it comes to teaching Americans about money, a video could be a worth a thousand words. Videos may help improve Americans’ woefully inadequate financial literacy and ensure people make better financial choices, according to a new report by researchers at UCLA and Carnegie Mellon published in the journal Management Science. The research comes as […]