Minimum-Wage Earners Can’t Afford Rent
In most Canadian cities, working a 40-hour week won’t get you an apartment if you’re earning minimum wage By…
Month: August 2019
More Parents Risking Retirement for the Kids
A survey has revealed that almost half of Canadian parents expect to help their children buy a house By Jennifer Hughes Photo: iStock/AndreyPopov. Nearly half of Canadian parents with children under the age of 18 say they plan…
Understanding Probate Fees
Whether you need to be concerned about probate fees depends in part on where you live A popular regular feature…
The Yachtsman’s Caribbean
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Stem-Cell Clinics Draw Health Canada’s Attention
Experimental stem-cell treatments are called experimental for a reason Photo: iStock/microgen. After a man was found to have cells from…
Lyme Disease Is on the Rise
Ticks are moving north and bringing the disease with them. Here’s how to protect yourself Photo: iStock/H_Barth. The tick population…
A Leap Forward in Cancer Care
A new Canadian cancer research network promises improved treatment Photo: iStock/KatarzynaBialaslewicz. The Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network, a…
More and More Canadians Don’t Trust Social Media
Distrust of the Internet is growing, and users say social media companies are largely to blame By Jennifer Hughes Photo:…
The Top International Retirement Spots
If your retirement planning includes thinking about retiring abroad, these are the countries to consider By Jennifer Hughes Photo…
Another Reason to Be Wary of Smartphone Addiction
It sounds like science fiction, but excess smartphone use may cause bone-spurs on your skull By Jennifer Hughes Photo: iStock/ViewApart.…
