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Fewer home sales and lower average housing prices in Canada compared to
Real estate activity across Canada in June showed a drop in both sales and housing prices compared to June 2023, says the Canadian Real Estate Association, though sales perked up a bit compared to May 2024. According to the latest…
We promised our 3 kids a free education, but now some of them are crying
My husband and I are very comfortable, with a net worth in the millions as we started a successful company years ago. We offered a free college education and a new car upon graduation to each of our three children. We believe we have…
BMW recalling 44K vehicles in Canada over potentially deadly airbag issue
German carmaker BMW is recalling 394,000 vehicles in the United States and 44,131 vehicles in Canada due to faulty airbag inflators that could potentially cause serious or fatal injuries.The recall was reported by the U.S. National …
Home builders, flooring companies and pool maker stocks rally as CPI data
The stocks of home builders were rallying across the board on Thursday, after government data showed consumer prices falling for the first time in more than four years, boosting hopes the Federal Reserve may soon start to lower interest…
Average asking rent in Canada up 7% from a year ago, even as price growth
The average asking rent in Canada reached $2,185 in June, up seven per cent compared with a year ago despite representing the slowest annual rate of growth in 13 months, according to a report by Urbanation and Rentals.ca.The slowed pace…
Sharon Stone, Prince and today’s lessons from celebrity estate mistakes
Missing funds and endless estate battles should make you want to call a lawyer right now
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Silk, Great Value plant-based beverages recalled across Canada
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled a selection of plant-based drinks after discovering they could be contaminated with listeria. Stores across Canada are being told not to sell, serve or distribute the following 15…
‘My stepmother makes me feel unwelcome’: I bought a house for my father in
“He has been married to his third wife for three years; she has asked him where she will live when he passes.”
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After the carbon capture industry gold rush, how many facilities will
The Alberta government kicked off a flurry of activity three years ago when it began awarding the rights to underground caverns for storing carbon emissions.The gold rush was underway as companies announced dozens of projects and…
I’m 65 and five years away from retiring. Is it worth paying an investment
“They recommend shifting to a 70/30 mix since I plan to work until I’m 70.”
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