While the United States suffers, the President is derelict Peter Blaikie April 3, 2020 150 Many of you will remember the opening lines of Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities – “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”. Although, at least for the moment, the worst of times aptly describe...
Weakening Democracy in the full light of day Peter Blaikie March 17, 2020 401 The Washington Post uses the slogan Democracy Dies in Darkness. Given the fact that, in many of the world’s most democratic countries, and to varying degrees, democracy is in retreat, a more appropriate slogan ...
The Incas, Treasures of Peru – until April 13, 2020 Pointe-à-Callière LiveEvents February 29, 2020 631 A North American exclusive: The Incas, Treasures of Peru The Incas, Treasures of Peru, gives museum-goers a taste of one of the richest legacies of craftsmanship the world has ever seen. A North Americ...
RRSPs: Unusual strategies & uncommonly known rules Lynn MacNeil February 23, 2020 697 Managing Your Money RRSPs, also known as Registered Retirement Savings Plans, are the Canadian government’s way of encouraging us to create our own pension plans. They can be controversial for those who worr...
Government incentives could propel us all to do the Right Things linda.hammerschmid February 21, 2020 635 Ask the Hammer Sure we already get to deduct contributions to RRSPs, and those who pay spousal support, that ded...
Are the Democrats ready to win in 2020? Peter Blaikie February 20, 2020 575 That’s My View Karl Rove, the Republican strategist and Svengali, who master-minded the two presidential victories of George W. Bush, once stated, “To win in politics, you must successfully attack your oppon...
Recession concerns among top fears of 2020 – How to Prepare Lynn MacNeil February 8, 2020 604 Managing Your Money Over the holidays I noticed a reoccurring theme of recession fears. At social events with friends and family it would always come up in at least one conversation. From a cousin hesitant...
What’s your reason? Run with the MUHC Foundation this year and support a cause close to your heart Kate Shingler February 6, 2020 775 With the holidays behind us, many of us are embracing the New Year with fresh exercise and health goals. One way of ensuring we stay active and fit during the winter months is to train for an outdoor event that...
A few quick tips on fighting certain traffic tickets linda.hammerschmid February 4, 2020 619 Ask the Hammer By and large most drivers have “earned” some traffic tickets in their driving careers. Be they for parking or moving violations take the time to review in detail your ticket before simply p...
“Cutting the lemons”, “Dumping the dogs” – using tax loss selling to reduce your taxes Lynn MacNeil February 1, 2020 659 Managing Your Money Not every investment is going to be a winner. Buying stocks that go down in value is simply part of investing. While it usually makes sense to stick to the old adage “buy low, sell high”,...
