How to apply for Housing Benefit, Local Housing Allowance and Council Tax Support
Please note Since the introduction of Universal Credit, new claims for Housing Benefit or Local Housing Allowance can only be made if you are of state pension age (from 15 May 2019, both members of a couple must be of pension age) or if you live in supported accommodation. Housing Benefit If you live in a council or […]
Saskatchewan shows Alberta how to handle a separatist threat seeking U.S. support
Open this photo in gallery: A brief expression of support in Saskatchewan for joining the United States, back in 1980, was stifled by the provincial legislature. Today, some separatists in Alberta have similarly expressed support for union with the United States.Amir Salehi/The Globe and Mail Bill Waiser is a Saskatoon-based historian and the author of […]
These roasted potatoes come with a satisfying crunch
Open this photo in gallery: The crispy exterior of these roasted potatoes contrasts with their soft, fluffy insides.Julie Van Rosendaal/The Globe and Mail It’s often said we eat with our eyes, but we use all our senses when we eat: Our sense of smell has a greater impact on our sense of taste than our […]
Government seeks urgent advice on how to protect Auckland rock pools
“Kiwis, we’re fairly laidback and we make assumption that, when immigrants come to New Zealand, they won’t crap on the beach, they won’t slaughter all the periwinkles. Well, this is evidence that, as our democracy changes, we’re going to have to be more vigilant. “The New Zealand public has got to wake up to the […]
Old family photos collecting dust? Here’s how to get rid of them without letting go of the memories
Open this photo in gallery: A bucket of photos for sale at Vancouver store Georgia General.Stephan Petar Many people have boxes of photos stored in garages, attics or crawlspaces that they can’t bear to part with – even as the pictures collect dust or slowly deteriorate. Photographs can illustrate life stages and remind us of […]
How to nurture your long-distance friendships
Open this photo in gallery: Research has shown that our social networks tend to shrink around the age of 25.iStockphoto/iStockPhoto / Getty Images Just a few years ago, I simply had to walk a few steps across my Toronto apartment to talk to my two best friends. I was a part of a tight-knit, five-person […]
Zohran Mamdani’s Campaign Figured Out How to Channel Fandom
Zohran Mamdani’s New York City mayoral campaign set a new standard for how Democrats can communicate online. It’s this digital savviness and authentic engagement with social media platforms to which pundits across the political spectrum have attributed Mamdani’s triumphant and decisive win Tuesday night. From the start, his team outclassed his opponents online, publishing highly […]
How to keep your money safe from hackers
Open this photo in gallery: Passwords should be encrypted and stored in a password manager, such as those built into operating systems and web browsers.RayaHristova/iStockPhoto / Getty Images Last month, The Globe and Mail published the story of a Questrade client who lost $70,000 in a cybercrime. Alarmingly, Questrade refused to reimburse the client for […]
Power to the renter: Here’s how to score a deal in a renter’s market
Open this photo in gallery: More than 80 per cent of Toronto’s condo investors are not collecting enough in rent to pay their mortgages.SHANNON STAPLETON/Reuters Renting a home, especially in a big city like Toronto or Vancouver, is expensive. Historically tight housing supply and the popularity of living in such cities means landlords can typically […]
How to know when it’s time to break up with a friend, and do it kindly
Open this photo in gallery: salim hanzaz/Getty Images Last year, I began to feel uncomfortable in one of my longest-held friendships. Political and value-based differences that had always been present seemed to get more apparent, especially as the world became a more polarized place, and I found myself feeling more and more confined by the […]