How to win the housing density debate
Open this photo in gallery: Toronto city council voted this week against a plan for a citywide authorization of multiplexes of six units.Cole Burston/The Globe and Mail When making the argument for more housing in cities, advocates and politicians should consider why the federal carbon fuel charge failed. Climate change is a real and pressing […]
Here’s how to negotiate a raise – in the form of lower rent
Open this photo in gallery: Lower rent isn’t just going to drop into your lap, you need to make it happen and timing is everything.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press When it comes to asking for a raise, timing is everything. If you ask your boss for one right now, when the economy is uncertain, you’d be […]
How to beat the severe heat
Bob Hill is the Brookings County emergency manager. By Bob Hill For The Brookings Register There is hot, and then there is hot. Extreme heat is a period of high heat and humidity with temperatures above 90 degrees for at least two to three days. In extreme heat your body works extra hard to maintain […]
Bait-and-switch mortgage rates are everywhere – here’s how to cut through the hype
A regular chore for mortgage broker Victor Tran is providing reality checks to people who find great rate deals advertised online. “It happens all the time,” Mr. Tran said. “I would say almost nine out of 10 of my conversations.” Canada’s high-cost housing market forces buyers and owners to find the best possible mortgage rate. […]
How to solve farm issues? | News, Sports, Jobs
Staff photo by Fritz Busch U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, left, enjoys a light moment with Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish, right, after a U.S. Senate Candidate Forum at Farmfest Wednesday. GILFILLAN ESTATES — Seven U.S. Senate candidates discussed a variety of farm issues and how they would solve them at […]
Opinion: We need to help students learn how to overcome their anxiety
Alexandra Shimo is a creativity coach, professor and author. I knew that something was different this year when it came time to grade my students’ work. In my nine years of teaching and lecturing at various universities and colleges in Ontario, I have found that some anxiety around the end of the school year is […]
How to get the most out of your student summer earnings
Summer is just starting for most kids, but for college and university students it’s already halfway over. If you have a child who is off school and working for the summer, now’s a good time to see how their bank account looks. A student’s summer earnings can cover a good chunk of the bills during […]