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. […]

Have Indian badminton players forgotten how to win titles? | Badminton News

While fans, funders and fame-managers assigned to market athletes, might desire year-round consistency and constantly reassuring headlines, even of streaky wins, what has truly been lost in 2024 is the ability of Indian shuttlers to win titles. As expected, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty picked the only two notable title wins this year – French […]

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 […]