Many Canadian borrowers find the concept of real versus nominal interest rates hard to grasp, but one of Canada's top experts in central banking says rising real rates will make paying off a mortgage even more painful as it cuts into people's "raw purchasing power." It may not have felt …
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‘Mega dock’ propels Ontario cottagers to seek new rules for aquatic airstrips
A large dock on a quiet Ontario lake has raised an uproar among local cottagers who say federal regulations for water airplane landing strips allow builders to ignore local bylaws. Property owner says dock is part of private water aerodrome and not under local bylaw Aerodrome loophole allows builders to …
Read More »Why this is the indictment that could harm Donald Trump
Donald Trump said late Thursday he'd been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents, touching off what could be the worst of a number of legal threats against the former president as he seeks to reclaim the White House. Newest charges more serious, more sweeping than earlier accusations This is …
Read More »Our smoke, their sky: Canadian haze triggers everything from gags to jabs as it hits U.S. capital
Apocalyptic skies stirred everything from U.S. debates about climate change to gallows humour. Apocalyptic skies stir U.S. debates about climate change. And gallows humour Being a Canadian anywhere on the eastern seaboard of the United States this week runs a risk of being inundated with smoke jokes. A doctor quipped …
Read More »Indictment unsealed: Trump faces 37 charges related to national security
Donald Trump said late Thursday he'd been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents, touching off what could be the worst of a number of legal threats against the former president as he seeks to reclaim the White House. Newest charges more serious, more sweeping than earlier accusations This is …
Read More »Sam Smith and Madonne release collab single ‘Vulgar’
MANILA, Philippines — British singer-songwriter Sam Smith and award-winning singer Madonna have released their collaboration single "Vulgar," evoking heavily of the two artists' controversial yet popular nature. A collaboration between the two singers had long been teased, as far back as when Madonna introduced Smith and Kim Petras to perform …
Read More »Classic films, beloved movies streaming on iWantTFC this Independence Day
MANILA, Philippines — A number of Filipino movies — classic, beloved, and everything in between — will be available on streaming platform iWantTFC as the Philippines celebrates its 125th anniversary of independence this upcoming June 12. In a selection aptly named "Digitally Remastered Classics" are all-time award-winning films such as …
Read More »After receiving $15M bill, Victoria contractor learns of unwitting connection to investment scandal
Devin Hutchinson was shocked to receive a demand for payment for loans he never received from a man and company he never did business with. Devin Hutchinson's company name was allegedly used by Greg Martel to help sell fake investments At first, Devin Hutchinson couldn't quite make sense of the …
Read More »Thousands of forest fire evacuees in Quebec are heading south. These towns are welcoming them with open arms
When Chibougamau was threatened by an out-of-control blaze, the generosity of locals in the Saguenay–Lac-St-Jean region overwhelmed emergency planners. Thousands of evacuees have found places to stay in and around Roberval, Que., a town of just 10,000. Chibougamau residents who fled heat of fires, find warm welcome in Roberval Hundreds …
Read More »20,000 flee restive Mayon
Blast at summit sign of possible eruption as Albay declares state of calamity MAYON AGLOW. Mayon Volcano’s crater is aglow with fresh lava in this photo taken at 8:30 p.m. last night by Phivolcs. Phivolcs, Albay PNP photos Mayon Volcano’s crater glowed well into the night on Friday as state …
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