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Canada can build its economy without outside help

Canada can build its economy without outside help

Time to put trillions of dollars in Canadian savings to work kickstarting the Canadian economy and stop going cap in hand to foreign sources
The family wealth conversation – too little, too late?

The family wealth conversation – too little, too late?

One of the issues of increasing concern to parents is having that family wealth conversation.
Don’t be suckered by the ‘binary options’scam

Don’t be suckered by the ‘binary options’scam

Do-it-yourself investors may have run across investing websites that promise huge returns if you trade something called “binary options.” They make it seem like a pretty easy way to make a quick buck.
‘Morning Star’ meets up with the moon April 23

‘Morning Star’ meets up with the moon April 23

April starts off with the moon in an occultation of Aldebaran, one of many throughout the year. This one is visible for most of Asia, but for us it’s a close conjunction.
Special Medal available to Veterans of the Second World War

Special Medal available to Veterans of the Second World War

Dear Editor Since 2014 the government of France has been awarding their highest medal, the Legion of Honour, to Canadian veterans who participated in the liberation of France in 1944.
New Canada difficult to admire

New Canada difficult to admire

Dear Editor I am not happy with the way the politicians are acting toward the refugees walking across the border and seeking asylum in Canada. Ralph Goodale’s bluster that they “must obey the law” comes across as phony and not genuine.
Time to stop having special days for things

Time to stop having special days for things

Recently we observed International Women’s Day. But my questions is why? Not why do we show appreciation for women.
Tax increases should not come as a surprise

Tax increases should not come as a surprise

I do not envy any politician around budget time. Everyone has an opinion on how government money should be spent, it does not matter whether it is a civic, provincial, or federal elected official.
From the Top of the Pile for 25 years

From the Top of the Pile for 25 years

Back when a fast computer was called a 386, a scrawny bespectacled nerd who on occasion wore a shirt and tie to class and a beaver hat in winter found himself the editor of the Yorkton Regional High School newspaper, The Regional Rap.
Getting caught is when things go from bad to worse

Getting caught is when things go from bad to worse

Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, called yesterday to complain that his luck had deserted him last week. His foot was a little heavy on the gas pedal, and he got a ticket for speeding.
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