Opinion

The number five crow snow has come. Now it’s gone. Before I went to bed I looked out. The ground was white. Boy, I thought to myself, “I wonder how much snow there will be by morning.

A number of athletes are getting into trouble these days with positive performance-enhancing drug tests. It is perplexing to me that some many of the bigger name athletes have been getting caught “cheating.

Apr. 28 was National Day of Mourning to remember those who were killed or seriously injured on the job. That was also the day of the In-plant Response Competition in Lanigan. I was amazed at how many children were there to cheer on daddy.

Canadian juries are denied the knowledge that they have the power to pass judgment on laws they deem to be unjust

Neighbourly Advice According to Ed

We have to stop spreading false stories about how only the 'rich' get richer

In this series, I’ve been exploring what professional money managers do when market turn volatile. With my 10-step methodology I begin by developing informed opinions by looking at trends, patterns, and relationships. I then quantify risk.

Perspective is important and illuminating. About only 15 years ago, or perhaps even less, it was not common to have to consider the impact our Canadian and U.S. tax and legal regimes have on estate planning and our affairs in general.

There are in fact some 70 personal tax deductions and credits available. Not all apply to everyone. And many are often overlooked, even if they do apply. Note that a “tax deduction” reduces your taxable income for the year.

The Earls restaurant controversy is just the tip of the iceberg for a Canadian industry that has been slow to adapt to changing needs