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Weekend Reading: Rocky Mountain Edition
We spent the last few days in Canmore / Banff enjoying the breathtaking scenery in Kananaskis Country and the Rocky Mountains. The kids loved Afternoon Tea at The Fairmont Banff Springs and the highlight of our trip was taking the Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain to check out the 360-degree observation deck, stroll along the ridgetop…
Read MoreEaster Weekend Reading
Long weekends for most people are a time to rest and relax with loved ones, maybe get away for a couple of nights to a hotel or out to the cottage. I enjoy R&R as much as the next guy, but for me nothing beats a long weekend to work on my side hustle and make some…
Read MoreWeekend Reading: Out Of Control Real Estate Edition
Toronto home prices soared a record 33 percent from a year ago, pushing the cost of an average home to $916,000 and a detached home in the downtown to almost $1.6 million. Now policymakers in the city of Toronto and province of Ontario are considering a new tax on foreign buyers or a tariff on vacant…
Read MoreWeekend Reading: What’s In A Name Edition
CBC Go Public is like a dog with a bone when it comes to going after Canada’s big banks. First it exposed the high pressure sales culture that has made its way down to the front-line – prompting bank tellers to open up about the aggressive tactics used to dupe customers into taking out new products or…
Read MoreWeekend Reading: Federal Budget Edition
It was much ado about nothing when the Liberals announced its second federal budget this week. Despite rumours of tax hikes and increases to the capital gains inclusion rate, the budget delivered none of that, and instead offered what amounts to long-range pledges to improve innovation, skills training and gender equality. For the record, Finance…
Read MoreWeekend Reading: Moonlight Run Edition
Today marks the 30th anniversary of one of the biggest running events in southern Alberta – the Moonlight Run – and I’m excited to say that I’ll be competing in the event for the first time along with my wife, who is an avid runner. I don’t have any aspirations of winning my age category…
Read MoreWeekend Reading: Wall Street Edition
Wall Street is synonymous with investment firms and stock traders, but the name of the street originates from an actual wall that was constructed in the 17th century by the Dutch. The 12-foot wall was built to protect against attacks from pirates and Native American tribes, and to keep other potential dangers out of the…
Read MoreWeekend Reading: Buffett’s Annual Shareholder Letter Edition
Warren Buffett is a living legend in the world of investing and each year he issues, on behalf of his company Berkshire Hathaway, a widely anticipated letter to shareholders. Berkshire stock was up 23 percent in 2016, more than double that of the S&P 500 index. The Oracle of Omaha has still got it! Buffett’s annual…
Read MoreLong Weekend Reading: Family Day Edition
Welcome to another edition of weekend reading. Monday is Family Day here in Alberta so we’re enjoying a long weekend and looking forward to some fun and affordable family entertainment. With that in mind, I don’t want to spend my entire Sunday morning writing, so let’s get on with the links. This long weekend reading edition…
Read MoreWeekend Reading: Raising Retirement Age Edition
Maybe raising the age of eligibility for Old Age Security from 65 to 67 wasn’t such a bad idea after all? The Liberal federal government reversed a controversial decision made in 2012 by the Conservative-led feds and returned OAS eligibility to 65. But now an economic advisory council is recommending Ottawa raise the age of…
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