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Saturday, 27 March 2010 02:10 |
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By Vanessa Milne (Chatelaine Magazine)
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Researchers think that up to 40 percent of cancers are preventable by making lifestyle changes like quitting smoking, eating healthily, limiting alcohol intake and reducing sun exposure, as well as avoiding cancer-causing diseases like HPV and hepatitis. And scientists are looking into the potential effects of plastic, cooking and even cellphones. Find out how to cut your chances with these five tips: 1. Reuse carefully
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Monday, 22 March 2010 18:57 |
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By Ellen Roseman – thestar.com
Someone comes to your door and asks if you want to replace your water heater with a more energy-efficient model.
Never assume you're dealing with the same company that currently rents the equipment to you.
It may be a rival firm, hoping to lock you into a long-term contract and charge penalties to get out early.
National Home Services – part of Universal Energy Corp. –is making sales pitches to homeowners who rent water heaters from Direct Energy.
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Monday, 15 March 2010 01:04 |
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Canadians are always looking for ways to reduce their taxes. But watch out -- if a tax reduction strategy looks too good to be true, it probably is.
By Peter Diekmeyer, Bankrate.com
Canadians are among the world's most heavily taxed people. So, it's not surprising we are always on the lookout for creative ways to reduce our taxes, whether it's seeking out new deductions, shelters or estate-planning strategies.
"Canada uses a self-assessment method of calculating income-tax liability," says Colette Gentes-Hawn, a spokeswoman for the Canada Revenue Agency. "So you have the right to reduce your taxes as much as possible, within the law."
The problem with aggressive tax planning is that much of it goes overboard. That can mean either crossing the line into illegality or getting involved with complex schemes that, although they are legal and may reduce your taxes, can also leave you open to substantial harm down the line.
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Saturday, 13 March 2010 01:37 |
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By Julian Beltrame, The Canadian Press
OTTAWA - Prospects for a sustained economic recovery brightened considerably Friday on news Canada created 60,000 full-time jobs last month and fresh evidence the U.S. domestic economy is advancing.
Roughly 21,000 net new jobs were added in Canada last month, pushing the national unemployment rate down to 8.2 per cent from 8.3 per cent.
But the better news was that 60,200 more workers found full-time employment, offset by a loss of 39,000 part-time jobs.
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Tuesday, 09 March 2010 21:22 |
TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian employers plan to hold staffing levels steady in the second quarter, though hiring intentions are up from a year ago, according to a survey released on Tuesday by employment services company Manpower Inc .
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