Like many homeowners, Ian Marsden has been following what the Bank of Canada has been up to lately quite closely. He bought a house in Calgary in 2018 on a five-year, fixed rate loan, at about three per cent. He went with a 25-year term, and because he chose an accelerated biweekly payment plan, each…
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Alberta filed 1st ever charges against a carbon offset firm. Here’s why they may not be the last
For the first time ever, a Canadian province has charged a business for providing false information related to carbon offsets, a spokesperson for Alberta’s Environment Ministry said, underscoring the sometimes murky activities of companies in a complicated, rapidly growing industry worth hundreds of millions of dollars annually. Carbon offsets are bought and sold under a…
Job creation numbers are deceptive
MUNCIE, Ind. — Business news is filled with new job creation numbers. Every new business with more than a few employees will get coverage in local papers, and larger firms will make statewide news. Typically, reporters will write about the industry growth patterns, why the firm says it chose its new location and often a…
Aretha Franklin’s Wills Dispute – Rickard & Associates
If you have been following the news, you may have seen that there is a dispute regarding Aretha Franklin’s estate plan. Her sons are in court fighting over her estate and multiple wills. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date….
Ace Global Business Acquisition Limited Announces Additional Contribution to Trust Account to Extend Period to Consummate Business Combination
Published: Jul. 14, 2023 at 9:00 AM EDT|Updated: 2 hours ago NEW YORK, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Ace Global Business Acquisition Limited (NASDAQ: ACBA), a special purpose acquisition company (the “Company”), announced today that Ace Global Investment Limited, the Company’s initial public offering sponsor (the “Sponsor”), has deposited into the Company’s trust account (the…
‘That happened on Donald Trump’s watch’
Chris ChristieAP/Matt Rourke Former New Jersey governor and current GOP presidential candidate appeared on “Fox News Tonight” on Tuesday. On it, he blamed former President Donald Trump for North Korea’s weaponry advancements. “That happened on Donald Trump’s watch,” he said. GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie blamed former President Donald Trump for North Korean weapon advancements…
Right-wing users join Mark Zuckerberg’s ‘friendly’ Threads within 24 hours of launch
Mark Zuckerberg.Erin Scott/Reuters Right-wing users are testing the boundaries of Mark Zuckerberg’s Threads. Several right-wing users have signed up to the platform, with some posting antagonistic content. Zuckerberg has tried to position Threads as a friendly alternative to Elon Musk’s Twitter. Right-wing users are testing the boundaries of Mark Zuckerberg’s “friendly” Twitter alternative, Threads. According…
Canadian economy steady in April as real GDP remains unchanged – Business News
Economy holds steady The Canadian Press – Jun 30, 2023 / 6:27 am | Stories: 434570 Photo: The Canadian Press Statistics Canada says the Canadian economy remained essentially unchanged in April, following a slight uptick in March. The federal agency’s advance estimate suggests real gross domestic product grew 0.4 per cent in May, led by…