Inflation is decelerating quickly. It peaked at 8.1 per cent last summer. It fell to 5.9 per cent in January, and the Bank of Canada predicts it will fall to three per cent by the end of this year. But economists say that’s the easy part. The Bank of Canada has repeatedly said it’s committed…
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Russia blocks access to The Bell news website
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia on Sunday blocked access to The Bell, a news outlet founded by one of Russia’s top journalists, the latest website to be taken offline as Moscow cracks down on independent media. Russia has blocked dozens of news sites since it invaded Ukraine last year, often accusing them of publishing “fake” news…
How Can I Preserve Wealth for Future Generations?
Some of our clients are interested in preserving wealth for future generations, and in that instance, we sometimes recommend starting a family bank. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). A family bank…
Where Do Healthcare Breaches Come From?
While we have seen an increase in healthcare data breaches stemming from vendor vulnerabilities, there can be a variety of sources. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). Recent breaches have demonstrated various…
Tech stocks extend post-Fed rally, Dow futures lag
US stocks finished mixed Thursday, highlighted by a vault upward by tech stocks following the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate hike and ahead of another batch of earnings from the industry’s biggest players. The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) soared by more than 3% at the close. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) added 1.5%, while the Dow…
5 Things to Discuss with Your Spouse Before Estate Planning
If you are married and considering doing your estate plan, there are some discussions you should have with your spouse. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). If you and your spouse are…
Popular Ottawa diner closing after 55 years in business
A popular diner is closing its doors after 55 years. The family business has been an Ottawa staple for several generations. At the Brookfield Restaurant, Joyce Aboud has been the owner alongside her husband for decades. Aboud took over her family business in the 1980s, but has been working there since it opened. “It was…
Legal Documents for Your Graduating Senior
If you are a parent with a child who will graduate from high school soon, now is a good time to start planning what documents the child will need moving forward. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe…