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Have a plan for your retirement

You dream about living happily ever after in retirement, but are you taking the right steps to get there?

Are you avoiding your finances?

“Should I pay my mortgage faster? Should I contribute to a RRSP or a TFSA instead? What should I invest in? Stocks? Bonds? GICs? Isn’t it better just to buy real estate? Will I be able to afford retirement? Should I save for my children’s college education or should I let them worry about it? Am I on track? If not, what do I need to do to get back on track. We make good money but live pay cheque to pay cheque…”
Café praised for ‘natural supports’

Café praised for ‘natural supports’

A small café in Comox is receiving a huge heap of praise for its supportive work environment and its dedication to inclusive hiring.

Minimum wage impacts jobs: report

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has released a report challenging the overall effectiveness of minimum wage policy in Canada, revealing that increases tend to hurt the very people they are supposed to help.

Office Politics 101: Referring a lousy employee

New year, new changes for Westerly Hotel

New year, new changes for Westerly Hotel

A brand new year comes with brand new changes for the Best Western Westerly Hotel, as the hotel is undergoing major renovations to its restaurants, pub and guest rooms.

Office Politics 101: Burning out and wanting out

Two Eagles soars with accolades

With two major accolades within nine months, Steve and Carolyn Touhey’s entrepreneurial adventures in Canada have been very well received.

Mine, yours and ours – a couple’s guide to finances

As a single person, what’s yours is yours — and that’s that. But when you join with another person and become a couple, sharing is an absolute necessity. Sharing your love, your time, and, oh yes, the bills, obligations and other aspects of your financial lives, as well.
Valley Home Check expands to new home

Valley Home Check expands to new home

As in all aspects of their work, Richard and Julie Watkins wanted to ensure that the sign outside their new office location was just right.