Whose responsibility is it to create affordable housing? Is it something for the public or private sector to deal with? According to Elaine Della-Mattia’s Nov. 10 article in the Sault Star: “Resident opposes two planned projects,” and the city’s Official Plan, it is currently a developer’s responsibility. Two projects were being debated recently as the city had waived the affordable housing …
Won’t refuse ‘catch-up’ dollars, but this is no educated solution
On Oct.20, the Ontario’s provincial government announced the “Catch Up Payments” plan. Unfortunately, most parents of school-aged children still haven’t heard about the $200 to 250 dollars available through a simple online application process. According to its press release, the Ministry of Education’s “Plan to Catch Up,” is “to keep students in class learning for the entirety of the school …
Shrinkflation a growing cause for concern
As I’m watching the Bank of Canada rate increase, noting that the prices of gas and meat have never been higher, there’s a lot of talk about inflation and greedflation, but I’m surprised more people aren’t talking about shrinkflation as part of both. Reaching back to Economics 101, inflation is an increase in prices, when the purchasing power of money …
Want to stimulate the economy? Grab a sledgehammer and get to work
COLUMN: Funding is available If the weather or economy is getting you down, perhaps it is time to rethink your vacation time and complete some home repairs. Not only could you be enjoying your living space more, but there are financial incentives to help make it happen. Recently I launched into massive renovations including taking down two walls, refinishing hardwood …