More Canadians report being happier after age 55, a new survey suggests
The study asked Canadians to rate their level of happiness on a scale of one to 10. Continue reading
Income
Former Kingston catholic school property converted to affordable housing
Kingston’s mayor cuts the ribbon at new affordable housing apartment building. Continue reading
Hundreds protest cancellation of basic income pilot program
Ontario government cancels basic income pilot project. Continue reading
Organization wants governments to perform test for basic personal income in Nova Scotia
The Basic Income Guarantee Nova Scotia group says “the time is right” to examine how to take what it says is an important first step to eradicating poverty. Continue reading
Here’s the income you need to pass the mortgage stress test across Canada
What’s the bare minimum that will allow you to buy an average-priced home? We did the math. Continue reading
Alberta making adjustments to AISH eligibility rules
Alberta is proposing changes to financial trusts to further assist people with disabilities. Continue reading
How to avoid Blue Monday
To deal with the stress of Christmas bills, start thinking about how to reduce expenses — now is a good time to plan for next year, to examine what expenses could be trimmed or eliminated. Continue reading
Cold weather dangerous for people living on the streets
Homeless and low income individuals most affected by the cold weather this winter. Continue reading
Winnipeggers upset over bus fare hikes
An association helping low-income residents of Winnipeg is calling on the province to reconsider the proposed changes to Winnipeg transit. Continue reading
Sask. commercial fishers becoming increasingly dependent on pickerel for income
The Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation paid out just over $4.2 million to Saskatchewan fishers in the last fiscal year. Continue reading