Ever wonder why your dollar doesn't go as far as it used to? Why you cannot afford the same lifestyle from 15 years ago? With rising inflation for everything including essential items and commodities, the governments are trying to combat these inflating costs by raising interest rates. The unfortunate symptom of increased interest rates is a slower...
There are a variety of factors that go into deciding which heating system is best suited for you and your home. The chart below summarizes some of the general differences between some of the most common heating systems. Please note that factors related to installation costs can be highly variable based on th...
Health Canada has updated the guideline for uranium in drinking water to protect the health of Canadians. Learn about the health effects of uranium and how to reduce your exposure if uranium is present at high levels in your drinking water.
Uranium in drinking water
Uranium is a weakly radioactive metal that occurs naturally in many different mineral...
2021 has proven to be a year of insanity and fatigue that will go down as one of the most challenging years in modern history. From an ongoing and relentless pandemic, to an unbearable heat wave, massive forest fires and torrential flooding… Living through such a tumultuous time has caused a great deal of stress where many of us will be embracing t...
Just off of Highway 3, the Copper Creek Rec Site is a great spot for a picnic, rest, or camping at the junction of the Paysaten River and Copper Creek. Nestled next to the river, this site has 5 level camping areas. Also a great spot to stop and rest for a while when travelling along Highway 3. It's less than 5 minutes f...
GST and other tax structures are extremely complex, especially in the sale of real estate. Real estate deals can require GST, PTT and additional PTT (foreign buyer’s tax), vacancy tax, speculation tax, taxes on commissions and legal fees and on other services.
GST Basics
Under the Federal Excise Tax Act (ETA), the sale of real property is a taxable...
