We may be in the midst of an economic recession, but there's one group that's clearly surviving (and in many cases thriving) in these uneasy times. Mompreneurs, the group of mother entrepreneurs who spawned the hot buzzword of last year, are still around and many are doing better than ever.Recently … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Tuesday, April 7, 2009
In National News: Probe underway after Ontario plane leads U.S. fighter jets over 4 states (CBC)In our opinion: The pilot of the stolen Cessna was reportedly trying to commit suicide, as he thought he'd be shot down once he crossed the US border. While certainly a novel means of committing suicide, … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Thursday, April 2, 2009
In National News: Suncor fined $850,000 for environmental violations (CBC) In our opinion: We're glad to see that justice has been served, but we can't help but wonder whether this fine will be a strong enough deterrent. Toronto airport yanks RCMP privileges after undercover visit (Globe and … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Tuesday, March 31, 2009
In National News: 'Spiritual dream team' to gather in B.C. for peace (National Post)In our opinion: While our government may have denied British MP George Galloway admission to Canada, we can rest assured that - unlike the South African government - they won't close our doors to the Dalai Lama. CSIS … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Thursday, March 26, 2009
In National News:State of emeergency declared in Manitoba towns (National Post)In our opinion: Our hearts go out to the people affected by this natural disaster. Jobs disappearing faster than stimulus can create: budget officer (CBC) In World NewsCar bomb kills 16, wounds 40 in Baghdad (Reuters)In … [Read more...]
Chatting with the Wealthy Barber
I recently had David Chilton, author of The Wealthy Barber, come to Toronto to speak to my clients. His message was very timely because the one main point he makes with his book is that to achieve financial success, you must always spend less than you make. This is the lesson my parents … [Read more...]