OP-ED: War Amps amputee pays tribute to Veterans
The following is a letter from a War Amps Amputee regarding Remembrance Day and paying tribute to our Veterans.
Dear Editor,
As we approach Remembrance Day, I’d like to pay tribute to the veteran members of...
OPINION: Child poverty needs to be addressed
It would seem that some don’t think child poverty is a problem in Fall River because it is a wealthy community. At least that’s the vibe I get from the coffee shops, talking to...
COLUMN: Wealth advice from Jennifer Rideout, Assante Capital
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A Loss vs. A Decline (There’s a Big Difference)
Imagine it’s November 2008 and two people are looking at their portfolios. They both see that the stock market has...
OPINION: Presidency bid or fishing for likes?
The race for presidency has become entertainment news.
And I, for one, have never been more proud to be Canadian. Although, I am starting to worry about our neighbours to the south.
Actually, I’ve been worried...
COLUMN: Wealth advice from Jennifer Rideout, Assante Capital
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How Rising Prices Can Lower Your Wealth (And What To Do About It)
When AMC, the giant U.S. theatre chain, announced they were re-opening in late August, they decided to...
OP-ED: Providers speak up for health care, patients
The following is an OP-ED by Premier Tim Houston:
Over the last few days, Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson, our health leadership team and I have been touring the province, meeting with front-line health-care...
Opinion: Teacher pleads with Premier to do the right thing
Editor's note: This is a letter that was sent to Premier Stephen McNeil.
Dear Premier McNeil,
I am a 20-year veteran teacher in Nova Scotia. I implore you to listen to what I am and my...
COLUMN: Costs matter
By Jennifer Rideout, Wealth Advisor, Assante
It’s natural for investors to be focused on costs. Higher costs eat into your returns, leaving you with less money at the end of the day. On the...
COLUMN: 100 Dads
By Doreen Coady
As a Parenting Columnist for The Weekly Press, I’m thrilled to join Patrick on his journalism journey. In anticipation of the upcoming release of 100 Dads 1000 Tips 1 Million Reasons I...
COLUMN: Talking about Trauma
By Shelley Clee
For the record, I am not an expert on trauma. I do not have a degree in psychology or social work. I am, however, a parent of a child with documented childhood...