OP-ED: Vaccination, trust in science and patience is the only way out of this...
By Linda Silas
A COVID-free future is within our reach – a future where it's safe to hug again and where our smiles no longer need to be hidden behind a mask. To get there, we...
COLUMN: Wealth advice from Jennifer Rideout, Assante Wealth
Volatility: A Misunderstood Friend in Disguise
When markets become rocky, the term volatility gets used a lot. For some investors, it’s a bit of a scary word, often used to describe sharp declines in the...
COLUMN: Bill’s Blog with MLA Bill Horne
Summer Events in Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank
I hope you had the opportunity to experience and enjoy the many events and recreational actives available in our beautiful communities. I have enjoyed meeting and talking with many...
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: Beyond the vaccine: Rethinking testing in long-term care
By Jennifer Zelmer and David Mowat
COVID-19 has affected us all, but a great deal of the impact has been on older adults, and especially those living in long-term care homes. Eight in 10 deaths...
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...
MP’s COLUMN: News & Views with MP Darrell Samson, May 2020
By Darrell Samson, MP
Throughout these unprecedented challenges we’re all facing together due to COVID-19, we’ve been witness to the best qualities of people shining through, as demonstrated by the countless acts of kindness performed...
COLUMN: Housing plan shows progress, helps with cost of living
The following is a column from Premier Tim Houston:
One way to tackle the cost of living is to make owning a home and renting more affordable.That’s why our plan focuses on supporting renters while...
Submitted: The heroes of Normandy by Guy Black
The following was written and submitted to us by Guy Black, Recipient of the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation in recognition of the upcoming 80th Anniversary of D-Day on June 6, 2024.
CANADA: Death struck...
EDITORIAL: Speed bumps – the answer or a hindrance?
The Halifax Traffic Authority announced recently it approved speed bumps in several community residential streets in Fall River and Windsor Junction, along with other areas in HRM.
The
news was meant with a mixture of...