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The following is a statement issued by the provincial government from Timothy Halman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change. HALIFAX: Today (Sept. 1), Premier Tim Houston, in his role as chair of the Council of...

Active Investing, Passive Investing, or Both? It’s a big debate in the world of finance: Should you be a Passive or Active investor? There are good arguments on both sides, but like many things in...

CONGRATS TO GRADS 2022! Later this month, students will finish their school year and get to enjoy two months of no homework and studying.  T hat means school staff will all have a well-deserved break after...

SUMMER IS ALMOST HERE! This month marks the official start of summer! With the warmer weather and longer daylight hours, we are seeing other welcome signs of the season too, as local food trucks and ice...

This column sponsored by: Update on Ukraine At the time of writing this, Ukraine has been under siege for almost one month with Russian forces invading their cities and causing unfathomable chaos. By flagrantly breaking established...

This column is brought to you by: 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...

Wishing you all a Happy Easter! Spring has sprung, with the promise of new signs of life all around us. As the days get increasingly longer, we will see the grass turning greener, leaves sprouting...

This column brought to you by: 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...

We all need to remember to be kind. Each of us saw the COVID-19 public health restrictions that we had over the past two years differently, some were good with them, others thought they shouldn't...

How to Reduce Your Portfolio’s Volatility In a prior post, we likened market volatility to going to the dentist: unpleasant, but ultimately good for you. Volatility brings with it opportunities (often lower stock prices, for...