Monthly Archives: May 2019

$10,000 Local Give Helps Students Create Indigenous Art Installation

As a librarian, her first thought was naturally to use her portion of the $100 to acquire more authentic Indigenous resources such as books, graphic novels and a variety of digital materials — something she’d been working towards, even before hearing about the Local Give campaign. However, when she brought the initial idea to the students, they had something entirely different in mind — something symbolic and meaningful, and more permanent.

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What’s Included in Your Monthly Mortgage Payment?

The first step towards finding the mortgage that works best for you is understanding what a mortgage payment is comprised of because the fact is – you aren’t just paying for your physical home. Let’s use the acronym PITI (Payment, Interest, Taxes, Insurance) to break down your payment and understand why each part is important.

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4 Ways to Foster a Mentally Healthy Work Environment

We spend a lot of time at work. In fact, two-thirds of Canadian workers spend more than 45 hours per week on the job. With that in mind, is it any surprise that our work environment can have a major impact on our overall mental well being? CMHA shared four ways companies can foster a mentally healthy work environment.

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