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Bank of Canada leaves rates unchanged, acknowledges heightened risks globally, but still hints higher rates to come

Government Housing Policies are Adding to Risks for the Economy

TORONTO, Oct. 17, 2011 /CNW/ - A report by noted housing economist Will Dunning, entitled Restricted Land Supply and Rising Housing Costs in the GTA, concludes that government-imposed costs and constraints on land supply have caused both the prices of new housing and the level of economic risk to rise.

Speaking of Money....It's Financial Planning Week

TORONTO, Oct. 17, 2011 /CNW/ - October 17-23 is Canada's third annual Financial Planning Week and as part of its campaign to get more Canadians engaged in their financial wellbeing, Financial Planning Standards Council (FPSC^®) hit the streets to hear what Canadians are saying about money.

Canadian Home Sales Pick Up in September

OTTAWA, Oct. 17, 2011 /CNW/ - According to statistics¹ released today by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), national resale housing activity picked up in September 2011.

Canada Leading the Way in Global Economic Recovery: Desjardins

According to a new study released by the Desjardins Economic Studies team some industrialized countries are displaying signs of economic weakness, but the report indicates that this is not necessarily a trend.

This Month In Insurance

This Month In Exercise

Maximize Your Workout in Minimum Time

Everyone wants to be able to do an efficient workout so they don't have to spend hours in the gym to get the results they are looking for. You want to put forth some good effort for a short amount of time and get a good return on your investment. ... Read More

Save Time and Increase Strength Results

Have you ever wondered if you are lifting weights correctly? Do you know when it is time to increase the amount of weight you are lifting to help get the most benefits out of your time at the gym? Many people continue to lift the same amount of weight, even ... Read More

This Month In Nutrition

The Benefits of Curcumin and Exercise Together

Endothelial cells, like other cells in your body, are vital and can be affected by several outside factors, including both curcumin and exercise. Studies have shown that the addition of curcumin to a regular exercise regimen can help increase the benefits to the function of your endothelial cells and even ... Read More

The Benefits of Fiber

Which do you believe is more important, soluble or insoluble fiber? Many people don't know there is a difference between the two. Most people consider fiber to be a nutrient that helps healthy digestion, but it does other things as well. Dietary fiber, which is plant material that is indigestible, ... Read More

This Month In Health

Endorphin Release and Exercise Intensity

You may be familiar with a thrill of elation after working out called a "runner's high". This comes from your brain and muscles working together after a good workout. This rush of endorphins may come and flood your senses with different degrees of pleasure, making you feel good. Read More

The Link Between Your Diet and Body Odor

Have you ever considered that what you put inside your body can affect how the outside of your body smells? What you eat can have an effect on your body odor and may even affect peoples' response to your smell. Additionally, your scent can also tell a lot about your ... Read More

This Month In Lifestyle

Effects of Loneliness on Physical Health

You may think that loneliness only affects your mental state, but it can also lead to other health problems as well. Research actually shows that feeling lonely can increase your blood pressure up to 14 points, and even more as the length of time you are lonely increases. Additionally, your ... Read More

Ambivalence and Breakups

When you have broken up with people in the past, did you ever have mixed feelings about the breakup? If so, you are not alone. Many people leave a relationship with ambivalent feelings, whether they were the one to initiate the breakup or not. Read More

Tips to Get Other People to Like You

Do you know why you like the people you do? Scientists have spent years trying to figure out how people choose their friends. Here are some interesting tips and findings that can help you be more likable to other people and understand some of your current relationships. Read More

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