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Author: Martin Slofstra
Publication Date: February 25, 2026 - 09:58
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Modern living: Canadians aged 55+ need to be prepared as mortgage options narrow: Report
February 25, 2026
As more Canadians move into semi-retirement, retirement, or self-employment, many expect to refinance to manage debt, access equity, or improve their mortgage terms. According to Leah Zlatkin, licensed mortgage broker and LowestRates.ca expert, that assumption is increasingly being challenged. If you are in the 55+ category, changes in income, higher living costs, and stricter qualification rules can […]
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The City of Ottawa says neither City Staff nor Ottawa Police have the necessary resources to manage ‘school streets’. Back in February of 2024, a pilot project was introduced for Trille Des Bois Elementary School in Vanier, located just a few blocks south of Beechwood Avenue. Alice Street, which is where the front of the school is located, is a pretty busy spot for vehicle traffic. But during pick-up and drop-off times during school days, temporary barriers were installed to keep motor vehicle traffic off the road. That pilot project, however, was never adopted. Rideau-Vanier...
March 9, 2026 - 00:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is set to off-load housing costs of asylum seekers to municipalities, including the possible future operating costs of a reception centre in Ottawa, according a new report. Read More
March 9, 2026 - 00:01 | Matteo Cimellaro | Ottawa Citizen
The number of adults in Ontario who started taking stimulants, mainly to treat ADHD, more than doubled in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study that found women were the most frequent new consumers of medications once taken mostly by hyperactive boys.
March 9, 2026 - 00:01 | Kelly Grant | The Globe and Mail
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