Dear James: My perennial garden has grown up and I need to make some access pathways through it. What is the best method to lay an attractive stone pathway?—Kim H. Dear Kim: It is not difficult to build an attractive, natural-looking garden pathway yourself. Many pathway materials are available, such as bricks and special pavers,…
The Slide Into Prolonged Economic Stagnation
July 21, 2023
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Commentary Economic data these days is so convoluted and confusing, and the interpretations so filtered through political blather, it becomes difficult to know what the truth is. Another way to put this, it’s hard to square one’s personal experience with the broader claims from the top that all is well. To hear the Biden administration…
Attention Turns to Mega Millions After California Store Sells Winning Powerball Ticket
Lottery dreamers are setting their sights on the growing Mega Millions jackpot drawing on Friday after a ticket worth more than $1 billion was sold for the Powerball lottery. Here’s a look at how this drawing compares to other jackpots and why these winnings have become so high. How Does This Latest Mega Millions Jackpot…
Despite Legal Setbacks for Ontario Doctors Critical of COVID Measures, Lawyer Says They’ll Take It ‘All the Way to the Supreme Court’
When COVID-related public health orders were at their most stringent, many doctors questioned or refused to comply with them. Such doctors have since gone through months of disciplinary hearings and now we’re starting to see how their cases are decided. How such cases play out in Ontario could influence how they play out across the…
Workers’ Compensation Boards Could Give Small Businesses $3 Billion Boost by Rebating Excess Funds: CFIB
Small businesses in Canada could receive a $3 billion boost if five underfunded workers’ compensation boards (WCBs) across the country rebated their excess funds, according to the latest research snapshot by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). “Workers’ compensation boards are holding onto billions in extra money, while over half of small businesses (60…
Heat Warnings Issued for Much of Southern Alberta, Southeastern Saskatchewan
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued heat warningsfor much of southern Alberta and into southeastern Saskatchewan. The federal agency says temperatures could reach 37 C this weekend in some areas of Alberta. It says the extreme heat is expected to continue into early next week. The warnings include the cities of Calgary, Lethbridge and…
Battling Bed Bugs: Prevention Tips and Remedies for a Pest-Free Home
In her early 20s, Jenny resided in a dorm in New York City. To her horror, she found several bed bugs on her bed one day. “All the people living in the dorm immediately evacuated,” Jenny said. Bed bugs are unwelcome hitchhikers that resist eviction. They infest beds, hotels, and even movie theaters. These crafty…
Government Survey on Canada-China Ties Omits Questions on Foreign Interference: Report
A survey commissioned by Ottawa aimed at studying the views of Chinese-Canadians on the Canada-China relationship did not include questions on Beijing’s foreign interference in Canada, according to documents. The report titled, “Continuous Qualitative Data Collection of Canadians’ Views,” surveyed a group of residents in Vancouver comprised of Chinese-Canadians in regard to the federal government’s…
Federal Judge Denies Suspect’s Request in Paul Pelosi Hammer Attack Case
A federal judge this week denied a request from lawyers of Paul Pelosi attack suspect David DePape to move his trial out of California’s Bay Area, according to a new court filing. Mr. DePape is facing both state and federal charges in an October 2022 incident in which he allegedly attacked Mr. Pelosi, the husband…
Putin Tells Poland Any Aggression Against Belarus Is Attack on Russia
MOSCOW—President Vladimir Putin on Friday accused NATO member Poland of having territorial ambitions in the former Soviet Union, and said any aggression against Russia’s neighbour and close ally Belarus would be considered an attack on Russia. Moscow would react to any aggression against Belarus, which forms a “Union State” with Russia, “with all the means…
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