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Underused public land in some of Canada's larger cities could house a million people, study shows

Underused public land in some of Canada's larger cities could house a million people, study shows

The Toronto area and five other cities would altogether have enough underused government-owned land to build homes for as many as one million people, according to a new study by University of British Columbia researchers.
Why I’m (still) not buying crypto, and never will

Why I’m (still) not buying crypto, and never will

Five reasons why you’re better off watching the rally from the sidelines
Why your gummy multivitamin may not be as effective as you think

Why your gummy multivitamin may not be as effective as you think

If you rely on a gummy multivitamin to cover nutrient gaps in your diet, there's a good chance you're consuming fewer vitamins and minerals than you realize.
Struggles with housing shortages affecting B.C.'s small towns

Struggles with housing shortages affecting B.C.'s small towns

A shortage of affordable housing has led to a growing crisis, and it's taken shape with a tent city in downtown Sechelt that sprung up in recent years.
Opinion: High levels of job satisfaction don’t stop Canadians from complaining about work

Opinion: High levels of job satisfaction don’t stop Canadians from complaining about work

As it turns out, most people are wrong about job satisfaction and it might help to acknowledge and challenge our notions about this
Is your mortgage more restrictive than you know?

Is your mortgage more restrictive than you know?

Collateral-charge mortgages might have a bad rep in some quarters but they are not inherently bad products. But many people aren't aware of what they've signed up for.
WestJet Rewards members say loyalty program changes are laughable: 'Lipstick on a pig'

WestJet Rewards members say loyalty program changes are laughable: 'Lipstick on a pig'

Changes requiring people to spend more to move up in program's tier status have received mostly negative reviews from its members.
Why 6G might actually deliver on 5G’s hype

Why 6G might actually deliver on 5G’s hype

Industry experts point to numerous unforeseen challenges that prevented 5G from reaching its full potential
Canadians are increasingly pessimistic about their financial success: survey

Canadians are increasingly pessimistic about their financial success: survey

Experts say cost of housing, global political uncertainty and economic hardship are just a few factors that have left people feeling discouraged.
Can Canada’s psychedelic drug developers shake off the sector's bad trip?

Can Canada’s psychedelic drug developers shake off the sector's bad trip?

Cybin, MindMed are set to launch expanded human studies after recent trial setbacks for Lykos, Compass.