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ROAD HOME:
Unjustifed fear behind rejection of social housing in your neighbourhood
In this month's column, Michael Braithwaite answers the question, 'Why is it that people understand the need for affordable housing and have empathy for people in need, but don’t want housing solutions in their communities?'
Apr 5, 2023 1:57 PM
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OPINION:
Carbon tax a nudge that became a push
MPP's pitch to halt federal carbon tax is likely popular, but would be wrong on two counts
Apr 2, 2023 8:30 AM
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OPINION:
Thrifting has become newest form of retail therapy
Wendy King shares 10 tips for successful thrift shopping, after having the trend thrust upon her
Apr 1, 2023 2:00 PM
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ROAD HOME:
Housing benefit could slow wave of new homelessness
In his new column, Blue Door CEO says there are solutions to our homelessness and housing crisis, which is the result of bad government policy choices
Mar 21, 2023 8:00 AM
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OPINION:
Why is it such a struggle to admit the truth?
The fury of insults and racial slurs targeting Jully Black 'highlight the need for a better understanding of the true history of this land,' says local elder
Feb 28, 2023 12:34 PM
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OPINION:
Could Zellers return bring back customer service, too?
With Zellers making a comeback, Wendy takes a trip down Memory Lane looking at other defunct stores, and a time when choice and customer service were in vogue
Jan 24, 2023 1:24 PM
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OPINION:
Great Cancellation pegged among top trends for 2023
How do you feel about cargo pants? Columnist Wendy King runs down the list of anticipated trends for the new year ahead
Jan 10, 2023 2:35 PM
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OPINION:
Forecast can trigger blizzard of reactions
Are you a Diminisher or a Rule Follower? Columnist Wendy King explores different personalities when it comes to extreme weather forecasts
Dec 27, 2022 7:27 PM
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OPINION:
Even those who love Christmas have breaking point
From eggnog and sprinkles to movies, music and decor, columnist Wendy King lays it all on the line with some perhaps controversial admissions
Dec 22, 2022 8:00 AM
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OPINION:
Rein in the Christmas spending, Rudolph!
Wendy King offers 10 ways to tighten the belt and make this Christmas a little easier on the bank account
Nov 29, 2022 2:22 PM
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