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<b>ROAD HOME:</b> Unjustifed fear behind rejection of social housing in your neighbourhood

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?'
<b>OPINION:</b> Carbon tax a nudge that became a push

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
<b>OPINION:</b> Thrifting has become newest form of retail therapy

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
<b>ROAD HOME:</b> Housing benefit could slow wave of new homelessness

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
<b>OPINION:</b> Why is it such a struggle to admit the truth?

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
<b>OPINION:</b> Could Zellers return bring back customer service, too?

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
<b>OPINION:</b> Great Cancellation pegged among top trends for 2023

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
<b>OPINION:</b> Forecast can trigger blizzard of reactions

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
<b>OPINION:</b> Even those who love Christmas have breaking point

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
<b>OPINION:</b> Rein in the Christmas spending, Rudolph!

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