OPINION: In Canada, the richest get richer
There are more than 40 billionaires in Canada — and their “superpower” of amassing wealth is growing, writes Patrick Spencer.
Tag: Money
From free tuition to debt forgiveness: How each party plans to make college more affordable
The cost of attending university or college will likely be more affordable once polls close in the federal election on Oct. 21. But just how affordable will depend on the winner.
Minimum wage isn’t enough
BY ROBERT JANES The minimum wage increasing in Ontario from $11.25 to $11.40 per hour is great for anyone with a part-time job. However, I did not see an increase and many of you might not have either. I did not get a raise because I already make more than the minimum wage working as an assistant manager at Zumiez, and I can tell you that an extra 15 cents isn’t going to help much. In fact, an extra dollar an hour isn’t going … Continued
High food prices hit the wallet
BY MATT LINSEMAN Food prices and students don’t make a good mix. Many students already require financial assistance and, with rising food prices, this only makes it harder to put quality food on the table. I think with the recent increases in the price of food the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) should give students more money to cover these rising costs. I know that maintaining a student budget is … Continued
Budgeting for future success
BY ASHLEY NEQUEST Students enrolled in post-secondary education understand that there is one thing scarier than their future: student loans. Once Canadians are finished high school getting an education costs money. At least half of students in Ontario receive some sort of financial support that has interest charges. According to an article published by CBC on their website, the average student debt load is around $20,000. So, how do you … Continued
Social media fundraising on the rise
By JOE WEPPLER Ten years ago, no one had ever heard of crowdfunding. Today, websites like Kickstarter, Indiegogo and GoFundMe are expanding at an incredibly rapid pace. According to Los Angeles-based crowdfunding research firm, Massolution, the global crowdfunding market is expected to reach $34.4 billion US in 2015. For the uninitiated, crowdfunding is the practice of funding a project, campaign or venture by raising money from a large number of … Continued
Thrift stores offer students big savings
By SEAN MALINOWSKI If you’re looking for that one-of-a-kind look that stands out among your college peers, thrift stops offer unique and contemporary styles. It’s a great way to express your individuality without breaking the bank. Most thrift stores offer a lot more than just clothing. Other items include inexpensive accessories, furniture, decor, books and even children’s toys. These stores are also environmentally friendly, putting items back on the shelves … Continued
Virtual sports raise money for real thing
Conestoga students played old-school sports video games to help kids play the real thing. On Feb. 13 a video game fundraiser was held in an effort to raise funds for Jumpstart, a program started by Canadian Tire that assists kids and their parents by covering the costs of equipment, registration and/or transportation. Yohan Bengali, a student in the post-graduate integrated marketing communications program, organized the event. “Part of our program … Continued
Tobacco tax gets fiery response
BY TYLER BATTEN Smoking legal tobacco just got a whole lot pricier. Light-headed and disoriented, smokers stumbled out of convenience stores across the country Feb. 12 with a whole new problem. An excise tax increase of 24 per cent on all tobacco products in Canada came bundled in this year’s federal budget. “Taxing tobacco products at a sustainable level is an important element of the government’s health strategy to discourage … Continued
