Why schools need pizza days
As government funding for education becomes increasingly stretched, many schools are turning… [more]
Stretching your retirement dollars
You’ve worked hard all of your life and are now enjoying your well-earned retirement.… [more]
Solutions for dealing with vision changes due to
As you get close to your 50th birthday, you might have experienced some vision change.… [more]
Your hair should reflect your unique style
Long or short, curly or straight, wispy, unruly or perfectly coiffed, your hair is your… [more]
Children and youth learn responsible banking through credit unions
Financial planners stress that it is important for children to learn the value of money… [more]
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UBU Hair and Body
For 21 years UBU Hair and Body has been providing cutting edge service with both master stylists and new talent. Focusing on the unique needs of every customer, UBU Hair and Body starts your visit with a free consultation to determine the best style and … [More]
Understanding those hidden costs of buying a home
Buying a home is one of the biggest things you’ll ever do. You’ve more than likely heard that by now, but the whole process is one of the most informative and satisfying you’ll have. Getting to know all about the different legal and other aspects … [More]
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Take action against bunions on your feet, avoid future pain
It happened to your mother and now it’s happening to you…bunions. A bunion is a condition that affects the bones and joints of the great toe. It appears as a bony prominence on the inside margin of your forefoot, which can get red, swollen and … [More]
Go local with your pizza
There has been a lot of buzz lately about the benefits of eating local. Local food tastes better because it’s fresher, healthier (it hasn’t lost nutrients while sitting around), safer (it has passed through fewer hands) and it supports your own … [More]
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MRIs demystified
An MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, is one of today’s most common medical diagnostic tests. It is a very effective machine for taking images of your internal organs and can help to diagnose many medical conditions. If you have to have an MRI, you might not know what to expect and the machine can appear a bit intimidating. So what can you expect? The average MRI test can last up to 45 minutes. They are also quite noisy and hearing protection … [More]
Considerations when choosing child’s glasses
An eye doctor has prescribed eyeglasses for your child, but may not have given you many pointers on how to shop for kids’ glasses. Your optician can certainly advise you, but before you start shopping, here are some tips. Before you look at frames, look at lenses. Strong lenses tend to be thick, so keep frames small to reduce the final thickness. Most kids' glasses are made of polycarbonate, an impact-resistant material that won’t … [More]
Compare and save with a credit union – the difference will surprise you
Fees are the top complaint that Canadians have about their bank or financial institution. Whether it is fees charged on a savings account, credit card or for accessing an Automated Teller Machine (ATM), Canadians are fed-up with being gouged by their local bank. But despite the anger, many Canadians are unsure where to turn for a viable alternative that will allow them to save money when banking. The Education Credit Union based in Waterloo … [More]
VIG Computers an exporter of refurbished and recycled desktops
The Vision Investment Group, or VIG Computers, based in Cambridge, Ontario is one of Canada’s most successful international exporters of computers and related parts. The company has been exporting refurbished and recycled desktop computers to countries all over the world for more than a decade. Since its founding in September 2000, VIG Computers has been selling its products to foreign countries in orders ranging from a single desktop to an … [More]
Tips on improving your credit score
Your credit score is one of three major factors banks review when deciding to approve or decline your mortgage loan application. The primary reflection of your current credit status is your credit score, or more commonly known as your beacon score. Your beacon score, which fluctuates and is based on several key factors, plays a major role in determining if you get approved for the mortgage loan and if you are eligible for the best available … [More]
Choosing the right heating and air conditioning contractor
Once you’ve decided that you want a new furnace, air conditioner or perhaps even a fireplace, you need to be sure that the people you pick for the job are the kind of professionals that will get the job done right the first time, on budget. In short, you need to get the right heating and air conditioning contractor on your side and here are a few things that you should be looking for. Check references. A reputable contractor will have the … [More]