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Sep 12 2024FINANCE

Timing the Housing Market: A Pre-Fed Cut Play on Home Depot

We're buying 50 shares of Home Depot at roughly $364.95, taking our total position to 100 shares and increasing our weighting in the portfolio to about 1.1%. The market is selling off after the latest inflation report, but we believe the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates soon, sparking a new h

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Sep 12 2024FOOD

Victoria's Hidden Gem: Cafe Malabar Named Among Canada's Best New Eateries

Imagine a cozy spot in the Victoria Public Market, where the vibrant flavours of Kerala, India, come alive on your plate. Cafe Malabar, a relatively new addition to the city's culinary scene, has been named among the Top 30 of Canada's best new restaurants by Air Canada enRoute. The list highlights

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

A Stopgap Measure in Jeopardy: What's Behind the Speaker's Changed Tack?

What appeared as a done deal just days ago is now up in the air. Speaker Mike Johnson's stopgap bill, which combined a six-month continuing resolution with a contentious bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote, is off the table - at least for now. But what really happened behind the scenes? T

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Sep 12 2024FINANCE

Election 2023: BC Businesses Demand a Clear Economic Vision

A province where the cost of doing business is so high that it's become a major obstacle to growth. Where government deficits are so large that they're causing uncertainty and making it difficult for businesses to plan for the future. Where public safety is a concern, and acute labour shortages are

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Sep 12 2024OPINION

Invest in Rural Economies for a Stable World: Breaking the Cycle of Hunger, Poverty, and Conflict

War drives hunger, and hunger drives war, but what if the opposite is true? Investing in food security can be a precursor to peace. One billion people live in fragile situations, where the combination of violence, weak governance, and natural disasters makes crises inevitable. Investing in rural eco

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Sep 12 2024OPINION

The Future of Work: LGBTQ Labor Progress and Worker Safety Hang in the Balance

Imagine working in an environment where you're constantly looking over your shoulder, worried about being fired or harassed for being your authentic self. This is the reality for many LGBTQ workers. Despite recent progress, they continue to face discrimination, violence, and retaliation in the workf

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

Debate Fallout: Did Harris Miss Her Chance to Shine?

The debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump was supposed to be a moment of truth for Harris, an opportunity to demonstrate her leadership skills and showcase her policies. Instead, it felt like a missed opportunity. Harris was more polished and professional than

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

The Hoop Shoot Showdown: NBA Stars Weigh In on the Presidential Debate

As the presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump heated up, the basketball community couldn’t help but chime in. Magic Johnson, a vocal supporter of Harris, believes she laid out a comprehensive economic plan aimed at lifting the middle class. “She

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Sep 12 2024OPINION

The Unhinged Truth: How Trump's Conspiracy Theories Are Eating Away at American Politics

Imagine a world where a former president, known for his questionable grasp of reality, uses his platform to spread bizarre conspiracy theories that have no basis in fact. Sounds like a nightmare, right? Well, unfortunately, that's the reality we're living in. Donald Trump, the man who once held t

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

Is Mexico Barreling Towards a One-Party State?

Mexico's recent election has sent shockwaves throughout the country, with Morena, the party of outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), dominating the polls. But beneath the surface, a more sinister trend is emerging. AMLO's judicial reform package, designed to give the party greater c

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