Eye on the Dome: Manitoba smoking ban clash with veterans
Columnist Harry Mardon criticizes Manitoba party leaders and a new province wide smoking ban plan as a government overreach. He argues veterans, private Legion and club spaces should retain rights to smoke, calling the proposal a nanny state move and comparing it to Hitler.
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The Equal Opportunities Economic Pulse Turns Cautious
The piece notes rising employment and lower unemployment with a cooler next year, but warns higher long term mortgage rates as bond prices fall and yields rise. It links stock gains to bond outflows and questions whether borrowers should lock in rates now amid ongoing competition and favorable terms.
Ignore mortgage advice and lock in later, says Turner
Investment tips from Garth Turner urge readers to ignore beware headlines and stay with variable rate mortgages while inflation remains tame and central banks keep rates stable. He argues long term fixed loans cost more over their life and a 4 percent variable rate is favorable for now with potential discounts and easy fixes if needed.
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