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Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Sep 13, 2005

Page

6

Political Opinion and Cultural Critique Across Leaders and Media

The column attacks Paul Martin's governance and choices as prime minister portraying Adrienne Clarkson and Michaelle Jean as governor generals, contrasts with Jean Chrétien's tenure, notes on Tom Wolfe and The 40 Year Old Virgin, and cites Harry Frankfurt's On Bullshit as a best seller. It mocks political correctness and media narratives while name-dropping institutions and authors.

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Mortgage Boom and Rate Moves Spark Housing Debate

The editorial notes rising real estate costs in Canada and explains how cheap money fuels the housing boom. It discusses how mortgage financing, rate hikes by the Bank of Canada, and the broader mortgage revolution affect homeowners and future housing demand.

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Don’t wimp out on your mortgage now stay variable

The piece argues that variable rate mortgages VRMs remain the cheapest option as rates stay low. It cites prime rates around 4.5 percent and VRM offers near 4 percent, compares fixed five year rates at about 6 percent, and warns that rising rates would raise payments and curb spending. It advises against locking in, noting flexibility to switch later by a call.

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