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Scooters, e-bikes and mopeds ride into regulatory grey zones as Canada's cities and provinces race to keep up

Scooters, e-bikes and mopeds ride into regulatory grey zones as Canada's cities and provinces race to keep up

‘Micromobility’ vehicles — lightweight, electric and often unlicensed — are thriving in a country without uniform standards for manufacturing and safety. Advocates are calling on Ottawa to change that.
When it comes to work, the money factor is gaining popularity, but don’t lose sight of the more factor

When it comes to work, the money factor is gaining popularity, but don’t lose sight of the more factor

63 per cent of Canadians and 58 per cent of Americans disagree with the idea that what they do is more important than the money they earn
Why back-to-school season is a good time to talk about money with kids

Why back-to-school season is a good time to talk about money with kids

While kids will likely make money mistakes, Paul Shelestowsky from Meridian Credit Union says a bit of education can lessen any major blows.
Fixed mortgage rates under 4% are in sight, mortgage brokers say

Fixed mortgage rates under 4% are in sight, mortgage brokers say

Lower rates may help prospective homebuyers and borrowers with upcoming mortgage renewals.
Rapid work force change is increasing workload. Managers should ask ‘what do we need to subtract?’

Rapid work force change is increasing workload. Managers should ask ‘what do we need to subtract?’

Forced returns to the office and the rise of new technology leaves managers in a precarious position as stewards of employee wellbeing
This B.C. woman retired early instead of moving back to the city after the pandemic

This B.C. woman retired early instead of moving back to the city after the pandemic

‘I liked my lifestyle on the Island. I live on the ocean and can whale watch from my balcony,’ says Jennifer Harder, 60, of Nanoose Bay, B.C.
'Who you know' is back. How to network your way to your first job

'Who you know' is back. How to network your way to your first job

By creating internal advocates at target employers, you set yourself apart and significantly increase the chances of finding your first job.
‘Ghosting’ job candidates is bad practice. So why is it still happening?

‘Ghosting’ job candidates is bad practice. So why is it still happening?

Also, time-blocking your way to better productivity, how to tap into your ‘personal power’ and when work discussions get heated
Being a student is getting more expensive. Here are tips for living on a budget

Being a student is getting more expensive. Here are tips for living on a budget

Advisors can help students — often their clients' children — develop budgets and avoid significant debt.
Is there a right way to give your children allowances?

Is there a right way to give your children allowances?

The Globe spoke to multiple parents, children and financial experts about the best approaches to introducing children to having their own spending money