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There’s no question that Oshawa has taken its share of knocks over the years, and the GM announcement is undoubtedly a blow that will affect a lot of people.My family worked at General Motors for generations, so I have seen first-hand the effects of the gradual decline and witnessed the effects within the Durham Region (and our family). This latest closure, while no surprise to many, still stings given the rich and proud history.Many of the GM employees have been … Read More

Stop the Commute – Part 2 There’s no question that commuting is a dreary activity.  It drains your wallet, your energy, and your health. Those who hoped for a higher standard of living and better quality of life by commuting to a higher-paying job in the Big City might want to ask themselves a couple of questions: Is the commute really worth the stress, the aggravation, and all that lost time from family and activities you really enjoy? Do the higher … Read More

Stop the Commute – Part 1 No matter where you live, commuting levies heavy penalties on your finances and your health. Those who commute are all too aware that commuting has costs in terms of money, time and, perhaps more importantly, your health.  This is particularly so for people stuck commuting in the GTA.  In a recent study conducted by Expert Market, researchers confirmed that Toronto is not only the worst city for commuting in Canada, it is the sixth … Read More