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Life Lines – Women’s Mental Health

The World Health Organization defines mental health as, “a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to their community.” While a lot has been done in the past decade […]

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2019 Federal Budget Summary

2019 Federal Budget Summary by Marcil Lavallée. Download file.

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Great time playing darts

It was a very cold day on February 20, 2019, with a wind chill of minus 25. Still that did not discourage the CBC pensioners in St. John’s from heading to the Royal Canadian Legion Club on Blackmarsh Road for an afternoon of darts and doughnuts. The air was hot inside as some of the […]

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Taxation of trusts and beneficiaries

A trust is a “person” and a taxpayer for income tax purposes. As a result, it will be subject to income tax on its taxable income for a taxation year. In turn, if some or all of the trust income for the year is “paid or payable” to a beneficiary of the trust, the trust […]

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Five Great Tips For Transitioning To A Retirement Residence

As you or your parents enter their golden years, many personal and logistical questions begin to arise. While some people plan methodically for their later years, others are so caught up in the day-to-day business of life and work that these considerations sneak up on them. The oldest question related to this phase is should I […]

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