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How nuts is it?

It’s nuts. That might be some folks’ reaction if they knew their “nut” in the financial sense of the word. If that stirs visions of squirrels fighting over acorns, you […]

  • "Nut" in finance refers to monthly expenses.
  • Term originated in early 20th-century criminal slang.
  • Understanding one's nut crucial for financial stability.

If every child matters, why no public inquiry?

It is shocking to find children living in encampments with their parents. It is deeply disturbing to find young people who have aged out of child welfare living in encampments […]

  • Children live in encampments with parents, highlighting system failures.
  • Inquiry opposed by government, focusing on Indigenous issues.
  • Inquiry must include children's voice and Indigenous jurisdiction.

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