Money markets are betting Bank of Canada might make 'micro rate cut' next week Just the fact that it was mentioned earlier means policy makers are thinking about it. Money markets see an increased chance of the Bank of Canada cutting interest rates closer to zero, as tightening economic restrictions to contain a second wave of COVID-19 cases offset optimism that activity will rebound later this year. (Financial Post)
Tear Down Residential Schools, or Keep Them as Memorials? Communities Should Decide Such decisions reveal the complexities of healing and memory. Let’s support choice. (Tyee)
Are yurts the next big thing in portable housing? As people look for opportunities to isolate and create more space, Canadian yurt manufacturers are busier than ever during the pandemic (CPA Canada)
Behind the rise in fungi fashion lies a psychedelic revolution Gucci, Fiorucci, Stüssy and Marc Jacobs’ Heaven all helped dub 2020 the year of the mushroom. But here’s why the roots of mycelium mania run a little deeper, well into the new year and, no doubt, the rest of the decade. (The Face)
Vancouver Gave Homeless People $5,800. It Changed Their Lives. A single infusion of cash helped recipients pay their rent, get to work — and put their lives back on track. (Reasons to Be Cheerful)
The Conservative Cult of Victim-hood Trump was a perpetrator who thought himself a victim, and American society has indulged that same illusion among Trump supporters. (Atlantic)
Construction is faltering when we need it most in Victoria At only 877 active residential listings on the market, December not only represented the lowest December on record for inventory, but the lowest month in the 24 years of data we have. (Househunt Victoria)
