Report: Most laptop manufacturers greatly exaggerate how long their batteries will last

When it comes to buying a new laptop one of the important features many of us consider is how long we’ll be able to use our new device on a single charge. It turns out that battery-life of most popular models falls far short of what their manufacturers claim. Consumer … Read More

Canada's average wages by sector and region

How much should you be earning? The average Canadian salaries by province and industry

Wondering how much the average Canadian wage is right now? You’re in luck. The latest salary data about what we’re earning at the start of 2017 has just become available. Coincidentally, the same day as the Ontario government released its annual ‘Sunshine List‘ of public sector employees making over $100,000, … Read More

The ‘obesity paradox’ isn’t real: Carrying extra weight increases risk of early death

It seems there aren’t any health benefits to carrying a few extra pounds after all. New research from Boston University and Harvard shows that people who are overweight or obese at some point during adulthood increase their risk of an early death. That may not sound like breaking news, however … Read More

Auto mechanic working in a sunny garage.

The twelve most surprisingly high-paying jobs from the 2016 ‘Sunshine List’

It turns out you don’t have to be a Nuclear Physicist or University Chancellor to earn the big bucks. The Ontario government has just released it’s annual ‘Sunshine List’ of public sector jobs that pay over $100,000 a year. Of course, $100,000 isn’t what it used to be. At one … Read More

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