It matures in about a year with an option of withdrawing the lump sum, which was nearly $60,000 this year, or receiving monthly payments. Would I be subject to capital gains taxes for the entire $50,000 increase if I take the lump sum? Instead, the gain will be subject to higher — perhaps much higher — income tax rates, regardless of whether you choose the lump sum or monthly payments. If you opt for monthly payments instead, you’re likely giving up access to the money in an emergency. Social Security misunderstandingsDear Liz: As a former Social Security Administration employee, I can tell you there are countless times people misunderstand the information that is provided to them or only hear what they want to hear.

Danielle Smith’s new provincial cabinet. Speaking of Edmonton, all 20 of the city’s ridings went NDP, so Smith has no one from Edmonton in cabinet. And it’s a cabinet that’s pretty much a sea of white faces. That’s because while the UCP lost 14 seats on May 29, Smith has only cut two cabinet positions. Of course, a skeptic might say after losing six cabinet ministers Smith was desperate for ministers with experience.

© Provided by National Post David Johnston was wrong to blame parliamentary partisanship for the controversy over his appointment as special rapporteur and his much-criticized report on foreign interference, says letter writer Tom Curran. ‘The Laurentian Elite at its most condescending’Re: David Johnston resigns as special rapporteur into foreign interference — Ryan Tumilty, June 9How easy it could have been. “I realize that the appearance of conflict is as important as conflict itself, and I regret the fact that I was too late in coming to that realization,” David Johnston could have said. It’s safe to assume that Canadians agree with Pierre Poilievre, that enough is enough when it comes to Paul Bernardo. Appointing one of these lawyers to aid David Johnston would have gone a long way to reduce the distrust that this entire affair has produced.

Pan, from Taiwan, shot a 6-under 66 to sit at 14-under overall on Saturday at Oakdale Golf and Country Club in the northwest corner of Toronto. Oakdale actually has 27 holes on its property and is using a composite course for the PGA Tour event. “I think we’re rooting for each other, but we still want to win,” said Taylor, who regularly practises with Conners ahead of PGA Tour events. We have a chance.”McIlroy won in 2019 at Hamilton Golf and Country Club and again last year at St. George’s Golf and Country Club. So it’s going to be a really interesting day.”This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 10, 2023.

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When dealing with real estate contracts and related documents, the use of digital documents can be a convenient and quick way to process a transaction. But it is important you and your real estate agent consider what’s best for you carefully. Real estate transactions can be a profitable target for fraudsters, who have ways of sending you messages at just the right time to trick you. Joe Richer is registrar of the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO). This column is for general information purposes only and is not meant as legal or professional advice on real estate transactions.

An educational and commemorative exhibit marking Canada’s First World War internment operation is now set up in Ukrainian Pioneers Park in northeast Calgary. Over 8,000 people living in Canada were sent to internment camps during the First World War. She didn't know about the internment camps in Canada before arriving here. Seven of the 24 internment camps were in Alberta. The Ukrainian Canadian campaign for acknowledgement was spearheaded by members of the Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties Association.

Eleven days removed from Anthony Bass posting a video that labelled support for the LGBTQ community as “demonic” and “satanic,” the Jays dropped Bass from the roster. Atkins’ latest comments came 24 hours after he defended Bass during a similar availability. At the time, Atkins said he felt there was “authenticity” to Bass’s apology and that the reliever felt genuine remorse about any hurt he may have caused the LGBTQ community. About 30 minutes later, Bass answered questions on-camera for the first time and contradicted much of what Atkins just said. The Jays spent 11 days protecting a reliever who brought unnecessary attention to the organization because of his bigoted views.

Sikh Separatism in BharatThe concept of Khalistan – an ostensible sovereign Sikh state – can be traced back to the Sikh empire that reached its zenith in the middle of the nineteenth century. However, with brutal atrocities against Sikhs in Pakistan and their resettlement in Bharat, the demand for a separate Sikh state subsided. The Sikh separatist movement under the Khalistan banner reared its ugly head in the late 1970s with support from Pakistan. However, they continued to find safe havens in many Western countries, often pretending to be victims of oppression at the hands of the Bharatiya state. Therefore, the demand for a separate Sikh state to be carved out of modern-day Bharat is a silly case of barking at the wrong tree!

© Department of Natural Resources and Renewables/Twitter The Shelburne County wildfire is shown on May 28. Authorities in the Halifax area lifted additional evacuation orders on Saturday, allowing more residents to return home after fleeing wildfires, while the provincial government announced it's using infrared technology to detect any hot spots. As of 7:35 p.m. local time, the Halifax Regional Municipality said the only areas still under evacuation orders are the:Hummingbird Lane area. The Nova Scotia government announced on Saturday that it has started using helicopters and infrared scanners to find hot spots at wildfires in the province. The largest wildfire, in Shelburne County, is estimated at 23,525 hectares.

As far as I know, the effort to ban certain books related to LGBTTQ+ and sexual identity didn’t reference religion. Or, as Todd put it, when it comes to religion and spiritual practice “the range is extraordinary” for Indigenous people in Canada — just like for other Canadians. Indeed, the range of belief, or non-belief, in this country is wide. And now we have a Coat of Arms to represent that range or, at least, not limit it to one religion. Here’s hoping the CBC and all media can find ways to be more mindful about that range, and how they report about the diversity of belief in this country.

Argentina, the Olympic bronze medallists from Tokyo, overcame a raucous crowd at TD Place in Ottawa to defeat Canada 3-1 in men's Volleyball Nations League action on Friday night. (@VBallCanada/Twitter - image credit)Canada's men's volleyball team suffered its first loss of the 2023 Volleyball Nations League campaign on Friday night at the hands of Argentina, falling 3-1 (21-25, 25-21, 21-25, 16-25) at TD Place in Ottawa. The Tokyo Olympic bronze medallists overcame a raucous crowd and ran away in the fourth set to claim their second win of the VNL season. "We need consistency at this level and Argentina is a great example of what this means," said Sammelvuo to Volleyball Canada. WATCH | FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League — Canada vs. Argentina:Canada roster

Blue Jays brass on cutting ties with pitcher Anthony BassDuration: 01:43Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass has been designated for assignment amid backlash after he shared a social media post that supported anti-LGBTQ boycotts. The 'distraction' of the controversy was a factor in the decision, GM Ross Atkins and manager John Schneider told media.

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays cut pitcher Anthony Bass on Friday, one day after the right-handed reliever said he didn’t think an anti-LGBTQ+ social media post he shared last month was hateful. The move came hours before Bass was set to catch a ceremonial first pitch from Toronto LGBTQ+ activist leZlie Lee Kam before Friday’s game against Minnesota as the Blue Jays begin their fourth annual Pride Weekend celebration. The Blue Jays said pitcher Kevin Gausman would catch the first pitch instead of Bass. Before Friday’s game, Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said the decision to cut Bass was primarily motivated by performance and not by the pitcher’s off-the-field circumstances. To replace Bass, Toronto activated right-hander Mitch White (right elbow) from the 60-day injured list.

It's safe to say Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers knows how to handle the media in New York. On Friday afternoon, Rodgers was asked about Zach Wilson's approach in the locker room. "He hasn’t made my life hell everyday." When asked about the Jets potentially acquiring a veteran quarterback this offseason, Wilson said, "I’m going to make that dude’s life hell in practice every day." Now that Rodgers is in the quarterback room, Wilson will have a chance to sit back and assess what went wrong in 2022.