In The News Posts

Long-term thinking

December 11, 2007

Creating a will that looks after the needs of a disabled adult child can be complex. If you have an adult disabled ...

Canada the fat?

December 10, 2007

In a massive survey of obesity in 63 countries, Canada won the dubious honour of being the fattest. The obesity ...

Top holiday gifts for pets

December 8, 2007

What do you buy for the pet who has everything? Gift ideas for the pampered pet. What do you buy for the pet who has ...

Attention CARP Members: Scam Alert

December 6, 2007

Several CARP Members have recently contacted us reporting they have received suspicious phone calls regarding a ...

Eat mindfully

December 5, 2007

Avoid mindless eating over the holidays with these practical tips. The holidays are traditionally a time to indulge in ...

Crossing borders with new entry requirements

December 4, 2007

Planning a trip across the border? What you need to know about new entry requirements coming into effect in ...

Your voice: Readers modestly optimistic; list health as main concern for 2008

December 3, 2007

Over 1,500 respond to November survey on CARP Action Online. Readers of CARP Action Online are modestly optimistic ...

A tax break for snowbirds

December 3, 2007

People who retire to the Sunbelt face what amounts to a "departure tax". But changes to the Canada-U.S. Tax Treaty ...

‘Tis the season to feast

November 30, 2007

You’ll enjoy it even more if you know it’s good for you. Enjoying the festive fare of the holiday season ...

The robot will see you now

November 29, 2007

It sounds like the stuff of science fiction – but could we become as dependent on robots as on our personal ...