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Uptake for Calgary’s Clean Energy Improvement Program has been so strong, the city has already paused applications for loans so officials can deal with the influx of requests.
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More than 230 applicants applied for almost half of the $15 million in available financing on the program’s first day
Published Feb 02, 2023 • 4 minute read
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Uptake for Calgary’s Clean Energy Improvement Program has been so strong, the city has already paused applications for loans so officials can deal with the influx of requests.
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Pamela Anderson has alleged Tim Allen flashed her on the set of ‘Home Improvement.’
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The home improvement industry fared well last year despite high inflation and supply shortages. According to Angi’s 2022 State of Home Spending report, homeowners spent an average of $12,904 on home improvement, home maintenance, and emergency repairs in 2022 across an average of 12.5 projects.
Americans spent an average of $8,484 on home improvement projects, reflecting a 2% increase from the pandemic era.
As the economy slows and inflation moderates, the chief operating officer at Kapitus, Ben Johnston, said, “To date, the employment rate has remained solid, despite higher interest rates, and high earners have not shown a meaningful
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Investing in home improvement and emergency preparedness supplies is a priority for many Americans, but these items often come at a high cost. Luckily, many states offer tax holidays each year that allow shoppers to buy specific items tax-free.
Before shopping, make sure to check the state’s rules and restrictions for which items fit within the tax holiday’s parameters. It’s often best to verify the details on the state’s website to find out the most up-to-date information on whether an item in question qualifies for the tax exemption. For example, some states offer tax holidays for clothing under
The global economy is at a critical crossroads with a number of interlocking challenges and crises running in parallel. The uncertainty around how Russia`s war on Ukraine will play out this year and the war`s role in creating global instability means that the trouble on the inflation front is not over yet.
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Food and fuel inflation will remain a persistent economic problem. Higher retail inflation will impact consumer confidence and spending. As governments combat inflation by raising
In an excerpt of Pamela’s Anderson‘s memoir, shared with Variety prior to its release next week, the Canadian actor alleges that Tim Allen exposed his naked body to her on the set of Home Improvement when she was just 23 years old.
At the time, Allen would have been 37. He has denied the allegations.
Anderson, 55, writes in Love, Pamela, “On the first day of filming, I walked out of my dressing room, and Tim was in the hallway in his robe. He opened his robe and flashed me quickly — completely naked underneath.”
“He said it was