News of the day: Critical minerals, retirement taxes, to defer or delay, Rogers revenues, Metro earnings and more
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Al Burattini, retried employee (right) and Tom Sibbald, retired process manager at Union Carbide Corp. Photo by Peter J Thompson/National PostArticle contentIt’s Wednesday, April 22. Here are the top stories we’re following today.Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentAn old factory in Welland, Ont., sat derelict for years — until someone discovered it could be worth billionsArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentReal estate ‘ambulance chaser’ Steve Charest’s specialty was buying abandoned industrial properties and redeveloping them into homes or offices. Then one day — just like in that old TV show The Beverly Hillbillies — he stumbled on a critical mineral motherlode.Article contentArticle contentRead the storyArticle contentArticle content Retirement tax planning can help retirees pay less tax during their lives and from their estates upon their death if they use their tax brackets wisely. Photo by Nuthawat Somsuk/Getty ImagesArticle contentTop StoriesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article contentWhy retirees are often shocked by tax bills and how to reduce themArticle contentIf you really want to keep the Canada Revenue Agency’s hand out of your pocket, focus on your lifetime tax, writes Jason Heath.Article contentRead the storyArticle contentArticle content While Caroline’s plan to defer Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security to age 70 is a good idea, it won’t save her from paying any otherwise avoidable taxes if she instead took some of her income every year from her TFSA. Photo by Dolgachov/Getty ImagesArticle contentShould Caroline, 62, defer CPP and OAS until age 70, or even delay retirement entirely?Article contentLatest EntrepreneurScroll Left Scroll RightArticle contentCaroline should be able to retire when she wants with the lifestyle she wants, although with no margin of safety, said Ed Rempel, a fee-for-service financial planner, tax accountant and blogger.Article contentRead the storyArticle contentArticle content Rogers Communications Inc. headquarters at 333 Bloor Street in Toronto. Photo by Peter J. Thompson/National PostArticle contentRogers media revenues up 82%, wireless and cable remain flatArticle contentRogers Communications Inc. reported “lessening” earnings growth as its consolidated results came in just one per cent above expectations.Article contentSecond ListsScroll Left Scroll RightArticle contentRead the storyArticle contentArticle content Baskets sit stacked inside a Metro Inc. grocery store in Toronto. Photo by Cole Burston/BloombergArticle contentMetro reports higher earnings, calls out impact of ongoing strike in QuebecArticle contentMetro Inc. said the ongoing labour dispute at its Quebec operations will have an impact on its third quarter results, as the strike hit its fourth week.Article contentRead the storyArticle contentTrending An old factory in Welland, Ont., sat derelict for years — until someone discovered it could be worth billions Mining U.S. trade czar threatens Canada over boycott that’s hurting booze makers Retail & Marketing Canadian telecom Rogers goes into tailspin as price war heats up Telecom Canadian who was detained by China warns against Carney’s auto deal Autos Posthaste: Canada's home prices have now been falling for four years — and haven't hit bottom yet News Share this article in your social networkCommentsYou must be logged in to join the discussion or read more comments.Create an AccountSign in Join the Conversation Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information. An old factory in Welland, Ont., sat derelict for years — until someone discovered it could be worth billions Mining U.S. trade czar threatens Canada over boycott that’s hurting booze makers Retail & Marketing Canadian telecom Rogers goes into tailspin as price war heats up Telecom Canadian who was detained by China warns against Carney’s auto deal Autos Posthaste: Canada's home prices have now been falling for four years — and haven't hit bottom yet News