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continued education digital skills
3 skills to build your digital literacy this year
o matter how tech-savvy you are, there are always new functions, capabilities and platforms becoming available. While it’s easy to stick with what you know, taking the time to branch out and improve your digital literacy can have tremendous benefits for your career. Here are three ways to get started.
FOLLOW TECH NEWS
Stay up to date on innovations in technology by following tech news, blogs and publications. The tech world is constantly evolving, so taking an hour or two each week to stay informed of updates, innovations, trends and potential impacts will give you a competitive edge. You’ll be able to make informed decisions around software programs, cybersecurity and AI, to name a few, as well as identify potential opportunities to streamline your business.
EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS
Once you’ve identified a program you’d like to learn more about, dive deeper into the platform to see what they offer and how exactly you can benefit. Signing up for a free trial is a great way to explore functionality.
SIGN UP FOR A COURSE
Take your knowledge from beginner to advanced by signing up for online webinars or in-person classes. Utilize your software programs to their full potential, curate reports, pull and analyze data more efficiently or learn the art of graphic design.
Allocating time each week to improve your digital literacy will translate into personal and professional growth. ● – News Canada
Rentals Lifestyle Hacks Cleaning Tips
More than an apartment, we’re a community! With 10 uniquely designed amenity spaces open to all residents, Vibe Lofts inspires a new way of living and coexisting. Our Studio, One, and Two Bedroom suites offer 11 feet exposed concrete ceilings, sleek and modern design elements, in-suite laundry in every unit, and various layouts to fit your needs. Contact us today to come feel the VIBE for yourself!
mental health
5
ways to get the work-life balance you need
n this connected world, it’s all too easy to let work obligations cut into your personal time. While greater flexibility is crucial for many, it’s important not to let the idea of ‘working from anywhere’ lead to ‘always on the clock’. If you’re looking to bring more balance back into your life, start with these five tips.
TRACK YOUR TIME
The first step to reclaiming balance is to find out where the imbalance lies. Put some effort into tracking your time for a week or two and see where and how it is being used. Many companies have online time-tracking tools that you can trial for free. Do some research to find the one that works best for you. Take this information and see if you can lessen distractions throughout the workday so that it doesn’t start crossing-over into your evenings or weekends.
I Whether it’s a 15-minute stand up and stretch or an hour-long lunch with a walk and some fresh air, taking time away from your desk will increase your overall productivity, help with creativity and reduce levels of stress.
SET BOUNDARIES
Prioritize your schedule and communicate your availability with colleagues and clients. Being clear on your work hours and response times will help reduce the need to check on work after hours or on your time off. If there is a need to check in after-hours, set a specific hour to do so and time limit for your responses.
burnout prevention
SCHEDULE BREAKS
Add breaks to your daily calendar so that not only is your time blocked off, but you’ll also get reminders that a break is needed. Whether it’s a 15-minute stand up and stretch or an hour-long lunch with a walk and some fresh air, taking time away from your desk will increase your overall productivity, help with creativity and reduce levels of stress.
AUTOMATE TASKS
With today’s technology, automating tasks is a safe and reliable time-saver. For those that run their own business, cloud-based accounting software, such as FreshBooks, can save you time by automating processes to create invoices,
track expenses and calculate taxes, leaving more time to focus on the rest of the business.
SET PRIORITIES
Plan your day the night before and prioritize your tasks by their importance and urgency (high, medium and low) along with how much effort will be involved to complete them. Once the priorities are set, block out time on your calendar for the high and medium ones and the lower priorities can be worked on in between.
Find time-tracking tools and learn more about how cloud-based accounting can help your work-life balance at freshbooks.com. ● – News Canada
Kelly House
Experience the best in downtown living at Kelly House, which features stylish suites with scenic balcony views of Winnipeg’s downtown. Head to The Forks via the River Walk, enjoy a dip in the indoor pool, and get all your errands done on foot.
Balconies
Underground Parking
Indoor Pool
Security Entrance • Secured bicycle parking • Insuite temperature control
Laundry facilities
Leasing Now, and located in the Fort Garry neighbourhood, The Point is designed to meet and exceed 21st century urban living demands by blending convenience with environmental responsibility.
Introducing The Ted, a brand-new apartment block poised to redefine contemporary living in Winnipeg’s vibrant St. Vital neighborhood. Situated prominently on St. Anne’s Road, The Ted blends modern aesthetics with convenient access to local amenities and green spaces, offering residents the perfect balance of urban convenience and suburban tranquility.
Somerset Place Rental Apartments
1209 Richmond Street | London, ON | N6A 3L7
Somerset Place Rental Apartments 1209 Richmond Street | London, ON | N6A 3L7
Somerset Place Rental Apartments 1209 Richmond Street | London, ON | N6A 3L7
somersetplacelondon@realstar.ca
1 bed from $1400* | 2 bed from $1675* | 3 bed from $1995*
*Plus hydro. Pricing and availability subject to change.
*Plus hydro. Pricing and availability subject to change.
*Plus hydro. Pricing and availability subject to change. 226.213.4862
• Fully renovated 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites
• Fully renovated 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites
somersetplacelondon@realstar.ca
1 bed from $1400* | 2 bed from $1675* | 3 bed from $1995*
1 bed from $1400* | 2 bed from $1675* | 3 bed from $1995*
• Underground parking
• Underground parking
• Secured entry
• Secured entry
• Underground parking
• Four appliances
• Four appliances
• Fully renovated 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites
• Heat and water included
• Four appliances
• Heat and water included
• Balconies
• Heat and water included
• Balconies
• Fitness facility
• Balconies
• Fitness facility
• Fitness facility
• Secured entry
• Bus routes #6 and #13 at your doorstep (short ride to downtown) Just a short walk to the University
• Outdoor sports pad • BBQ area • Bus routes #6 and #13 at your doorstep (short ride to downtown) Just a short walk to the University of
• Outdoor sports pad
• BBQ area
• Outdoor sports pad • BBQ area
• Bus routes #6 and #13 at your doorstep (short ride to downtown)
WINDERMERE PLACE
LIFE HACK tax tips
How tuition fees can lower your taxes
ost-secondary education comes with a hefty price tag, especially as the cost of living keeps climbing. Luckily, the tuition tax credit can help take some of that financial pressure off your shoulders. Understanding how to take advantage of this credit is essential for students and their families.
The tuition tax credit is a valuable tax break as it can help you reduce the taxes you owe now and for years to come.
The tuition tax credit is a valuable tax break as it can help you reduce the taxes you owe now and for years to come.
If you’re 16 or older, enrolled in a post-secondary program and paying for tuition, you can claim this credit when filing your taxes with the Canada Rev enue Agency.
To claim the credit, make sure to share your social insurance number with your school. Then, in February, your school will issue you a T2202 form, also known as the Tuition and Enrolment Certif icate. You’ll use this information when you do your taxes and claim the credit.
Claiming the credit could help reduce your tax bill. If you don’t owe enough tax to claim the full credit, you have options: you can carry it forward to a future year or transfer it to an eligible family member, such as your parent, grandparent, spouse or common-law partner.
If you don’t have a lot of experience doing your taxes, many schools offer free tax clinics to help you through the process, so don’t hesitate to reach out. These clinics can help you make the most of available credits and deductions.
More information on deductions, credits and payments for students is available at canada.ca/taxes-students. ●
The Cottingham Manor Rental Apartments
Located in the beautiful Cottingham neighbourhood, The Cottingham Manor boasts of comfortable, clean and spacious bachelor and one bedroom rental apartments in an Art Deco inspired boutique style building. Close to U of T and George Brown (Casa Loma campus). We take pride in making The Cottingham Manor a place you’ll want to call home.
400 LYLE STREET, LONDON, ONTARIO
These 1, 2 and 3 bedroom suites (many with den options) offer many of the luxuries of condo living, but at rental prices. Not only that, everyday conveniences, green spaces, funky coffee houses, London Transit, Budweiser Gardens and more, are practically outside your door.
BUILDING AMENITIES
• Security/Concierge
• 24-hour fitness centre
• Party room available
• Study lounge/library
• 24-hour ground floor laundry
• Secured underground parking
• Secured bike storage room
• Security cameras throughout
• On-site Super & Management Office
561 SHERBOURNE, TORONTO, ONTARIO
• Floor to Ceiling Windows
• Stainless Appliances
• Quartz Countertops
• Fitness Centre with Yoga Studio
• Concierge
• Theatre Room
• Games Room
• Party Room
Rental Office 561 Sherbourne St. hours
Mon – Thurs 11am–7pm Fri, Sat & Sun 10am – 4pm
Starting at $995. Modern fully furnished 1–4 bedrooms suites. 6 appliances. Amenities: music studio, basketball court, art room, 10 study rooms, movie lounge and gym complex. For housing there is nothing like THEO in the heart of Ottawa.
1Eleven
Find the ultimate off-campus student living experience at 1Eleven – Ottawa’s favourite all-inclusive student apartments community! Enjoy premiums like the study lounge, gym/yoga room, concierge-style front desk, and more!
1Eleven is a short walk to the University of Ottawa, grocery stores, shops, and the Byward Market, and a quick bus ride to Carleton U.
Ogilvie Towers
Ogilvie Towers is perfectly situated for families, students and people of all ages. It is within walking distance to schools, shopping and entertainment. Getting around is easy with public transit running right by the building. Our bright apartments feature a full-size fridge, stove and dishwasher. We are pleased to offer our tenants access to our whirlpool, sauna, fitness room and reading lounge! Smoke free. Contact us today and ask about our recently renovated units!
Church Hill Apartments
Want to be surrounded by the beauty and excitement of downtown Halifax? With a Walk Score of 98, Church Hill Apartments is a walker’s paradise. The Historic Halifax Waterfront, shopping, entertainment, restaurants and so much more is at your doorstep! We offer spacious and bright bachelor and one bedroom units. Call us today to book a tour of your new home at Church Hill Apartments.
BUILDING DETAILS
Stoneybrook Apartments
Experience the balance of city living with seaside access at Stoneybrook Apartments. Located in the unique and private suburb of Clayton Park, Stoneybrook offers the comfort and convenience of a quiet neighborhood setting with only a ten-minute drive from the heart of downtown Halifax.
by Renata Valz
Laundry cheat sheet
Laundry isn’t just a rite of passage; it’s an essential life skill that will come in handy for the rest of your life. Before you go tossing all your clothing into the washer/dryer, stop and read the label. Unsure what all those symbols mean? This cheat sheet is guaranteed to help you make sense of it all and, hopefully, have you classroom ready in no time.
FOUR TIPS ABOUT DOING LAUNDRY:
• Laundry should be separated into whites, darks and delicates before being washed.
• Always check and empty your pockets.
• Use cold water to remove stains.
• Add 1/2 cup of baking soda to your wash to help keep clothing bright.
