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Top Savings and GIC Rates in Canada This Week

                                                                             Canadians looking to maximize their returns on safe investments have strong options this week, with both high-interest savings accounts (HISAs) and guaranteed investment certificates (GICs) offering competitive rates. High-Interest Savings Accounts KOHO Earn Interest Account continues to lead with an impressive 3.5% interest rate , offering unlimited transactions and cashback perks. Other online banks and credit unions are hovering around 3.0%–3.25% , making HISAs a flexible choice for those who want liquidity while still earning meaningful returns. Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs) For short-term savers, MCAN Wealth is offering 3.65% on a 1-year GIC , one of the hig...
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Raging Wildfire Engulfs Jasper, Alberta: A Perfect Storm of Destruction

 

In a devastating turn of events, a wildfire that began 12 kilometers away from Jasper, Alberta, transformed into an unstoppable force, leaving firefighters powerless. The inferno, fueled by relentless winds gusting up to 100 kilometers per hour, created a 100-meter-tall wall of fire that consumed buildings within the townsite. 

Scientists attribute this catastrophe to a trifecta of factors: prolonged drought, dense forests filled with dead lodgepole pine trees, and strong winds that funneled the fire toward the town. The situation in Jasper is dire, with potentially 30% to 50% structural damage. Authorities are now faced with the daunting task of rebuilding a community that has been ravaged by this natural disaster. 


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