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RDSP: A Complex Pathway to Long-Term Security

  The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is often described as one of Canada’s most powerful yet underutilized financial tools. Designed to help people with disabilities and their families save for the future, the RDSP comes with unique benefits that make its administrative hurdles worthwhile. At its core, the RDSP offers two major advantages: Government Grants and Bonds : Eligible contributions can be matched by the federal government through generous grants, and low-income beneficiaries may also qualify for bonds—even without personal contributions. Tax-Deferred Growth : Investments inside the RDSP grow tax-free until funds are withdrawn, allowing savings to compound over time. The paperwork, eligibility rules, and withdrawal restrictions can feel daunting. Families often face challenges navigating the application process, understanding contribution limits, and planning around complex withdrawal rules. Yet, for those who persist, the payoff is significant: thousands...

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Tragedy Strikes Vancouver Street Festival: Nine Lives Lost in SUV Incident


A devastating incident unfolded at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day Block Party on Saturday evening, leaving nine people dead and multiple others injured. The festival, celebrating Filipino culture, was winding down near East 41st Avenue and Fraser Street when a black SUV plowed into the crowd at high speed.

Eyewitness accounts describe the scene as chaotic, with bodies scattered across the street and bystanders rushing to assist the injured. The driver, a 30-year-old Vancouver man, was restrained by festival-goers until police arrived. Authorities have confirmed that the suspect is known to them and have ruled out terrorism as a motive.

The Lapu Lapu Day Block Party, named after a Filipino resistance fighter, had drawn thousands of attendees throughout the day. The tragedy has left the community in shock, with Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim expressing his condolences and support for the victims and their families.

Investigations are ongoing, and the Vancouver Police Department's Major Crime Section is leading the case. The city mourns the loss of lives and grapples with the aftermath of this horrific event.

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