Tomorrow evening we're going to group hug our community by walking & fundraising together, and it's not too late to join us. Registration starts at 4:00pm at St George's United Church and the walk gets started at 5:15! cnoy.org/location/comox… #cnoy19 #comoxvalley #cvts

😃 #comoxvalley #beautifulbc

Lots of options here to recycle – or safely dispose of – used items. ow.ly/bEJb50ywIv7

Something to think about! #comoxvalley #laurietinkler #mortgages

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Another rate drop: Bank of Canada just announced it is cutting its overnight rate target by half a percentage point to 0.75 per cent in response to COVID-19.

Note that the CRA has deferred the deadline for filing 2019 individual taxes to June 1, 2020. ow.ly/YtCZ50z7yCF

No surprise - the Bank of Canada holds its target rate at 0.25%. Please feel free to reach out at any time: by phone, email, or we can arrange a video call if you have questions or want to explore options available to you. Be safe & stay well. ow.ly/M6ih50zf1U2

Details on financial assistance programs for students and recent grads during the "double whammy" of COVID-19 and the slowed economy. ow.ly/kQJD50zmRaZ

Please stay wary of online scams during these unsettling times. There has been a wave of fraud and cyber scams. Visit the Canadian Anti Fraud Centre at antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm for up-to-date information on how to protect yourself.

To help consumers protect their financial health during the sudden and unprecedented hardship caused by these extraordinary times, Equifax - for the first time - is offering FREE online credit reports. Get started here - consumer.equifax.ca/per…/products/credit-report/

Students in need of financial help over the summer can now apply for the CESB. Here are all the details. ow.ly/uV4l50zHtYl

Mortgage qualifying for insured mortgages will get tougher starting July 1. If you are thinking of homeownership you should have your situation reviewed as soon as possible to determine how this might affect you. Get in touch - I'm always happy to help. ow.ly/ALBu50A0mAE

Good news... the other two Canadian mortgage insurers are not changing their guidelines to match CMHC's announcement that would result in a reduction in buying power of approx. 9 to 11%. Having choice a great advantage for mortgage pros!

Do you have a recreational property that you're considering renting out to provide some additional income? If so, you might find this information useful. ow.ly/TBdx50A9fS3

Refinancing could make a huge difference if you’re struggling to pay your bills, depending on where you are in your current term & what new rate you'd qualify for. I can help you run the numbers & no matter what you decide, it pays to get expert advice. ow.ly/NlHH50AfDC3

It's hard to believe Canada Day is just a few days away! Here's how to celebrate – safely – with your social bubble. ow.ly/iHba50AiURf

The Bank of Canada has announced that it is maintaining the overnight lending rate. "...the bank says the rate will have to stay low to provide “extraordinary monetary policy support” to help recuperate from the economic impact of COVID-19." ow.ly/XdxM50Az09h

If you're spending more time than usual in your own backyard this summer, you might appreciate these tips on keeping away pests - even the "cute" ones 🐰 ow.ly/DNdC50AEwx9

A little bit of optimism... lower rates over a long period of time could be good news for many. ow.ly/Fz4s50AHgBf