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New online tools for house-hunting
April 18, 2009 – 8:59 am | No Comments yet. Add yours.
New online tools for house-hunting

Canada’s Multiple Listing Service sites — the nationwide Realtor.ca and its Vancouver-based sibling Realtylink.org — are getting some new competition.

While these well-established online tools are invaluable for house-hunters, several new sites are also worth

The best city on the planet?
April 9, 2009 – 10:33 am | No Comments yet. Add yours.
The best city on the planet?

Canada’s major cities typically score highly in “best city” rankings. Vancouver is frequently named among the top cities in the world to live, and Toronto also ranks high on many “best of” scales.

But the…

Eating local in Edmonton
April 8, 2009 – 10:58 am | No Comments yet. Add yours.
Eating local in Edmonton

Looking for local food in the Edmonton area?

Whether you’re attempting to follow the 100-mile diet, or you’re just trying to find food that’s fresh and in season, check out Eat Local First.

It’s a network

BizPaL can be your pal
April 6, 2009 – 11:29 am | No Comments yet. Add yours.
BizPaL can be your pal

Starting a business in Canada?

BizPaL wants to be your friend.

Despite its corny name, this online service simplifies the process of applying for business licenses and permits in many parts of Canada.

According to…

George Bush in Canada — Not the Obama love-in…
March 18, 2009 – 1:39 pm | No Comments yet. Add yours.
George Bush in Canada — Not the Obama love-in…

Former President George W. Bush kicked off his post-presidential speaking career in Canada yesterday — at a $400-a-plate lunch in Calgary.

Although the Calgary Herald reported that his speech was warmly received, roughly 200 protesters