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Where the jobs are
March 23, 2009 – 5:24 pm | Comments Off on Where the jobs are
Where the jobs are

Recession? What recession?” asked the headline in yesterday’s Winnipeg Sun.

Under that optimistic banner, the article asserted that the province that “seems to be bucking the recession” is — Manitoba.

Here’s …

2009: The year of the home renovation?
March 20, 2009 – 5:13 pm | Comments Off on 2009: The year of the home renovation?
2009: The year of the home renovation?

If you’ve bought a home in Canada that needs some work, or if you’re considering purchasing a fixer-upper, you should know about Canada’s new Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC).

Renovating your kitchen? Putting …

Pay what you want for lunch in Montreal
March 11, 2009 – 11:11 am | Comments Off on Pay what you want for lunch in Montreal
Pay what you want for lunch in Montreal

With everyone watching their pennies these days, a Montreal restaurant has come up with a creative approach to bringing in business — the “Pay What You Want” lunch.

Between 11 am and 3 pm, …

Should U.S. look to Canadian banks’ example?
March 2, 2009 – 10:52 am | Comments Off on Should U.S. look to Canadian banks’ example?
Should U.S. look to Canadian banks’ example?

Should the Canadian banking system be the model for a restructured financial system in the United States? Yes, argues Canadian journalist Theresa Tedesco in “The Great Solvent North,” her recent Op-Ed piece …

Is now a good time to invest in real estate in Canada?
February 21, 2009 – 3:30 pm | Comments Off on Is now a good time to invest in real estate in Canada?
Is now a good time to invest in real estate in Canada?

If you’re thinking of moving to Canada or if you’re looking for a second home or investment property, is it a good time to buy?

In British Columbia, the B.C. Real Estate Association (BCREA) …