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Vanoc to start closing Vancouver streets as early as Nov. 1 for Olympic preparation

2009-10-14

Sun Compared with Salt Lake City, which had five Olympic venues within a nine-kilometres radius of its downtown, Vancouver will have 10 venues within the same radius. Photograph by: Ian Smith, Vancouver Sun Traffic flows along Pacific Blvd.…

New-home prices edge upward in August

2009-10-14

Metro Vancouver prices still less than last year Derrick Penner Sun Metro Vancouver new-home prices edged up in August, according to Statistics Canada's latest measure of new-construction values, helping to reduce the dip that prices took d…

Doom prophet now sees ray of hope

2009-10-13

Canadian economist calls for new regulations and higher interest rates Peter O'Neil Province Canadian economist Bill White has received worldwide notoriety for his prophetic warnings of the 2008 global meltdown. — CNS Canadian Bill Wh…

Study those interest rates

2009-10-13

Take your lead from the key central banks Keith and Kevin Greenard Province Most people benefit if they make a correct projection on the direction of interest rates. This is easily illustrated when you are deciding on either a variable- or …

Who needs a key? IPhone app unlocks and starts car

2009-10-13

Chris Woodyard USA Today The SmartStart remote-start and lock system going on sale at Best Buy stores for $499. A California company Tuesday will announce an iPhone application and car receiver that will enable users to lock, unlock and rem…

VANOC wants well-behaved athletes

2009-10-11

Organizers on the hook if competitors trash their accommodations Damian Inwood Province Full moon or not, VANOC will need athletes to be on their best behaviour in their high-end Olympic accommodations. Photograph by: File photo by Ric Erns…

Who pays the damages?

2009-10-11

dispute: Owner moved into unit in 2005 but is being blamed for leak that started in 2003 Tony Gioventu Province Dear Condo Smarts: I recently sold my unit but ran into a load of trouble over an allegation by a council member that we damaged…

Time to lighten up in the kitchen

2009-10-11

Jane Harrison Province Running cabinets to the ceiling makes them look like part of the wall. — SUNSET PUBLISHING If your kitchen has you cornered and claustrophobic, it's time to lighten up. Today, the trend in kitchen design is to r…

All lined up to move into Luma - 6688 Arcola Street, Burnaby

2009-10-11

pre-sale crowd: Queue extended down the street Laura Stone Province An artist's rendering of Luma, a 26-storey glass tower in Burnaby that will include a fitness centre and social lounge. --SUBMITTED PHOTO The kitchens at Luma come with gra…

Pay attention to the state of your attic

2009-10-11

PROBLEMS: Insufficient insulation, ventilation are all too common MIKE HOLMES Province Mike Holmes says to always check the attic, even if a voice inside your head keeps saying “Don’t go in there!” — SUBMITTED PHOTO …

Housing market may see another good year

2009-10-10

Jay Bryan Sun Homes in Canada are near their most affordable in nearly four years, setting the stage for a continuation of today's perky real- estate market throughout the coming year. At least, that's the opinion of economist Pascal Gauthi…

Mexico: West coast offers myriad activities for all

2009-10-10

Visitors can choose from historical walking tours to water sports Lisa Monforton Sun Watercraft of all kinds — from party to sail boats — ply the waters near Los Arcos, the most famous landmark in Cabo San Lucas. PHOTO COURTESY …

Victoria Victorian to be converted to homes

2009-10-10

Developer of the Oriental Hotel aiming for $150,000 studios Sun Chris Le Fevre's ambitions for the Oriental signal optimism. 'I've got more residential ... in the next six months than I have ever had in the past 20 years.' Photograph by: Da…

Amacon's District - 299 E. 7th Ave. - is just so Main Street (not!)

2009-10-10

It is also (well) located in Mount Pleasant and (well) priced against re-sale Sun New and old between Main and Scotia streets on East Seventh are shown in this District South Main elevation from the new-home project's developer. In the Dist…

Space her stage in new-build in Kerrisdale

2009-10-10

Retailer creates sales aid for builder by fusing contemporary, traditional Michelle Hopkins Sun The new home is from John Dean; its personality, from Huong Nguyen. 'She personalized the whole home with these amazing finds -- art work, lamps…

Co-housing offers safe and friendly community planning

2009-10-10

'Commune' reputation presents a barrier to partnership residency, advocates report, but environmental benefits present a new gateway Kim Davis Sun 'Old-fashioned" neighbourhoods, the best of small-town communities, a new response to social,…

Time running out for homeowners looking to take advantage of HRTC

2009-10-10

Peter Simpson Sun Examples include finishing a basement, renovating a kitchen or bathroom, building an addition, landscaping, flooring, windows, fencing, furnace, painting ... Well, you get the drift. Routine repairs and maintenance such as…

Prices of homes keep edging up

2009-10-09

Vancouver close to 2008 highs Province The average price of homes in Vancouver has climbed 14 per cent so far this year, a new Royal LePage survey says. Average house prices in the region have almost recovered to the highs seen in 2008, the…

Housing starts take hit in B.C.'s urban centres

2009-10-09

Province Housing starts in B.C.'s urban centres fell 18.1 per cent in September, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says. The seasonally adjusted annual rate of starts in urban communities dropped to 14,000 last month from 17,100 in August, …

Athletes' village takes shape

2009-10-09

Olympians will feel right at home -- and have inspirational views Jeff Lee Sun This room in the Vancouver athletes' village offers a spectacular view of downtown. Photograph by: Steve Bosch, Vancouver Sun The view from the 12th floor of Van…

Single-family home construction in Metro up year-over-year

2009-10-09

September increase another sign of recovery; Surrey shows biggest jump Derrick Penner Sun SOURCEE: CANADA MORTGAGE AND HOUSING CORPORATION Metro Vancouver's ailing residential housing sector showed another sign of recovery in September with…

The right contractors and tradespeople can make renovations virtually pain-free

2009-10-09

When it's time for a change, take the time to find the right people, materials and design Mia Stainsby Sun Neighbours Nathan Clement (left), Kenny Clement and Maurina Clement enjoy cupcakes on the granite countertop in Mia Stainsby's newly …

Moving made easier with a few helpful tips from professionals

2009-10-09

Marty Hope Sun Moving a household can be stressful. For those considering a move, J.D. Power and Associates has a few suggestions: - Don't contract with a moving company until you've done your homework. There are a number of reputable movin…

'Give a dollar, give a damn!' campaign offers everyone a way to do something about homelessness

2009-10-09

'I cannot . . . sit back and say it's not my problem' Cheryl Chan Province Ron Josephson outside the Pender Hotel on West Pender Street. Money from the 'Give a Dollar, give a damn!' campaign started by Josephson will go toward the conversio…