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B.C. urban housing starts down 37 per cent in March, CMHC says

2008-04-09

Drop follows a month of unusually high residential building activity in February Sun B.C. urban housing starts dropped by 37.1 per cent for March, further emphasizing that February had been a month of unusually high activity, Canada Mortgag…

How to protect your computer amid spam, virus 'pandemic'

2008-04-09

Anti-virus software isn't the only computer security tool Byron Acohido USA Today A browser message touts Firefox 2's phishing-alert capabilities. Internet Explorer 7 is also designed to steer users clear of bogus websites. Mike Saign smell…

Grandaddy of banking crises could feel a $1-trillion sting

2008-04-09

IMF puts latest meltdown at top of the heap Jacqueline Thorpe Province TORONTO -- The International Monetary Fund said yesterday that losses stemming from the U.S. subprime -mortgage meltdown could swell to nearly $1 trillion US, far outstr…

Building permits leap by $130 million in B.C.

2008-04-08

Sector reaching for sky Province Construction cranes are a feature of the Vancouver skyline as seen from the Cambie Street Bridge. ICK PROCAYLO FILE PHOTO — THE PROVINCE B.C.'s construction industry looks set to continue its winning w…

Convention centre to get a makeover and a new boss

2008-04-08

Aggressive marketing push into Europe is planned Bruce Constantineau Sun The Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre will get a new president and a new marketing focus under major structural changes initiated by B.C. Pavilion Corp. ( P…

Downtown office vacancy rate lowest since 1981

2008-04-08

With top rents higher than last year, many firms are scouting space in suburbs Derrick Penner Sun Lots of buildings, little space: While vacancy is down, there are no plans for a large increase in downtown office towers. Photograph by : Stu…

Metro Vancouver building permits plunge to start the year

2008-04-08

Building starts are off 19 per cent but in line with the rest of Canada Derrick Penner Sun Contractors in Metro Vancouver took out substantially fewer building permits in January and February this year than they did in 2007, Statistics Cana…

Lead in kids’ jewelry alarms mom

2008-04-08

TESTS: New rules after huge levels of the deadly metal show up SARAH SCHMIDT Province Dianna Peters, mother of nine-year old Kailey (left) and Amy, 7, suspects that the jewelry the girls are holding contain lead. — CNS   OTTAWA &…

Make money and clean up with EBay

2008-04-07

Turn your clutter into cash through online sales Dana Gee Province Until about a year ago, my eBay experience was pretty limited. Actually, it mostly consisted of answering the door and signing for packages containing items my husband had o…

BC is seeing a rush in Hotel construction - and refurbishing - in the two year run up to the Olympics

2008-04-07

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Building drives jobs gain

2008-04-06

But unemployment up as people flood labour market Paul Luke Province B.C.'s jobs stats have been boosted by such construction projects as Vancouver's convention centre expansion. Photograph by : Gerry Kahrmann, The Province B.C. racked up t…

Frustration grows over Internet 'throttling'

2008-04-06

isps: CRTC to decide if limiting traffic is legal practice Province Many Internet users are upset by the changes introduced by Bell. TORONTO -- The Canadian Association of Internet Providers filed an application to the federal telecom regul…

A case of look before you leap -

2008-04-06

If disclosure was misleading, claim might be worth it Tony Gioventu Province Dear Condo Smarts: We recently bought an apartment in a 55-year-old building that was converted from a rental building to a strata-titled building. Within three mo…

A case of look before you leap

2008-04-06

If disclosure was misleading, claim might be worth it Tony Gioventu Province Dear Condo Smarts: We recently bought an apartment in a 55-year-old building that was converted from a rental building to a strata-titled building. Within three mo…

Studies don't support fears of social housing

2008-04-05

The vast majority of facilities operate without harming the safety of neighbourhoods or dragging down property values, reports conclude Lori Culbert Sun Mary Sutherland fought with city hall over the opening of the Triage facility, but now …

Residing in 7th-floor heaven in Fairview

2008-04-05

Victoria couple buy second home in city tower Sun The Coco developer is installing mostly KitchenAid appliances in the kitchens, all clad in stainless steel. Ranges will consist of gas cooktops and electric convection-ovens. The two-door fr…

Smallest cities experiencing biggest gains

2008-04-04

Market to soften as U.S. troubles seep into Canada John Morrissy Province OTTAWA -- Strong local economies, high immigration levels and low interest rates helped the Canadian real-estate market post a first quarter of moderating price gains…

RE/MAX Market Share For 2007 is 27%

2008-04-04

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Housing market to sink after Games: Wait until 2011, Pomeroy advises first-time buyers

2008-04-04

Wait until 2011, Pomeroy advises first-time buyers John Bermingham Province A housing expert figures the Vancouver housing bubble will burst after the 2010 Olympics. Steve Pomeroy said people are buying properties, hoping to flip them befor…

Private movie theatre gets liquor licence

2008-04-04

Christina Montgomery Province DOWNTOWN EASTSIDE - Vancouver city council has voted to give a much-lauded private Downtown Eastside movie theatre a liquor licence for private events -- despite a licensing moratorium in the area. The rational…

Home Depot at 7th & Cambie - 2 level 77,000 s/f Urban Format to Open in March 2008

2008-04-04

New outlet opens 11 years after main store on Terminal Avenue Bruce Constantineau Sun INTERIOR DESIGN FOCUS FOR CAMBIE-BROADWAY CORRIDOR: Home Depot Canada and Asia president Annette Verschuren relaxes with a good book at the company's newe…

Global warming for the gullet

2008-04-03

Small Fry Eli takes a fiery hit of mee goreng -- and declares a winner Mark Laba Province Linda Rahman with dishes at Chilli Padi. Photograph by : Gerry Kahrmann, The Province Review Chilli Padi Where: 5750 Fraser St . Payment/reservations:…

Greater Vancouver condo sales declined 21% from last year

2008-04-03

Expensive, but more plentiful real estate Wendy McLellan Province Prospective homebuyers are still facing high prices for Lower Mainland real estate, but at least they have more properties to choose from, according to new figures released y…

Housing sales slow to 2001 levels in Greater Vancouver

2008-04-03

Financial crisis in the U.S. taking hold of market psychology, analyst says Derrick Penner Sun Greater Vancouver closed March with its slowest first-quarter for sales since 2001, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. analyst Robyn Adamache said…