Archive : February 2005

January freeze doesn’t chill market

It was -30°C for much of January but buyers and sellers were still using REALTORS to market real estate. The Multiple Listing Service® of the Winnipeg Real Estate Board saw 505 properties change hands in January, while 1,472 ...

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It’s the economy

The real threat to Canada — for that matter the rest of the world — in the coming months is the economic stability of the Unites States. The problem is that there are some troubling issues not being addressed and that places thi...

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Re-organize your closet space

The “space squeeze” being what it is today emphasizes the importance of making every inch of space count, particularly when it comes to closets. Closets should be well organized and able to hold every item that can’...

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Winter installation of new windows

You don’t have to wait until spring to install new windows in your home.  As a matter of fact, there are a number of advantages to having new installed even during the winter.  At this time of year, qualified i...

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HOP speaks out on housing

An invitational community forum was held on January 19 on a new Canadian Housing Framework. The intent was to allow participants to “exchange ideas and information with community stakeholders across the country.”  Ca...

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Not giving up!

I’m not giving up!  Nor should other Canadians. It’s been two years since I’ve written about the need to lobby the federal government to establish a national holiday between New Year’s Day and East...

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New government means changes

In the heat of a close election battle, leaders’ comments are made that tip you off to what before was never openly said. In the most recent federal election, Liberal Leader Paul Martin went on a tirade about the dangers of ent...

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