by Bruce Cherney
While Canadians may be celebrating the Year of the Veteran, most are probably unaware that the seeds of world conflict that ended 60 years ago were planted on September 30, 1938, with the signing of a piece of paper ...
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by Avrom Charach
Manitoba may soon be the only western “have-not” province in terms of supply, availability, and quality of rental accommodation, a commodity which is paramount to the attraction and retention of the...
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Alberta premier Ralph Klein has done something a former premier dreamed of doing — issue a “prosperity cheque” to the people, although in the case of William “Bible Bill” Aberhart, it was called a “divide...
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While increasing debt has raised concerns south of the border, most Canadians exercise caution when it comes to financing their homes, according to Mortgage Intelligence Inc., a GMAC company.
In a nationwide online survey of over 600...
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Question: We are looking for a good quality entrance door for our home. Our existing door is a solid-core wood door and the insulating value is only about R-3. We were told that a good quality steel door has an insulating...
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by Bruce Cherney
“If posterity is to remember anything about the second Roblin, it will be because of Duff’s Ditch ... the ditch has captured the public imagination. It is obvious, it is big, and its protection works for ...
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by Avrom Charach
Manitoba may soon be the only western “have-not” province in terms of supply, availability, and quality of rental accommodation, a commodity which is paramount to the attraction and retention of the...
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If anything, the recent musings of Mayor Sam Katz to erect condos in Assiniboine Park may at least start a debate on the future of what is called the “crown jewel” of Winnipeg.
Unfortunately, the crown jewel has lost some...
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When you buy a home, you’re contributing to the economic well-being of your community, province and nation, according to a new study.
The resale housing industry in Canada generated more than 100,000 jobs and fueled ancillary s...
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The following is an abridged version of an article reprinted with the permission of the Toronto Star, dealing with the intricacies of real estate transactions. While the scene is Toronto, it could happened anywhere in Canada, especially Win...
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