Archive : 2010

Britain’s coalition nothing new

The recent formation of a coalition government in Britain is being heralded as a “milestone” and a “revolution” in British politics. It is also being trumpeted as the example to be followed in the event Canada finds ...

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Markets in Canadian cities are not similar

For good reason, it is often reported  that real estate is a local affair. And even within a local market, such as Winnipeg and its surrounding rural municipalities, there can be a fair degree of variation within different property typ...

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90-year-old edifice to the future

Manitoba Day has passed, but another important anniversary is quickly approaching.  Ninety years ago, on July 15, 1920, the grand opening of Manitoba’s new legislative building was held. The scandal-plagued building took seve...

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Changes proposed for Home Buyers’ Plan

Manitoba Day has passed, but another important anniversary is quickly approaching.  Ninety years ago, on July 15, 1920, the grand opening of Manitoba’s new legislative building was held. The scandal-plagued building took seve...

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Centennial of Canada’s navy

It was a humble beginning, but a start which heralded Canada’s exertion of national sovereignty on the world stage. “With the Union Jack at forepeak, a red ensign with the Canadian coat of arms thereon at the foremast, th...

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Tax change to aid rental property reinvestment

  REALTORS®, representing all regions of the country, met with their MPs in Ottawa to discuss real estate issues they believe matter to Canadians. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), representing 98,000 REALTORS&...

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