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Changes in the U.S.-Canadian exchange rate could cost Vancouver $60 million
February 2, 2009 – 1:09 pm | Comments Off on Changes in the U.S.-Canadian exchange rate could cost Vancouver $60 million
Changes in the U.S.-Canadian exchange rate could cost Vancouver $60 million

If you’re moving to Canada, why is it important to pay attention to changes in the exchange rate between U.S. and Canadian dollars?

Because depending on the way the currencies are moving, it can cost …

New social networking site for new immigrants
February 2, 2009 – 12:53 pm | One Comment
New social networking site for new immigrants

Immigration lawyer David Cohen has launched Loon Lounge, an online community for new and recent immigrants to Canada.

As the site says, it’s “a place to meet people and learn about life in Canada

Canada’s groundhogs predict six more weeks of winter
February 2, 2009 – 11:39 am | Comments Off on Canada’s groundhogs predict six more weeks of winter
Canada’s groundhogs predict six more weeks of winter

The U.S. may have Punxsutawney Phil, but Canada has its own group of groundhogs who forecast the weather every year on February 2nd, otherwise known as Groundhog Day.

The most famous may be Wiarton Willie

Relocating to Canada?
February 1, 2009 – 3:35 pm | Comments Off on Relocating to Canada?
Relocating to Canada? Thinking about moving to Canada?
Just arrived and trying to figure out how to get settled?

You've come to the right place!

This website -- Living Abroad in Canada -- has all the information you need about living, working, going to school, or retiring in Canada.

Vancouver real estate prices fall in 2008
February 1, 2009 – 3:28 pm | Comments Off on Vancouver real estate prices fall in 2008

“The record-breaking real estate market cycle in Greater Vancouver, longer than normal at seven consecutive years, ended in 2008 amidst global economic challenges.”

That’s according to a report by the Real Estate Board of Greater …