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Counting down to 2010
February 12, 2009 – 8:27 am | Comments Off on Counting down to 2010
Counting down to 2010

One year from today, February 12, 2010, the 2010 Winter Olympic Games open in British Columbia.

The Vancouver Province published the following schedule of celebratory events happening today in Vancouver and Whistler, the …

This year’s most notable Vancouver expat?
February 4, 2009 – 3:03 pm | Comments Off on This year’s most notable Vancouver expat?
This year’s most notable Vancouver expat?

Which U.S. expat may be this year’s most notable woman in Vancouver?

We recently learned that Amy Robertson, Vancouver’s new “First Lady” — wife of the city’s recently elected mayor, Gregor Robertson — was …

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 …

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 …

Relocating to Canada? Buy the book here.
February 1, 2009 – 1:18 pm | Comments Off on Relocating to Canada? Buy the book here.
Relocating to Canada? Buy the book here.

Living Abroad in Canada

Your guide to Canadian travel, relocation, life, and culture

Written by Carolyn B. Heller, this practical and informative guide is part of the Moon series from Avalon Travel Publishing.

It’s …