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2009: The year of the home renovation?
March 20, 2009 – 5:13 pm | Comments Off on 2009: The year of the home renovation?
2009: The year of the home renovation?

If you’ve bought a home in Canada that needs some work, or if you’re considering purchasing a fixer-upper, you should know about Canada’s new Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC).

Renovating your kitchen? Putting …

Pay what you want for lunch in Montreal
March 11, 2009 – 11:11 am | Comments Off on Pay what you want for lunch in Montreal
Pay what you want for lunch in Montreal

With everyone watching their pennies these days, a Montreal restaurant has come up with a creative approach to bringing in business — the “Pay What You Want” lunch.

Between 11 am and 3 pm, …

Is now a good time to invest in real estate in Canada?
February 21, 2009 – 3:30 pm | Comments Off on Is now a good time to invest in real estate in Canada?
Is now a good time to invest in real estate in Canada?

If you’re thinking of moving to Canada or if you’re looking for a second home or investment property, is it a good time to buy?

In British Columbia, the B.C. Real Estate Association (BCREA) …

When the U.S. sneezes…
February 10, 2009 – 8:04 am | Comments Off on When the U.S. sneezes…
When the U.S. sneezes…

The economic slowdown in Canada has — at least so far — been less severe than the crushing financial troubles that have weakened the U.S. economy.

However, Canada’s economy is tightly linked to that of

Watching your food budget? Don’t move to the Yukon
February 9, 2009 – 10:37 am | Comments Off on Watching your food budget? Don’t move to the Yukon
Watching your food budget? Don’t move to the Yukon

Is food more expensive in Canada than in the U.S.?

The answer is — it depends.

As in the U.S., there are significant variations in food costs in different regions across the country.

In fact, …