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Economic News

June 22, 2010 - Canadian Economy Gathering Steam
June 21, 2010 - Inflation will be tame, but interest rates are heading higher
Jun 16, 2010 - Canadian farmers/US housing mortgage collapse similarities 'scary'
Jun 16, 2010 - Carney warns of 'age of austerity'
Jun 3, 2010 - Canadian dollar hits two-week high
Jun 3, 2010 - Bloomberg: Canada Dollar Trades Near 2-Week High on Stocks, Rate Increase
Jun 2, 2010 - Carney plots cautious rate path
Jun 1, 2010 - Bank of Canada raises interest rate
Jun 1, 2010 - Canada's big five banks post profits
Jun 1, 2010 - Bank of Canada raises interest rates, 9:11am ET
May 31, 2010 - Canadians still pursuing recreational property as second homes
May 12 - Even recession didn't slow down Canadian's spending, report finds
May 19, 2010 - Loonie tumbles half a cent
May 11, 2010 - As Global Optimism Fades, Markets Get Hit
May 11, 2010 - Canadians among the most indebted in advanced countries
May 6, 2010 - House prices to cool in 2011, says TD
Apr 28, 2010 - Don't let debt ruin your retirement
Apr 29, 2010 - Harper to push on for global financial reform
April 24, 2010 - Greek crisis 'serious,' could imperil Canadian economy, says BoC's Carney
Apr 20, 2010 - Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1/4 per cent; removes con
Apr 20, 2010 - Mark Carney signals interest rates to rise
Apr 19, 2010 - International investors cool to Canadian bonds
Apr 12, 2010 - Fewer Canadians declaring bankruptcy
Apr 15, 2010 - Economic Update
April 6, 2010 - Five-year yields hit highest since October 2008: Canada Credit
Apr 6, 2010 - Loonie closes in on parity as Canadians and firms look to hedge bets
March 17, 2010 - Flaherty not flinching as loonie nears parity
March 15, 2010 - The Flaherty Effect
March 9, 2010 - Don't be an unscorable
March 4, 2010 - Budget 2010: A second year of stimulus spending
March 3, 2010 - ECB set to end more crisis measures but keep interest rates on hold again.
March 3, 2010 - Australia central bank raises interest rates
March 2, 2010 - Economy improving, but interest rates to stay at historic lows for now
March 1, 2010 - Canadians still fear job losses
February 24, 2010 - Bernanke: Record-low rates still needed to foster recovery
February 22, 2010 - Budget won't extend home renovation tax credit
February 16, 2010 - Industry not surprised by Flaherty's mortgage rule changes
February 15, 2010 - New mortgage rules introduced to lessen mortgage crunch risks
February 11, 2010 - Genworth already using potential new mortgage rule
February 10, 2010 - Ottawa advised to tighten mortgage rules
January 27, 2010 - An interest rate hike this summer?
January 27, 2010 - B.C. economic growth to rank second in Canada: CIBC World Markets Inc.
January 25. 2010 - Does my reno qualify for a tax credit?
January 19, 2010 - Canada to Keep 0.25% Lending Rate as Dollar Threatens Recovery
January 19, 2010 - Canada’s Currency Falls as Central Bank Warns Again of Strength
January 7, 2010 - Market Outlook forcasts for the years ahead
December 21, 2009 - Cure for housing market carries risk
January 7, 2010 - Tackling debt a growing priority
December 16, 2009 - Bankers damned if they do, damned if they don't
Decebmer 15, 2009 - Positive economic growth likely in 2010 and 2011
December 14, 2009 - Flaherty notes stimulus money flowing as recovery kicks in
December 1, 2009 - Gross domestic product sees first gain in a year in third quarter
December 1, 2009 - Many British Columbians expect to spend less this year
December 1, 2009 - Dubai World not guaranteed by emirate; creditors also at fault
November 28, 2009 - A world awash in debt
November 27, 2009 - Loonie, oil, gold hit by Dubai anxiety
November 28, 2009 - Dubai's debt a wild card
November 28, 2009 - Climbing out of debt hole won't be easy
November 27, 2009 - Markets stumble on fears of Dubai debt default
November 27, 2009 - Federal deficit grew $5B in September
November 27, 2009 - Canadian retailers try their own Black Friday
November 18, 2009 - Are you ready for higher mortgage rates?
November 12, 2009 - B.C. economy will grow fastest in 2010, report says
November 10, 2009 - Canada's economy faces decade of stagnation: TD
November 10, 2009 - Weak pickup won't spur jobs: Fed
November 10, 2009 - Recession bites Lower Mainland industrial property market
November 7, 2009 - Canada won't change rebound projections: Carney
October 26, 2009 - Bank reform is on the way, like it or not: Carney
October 23, 2009 - Recovery becoming more entrenched, but growth will be slow: B O C
October 20, 2009 - Overnight rate holds steady, "conditionally"
October 20, 2009 - BoC warns loonie is hurting growth prospects
October 20, 2009 - Why interest rates will remain low
October 20, 2009 - Central bank warning sinks dollar
October 20, 2009 - Strong dollar a threat, central bank says
October 16, 2009 - Canada a tale of two economies: as export sector staggers...
October 14, 2009 - Loonie rises again, experts warn of economic impact
October 13, 2009 - Eyes turn to Bank of Canada as dollar continues to soar toward parity
October 13, 2009 - Loonie roars ahead another day
October 13, 2009 - Most economists say recession is over and recovery is beginning
October 9, 2009 - Canada's unemployment rate falls to 8.4%, first decline since recession
October 9, 2009 - Surprise! U.S. sales rise in September Up by 0.6%
September 25, 2009 - Friedman's theory finds little traction in economic recovery
September 25, 2009 - Flaherty uses caution on the mortgage front
September 15, 2009 - Recession probably over: Bernanke
September 10, 2009 - Economy bouncing back faster than expected: BoC
September 10, 2009 - Economy rebounding, central bank says
September 10, 2009 - Get ready for steep rate hikes in 2011: economist
August 31, 2009 - ‘Mark it in your calendar – the Canadian recession ended in June'
August 31, 2009 - New numbers suggest recession end is near
August 27, 2009 - Inflation no real threat to BoC's rate promise: CIBC report
August 25, 2009 - Bank of Canada prepared to stop strong loonie from derailing recovery
August 25, 2009 - Obama announces plan to keep Bernanke as chair of Fed
August 19, 2009 - Canadian inflation falls to lowest level in 56 years
August 19, 2009 - Tentative recovery keeps lid on price increases

Mortgage News

Jun 14, 2010 - Nova Scotia companies to offer job loss mortgage insurance
Jun 16, 2010 - Canada Housing Trust sells billions worth of bonds
Jun 3, 2010 - Bank of Canada rate bump not necessarily a harbinger of hike to come
May 10, 2010 - Prudence Paying Off For Canadian Mortgage Borrowers - Spring 2010
May 7, 2010 - PM declines action over BMO suit against Tory MP
May 6, 2010 - Time to lock in that mortgage rate?
Apr 22, 2010 - If mortgage rates rise, does the sky fall?
Apr 15, 2010 - Anticipation of Bank of Canada rate hikes are fuelling mortgage increases,
Apr 5, 2010 - Watch bond market for rate hike clues
March 24, 2010 - Higher interest rates could be coming sooner, says Bank of Canada governo
March 16, 2010 - Ottawa takes the reins from banks on complaints
March 23, 2010 - New mortgage rules target select few
March 17, 2010 - New Mortgage rules leave homebuyers confused
March 16, 2010 - Consumer complaints about mortgage penalties pile up
July 29, 2009 - reposted March 17, 2010 - The hidden cost of great rates: explaining the I

World News

May 17, 2010 - Euro hits four-year low
April 1, 2009 - Protesters storm the banks

In The News

July 08, 2010 - Reading the mortgage fine print
Jun 15, 2010 - Banks granted mortgages to Vancouver grow-op
Jun 1, 2010 - Canada's banking system healthiest in the world
May 6, 2009 - Genworth tightens credit requirements
April 8, 2009 - Home Renovations with a Tax Payback
March 17, 2009 - 9 easy ways to refresh your decor for spring
March 28, 2009 - Foreclosure fears? CMHC has tips to keep your home
Tune up your credit score for more chance at a good mortgage
March 18, 2009 - How Feng Shui changes your home, jump-starts your attitude and life
March 8, 2009 - Canadians opting for eco-friendly home renovations
February 4, 2009 - That 'wow' factor. Sexy or sweet, rugged or regal, red always...
May 1, 2008 - Hard Times, but Your Lips Look Great
January 24, 2007 - Smith Manoeuvre - Fraser views house debt as positive

Real Estate News

June 15, 2010 - Apartment vacancy rates rise in Canada
Jun 15, 2010 - National rental apartment vacancy up this year
Jun 3, 2010 - House prices to fall in 2011: economists
Jun 7, 2010 - CREA lowers housing forecast as market weakens
Jun 2, 2010 - Home ownership costs in Canada keep rising
May 19, 201 - Housing starts to rise: CMHC
May 17, 2010 - April home sales takes dip
May 03, 2010 - Housing affordability: the great quandary
Apr 6, 2010 - How the market will fix MLS rules
March 23, 2010 - House prices to hit record: Scotiabank
March 16, 2010 - Consumer complaints about mortgage penalites pile up
March 17, 2010 - Financial security top of mind for women homebuyers
March 15, 2010 - More housing supply helps balance market: CREA
February 17, 2010 - Housing market strong but cooling
February 10, 2010 - CREA forecasts record home market this year
January 19, 2010 - Record home sales capping 2009 due to supply and demand, not bubble
January 12, 2010 - Bank of Canada takes stance on housing bubble
January 7, 2010 - Housing projected to remain strong
December 16, 2009 - Housing market has big cracks
December 14, 2009 - British Columbia poised to recover from sharp downturn in 2009
November 12, 2009 - Title insurance shouldn’t be an option when buying a house
November 25, 2009 - A hot real estate market getting hotter
November 18, 2009 - Rapid rebound fuels fears of housing bubble
November 17, 2009 - October real estate sales highest for month in six years
November 13, 2009 - Metro Vancouver home builders ease off discounts in hot market
November 13, 2009 - B.C. real estate sales to surge 20% this year
October 16, 2009 - A hot real estate market getting hotter
October 15, 2009 - Home buyers and sellers back in the game
October 9, 2009 - Average Canadian home prices up slightly, says Royal LePage survey
October 14, 2009 - Mortgage rate hike could cool housing rebound
September 24, 2009 - Real estate recession over in Canada as prices recover, report says
September 21, 2009 - Canada's remarkable housing recovery
September 15, 2009 - Vancouver home sales up 117 per cent in a year
August 27, 2009 - Home resales rebound dramatically: real estate body
August 12, 2009 - New home prices in Canada fall for ninth straight month
February 18, 2008 - Mountain Air Estates - Condos will be green and affordable

Bear Awareness

October 16, 2009 - Keep your trash indoors
September 30, 2009 - Momma bear shot near store dumpster
September 29, 2009 - Port Coquitlam bears down on trash scofflaws
September 18, 2009 - Support for Port Moody moves to keep out bears
September 15, 2009 - Coquitlam ponders changes to garbage regulations
September 15, 2009 - Hungry bears are on the move all over Coquitlam
September 10, 2009 - Tri-City bear problem not as severe in 2009
September 10, 2009 - PORT MOODY: With trash, keep in line or you’ll be fined
September 3, 2009 - The B.C. Fall Trophy Bear Hunt begins NEXT WEEK!-sign letter to STOP!
September 2, 2009 - Bears should not be shot
August 27, 2009 - Black bear moseys into Surrey neighbourhood
August 14, 2009 - The least Port Coquitlam people can do for bears is control their trash
July 29, 2009 - Freak accident' kills bear
July 17, 2009 - Two events linked to bear troubles
July 15, 2009 - PoCo residents will face fines for not securing their garbage
July 14, 2009 - Port Coquitlam, B.C., homeowners must bear-proof garbage
June 17, 2009 - City bear-proofs garbage
May 14, 2009 - Black bear spotted in tree near Whitehorse trail
April 9, 2009 - The Tri-City News Bear sightings on the rise in Tri-Cities
April 7, 2009 - Bear facts on bear awareness
April 1, 2009 - Trouble is bruin at Coquitlam City Hall
March 20, 2009 - Spring is sprung, the bears are riz They wonder where their next meal is
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