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Mother's Day

May 14th, 2009
My kids are full of surprises! This Mother's Day all 3 came up with wonderful ways to show me that they love me. My eldest Mike took me out for breakfast at a very cool new restaurant on Alexander Street called 2 Chefs and a table [www.twochefsandatable.com] The brunch was very delicious, the decor very hip, parking was easy and the service excellent! My 2nd, Wendy, came over with th ...

Home Financing strategy

May 7th, 2009
Here is very good information on what to do between the time you get your offer accepted & the property funded This article was from Heather Wood from Dominion Lending Centres Interest Advantage     In light of the current market and tightening of credit underwriting standards by both lenders and mortgage default insurers as of late, keep in mind that now – ...

Squamish Waterfront Development

May 6th, 2009
  Here is the information from The Vancouver Sun featuring this exciting new project in Squamish I have been over to the site & am anxiously awaiting the grand opening & presales offering. The views from this project will be breathtaking. SATURDAY, APRIL 25 | 2009 | EDITOR MICHAEL SASGES 604.605.2467 | HOMES@VANCOUVERSUN.COM | ✰ WESTCOASTHOMES What’s waterfront residency without a boat at ...

Vancouver Circus Group

May 1st, 2009
We have our own Cirque du Soleil right here in Metro Vancouver, and they're called AVATAR. And they are GREAT!!  I was lucky enough to catch them last month when this troupe, the Avatar Circus Project presented TRYANGLE @ the PNE Pacific National Exibition ... I found the performance a very magical circus art, aerials, juggling and dance ... and the tickets were very reasonable too! Only ...

Everywoman@Whistler event

April 30th, 2009
  Fairmont Chateau Whistler  Whistler, BC  V0N 1B4 May 19 - 27, 2009   Every Woman! Whistler - May 22 to 24, 2009  Since my sister Margaret is the poster child for this event I have bragging rights here The poster child & my 2 other sisters make this a annual event. The 4 of us visit & have a fabulous weekend of exercising, learning new things & just enjoying ...

University of British Columbia Plant sale

April 28th, 2009
Once a year UBC has their fund raiser plant sale of very interesting  often hard to find plants . For anyone wanting to purchase a few unique specimines or to get some advise from botanical experts..... mark Saturday May 9th on your calendar   19th Perennial Plant Sale Copy event URL When: Saturday, May 9, 2009 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM  download Where: UBC ...

Why buy home accessories? Rent it

April 28th, 2009
Finally a place in North Vancouver where you can go rent your furniture & other home accessories. Rent it for a month or more. If you like it buy it if not return it & try out another look or if you are wanting to dress up your home to sell with a more modern exciting interior here is where you go @ 2433 Dollarton Hwy in North Vancouver.  

2009 Municipal Update

April 23rd, 2009
I was at a breakfast meeting yesterday with the mayors and city planners of the Tri-Cities: Kenji Ito and Shawn Natrasony, Burnaby; Beverly Grieve, New Westminster; Jim McIntyre and Wayne Beggs, Coquitlam; Tim Savoie, Port Moody; and, Laura Lee Richard, Port Coqitlam .These representatives each gave a half hour talk about development and plans for their municipalities. The overview highligh ...

LT B Best Point Indian Arm, North Vancouver, BC

April 22nd, 2009
I just finished uploading this LAND for sale, LT B Best Point Indian Arm, North Vancouver, BC FLAT access to waters edge. Water rights at 500 gallons per day from fresh water mountain spring. New dock shared with 3 fingers. Other 2 fingers are for Lots 1 and 3. BOAT ACCESS ONLY!! 20 minute boat ride from Deep Cove marina.

Mortgage rates cut update

April 21st, 2009
Just read this which means that variable mortgages with a prime minus are @ 1.75% calculated on prime minus .5% WHich is what my mortgage rate is at now. Any New mortgages are prime +  which is still very cheap money!!!!   Bank of Canada cuts interest rate to lowest level practically possible at 9:44 on April 21, 2009, EDT. Julian Beltrame, THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - The Bank ...
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