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540 Beatty, a refurbished 57 unit, 7 storey building by Townline Homes

2008-08-03

Old plumbing plant gets unique and sexy facelift Kate Webb Province Multiple glass panels in 540 Beatty suites will allow natural light to flow freely from the living room to bedroom. All the way back to the bathroom. Jason payne – th…

Canadians buying 2nd homes in the US but beware of the pitfalls

2008-08-02

Is now the time to plunge into the U.S. housing market? Sarah Dougherty Sun A foreclosed home is up for sale in Altadena, Calif. Some Canadians are taking advantage of falling house prices in the U.S. and the strong Canadian dollar by buyin…

540 Beatty is a new-home inserted into century-old warehouse

2008-08-02

Sun 540 Beatty is a new-home, old-building undertaking and one of six Metroliving projects in downtown Vancouver from Townline Homes. Erected in 1911 -- yes, at 540 Beatty -- the Crane Building was originally a warehouse, showroom and offic…

BC Government's PTT Tax grab is an insult to most citizens and creates a government windfall

2008-08-01

Don Cayo Sun The following people have at least one thing in common: - An elderly woman waiting months for a hip replacement. - A young Yaletown couple with a first child on the way. - A laid-off forest industry worker in a town with no fut…

Pioneer's AVIC LINC Advanced GPS, Blutooth, USB & IPOD device available for $700

2008-08-01

Plan your route, avoid speed traps and stay green Lowell Conn Sun In early July, I accused Pioneer Electronics of withholding good American inventory from Canadian buyers. The company issued a brisk statement to the contrary -- and I do adm…

51 E Pender, new home of Condo King Bob Rennie's new office & gallery - Yip family's legacy lives on

2008-08-01

375 descendants of Chinatown patriarch gather to honour family history John Mackie Sun Randall Yip stands in front of the building at 51 East Pender that was constructed by his grandfather Yip Sang. Photograph by : Mark van Manen, Vancouver…

Arbutus Centre at 25th & Arbutus to build 650 condo units on 7 acres of land re zoning approved by City of Vacouver, land owner Larco Investments

2008-08-01

Citizen group claims public consultation skewed towards developer Cheryl Rossi Van. Courier Georgina Spilos, chair of the Arbutus Ridge Concerned Citizens Association, says developers may have tainted a public consultation involving Arbutus…

Mexican tapas on tap here

2008-07-31

Yaletown: Plus, wide selection offers chance to update your 'tequila stories' Mark Laba Province Manager Emi Numez with Camarones Enchipotlados and Ceviche de Pescado. SAM LEUNG – THE PROVINCE TEQUILA KITCHEN Where: 1043 Mainland St. …

U.S. inflation set to soar, Rubin says

2008-07-31

Province CIBC's Jeff Rubin believes soaring oil prices will drive up U.S. inflation to six per cent. CNS file photo TORONTO -- Jeff Rubin, chief economist at CIBC World Markets, pushed his bullish oil call one step further yesterday, foreca…

A Kits spot abuzz with satisfied customers

2008-07-31

Good food, great service, everyday prices spell success Mia Stainsby Sun TRATTORIA ITALIAN KITCHEN. 1850 West Fourth Ave. , 604-732-1441. www.trattoriakitchen.ca. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. No reservations. Restaurant visits …

Shun Feng serves up perfect birthday dinner

2008-07-31

Chinese restaurants often the best source Stephanie Yuen Sun Shun Feng Sea-food Restaurant general manager Wallace Yuen with some of the featured dishes. Shown are steamed live B.C. prawns, served with soy sauce, braised beef ribs with chef…

International buyers bid on U.S. bargains

2008-07-30

Anheuser-Busch and Chrysler Building are sold. What's next? Jessica Hall Province Majority ownership of New York City's Chrysler Building was sold to the Abu Dhabi Investment Council. Photograph by : Reuters PHILADELPHIA -- With a record vo…

Real Estate Council ratchets up realtor discipline

2008-07-30

Derrick Penner Sun The Real Estate Council of British Columbia has handed out some of its stiffest penalties for the transgressions of realtors in a year that has been busier than 2007's record pace for disciplinary action. As of this week,…

Real Estate Council ratchets up realtor discipline

2008-07-30

Vancouver bargain for investors

2008-07-29

Our top cities friendly places for business Province Tax-friendly climate is just one of the benefits of doing business in Vancouver. Photograph by : Jon Murray, The Province OTTAWA -- Canada and its major cities are relatively tax-friendly…

No end in sight for U.S. housing-market freefall

2008-07-29

IMF urges 'clear, permanent solution' Lesley Wroughton, Reuters Province WASHINGTON -- The bottom of the U.S. housing downturn is not yet visible, while rising inflation is making it tougher to set monetary policy to keep the lid on prices …

Technology overwhelming real life

2008-07-29

Time spent on the online universe in virtual engagement is supplanting human experience, author says Misty Harris Sun Guitar solos have vanished from the concert scene at the same time millions of gamers are pretending to be a Guitar Hero. …

Housing slowdown spreads across Canada

2008-07-29

Market is cooling from recent record-setting levels Garry Marr Sun First it was Canada 's top 25 markets that were feeling that pain from a slowdown in housing. Now it's clear the malaise has hit the entire country. Two weeks ago, statistic…

BC home owners protected against title fraud

2008-07-29