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Canadians consumers face triple lock on Apple iPhone

2008-07-08

Michael Geist Sun The imminent arrival of the iPhone in Canada has unleashed a storm of controversy over the country’s high wireless data rates and left consumers bewildered by an array of offerings that — if misunderstood... Mo…

Canadian building permits show surprise increase

2008-07-08

Back-to-back hike could point to busier work sites Province OTTAWA -- The value of Canadian building permits rose unexpectedly in May -- the second consecutive monthly gain -- as an increase in non-residential construction plans outweighed …

RBC Economic Report for July 2008

2008-07-07

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Pacific Spirit 5928 Birney Ave., Vancouver a 165-unit condo development in two four-storey low-rises

2008-07-06

Green sensibility includes low-toxicity textiles and Energy Star windows Kate Webb Province The suites at Pacific Spirit will be compact, energy-efficient and classy — high-tech without being cold or too trendy. The refreshing contras…

Pay now -- or pay much more later

2008-07-06

Tony Gioventu Province Dear Condo Smarts: We live in a 263- unit, 12-floor concrete building that was constructed in the late 1970s. This was a well designed and well finished building that we were once very proud of. Over the past 30 years…

Foreclosures to rise whoever wins White House

2008-07-06

Jeannine Aversa USA Today A foreclosed home is seen for sale in Sacramento By Rich Pedroncelli, AP WASHINGTON — Home foreclosures will keep rising next year no matter who is elected president in November. Even the optimism that surrou…

Tech toys: this week's hot new gadgets

2008-07-05

Gillian Shaw Sun The Suunto t6c Photograph by : Suunto SP-T1200 Touch Speaker System, Genius, $100 The touch panel screen on this system lets you manage the volume, bass and treble and the function with a touch of the finger. There's an adj…

Tobiano features golf, riding trails and boating Located 20KM west of Kamloops

2008-07-05

Community located 20 kilometres west of Kamloops has plenty to draw buyers in Diana Skoglund Sun In the artist’s rendering of a Summers Landing Interior, a portion of the magnificent butterfly-wing Tabiano sales centre is shown. The &…

Canadians head south to buy cars

2008-07-05

Weak U.S. economy and strong currency send buyers stateside Fiona Anderson Sun The slump in the United States economy and the strong Canadian dollar are good news for Canadian car buyers who have been snapping up U.S. vehicles twice as fast…

Listings up 54%, Sales down 43% in the Lower Mainland

2008-07-04

Prices ease slightly as unsold properties are up by 54 per cent over '07 Derrick Penner Sun Lower Mainland house hunters are now in a buyer's market with prices that have eased slightly off of earlier-year highs, according to the latest rep…

Professional help eases stress for buyers Buying a condo

2008-07-03

Sun There are a number of professionals who can help you find the right condo. Real estate agents, lawyers and notaries, developers and financial advisors all play an important role. Buying a condo is different from buying a house, so it's …

Newcomer's guide to Canadian housing

2008-07-03

How to find, rent or buy a home in Canada Sun Canada 's population is becoming increasingly diverse in nearly every region of the country. According to the most recent Census, an average of about 240,000 newcomers arrive in Canada each year…

Pan-Asian restaurant aces some, flubs others

2008-07-03

Too-long menu has rewards, but leaves possibility for disappointment Mia Stainsby Sun Kyo Ju (left) and Makoto Max Kito proffer fresh prawns and vegetables and a crispy roll at their Mandala Iki Asian Bistro on West Fourth. MANDALA IKI ASIA…

Mozilla claims Guinness Record for downloads

2008-07-03

Ajay Kamalakaran and Paul Bolding Sun Mozilla CEO John Lilly in an undated photo. Mozilla, developer of open-source Web browser Firefox, said on Wednesday it set a new Guinness World Record for the largest number of software downloads in 24…

Teens who blast music may face problems later

2008-07-03

Katherine Dedyna Sun Photograph by : National Post VICTORIA - Robin Adams has turned the volume of her iPod toward high as she takes in The Best of Queen on her ride home from work on the Number 11 bus. The passenger next to her can hear a …

Market activity offers awaited relief for homebuyers

2008-07-03

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Cross-border car buying hits record

2008-07-03

GREG KEENAN Other The number of vehicles Canadians bought in the United States soared in the first six months of the year and is on pace to smash the record set in 2007, despite some moves by auto makers last year to adjust their prices to …

Park board to vote on demolition of Jericho wharf once used by airforce

2008-07-02

Paved wharf at Jericho Beach requires overhaul Allison Cross Sun The wharf at Jericho Beach was once used by the Royal Canadian Air Force. Photograph by : Mark van Manen, Vancouver Sun VANCOUVER - The park board will vote Monday on whether …

Guesthouses sprout at Okanagan vineyards

2008-07-02

Wineries cater to upscale visitors in booming agri-tourism market Bruce Constantineau Sun Hester Creek Estate Winery is renting out six villas in a guesthouse at the top of the winery’s estate on the Golden Mile near Oliver (above and…

iPhone rate plans irritate would-be customers

2008-07-02

A third less calling time, half as many text messages baffle experts Gillian Shaw Sun Canadian consumers were revolting Tuesday against Rogers Communications' rates for the Apple iPhone 3G, and news media around the world were noticing. By …

Mountain town becomes resort destination

2008-07-02

$2-million facelift gives Valemount a boost Derrick Penner Sun An artist’s rendering of the $75-million Saas Fee Valemount Village Resort, seen as key to the town’s redesign as a destination for tourists. Valemount could have si…

Hester Creek Estate Winery Guesthouse on the Golden Mile in Oliver

2008-07-02

Bruce Constantineau Sun OLIVER - Wine lovers and would-be connoisseurs don't want to just visit their favourite Okanagan wineries any more. Many want to stay on the properties a few days, stroll around the vineyards and generally soak up th…

Vancouver is a global bargain - not as expensive as you think compared to Europe

2008-07-01