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Not a cool time to be Canadian - Friday Film Pick: Everything's Cool
2011-12-16 20:25:00 On Monday the Canadian government officially announced the very unpopular decision to withdraw from Kyoto, furthering Canada’s status as eco-pariah on the international stage while reinforcing the massive chasm that exists between Canada’s citizens and its Conservative government. Stephen Harper’s Conservatives won a majority in last year’s election despite the fact that less than 40% ...
Canadian Oil to Support Market Growth: Bill Bonner
2011-12-15 22:30:00 The Energy Report: Bill, your bottom-up firm makes its investment decisions based on individual company fundamentals, but do you have a sector bias? Bill Bonner: Our focus is entirely Canadian energy, with one exception: We also manage private client assets and traditional portfolios. I have two partners who look after non-energy holdings in those portfolios, but our background has been as energy investors for 30 years, so that’s what we focus on. People allocate capital to us because of our energy expertise. TER: Are you bullish on oil and gas as commodities? BB: Over the near term, it’s hard to be bullish about the price of natural gas. Even if there were some abnormal weather events this . . . → Read More: Canadian Oil to Support Market Growth: Bill Bonner
By: Jutia Group
New iShares International Preferred ETF Is Mostly Canadian
2011-12-05 18:19:00 BlackRock introduced what is essentially a Canadian financials preferred stock fund on November 17 with a name of iShares S&P International Preferred Stock Fund (IPFF). The new ETF has an 85% allocation to the financial sector and a 73% allocation to Canada. I’m not implying these allocations are a bad thing, just that potential investors need to be aware of what they are buying. The underlying index “measures the performance of a select group of preferred stocks from non-U.S. developed market issuers and traded in non-U.S. developed market venues.” BlackRock does not provide much information on what it takes to be a member of this “select group” and even less information about yield, performance, or history of the index. . . . → Read More: New iShares International Preferred ETF Is Mostly Canadian
By: Jutia Group
Canadian Folk Artist John Swinton a Sound Investment
2011-12-03 00:32:00 Canadian folk artist John Swinton's original paintings predicted to be a solid investment according to award-winning educator and writer Michael Ernest Sweet.
November 18, 1883 ? American and Canadian Railroads Created Continental Tim
2011-11-17 23:09:00 The power of the railroads extended beyond moving passengers and freight in the 1800s. These organizations created continental time zones to eliminate confusion in 1883. Prior to the use of time zones, railroad timetables listed dozens of arrival and departure times for each train, making sche
“Forget the stock market, the place to find real value is the Canadian Ho
2011-11-10 17:55:00 Such is the recommendation of Michael Polzler, Executive Vice President, RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada in a video release that accompanies the Company’s latest research effort. The report examines the reasons for the 100%+ gains in average Canadian home prices during the first decade of the millenium and ultimately concludes that ‘housing evolution’ has been the primary ...
BROOKLYN TIPPING POINT
2011-11-09 14:27:00 Best-selling Canadian author, Malcolm Gladwell (The Tipping Point), explores the financial factors behind the acquisition of the new Brooklyn Nets--a deal that involves much more than basketball, apparently. The article, published in September for Grantland, points out how factors like the recession, eminent domain, ambitious real estate plans, and wealthy politics are really what were at stake.
Canadian ?Sugrim Singh?: claim that Sai Baba is using his body
2011-11-05 22:01:00 In continuation of the exposure by the Ottawa Post shown in yesterday’s blog, is a message (brown text) supposedly from Sathya Sai Baba himself ?speaking? from beyond the grave. It has been embraced by a large number of Sai Baba?s ever gullible followers around the world, since the claimant Dharamraj (aka?Sugriv? and Ram Singh) has ...
Dr. Sherry Cooper: Canadian Economic Climate
2011-11-05 18:37:00 The following are summarized comments made at the Real Leasing conference in Toronto by featured speaker, Dr. Sherry Cooper, Executive VP and Chief Economic of the BMO financial group.Her presentations are always insightful, concentrated and focused.Backdrop of global economic and financial market is unnervingWorld is still responding to Crisis of 2008 and Crisis in USWe are experiencing a “Balance Sheet recession” which is one where value of assets drops significantly (in this case US housing market assets)Homeowners in US experienced devasting hit to their net worth where approx 20% are upside down on their mortgage so they can’t refinance, despite record low interest ratesForeclosure pipeline in the US continues to be enormous with 2-4 million in current foreclosure which will leave the number of vacant homes at even higher levelsThis is not the kind of recession that one recovers from easily It does not respond to easing monetary policyThere’s a negati...
Dr. Sherry Cooper: Canadian Economic Climate
2011-11-05 18:37:00 The following are summarized comments made at the Real Leasing conference in Toronto by featured speaker, Dr. Sherry Cooper, Executive VP and Chief Economic of the BMO financial group.Her presentations are always insightful, concentrated and focused.Backdrop of global economic and financial market is unnervingWorld is still responding to Crisis of 2008 and Crisis in USWe are experiencing a “Balance Sheet recession” which is one where value of assets drops significantly (in this case US housing market assets)Homeowners in US experienced devasting hit to their net worth where approx 20% are upside down on their mortgage so they can’t refinance, despite record low interest ratesForeclosure pipeline in the US continues to be enormous with 2-4 million in current foreclosure which will leave the number of vacant homes at even higher levelsThis is not the kind of recession that one recovers from easily It does not respond to easing monetary policyThere’s a negati...
Discovering the Canadian Comedy Series CALL ME FITZ
2011-11-03 15:31:00 For Canadian television viewers, they are well aware of the sensation CALL ME FITZ, which has been recognized as one of the most groundbreaking comedy series on television. For American viewers, CALL ME FITZ may be a still undiscovered gem. Returning for its second season, CALL ME FITZ is set to blow-minds again with its piercing, ribald adult-humor. It is a no-holds barred look at a morally-bankrupt car salesman who gets a second chance at life, or rather a chance to get to know his better-half while still exploring all the decadent desires life has to offer. In this case, Fitz’s better-half is himself. After a freak accident literally split him in two, creating a separate identity in the form of his conscience known affectionately as Larry (Ernie Grunwald), Fitz is literally haunted by himself. Larry may be a stalker, a corporeal ghost, an angel, or simply a physical manifestation – or better yet, maybe Fitz is lying in a comma somewhere dreaming this whole wild-ride adv...
By: the TV addict
Emerging trends in Canadian real estate
2011-11-02 06:07:00 For 2012, the Canadian real estate market recovery could taper off, only sustained by modest and “not stellar” income growth according to PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) and the Urban Land Institute’s new forecast Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2012 released today in Canada.Lori-Ann Beausoleil, PwC Canada’s Real Estate Leader says, “Canadian consumers who have been on a spending and home-buying spree, encouraged by low interest rates, could see their self-assurance ebb and job growth has decelerated in response to all the noise about European andU.S. debt woes. Sensing a general slowdown, respondents to our survey are taking a ‘better-to-be-cautious’ investment approach for 2012.”In its 33rd year, Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2012 reflects the views of over 950 of the real estate industry’s experts, including investors, developers, lenders, brokers and consultants in Canada, the U.S. and Latin America.While the report calls for flat to slight growth in 2012, many of...
Emerging trends in Canadian real estate
2011-11-02 06:07:00 For 2012, the Canadian real estate market recovery could taper off, only sustained by modest and “not stellar” income growth according to PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) and the Urban Land Institute’s new forecast Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2012 released today in Canada.Lori-Ann Beausoleil, PwC Canada’s Real Estate Leader says, “Canadian consumers who have been on a spending and home-buying spree, encouraged by low interest rates, could see their self-assurance ebb and job growth has decelerated in response to all the noise about European andU.S. debt woes. Sensing a general slowdown, respondents to our survey are taking a ‘better-to-be-cautious’ investment approach for 2012.”In its 33rd year, Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2012 reflects the views of over 950 of the real estate industry’s experts, including investors, developers, lenders, brokers and consultants in Canada, the U.S. and Latin America.While the report calls for flat to slight growth in 2012, many of...
Canadian home prices break records in August according to Index
2011-10-27 05:18:00 Canadian home resale prices rose in August, their ninth consecutive monthly gain, taking the index to a record high of 149.46, according to a report on Wednesday.The Teranet-National Bank Composite House Price Index, which measures price changes for repeat sales of single-family homes in six metropolitan areas, showed overall prices were up 0.9 % in August from July.Six of the 11 metropolitan markets surveyed were also at all-time highs. The monthly increase equalled or exceeded the national average in four markets: Toronto (1.6%), Winnipeg (1.3%), Hamilton (1.0%) and Ottawa-Gatineau (0.9%). The rise was 0.7% in Calgary, 0.6% in Vancouver and Edmonton and 0.3% in Montreal.Prices were flat from the month before in Victoria and Quebec City and down 0.2% in Halifax.Vancouver’s August increase extended its string of consecutive gains to 11, currently the longest run of monthly rises among the markets covered. The Halifax decline was the second in a row. Without Toronto, whose Augu...
Canadian home prices break records in August according to Index
2011-10-27 05:18:00 Canadian home resale prices rose in August, their ninth consecutive monthly gain, taking the index to a record high of 149.46, according to a report on Wednesday.The Teranet-National Bank Composite House Price Index, which measures price changes for repeat sales of single-family homes in six metropolitan areas, showed overall prices were up 0.9 % in August from July.Six of the 11 metropolitan markets surveyed were also at all-time highs. The monthly increase equalled or exceeded the national average in four markets: Toronto (1.6%), Winnipeg (1.3%), Hamilton (1.0%) and Ottawa-Gatineau (0.9%). The rise was 0.7% in Calgary, 0.6% in Vancouver and Edmonton and 0.3% in Montreal.Prices were flat from the month before in Victoria and Quebec City and down 0.2% in Halifax.Vancouver’s August increase extended its string of consecutive gains to 11, currently the longest run of monthly rises among the markets covered. The Halifax decline was the second in a row. Without Toronto, whose Augu...
Borislav Mitic: Joins Mark Boals for the Canadian Tour 2012
2011-10-03 18:16:00 Canadian Metal Virtuoso BORISLAV MITIC joins MARK BOALS for the incoming *MARK BOALS & Friends* Canadian Tour 2012. Check Borislav Mitic Biography through his official web: http://www.borislavmitic.com/
Canadian NSA Election ? 2011
2011-05-05 23:12:00 The delegates at the National Convention in Canada re-elected every single previous member of their National Spiritual Assembly. These included the two new members that were the result of the 20 December 2010 by-election (Simon Grandy and Dr. Mehran Anvari). The members of the Canadian NSA are: Karen McKye Deloria Bighorn Enayat Rawhani Simon Grandy ...
Canadian Kyle Wiltjer Wins 3-pt Competition at Chicago State
2011-03-29 15:46:00 The Kentucky Wildcats are back on the biggest stage of college basketball. Saturday night, they'll go for their first national title since 1998 when they take on UConn in the Final Four. And their future might be even brighter than the present, as they lead the way with four recruits in the McDonald's All-American Game on Wednesday. Duke has three, and a few other schools have two. One of the jewels in that top-rated recruiting class is 6-10 forward Kyle Wiltjer; who made his name known nationally Monday night at the Jam Fest....
Loss of Perspective In Sports Goes Beyond U.S. Borders: Canadian Coaches T
2011-03-09 13:55:00 The National Post's (Canada) article, "Coaches' call to throw game 'poor decision,'" sheds light on the all too common "winning is everything" attitude seen in our own sports environment here in the U.S. It appears that two coaches for the Westwood Warrior High School hockey team "made a strategic call that reverberated beyond the rink: They took out their goalie and deliberately lost the game." Their reasoning centered on putting the highly ranked Warriors in a position to compete against a less capable opponent in the upcoming playoffs; thus, giving them an easier route to advance. According to the article, the scenario went something like this:
Fergalicious! Cubs Legendary Pitcher to have a Canadian Stamp
2010-12-15 01:36:00 Former Cubs Pitcher, and MLB Hall of Famer, Fergie Jenkins will be getting a stamp in his honor from his native Canada. It was announced on his 68th birthday, December 13th by the Canadian Post Office....
ESSEX COUNTY NAMED ONE OF THE TOP FIVE ESSENTIAL CANADIAN BOOKS OF THE DECA
2010-11-24 22:12:00 Meet the Canada Reads 2011 contendersNovember 24, 2010 11:00 AMCanada Reads unveils 2011 panel, booksLast Updated: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 | 2:59 PM ET Comments12Recommend46CBC NewsSinger Sara Quin will defend graphic novel Essex County by Jeff Lemire. (CBC)CBC's 2011 Canada Reads book panel will for the first time consider a graphic novel, after panellist Sara Quin chose Essex County by Jeff Lemire.Quin, who is part of the music duo Tegan and Sara, is defending the graphic novel about the trials of a Canadian rural community.Quin said she knows the graphic novel genre well and believes Essex County can be considered literature because of its "incredible characters and wonderful stories.""The illustrations are so beautiful and so profound and tell a story all on their own," she said, speaking via video link at a press conference Wednesday.Canada Reads announced its panellists and their choice of books for 2011 at the press conference.The other panellists are:Actor Lorne Cardin...
ESSEX COUNTY NAMED ONE OF THE TOP TEN ESSENTIAL CANADIAN BOOKS OF THE DECAD
2010-11-09 16:49:00 Meet your Canada Reads Top 10November 9, 2010 10:30 AMOur Top 40 is now a Top 10. We asked you to vote for the books you most wanted to see on Canada Reads ? the Essential Top 10 Canadian Novels of the Decade, if you will. What you gave us, from the original 40 (which was a fabulous list, by the way, and should keep book clubs across the country rich in options for years to come), is 10 titles that represent the richness and diversity this entire campaign has offered. There are former Canada Reads contenders, a formerly self-published novel, a graphic novel, some titles from big publishers and others from smaller presses. There's a humorous book and a heartbreaking one, and everything in between. We think this list represents what Canada is reading and what Canada wants to read. So without further ado, Canada, meet your Top 10!The Best Laid Plans by Terry FallisThe Birth House by Ami McKayThe Bone Cage by Angie AbdouThe Book of Negroes by Lawrence HillBottle Rocket Hearts by Zoe Wh...
Mastercard stimulus ? 9823 Canadian dollar to 1.
2010-11-09 06:47:00 33 on the day of the closing price U. 06 from lower, the price for Marathon Oil Corporation NYSE MSP 4. 50, shed Cleveland-Cliffs CLF NYSE 7. 81 New York Stock Exchange NYSE stock index by: Advanced, mastercard stimulus Time 1212, stock prices fell in 1968, the price of 98 shares unchanged, ... Further information to read:Mastercard stimulus – Asian markets rose in the open at night and sold. If you have someone going to subscribe to our service is white, let them know that you will register the... Mastercard stimulus – I always look at what they must do so quietly. Some more weight on oil prices, but it’s probably a good time to see long positions in this fund. If... 29 Mar the Daily Stock Report Stock Exchange had an average daily Nasdaq -2.6%, most, but it's on again. S & P 500 fell by...
Cross Canadian Ragweed and Wade Bowen Concert featuring special guest Lee A
2010-10-25 07:04:00 Chicago nightlife seen on the scene on Sunday night at Joe's Bar for the Cross Canadian Ragweed and Wade Bowen Concert featuring special guest Lee Ann Womack....
Randy Quaid Wants Canadian Asylum Cuz 'They' Are Murdering Actors
2010-10-23 22:42:00 -By Warner Todd Huston Jammie Wearing Fool brought to our attention the weird'o story Mrs Quaid begged a Canadian immigration adjudicator not to force her to return, saying friends, such as actors David Carradine and Heath Ledger, have been 'murdered' under mysterious circumstances. 'We feel our lives are in danger,' she said. 'Randy has known eight close friends murdered in odd, strange manners... We feel that we're next.' Well if "they" are killing Hollywooders they sure haven't done their job nearly well enough. I can think of a dozen of 'em right off the top o' my head that'r still walking around who need that treatment! Someone is falling down on the job, I'd say. I mean it's like killin'...
15 reasons this is not a farewell to Cross Canadian Ragweed story
2010-10-22 22:13:00 1. Chicago should be too flattered for goodbyesCody Canada breaks the news to me in May, just before an acoustic show at Joe's Sports Bar on Weed Street:"Hey. Before the rumors get started, we're going on hiatus."Cross Canadian Ragweed has been at the top of the branch of Americana music with an epicenter in Austin for most of the past half-decade. Canada is the front man and primary songwriter. This is his way of telling me it's time to move on. The 15 reasons are for each year the band has been together. Founded in 1995 when former Yukon (Okla.) childhood friends Canada, Randy Ragsdale Grady Cross and Jeremy Plato decided to give a band a shot, Ragweed hasn't been...
Playmate Lana Tailor lights up the Canadian skies in HDnet's 'Get Out!'
2010-10-20 19:50:00 By BOB ANDELMAN (email) Lana Tailor Lana Tailor is a beautiful young woman who, if the HDNet commercials are to be believed, rarely sits still. Lucky us. -------------- Listen to my LANA TAILOR interview! -------------- As one of the co-hosts of the cable TV series Get Out! Canada, the former Playboy playmate seemingly goes anywhere and does anything. Her show is a little like ?Wild On,? which launched Brooke Burke into public eye ? as in ay-yi-yi ? several years ago. Get Out! Canada airs every Thursday @ 8 p.m. on HDNet. Lana Tailor Website ? Twitter ? Facebook LANA TAILOR audio excerpt: "You can stick me anywhere with those girls and we'd have a blast!" Open in your default playerDetach into a separate window You can LISTEN to this interview with LANA TAILOR, co-host of HDnet's GET OUT! CANADA, by clicking the audio player above! Bob Andelman is the author or co-author of 10 books, including 'The Profiler' with Pat Brown, 'Built...
By: Mr. Media
Tenant Demographics ? Canadian Apartment Investment Conference
2010-10-20 13:30:00 This is a column by real estate guru Rachelle. I attended the Tenant Demographic panel at the Canadian Apartment Investment Conference on September 15th, 2010. The presenter was Michele Sexsmith, Vice President & Practice Leader – Retail, Real Estate & Restaurants at Environics Analytics (link). Environics provides research and demographics to help select where to place ...
The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
2010-10-20 11:00:00 On Thanksgiving weekend I made the trek to St. Mary’s, Ontario to visit the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame. Much different than its American counterpart Cooperstown (home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame), St. Mary’s is a tiny picturesque rural community with not much going on at all. The Hall itself isn’t much to look at: 4 rooms on ...
By: Mop Up Duty
Canadian Apartment Investment Conference ? REIT Executive Panel
2010-10-06 13:30:00 This is a column by real estate guru Rachelle. I attended the Canadian Apartment Investment Conference on September 15th 2010. This was an industry conference for apartment owners, investors, property managers, mortgage providers, consultants & commercial real estate agents. My goal was to bring back information that all landlords could apply to better operate their business, ...
The Canadian Heritage Rivers System (CHRS) - Le Rseau de rivires du patri
2010-09-26 10:45:00 La Provincia del British Columbia festeggia oggi la Giornata dei Fiumi, l?occasione per conoscere ed apprezzare il ruolo essenziale che i corsi d?acqua hanno rappresentato nello sviluppo delle collettivit, nella storia e geografia del territorio della provincia. Si passer la domenica in compagnia di tutta la comunit in una festa all?aperto e gite in canoa con amici e familiari ed intanto, se ne ce fosse bisogno, qualcuno dar una ripulitina alle rive dei fiumi.L?iniziativa di enfatizzare l?importanza storica e sociale dei corsi d?acqua, di cui il Canada straordinariamente ricco, nasce a livello nazionale su invito delle autorit di PARKS CANADA. Nasce infatti nel 1984 Canadian Heritage Rivers System (CHRS) / Rseau des rivires du patrimoine canadien (RRPC) - un programma di conservazione dei fiumi canadesi che somma l?esperienza e gli intendimenti dei governi federale, provinciali e territoriali. Fondamentale la partecipazione di tutti quei cittadini che hanno a cuore ...
Saucy Canadian Couchsurfer
2010-09-01 00:39:00 OK, first things first, AT&T really blows! They have to be the worse company on the planet. I should not have moved because they are incapable of providing me with new service, hence the lack of posts recently. I have been trying to get service activated for over one month now, but enough about this heinous company! I had the pleasure of meeting a couchsurfer from Toronto who was surfing with a CS friend of mine. Now mind you, this CS friend of mine is someone I personally trained to be a good host whose popularity has now doubled, possibly even tripled! His surfer was so cool to hang out with and so much fun. He has more energy than...
Johnny Nixon, John Pelosi: top Canadian jazz fusion
2010-07-30 16:43:00 Some great live fusion Johnny Nixon Playing with play John Pelosi at GWP
Virgin Airlines Seeks New Name For Canadian Service
2010-06-17 17:39:00 On June 23, 2010 Virgin America will begin service to Toronto, Canada. Virgin Airlines is asking for suggestions in naming their new fleet addition. If you have a creative mind go ahead and submit your ideas. The promo is called ‘Name our Canadian Bird’. Travel Lady Cruises, always providing you with TLC!Virgin Airlines Seeks New Name ...Travel Lady Cruises, always providing you with TLC!Virgin Airlines Seeks New Name For Canadian Service
By: Travel Lady Blog
Nikki Yanofsky Feeling Canadian Pride After Performing At The Olympics Clos
2010-03-01 05:35:00 Nikki Yanofsky checked in with her Twitter followers on Sunday evening before and after performing at the closing ceremonies, celebrating Canada’s victory over the U.S. in the hockey gold medal...
Canadian Border Adventure
2010-02-09 07:31:00 We almost didn't make it into Canada today. As our bus made a quick stop at the Canadian border we thought we were a shoe in after the dog sniffed our bags, and the officer cleared us for the customs agent to stamp our passports. However, we were in for a small scare.
Canadian seal hunt women takes pie to the face
2010-01-29 00:29:00 Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea Gail is hit with a pie by a women protesting Canadian's bloody seal slaughter.
Russia diversifies into Canadian dollars
2010-01-21 09:03:00 Russia's central bank announced on Wednesday that it had started buying Canadian dollars and securities in a bid to diversify its foreign exchange reserves16 Vote(s)
Canadian Green leader protests detention of American journalist Amy Goodman
2009-12-05 19:50:00 [From On the Wilder Side] KW: Sometimes when overzealous government law enforcement go too far, it becomes so comical, it is difficult to realize the travesty of justice that occurred. But, the victim was still harmed and the practices are still in place. So, we should acknowledge the violation of rights, try to learn from what ...
British and Canadian Health Care Problems
2009-11-29 04:37:00 Rep. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), and candidate for U.S. senator from Illinois makes some interesting observations about problems with government-run health care:...
Peter Kinch on Canadian Mortgage Rates
2009-10-12 00:34:00 If you're riding the variable rate it can be scary sometimes, it can even keep you up at night. With interest rates at historical lows people are starting to wonder when and how high rates will go. Peter Kinch, The Number 1 Mortgage Broker in Canada, has insight on what to expect in the short term and in the next 2 to 4 years.He points out that interest rates are at their lowest ever which is attracting buyers to the market in turn firming up prices. Housing affordability is very good right now so take advantage while you can.He also expects rates to go up 3% in the next 2 to 4 years.Watch the full interview here on CTV News.Small piece of trivia Mr. Kinch lived in the same city I do in Japan and we have mutual acquaintances - Six degrees of separation!
Yeah for Canadian Real Estate!
2009-10-08 03:58:00 Canadian real estate is on the road to recovery."On balance, given the recent unbelievable strength in the Canadian housing market, the modest downshift in sales in August should not be seen as anything other than a brief respite in what has been a remarkable recovery in the sector," said TD Securities economics strategist Millan Mulraine."Even so, we believe that Canadian housing market activity in the coming months will be relatively tepid as the sector consolidates the gains made since January." Read More
Chicago lawyer named Canadian ambassador
2009-09-23 23:55:00 Among the best jobs in the world has to be that of U.S. Ambassador to Canada. It's not far from home. They speak the language (for the most part). There's hardly any chance of a nasty diplomatic feud, much less a war. So lots of Chicagoans are happy for their friend David Jacobson, who's been confirmed as ambassador to America's biggest trade partner. Shia Kapos has the dish on her blog....
Canadian Bank Accounts for Kids
2009-09-09 12:30:00 A few years ago we took the kids down to our local RBC and signed them up for a Leo Account. I did some online research to find out which Canadian bank offered the best bank accounts for kids. They were all so similar that no single bank was a clear winner. The only incentive at the time was with Royal Bank who offered a bank tour which ended in the vault. There each child would find 5 loonies in a safety deposit box to start out their accounts. I was really impressed with the level of service we received. The kids were treated like VIPs through the whole process and they came out feeling valued and excited to start their financial journey. When I began doing the research for this post, I was disappointed to find Royal Bank had discontinued this incentive. I even called them directly to confirm that they no longer offered it. If I were choosing again today, I would choose one of the banks that offered unlimited debits. Debit use isn’t a huge issue yet for my kids but I’ve...
US Seismic Ship Heading to Canadian Waters
2009-08-24 16:44:00 There was a major development over the weekend in the case of a US research vessel, RV Marcus Langseth, seeking to conduct seismic testing in Canada's first marine protected area.Environmentalists are fuming after learning the federal government has given permission to a U.S. research ship to begin controversial seismic testing in Canadian waters, despite an ongoing court challenge."The issue at stake here is the fact that by issuing this clearance permit for the vessel, they are valuing American interests above that of the Canadian environment and Canadian species at risk," said spokesman Kori Brus. "They've given no reason; they've simply done it."A foreign affairs spokesman on Sunday would not confirm the ship has been given clearance to begin its test program. He refused to comment, saying the issue was before the courts.While the Canadian government is refusing to comment on a decision that threatens blue whales and the integrity of the nation's first marine protected area...
Matt Shelvock: shred this, a Canadian perspective
2009-08-23 15:24:00 Another cool entry... just det to make Tom, Rick and my life really hard! SHRED THIS competition entry by Matt An excerpt from "Hot Wired" using my rig (US deluxe strat, Koch Powertone II+cab) and the Wampler Ego Compressor. Speedy Countryness-- Brent Mason This is a content summary only. Visit Truth In Shredding to find out more!
ASE09 Meet Market Observations
2009-08-21 20:00:00 Guest Post by Dominic Fawver. During Affiliate Summit I visited both the Meet Market and the exposition hall to see the booths. I was impressed at how good some of the booths and tables were, and also at how bad some were. If I could recognize they were bad as a first time attendee, they must have stood out to veterans. Here are some general comments based upon my experiences. Have a banner behind the table, giving your name and hopefully an idea of what you are (network, merchant, etc.) Have a give away: this is something that will make people remember you later. It is even better if it ties in with your company name, slogan, or something of that nature. It never hurts to be unique. Have people at the booth (I would have assumed that was obvious). Be friendly (again, obvious). Don’t have several people working the crowd and handing out stuff (I got asked if I wanted Perfect English at least 10 times) and no one at the table. If you have a giveaway or are doing a contest...
By: TrishaLyn.com
Lawsuit Against US Seismic Blasting in Canadian Waters
2009-08-13 23:55:00 Ecojustice is suing the federal government to stop an American research vessel from conducting seismic blasting in a Canadian waters. The area in question? The Endeavour Hydrothermal Vents, Canada's first officially designated marine protected area and a known habitat of endangered blue whales and fin whales.“A marine protected area is a marine protected area because its supposed to be off limits to harmful activity. And its just completely inappropriate that intrusive or harmful research would happen there,” said Ecojustice lawyer, Lara Tessaro. According to Ecojustice, the seismic blasts at 180 decibels every 2 or 3 minutes would cause intense acoustic disturbance for the marine animals in the area, most specifically the blue whales in the area.Ecojustice is scheduled for to be in court on the issue tomorrow. See the media release for more.
Canadian Growth Industry?
2009-08-08 21:43:00 Here's the sign: Here's the link: http://www.omegacleaning.ca/cri-metraumacleaning/ To Canadian CR4 Member's, what's up with this? I expect this kind of thing in say, Miami, Detroit, Chicago, along our border with Mexico, but on Highway 11 in Ontario? Do you think that p |
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