February 2008

What does Coal Harbour have to do with Coal?

by Maggie Chandler February 4, 2008 Coal Harbour

Ever wondered how Vancouver’s #1 Waterfront Neighbourhood Coal Harbour got its name?

Well, here’s a brief history of the neighbourhood

In 1792 explorer Captain George Vancouver named Burrard’s Channel after a former navy shipmate. At that time Coal Harbour was home to the Squamish and Musqueam natives who used areas of Stanley Park as burial grounds. By …

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What’s Your Favourite Coal Harbour Coffee Shop?

by Maggie Chandler February 2, 2008 Coal Harbour

It has great coffee shops!

Here’s some i’ve found:

Blue Edge Cafe/Take 5 Nicola/Lift/BoJangles Coal Harbour/Casadolce/Coal Harbour Coffee Company/Urban Fare and Starbucks (of course!)

Have i left any out? what’s your favourite? and why?

If you own a coal harbour coffe shop, send us a blurb on your business and we’ll post it.

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Vancouver Blockwatch Program

by Maggie Chandler February 1, 2008

Do you participate in the program?

Do the think the police do as much as possible to fight and prevent B&E’s or auto theft? Do do think City Hall should spend more of our tax dollars on increasing the force? Eo you think City Hall should spend less money on those wretched meter ticket personnel and …

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Need Help Calculating Your Vancouver Mortgage Payment?

by Maggie Chandler February 1, 2008

Estimate your mortgage payment before buying a Vancouver condo.

Mortgage Amount: 100000

Rate Smart Monthly Payment

Variable 5 Year 5.40 $604.58

5 Year Fixed 5.99 $639.21

10 Year Fixed 6.30 $657.75

* O.A.C. Some restrictions may apply. Rates are subject to change without notice

Independant Advice

Here’s what you can expect from Verico Wealth Wizard Financial Team:

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What You Dont Know About Home Electronics Can Cost You.

by Maggie Chandler February 1, 2008

Are you part of the PowerSmart energy saving program? I

f so, what ways do you save money on your hydro.

Home electronics are a luxury British Columbians enjoy on a daily basis. But many of us don’t know that our computer monitors, battery chargers and other electricity-dependent items continue to use power even when they’re turned …

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Vancouver’s Home & Garden Show Energy Saving Ideas

by Maggie Chandler February 1, 2008

Many interesting energy saving ideas at the Vancouver Home and Garden Show

BC Hydro are offering Power Smart Mail-in Rebates for purchase of the following:

outdoor timers, dual rate energy meter, 8 outlet power bar with timer, UPM programmable thermostats, UPM 7 day programmable low voltage thermostat, touchscreen programmable thermostat.

In addition, Powersmart offer these tips to …

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Which is Canada’s Greenest City?

by Maggie Chandler February 1, 2008

Vancouver ranks top as Canada’s greenest city.

But we are only 24th greenest city in the world. Who’s #1?

Canada is the 11th greenest city in the world. Who’s #1? Who’s at the bottom?

Each Canadian emits 5 1/2 tonnes of greenhouse gases per year

In 1970 B.C. implemented the first mandatory deposit system for beverage containers.

Have a Green …

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Madame Cleos Gives Way to New Condo Tower

by Maggie Chandler February 1, 2008 Downtown

New Yaletown Condo Tower forMadam Cleo’s Massage Parlour at 1094 Richards

has been there as long as I can remember! The land is owned by the Aquilini Group and apparently they have served notice that the backhoe will be moving in. The Aquilini Group plan to build two condo hirises and preserve the two heritage …

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