November 2008

Sing Along Messiah

by Maggie Chandler November 29, 2008

For the 28th year the Vancouver Bach Choir, the audience and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will bring down the house with the choruses Handel’s beloved oratorio. Directed by Vancouver Bach Choir Music Director Bruce Pullun

Orpheum Theatre December 14th 2.30pm, Seymour at Smithe

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Wordless Wednesdays

by Maggie Chandler November 26, 2008 Wordless Wednesdays

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Tax Benefits of Losses

by Maggie Chandler November 25, 2008 Buyers

The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants provided the below information relating to Tax Benefits of Losses.

Taxpayers may use losses to reduce their tax liability in the same, earlier or later taxation years, subject to certain limits and conditions. The limits and conditions largely depend on the character of the particular loss, with different rules applying …

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How Vancouver Real Estate is Impacted by Immigration

by Maggie Chandler November 24, 2008

Statistics Canada shows Vancouver’s population continues to increase. Vancouver real estate is hugely impacted by inmigration, from other provinces and international. British Columbia and Canada’s population is growing.

Canada’s population posted its highest quarterly growth since 1991 in the second quarter of 2008, with an increase of 125,800. The advance was mainly due to a rise in net international migration which, …

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One of a Kind Show

by Maggie Chandler November 23, 2008

An extraordinary shopping experience for all. Holiday shop for exceptional gifts from more than 200 North American artisans. Meet the artists and learn about their creative inspirations. Buy directly from the artisans and buy someone’s story and passion.

November 20-25 at BC Place Stadium, 777 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver

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The Nutcracker Ballet

by Maggie Chandler November 22, 2008

Direct from Russia, the world renowned Moscow Classical Ballet returns to Vancouver to dance the Nutcracker. A cherished holiday tradition at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre at Hamilton and West Georgia. Matinee and evening shows. Invited by Ballet BC

Book tickets

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Canada Real Estate Roundup

by Maggie Chandler November 21, 2008

Take a look at what’s happening in the Canada real estate market. The big cities of Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary are down but Montreal bucks the trend, as does Halifax, and St. Johns Newfoundland

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Featuring Vancouver’s Coopers Lookout Waterfront Building

by Maggie Chandler November 20, 2008 Downtown

Coopers Lookout at 33 Smithe Street, Vancouver, is the second of five waterfront buildings that make up Coopers Landing, situated east of the Cambie Street Bridge and across the water from the 2010 Olympic Village.

The Building 33 storeys with suites ranging from 550 sq ft one bedroom to 2866 sq ft villa residences, consisting of 3 …

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Wordless Wednesdays

by Maggie Chandler November 19, 2008 Wordless Wednesdays

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Vancouver Real Estate Downtown Analysis October 2008

by Maggie Chandler November 18, 2008 Downtown

Vancouver’s Downtown condo market saw listings flat in October and sales slightly lower. Average days on the market for condos that sold was down slightly from 50 to 48. The average price for Downtown condos that sold increased from $379,000 to $411,768. The average $ pr sq ft for condos that sold is flat at $562. Again a …

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