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Council is responsible for strata's reserve fund
Victoria Times Colonist
Dear Carl: The Strata Property Act permits strata funds to be invested in insured accounts with savings institutions in BC and those permitted by regulation 6.11. The regulations give a certain amount of discretion to strata corporations for securities ...

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News in Brief
Beach Metro News
... organization which made an unsuccessful bid to oppose the construction of a condominium building at the Glen Davis Ravine in the Main and Kingston Road neighbourhood. They're still paying off legal fees from their Ontario Municipal Board challenge.

Council is responsible for strata's reserve fund
Victoria Times Colonist
Dear Carl: The Strata Property Act permits strata funds to be invested in insured accounts with savings institutions in BC and those permitted by regulation 6.11. The regulations give a certain amount of discretion to strata corporations for securities ...

How homes are changing
Victoria Times Colonist
By Patrick Langston, Postmedia News February 22, 2012 2:32 AM Recent or impending updates to building codes in provinces across Canada - including BC's - mean new homes will be roughly 25 per cent more energy efficient than those built under the old ...

Singapore: The World's “Unhealthiest” Country?
Wall Street Journal (blog)
The Eco2 Index, crafted by researchers at the University of British Columbia, looks at both the economic and ecological security of a country and how fast countries are using up resources at their disposal – an initiative they say was promoted by the ...

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PR Web (press release)
Whistler Resort Management Benefits from Using INFO-Tracker ® Property ...
PR Web (press release)
Netintegrity Inc., a leading developer of property and maintenance management software, is pleased to report that its client, Whistler Resort Management, one of the largest strata (condominium) management companies in British Columbia's Sea to Sky ...

Whistler Resort Management Benefits from Using INFO-Tracker ® Property ...
DigitalJournal.com (press release)
Netintegrity Inc., a leading developer of property and maintenance management software, is pleased to report that its client, Whistler Resort Management, one of the largest strata (condominium) management companies in British Columbia's Sea to Sky ...

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New tax credit for first-time home buyers will stimulate market
Vancouver Sun
However, Simpson was less happy about the budget's lack of any significant tax relief for the home renovation industry, noting that BC homeowners will spend more than $7.6 billion in home renovation, improvement and repair this year.

Hospital Employees add discontent
Canada.com (blog)
Add the Hospital Employees to the list of Unions that don't like the BC Liberals' hard right union-bashing budget, bringing the responses to 14-6-1 against. VANCOUVER, Feb. 21, 2012 /CNW/ – BC Budget 2012: Silence on seniors' care, higher MSP premiums ...

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Globe and Mail
Housing tax credits aid first-time buyers and seniors
Globe and Mail
Hoping to shore up the foundation of the province's housing sector, the BC government used its budget to unveil a pair of home tax credits. The BC First-Time New Home Buyers' Bonus will offer a temporary, one-time refundable income tax credit of up to ...
BC developers breathing 'sigh of relief'Vancouver Sun
Housing tax breaks good newsThe Province

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OnTheSnow.com
Find Five Hot Spring Ski And Stay Deals at BC Resorts
OnTheSnow.com
British Columbia resorts have been piling up the snow for spring. If you're looking for deals to get on the slopes, check out these five hot lift and lodging deals at resorts across the province. Red Mountain Resort and neighboring Big Red Cats have ...

OMB okays West Harbour development plan
Hamilton Spectator
The Ontario Municipal Board has accepted a settlement proposal to end a decade of conflict over the city's plans to revamp the West Harbour. The city's original secondary plan for the area called for hundreds of new homes in the largely industrial ...

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West Harbour plan accepted
Hamilton Spectator
The Ontario Municipal Board has accepted a settlement proposal to end a decade of conflict over the city's plans to revamp the West Harbour. The city's original secondary plan for the area called for hundreds of new homes in the largely industrial ...

Investors win new screening tool
Canadian Real Estate Magazine
It may seem like a no-brainer,... http://t.co/zMQxPuLa 6 days ago Condo investors in BC will soon face the same challenges as those in Ontario and Alberta -- now grappling with... http://t.co/TRkSD8Cq 7 days ago Investor Forum Toronto Lovers' Special: ...

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Local shopping to be supported with BIA funding
Haliburton County Echo
“We want everyone on board,” he said, so they are taking their time to do it right. The municipality has requested that the BIA get written approval from all businesses in the proposed expansion area, which means more visits for the executive members.

Condo investors share leasing agents
Canadian Real Estate Magazine
It may seem like a no-brainer,... http://t.co/zMQxPuLa 6 days ago Condo investors in BC will soon face the same challenges as those in Ontario and Alberta -- now grappling with... http://t.co/TRkSD8Cq 7 days ago Investor Forum Toronto Lovers' Special: ...

Equifax: mortgage fraudsters up their game
Canadian Real Estate Magazine
It may seem like a no-brainer,... http://t.co/zMQxPuLa 6 days ago Condo investors in BC will soon face the same challenges as those in Ontario and Alberta -- now grappling with... http://t.co/TRkSD8Cq 7 days ago Investor Forum Toronto Lovers' Special: ...

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BC developers breathing 'sigh of relief'
Vancouver Sun
At least one BC development has already benefited from the harmonized sales tax changes introduced by Finance Minister Kevin Falcon on Friday. At Qualicum Landing, a waterfront, luxury-home development on Vancouver Island, three deals were made over ...

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Burnaby home nets $96000 over asking price
Vancouver Sun
BC Assessment, 2012: $802800 Listed for: $699000 Sold for: $795000 Sold on: Jan. 17 Days on market: 5 Listing agent: James Carpenter, Scott Carpenter and Louise Tan at RE/MAX Select Properties Buyers agent: Melanie Chow at Macdonald Realty The big ...

Maple Ridge residents protest against smart meters
CTV.ca
Maple Ridge residents are adding their voices to the outcry over BC Hydro's controversial smart meter program. Residents in a condo building have managed to delay the installation of smart meters at their home. People in 24 of the 28 units signed a ...