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Realtors’ fees, property transfer taxes drive up real estate prices

Realtors’ fees, property transfer taxes drive up real estate prices

Creating the world’s greenest and most livable city but having soaring housing ownership costs skews this city to wealthy investors and retired homeowners and guts the city of its vibrancy.
SUZUKI: Democracy isn’t just about politics; it’s about all of us

SUZUKI: Democracy isn’t just about politics; it’s about all of us

I’ve lived through many elections, but I don’t recall many in which emotions ran so high. In the heat of such a campaign, things get said , disagreements arise and tensions increase.
Harper’s harm to Canadians will linger long past election

Harper’s harm to Canadians will linger long past election

To my great relief, Monday’s election has set us on a new political course, hopefully putting an end to years of mean-spirited governance and narrow-minded policy-making. We are well rid of Stephen Harper as prime minister.
Strange days: Playboy gets clean, Postmedia gets dirty, Parliament gets new PM

Strange days: Playboy gets clean, Postmedia gets dirty, Parliament gets new PM

A number of surprises in the news recently: in pornography, parliament and the press, respectively. Porn first. Last week, Playboy magazine announced it will no longer feature photos of fully nude women.
Underestimating Trudeau proved to be Harper’s fatal flaw

Underestimating Trudeau proved to be Harper’s fatal flaw

It is as if order in our country’s political universe has been restored. The Liberals, “Canada’s natural governing party,” are in power again after a historically stunning surge in support following a flawless campaign.
Editorial Cartoon: Oct. 20, 2015

Editorial Cartoon: Oct. 20, 2015

Robertson buoyed by Trudeau's victory

Robertson buoyed by Trudeau's victory

Well, well, well, Mayor Gregor Robertson has got be happy about Monday’s election results.
Save the date for these events happening in Vancouver

Save the date for these events happening in Vancouver

Ivanka Trump @ Nordstrom Vancouver Wednesday October 21st, 2015 from 10am-12pm Ivanka Trump will be making a personal appearance at Nordstrom Vancouver to present her Fall 2015 collection of shoes, handbags and apparel.
Fall Beauty Try

Fall Beauty Try

The beauty market has seen a lot of changes in the last year or so. First there was the Korean beauty product trend. It seemed like every blogger and editor was raving about how great it was even though some of them were a little unconventional (e.g.
Rant/Rave: Week of Oct. 15

Rant/Rave: Week of Oct. 15

Change is nigh I am voting because recent extreme weather events mean bold and immediate action on climate change is critical. The fires in BC are prime example of why this is so important.
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