It's official. After a work stoppage at the Ritz-Carleton's site at West Georgia and Bute St. in October of last year, rumors have been circulating that the project would be a victim of the worldwide economic slowdown, and today the news was made official. As it stands now the intriguing 60-story, Arthur Erickson-designed, twisting tower will not be going ahead. Read the full story f ...
The Canadian Banking Industry remains in good stead despite worldwide chaos in the banking sector. You may find the following article published in Newsweek February 16th, 2009 issue of interest:
http://www.newsweek.com/id/183670
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While the astounding beauty of the Coal Harbour waterfront neighbourhood is evident and explains why it has proven the neighbourhood of choice for so many citizens of the world, Joy and I have wondered whether a larger homegrown contingent of Coal Harbour dwellers will ultimately inhabit these waterfront condos on a more permanent basis. As we watch the emerging trends developing in this "ne ...
Our beloved friend, Ian Parker, will be performing for the hometown crowd at The Orpheum Theatre on Valentine's Day, playingTchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet. Ticket prices from $20-$56...
http://www.vancouversymphony.ca/concertpage.php?concertcode=08MUS03
Bravo! Genius! Bravo!
...Guidelines for utilizing the $1350. "renovation tax credit" in the 2009 Federal Budget:
The VAG's nex show, opening Febuary 7th, promises to be an extravaganza of British Columbian talent:
http://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/the_exhibitions/exhibit_how_soon_is_now.html
From The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver:
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Home listings withdraw as sales volume slows
VANCOUVER, B.C. - February 3, 2009 - The first month of 2009 saw a
continued reduction in the number of homes listed for sale in
Greater Vancouver, while sales volumes in January were the lowest
for that month since the early 1980s.
The Real Estat ...
Happy Ground Hog Day! The continuation of winter, or the cessation of winter, these are highly symbolic issues in 2009!