Alberta could be in line for up to $250 million from the feds to help with the province’s tanking economy.
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Monthly Archives: January 2016
Is a New Real Estate Crisis Looming?
The real estate crash that began in 2006 is one of the most painful economic crises this nation has ever faced. Housing collapsed first, followed by commercial real estate — and the financial system was pushed to the brink of a full-scale meltdown.
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Americans still using their MasterCards and Visas
The new year has been tough for U.S. investors, but as the results from MasterCard and Visa show consumers appear unfazed by the stock market’s choppiness and the fears of a recession that has generated.
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Condo corporation liable for slip-and-fall accidents
Q: Is it normal to have an elected board decide to be contacted only through the management company? Our condo board has decided not to publish their contact information to the rest of the owners. As well, after the first significant snowfall of the year, I found that the common sidewalks and driveways were not completely clear and had slippery patches. If a resident or guest slips and falls, who would be liable for any injuries suffered as a result?
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Dan Barnes: University of Alberta dome to be winter home for many sports
First of all, it’s not a bubble.
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IRS says pot is illegal — but you still have to pay taxes
It’s tax time at the Colorado Harvest Co., a marijuana business in Denver. In 2015 the company doubled its square footage, opened two new stores, hired 50 new employees, and christened a 10,000-square-foot production facility. Sales were good. “I think we’ll cross the $10 million mark,” said owner Tim Cullen.
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Highlights of the Alberta royalty review panel report
Here are some of the main findings from Alberta’s royalty review panel.
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Global real estate ethics standards in works
Consultation is underway on proposed International Ethics Standards (IES) for real estate practitioners. Members of 63 industry and professional organizations worldwide that make up a broad coalition of sponsors for the initiative have been asked to comment on newly released draft principles to guide business conduct.
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Calgary residents criticize provincial handling of flooded homes
Residents of inner-city Elbow River neighbourhoods voiced their concerns about provincial plans to tear down flood-damaged homes at a public meeting Friday night.
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Veiner Centre direction chosen
A small extension to the Veiner Centre and continued use of other facilities will be recommended to council, the public services committee decided Thursday.
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