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Canada among world’s top 7 nations for living well: OECD
OTTAWA — When it comes to measuring the good life, Canada is among the world’s top spots for individual well-being, according to report by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.
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The 20 Most Underrated Cities For 20-Somethings
Rankings of cities measuring “livability” or “quality of life” are a staple of the Internet. Livability, however, is very much in the eye of the beholder.
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Many Americans don’t expect to ever retire
In a sign of just how bleak retirement prospects have gotten, more than a third of Americans say they will have to work until they literally can’t anymore.
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Town survey to identify needed businesses completed by 499
Most people who completed a town-sponsored shopping survey would prefer to shop near where they live instead of where they work.
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Mini-apartments are the next big thing in U.S. cities
Could you live in a single-car garage? That’s about the size of tiny apartments popping up in major U.S. cities where many residents live alone. Inhabitants say the key is keeping only stuff you use.
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Calgary’s Best Neighbourhoods 2013
Our annual list of the city’s top communities
For the fourth year, Avenue has created our list of Best Neighbourhoods in Calgary. But, rather than have us tell you which neighbourhoods we like best, we turned to our readers. We asked you to complete a survey telling us what you think the most important attributes in a neighbourhood are. You told us that being close to parks and pathways, safety and friendly neighbours are what you most care about. We weighted those categories heaviest in our calculations. Conversely, what you care least about is whether the area is newly developed, has a uniform look or has large homes. Those factors were weighted lightest.
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Langdale living
In the highly sought-after southwest Edmonton neighbourhood of Windermere, you’ll find unique features like cobblestone paths and old-fashioned street lights in a charming community. This Qualico Communities development has a leisurely feel and old-English flair that are sure to appeal to those looking to get away from the fast pace life sometimes found in the heart of the city.
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Canada picked among best places to live
Canada is among the best places in the world to live, according to a new quality of life measure from a leading international organization that compared rich industrialized nations.
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Lethbridge an even better place to live
We’re moving on up.
As “Moneysense” magazine released its list of the Best Place to Live 2013, Lethbridge rocketed up the charts, from a 25th overall placing last year to ninth overall this year. What’s more, the city ranked fourth in the top 10 mid-sized cities category, behind a pair of Ontario cities at the top, Burlington and Oakville, and British Columbia’s Saanich in third.
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