Canadian housing market show 0.6% growth The Canadian housing market has slowed its decline to 3.1 per cent year over year, with a 0.6 per cent increase in home sales last month, according to BMO Chief Economist Doug Porter, citing recent data from the Canadian Real Estate Association. Porter notes that since the implementation of new mortgage [...]
Expert suggests investing income tax refund in RESP With the average income tax refund at approximately $1,700 according to the Canada Revenue Agency, families with young children ought to be looking at making contributions to a Registered Education Savings Plan to secure their education. Parents with young children can defer paying down the mortgage, springing [...]
Overlooking additional costs of Canadian tax compliance Canadians spent anywhere from $19.2 billion to $24.8 billion on tax preparation, filing and remittance to comply with the Canadian tax code in 2011, according to a report by the Fraser Institute. “At this time of the year as Canadians file their income tax returns, they clearly see [...]
Surrey Party for the Planet is BC’s biggest celebration for Earth Day Surrey styles itself as a green city and to prove it takes environmental protection seriously, it will be hosting the huge Surrey Party for the Planet on Saturday. In celebration of Earth Day, Surrey will kick off its free-for-all Surrey Party for the Planet [...]
Raleigh announces release of new video and upcoming tour dates Calgary-based folk band Raleigh will be playing at The Palamino in Calgary on April 25. Raleigh is celebrating the release of their new video for their single “Carebear” from their upcoming album. The Calgary trio meshes intricate rhythms with cello, piano and guitar. Combining pop hooks, [...]
Royal Alberta Museum exploring history of Chinese restaurants The Royal Alberta Museum will open a new exhibit in its Feature Exhibition Gallery on April 20 entitled “Chop Suey on the Prairies: A History of Chinese Restaurants in Alberta” which will explore the history of Chinese restaurants in the province of Alberta. The new Royal Alberta [...]
Alberta health care survey results show little change from 2010 to 2012 Almost two-thirds of Albertans are satisfied with Alberta health care services, 64 per cent compared to 62 per cent in 2010, according to results of the Health Quality Council of Alberta’s biennial survey. Most results in the 2012 survey remain relatively unchanged compared to [...]
Edmonton clinic improves diagnosis waiting times Patients suspected of having lung cancer are being diagnosed sooner thanks to a new rapid access Edmonton clinic at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. The clinic is part of Alberta Health Services thoracic oncology program, which opened in October 2012. In the ensuing three months wait times from the first [...]
Canadian auto sales driven by Alberta, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland Canadian auto sales climbed six per cent last year, and will edge up further in 2013, advancing to 1.69 million units – the second-highest level on record, according to the recent Scotiabank Global Auto Report. “The resource-rich provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador will continue to [...]
Giving value to the arts and culture By Shawna Stirrett Traditional arts groups such as orchestras, ballets, operas and theatres that neglect to think about how they fit into the broader social context and respond accordingly will fail. This might not happen today or the next day, but the writing is on the wall. While [...]
