Blog by Nicola Walter

Canucks vs Wild!

November 20th, 2008

 

Watch the Vancouver Canucks tonight at 5pm as they take down the Minnesota Wild! GO CANUCKS GO!

TIME TO BUY in Vancouver!

November 19th, 2008

 

I was at a very interesting presntation last night, held by the lead financial advisor to a reputable investment firm. I found new found faith in the Canadian economy after hearing his thorough analysis. He spoke to our increasing success as a new nation, the stability of our banking system, huge resource sector for future business - just to name a few. All in all, he saw the Canadian banki ...

Throne Speach

November 19th, 2008

Throne speech to focus on global financial crisis

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 | 7:23 AM ET Comments83Recommend21

The global economic crisis and how the Canadian government plans to deal with the continuing slump are expected to be the main focus of the Conservatives' third speech from the throne on Wednesday.

Gov. Gen. Michaëlle Jean will unveil Prime Minister Steph ...

967 beatty, Vancouver, BC

November 19th, 2008

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 967 beatty, Vancouver, BC

Best Buy Downtown at the "Nova" for this fabulous three level townhouse with 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, den and spacious roof top deck with a view of False Creek, mountains, and the city. Stainless steel appliances, maple cabinets, granite countertops, with your own private West facing garden patio just steps away from your ...

Mayoral Election Results 2008 - Vancouver

November 17th, 2008

Robertson makes homelessness his first priority as Vancouver mayor

Last Updated: Sunday, November 16, 2008 | 2:35 AM ET Comments174Recommend170

The mayoral vote in Vancouver split along clear geographic and socio-economic lines, with more affluent neighbourhoods voting for the NPA's Peter Ladner, and working class neighbourhoods voting for Vision Vancouver winner Gregor Robertson. The mayoral vote in Vancouver split along clear geographic and socio-economic lines, with more affluent neighbourhoods voting for the NPA's Peter Ladner, and working class neighbourhoods voting for Vision Vancouver winner Gregor Robertson. ...

Mayoral Election Results - West Vancouver

November 17th, 2008

All three North Shore mayors retain seats

Last Updated: Sunday, November 16, 2008 | 2:57 AM ET Comments0Recommend5

West Vancouver Mayor Pamela Goldsmith-Jones has been elected to a second term after winning by just 633 votes over opponent Vivian Vaughn on Saturday night.

After her win Goldsmith-Jones said there are some pressing issues to tackle during the next three years, includ ...

2203 151 2ND Street, North Vancouver, British Columbia

November 7th, 2008

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 2203 151 2ND Street, North Vancouver, British Columbia

Unique New York style Penthouse living in trendy Lower Lonsdale. Enjoy a morning cup of coffee on the East side deck watching the sunrise. At the end of the work day, fire up the BBQ & enjoy a relaxing dinner with a glass of wine or two on the west side balcony & watch the gorgeous colours of ...

Real Estate Statistics - OCTOBER 2008

November 5th, 2008
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Residential housing price decline creates buying opportunities

VANCOUVER, B.C. – November 3, 2008 – Housing price reductions across Greater Vancouver over the last six

months have eliminated price gains witnessed in the first quarter of 2008.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential benchmark prices, as calculated by

the M ...

Obama Wins US ELECTION!!!

November 5th, 2008

World leaders hail Obama triumph

World leaders have hailed the election of Senator Barack Obama as the first black president of the United States.

UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown called Tuesday's poll historic and said he and Mr Obama "share many values".

Chinese President Hu Jintao said he looked forward to strengthening dialogue. France's Nicolas Sarkozy said the poll had raised "e ...