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Bank of Canada maintains interest rates	3/2/2010 3:38 PM
As was widely expected, the Bank of Canada held its benchmark overnight lending rate steady at 0.25 per cent at its setting on March 2, 2010. The trend-setting Bank rate, which is set 0.25 percentage points above the overnight lending rate, remains at 0.5 per cent. The Bank acknowledged that economic growth and inflation have recently [...]
National resale activity edges down in January	2/17/2010 8:01 AM
OTTAWA – February 17th, 2010 – According to statistics released by The Canadian Real Estate Association, the number of homes sold through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) Systems of Canadian real estate Boards declined in January 2010 from the previous month. Seasonally adjusted national home sales dropped 2.8 per cent from near record levels reported in [...]
CREA SATISFIED WITH CHANGES TO MORTGAGE RULES	2/16/2010 1:26 PM
OTTAWA – February 16th – Following this morning’s announcement by the Federal government, The Canadian Real Estate Association is of the view that the Canadian resale housing market is healthy, and does not require regulatory changes beyond those announced today. “Banks and governments should be cautious interpreting recent statistics, since comparisons are being distorted by recessionary [...]
CREA Disappointed By Bureau Tribunal Filing	2/9/2010 3:54 PM
OTTAWA, Ontario – February 8, 2010 – The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) learned today that the Competition Bureau filed a Notice of Application with the Competition Tribunal against CREA. “CREA views the Commissioner’s decision as surprising and disappointing,” said Dale Ripplinger, President of CREA. “We do not agree with the Bureau’s position that certain CREA [...]
Resale housing forecast extended to 2011	2/8/2010 9:18 AM
OTTAWA – February 8, 2010 – The Canadian Real Estate Association has revised its forecast for home sales via the MLS® Systems of Canadian real estate boards in 2010, and extended the forecast to 2011. With Canadian economic growth rebounding from the recession, the unusually severe decline in sales activity in early 2009 is not expected [...]
REALTORS® welcome EI benefits for Self-Employed	2/1/2010 11:49 AM
Ottawa – February 1, 2010 – On behalf of Human Resources and Skills Development Minister Diane Finley, Rob Moore, Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism, joined today with Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) CEO Pierre Beauchamp to announce that self-employed REALTORS® can now participate in the Employment Insurance (EI) program. “From coast-to-coast-coast, a large [...]
Bank of Canada maintains interest rates	1/21/2010 7:49 AM
Reiterates commitment to hold until end of second quarter of 2010 As was widely expected, the Bank of Canada held its benchmark overnight lending rate steady at 0.25 per cent at its setting on January 19th, 2010. The trend-setting Bank rate, which is set 0.25 percentage points above the overnight lending rate, remains at 0.5 per [...]
2009 resale housing market ends on a high note	1/15/2010 8:45 AM
Existing home sales activity reached the highest level ever for the month of December, according to statistics released by The Canadian Real Estate Association. Strong demand in the second half of 2009, especially in the fourth quarter, pushed annual sales above 2008 levels. Residential sales activity via the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) of Canadian real estate [...]
REALTOR® PRIDE GOES FOR GOLD!	1/12/2010 12:43 PM
One month until the start of the 2010 Games and two western REALTORS® are ready to own the podium in Whistler. (JANUARY 12th) – For REALTORS® Lyndon Rush and Bret Bresciani, there are some similarities between being a top seller and being part of Canada’s winning bobsledding team. The backbone of each profession lies with teamwork. “Both [...]
Consumer confidence ends on a stronger footing	12/22/2009 9:28 AM
National consumer confidence ended the year 2009 on a stronger footing compared to pre-recession levels, despite having edged down slightly the fourth quarter compared to the third quarter. According to the Conference Board of Canada’s index of consumer confidence, confidence eased slightly in the fourth quarter for the first time in three quarterly periods. [...]

Cleaning And Organizing

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Speed Clean Your House	1/31/2010 6:00 PM
Must you spend an entire Saturday cleaning? The fast answer: No. Follow our minutes-a-day shortcuts and you'll never waste a weekend scrubbing and mopping again.
Zap Kitchen Odors	10/31/2009 6:00 PM
Make way for enticing holiday aromas by banishing these not-so-pleasant ones first
100 Problems Solved by the Seal	8/31/2009 6:00 PM
From clogged drains to red wine stains, your day-to-day worries are covered with these fixes backed by the Good Housekeeping Seal.
The Best Ways to Clean Tough Spots	1/31/2009 6:00 PM
We scoured and scrubbed so you won't have to. From our experts, tools and tips to tackle your cleaning pet peeves.
Cat Got Your Sofa Cushions?	1/31/2009 6:00 PM
Pet lovers' special: seven ways to clean up hair and prevent odors - fast!

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Ex-politician suspected in deadly police shootout	3/9/2010 9:58 PM
Fred Preston, a former Ontario township council leader who was struggling with marital problems, has been identified as the suspect in a shootout on a rural road that killed Const. Vu Pham.
Fatal crash in Toronto's west-end	3/9/2010 7:52 PM
A woman was killed when her vehicle collided head-on with a tractor-trailer in north Etobicoke, Ont., Tuesday afternoon.
Gravenhurst, Ont., man charged with murder	3/9/2010 8:15 PM
York Regional police have charged a Gravenhurst, Ont. man with second-degree murder after his girlfriend's body was discovered following a fire at the woman's residence.
Maple Leafs bowl over Bruins in OT	3/9/2010 10:25 PM
Nikolai Kulemin scored 4:10 into overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Thousands honour Peel officer killed in crash	3/9/2010 5:12 PM
Thousands of people filled Mississauga, Ont.'s Hershey Centre Tuesday afternoon to pay tribute to Peel Regional Police Const. Artem [James] Ochakovsky.
Bryant beats Raptors with clutch jumper	3/10/2010 1:02 AM
Kobe Bryant hit a 17-foot fallaway jumper with 1.9 seconds left to help the Los Angeles Lakers snap their three-game losing streak with a 109-107 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night.
Ex-MP Jaffer fined for careless driving	3/9/2010 10:04 PM
Drunk driving and drug possession charges are dropped against former Conservative MP Rahim Jaffer as he pleads guilty to the lesser offence of careless driving.
Contenders make move at Brier	3/9/2010 9:27 PM
Ontario skip Glenn Howard posted a pair of impressive wins Tuesday and tops the standings at 7-0 through 11 draws at the Brier in Halifax.
Minorities to rise significantly by 2031: StatsCan	3/9/2010 3:42 PM
About one-third of Canada's population - up to 14.4 million people - will be a visible minority by 2031, Statistics Canada projects.
Homan, Walker in hunt at junior curling worlds	3/9/2010 8:18 PM
Ottawa's Rachel Homan and Jake Walker of Kitchener, Ont., both remained in the hunt for first place at the world junior curling championships in Flims, Switzerland, on Tuesday.

Home And Garden

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Trendy Cheerful Colours for Your Interior	2/26/2010 3:19 PM
Get rid of the winter blahs with colour
How to Make Your Bedroom Sexier	2/26/2010 3:19 PM
Four quick tips on decorating with a romantic touch
Bathroom Makeover 101	2/26/2010 3:19 PM
7 steps to plan your dream bathroom
Stylish Tricks for Every Room	2/26/2010 3:19 PM
A little vase here, a rug there

Family and Parenting

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10 March Break Ideas That Won't Break the Bank	3/9/2010 12:53 PM
Take the kids to an indoor pool and other ways to keep them busy
Why Grades Aren't Everything	3/9/2010 12:53 PM
Our blogger reflects on how she handles a disappointing report card
Overcome Your Fear of Childbirth	3/9/2010 12:53 PM
If you can't stop fretting about your upcoming labour, read on
This Woman Actually Likes Her Mother-in-Law	3/9/2010 12:53 PM
Our parenting blogger praises the woman we all love to hate

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