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Housing starts in the Vancouver Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) totalled 15,217 in 2010, up from 8,339 in 2009 and close to their 10-year average, according to a report released by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) on Tuesday.

Metals rally likely to be replaced by a bull run in U.S. large cap stocks

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American retail sales grew an impressive 4% during the 2010 holiday season, according to a report released Monday by Chicago-based ShopperTrak. If that growth spills over the border, it will be good news for B.C.

Survey finds rising cost of living to be the most popular reason for supporting hike to current $8 hourly rate

Audience participation: Catherine Warren’s cultivation of fan bases for major media brands underscores how important personal connections and the right communication channels are to the cult of celebrity

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Stronger real estate market, aging population helping drive recovery from late-2009 glut of seniors accommodation in the province

How to pass on positive wealth values to your children