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Seeking housing affordability without a market crash

A recent exhaustive report on real estate in Canada isn’t mincing words about the perilous overhang in our residential real estate markets.

Nexus brings Ice Cream Sandwich to the masses

Last time, we started to look at the state of Android, Google’s smartphone operating system that is used by the likes of Samsung, Motorola and HTC to bring touchscreens, apps and media features to their phones.

Another bad business: legalizing marijuana

I take pride in my simplistic attitude toward legalizing marijuana. I'm against it.
Joanne Gassman: Bank role

Joanne Gassman: Bank role

BMO's newest senior vice-president for B.C. and the Yukon is focused on building community relationships and customer loyalty

Mortgage man tackles Canadian innumeracy

It’s not unusual for a mortgage brokerage boss to be concerned about how his business handles money; it’s less usual that he’d be concerned about how other people handle theirs.

Analyzing before strategizing: the litmus test for profitable growth

Attracting and retaining customers and motivated employees, managing growth, improving margins and providing substantial returns for investors are multidimensional challenges facing Canadian companies this year.
B.C. investment property deals hit $1.5 billion; residents raise concerns over Rize rezoning

B.C. investment property deals hit $1.5 billion; residents raise concerns over Rize rezoning

A “voracious appetite” for investment properties led B.C. to its second-best year on record for investment deals, according to Avison Young’s roundup of last year’s transactions valued in excess of $5 million.

How to shift CEO brand from intimidating to approachable

CEO challenge:
Lending thrives, but don't call it a boom

Lending thrives, but don't call it a boom

Boom? What boom?

Consumer demand directs Havana facelift

Just back from another eye-opening trip to Cuba (cycling this time). I was struck by the continuing improvements in the old city of Havana. Mostly I was impressed by the business model driving the restoration of this world heritage UNESCO site.