Facts every Canadian should be aware of – This is from an Elizabeth May interview: If we had a deep investigation of the propaganda around Kinder Morgan, we’d get more Albertans marching with us. … The evidence from UNIFOR (Canada’s largest private sector union) that Kinder Morgan threatened Canadian jobs was rejected by the National […]
The Canadian Senate passed a motion last Tuesday to pressure our Prime Minister to get the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion through. Premier Notley must be relieved because the Alberta budget is relying rather heavily on this expansion. Related articles are below http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/senate-passes-bill-on-kinder-morgan-pipeline-1.4588275 Alberta budget: Rachel Notley’s NDP looks anxiously over its shoulder
It’s interesting to look at employment statistics. The recovery is not helping young men find jobs as much as the general population. This appears to be linked to the fact that they don’t have the requisite schooling or training for the newly created jobs. It may be time to get back to school and the […]
Calgarians are used to seeing the changes in the city. The growth in condo and rental apartments in Calgary is staggering in the last few years. The city of Calgary’s decision to densify the urban core has resulted in a very different skyline that the urban sprawl that existed before. Architects are beginning to take […]
Are you wondering how the coming year will impact Calgary housing? There are so many changes in the wind – interest rates are supposed to increase 75 basis points in 2018, the new stress test is now being used to determine affordability, the oil price is stabilising (though the discount remains high) and the economy […]
Calgary’s housing market is Goldilocks’ dream — not too hot, not too cold, just comfortably right in between. That’s the essence of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) Housing Market Assessment (HMA) report for the first quarter of 2018. The HMA is determined by assessing four factors that identify the level of vulnerability of […]
Here’s the best how-to guide to watching the Blue Moon from your Calgary apartment. Its a once in a lifetime event so I at least am super excited. http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/blue-moon-lunar-eclipse-1.4502210 It is a full moon, followed by a lunar eclipse and then a blue moon. The sun, earth, and moon are in alignment. The moon looks red […]
According to CBC news today, Calgary jobs are back but applicants need to be flexible, open to learning new skills and be prepared to accept less pay. Perhaps I am an optimist because I read it as Alberta creating a more diverse economy with better prospects for growth long term from many more segments than […]
With the high vacancy rates, renters have their pick while renting in downtown Calgary. As the economy picks up the choices will narrow. I have been advising tenants to position themselves in the property of their choice while they can. They may find themselves squeezed out of the more desirable locations once the market tightens […]
What are the most important elements you look for when looking for a rental apartment in Calgary? We always look to incorporate new ideas in our buildings. Let us hear yours. Energy use in rental apartments in Calgary Do you like to see new technologies deployed that encourage energy efficiency? How do you feel about […]
