Amid the glitz of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s state dinner at the White House this week, perhaps it’s unfashionable to remember these two great neighbours also have one of the largest and longest-running trade disputes in the world. A tiff over two-by-fours is less sexy than wondering whose spouse is wearing what. But the […]
Bank watch lists early warning sign of trouble for oil and gas industry
There are the early warning signs that a company may struggle to repay its debts: watch lists. In releasing their latest quarterly earnings, Royal Bank, CIBC and Scotiabank each added nine oil and gas firms to their loan watch lists, the latest sign of trouble in the oilpatch. The names of those companies are […]
Survivor of devastating accident speaks out against drunk driving
Last June, 2015, 20-year-old Tina Adams was out for her daily run when she was struck by an alleged drunk driver. She will likely never run again. Adams suffered a fractured spine, cracked skull, punctured lungs, numerous other broken bones and spent six days in a medically-induced coma because she was struck by an […]
Finishing Touches Before Your House Is For Sale
Even with forecasts for a rise in home-improvement spending this year, it’s still going to be a challenge to convince sellers to pay for upgrades that will please buyers. But with so much housing inventory available, your listings need to be looking their best. That’s why Terrylynn Fisher, CRS, GREEN, a salesperson and staging […]
10 Easy Staging Tips for Curb Appeal
No matter the asking price, simple curb appeal changes can set the scene to immediately attract buyers to a property. Data shows that a majority of home buyers look at properties online or drive by before contacting an agent. As a result, the exterior of the property is always a major selling point. The […]
