The Crystal Garden has been an integral part of the community of Victoria since 1925. Originally built as one of the largest saltwater swimming pools in the British Empire, it has survived a number of discussions to have it torn down. It has been designated as a heritage site, and as such, is no
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11/21/2010
In a previous blog (Why I Like Living in Victoria BC - #1. Weather) I mentioned that Victoria is the banana-belt of Canada when it comes to weather. Some decades ago someone had the idea that the palm tree would survive the winters here in Victoria and planted a few in their own gardens to prove
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11/21/2010
Just thought you all needed a little humor going into the weekend. This a re-post of a blog sent by Patrick, from Morgan Hill, California. It is fitting as the US Thanksgiving is on the horizon (Nov. 25). Read and you'll understand. A young man named John received a parrot as a gift. The parrot
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11/19/2010
November 19, 2010... Canadian Bank Prime rate is currently 3.00%. TD Canada Trust is offering 2.65% APR on a 1 year fixed rate mortgage. The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) was up 86.32 points closing at 12,956.33. Canadian dollar exchange rate rose today 33 basis points to 98.23 USD.
11/19/2010
November 18, 2010... Canadian Bank Prime rate is currently 3.00%. TD Canada Trust are offering 2.85% APR on a 5 year closed variable rate mortgage. The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) was up 212.18 points closing at 12,870.01 Canadian dollar exchange rate rose today 27 basis points to 97.90 USD.
11/18/2010
November 17, 2010... Canadian Bank Prime rate is currently 3.00%. Some financial institutions are offering 0.73% below Prime APR on a 5 year variable rate mortgage. The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) was up 55.60 points closing at 12,657.83 Canadian dollar exchange rate dropped today 20 basis poin
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11/17/2010
Rhonda Heaslip is a champion! It all began when Rhonda was 21 and out on a routine morning run while serving time in the Canadian Armed Forces. She twisted her ankle in a pot hole—badly! During all the time in rehab what with bandages, splints, crutches, and all, she was introduced to lifting wei
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11/17/2010
November 16, 2010... Canadian Bank Prime rate is currently 3.00%. Some financial institutions are offering 0.73% below Prime APR on a 5 year variable rate mortgage. The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) was down 133.18 points closing at 12,602.23 Canadian dollar exchange rate dropped today 129 basis
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11/16/2010
November 15, 2010... Canadian Bank Prime rate is currently 3.00%. Some financial institutions are offering 0.72% below Prime APR on a 5 year variable rate mortgage. The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) was down 13.83 points closing at 12,735.41 Canadian dollar exchange rate rose today 2 basis points
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11/15/2010
November 12, 2010... Canadian Bank Prime rate is currently 3.00%. Some financial institutions are offering 3.45% APR on a 5 year fixed rate mortgage. The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) was down 185.50 points closing at 12,749.24 Canadian dollar exchange rate dropped today 90 basis points to 99.10
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11/12/2010
