Edmonton Journal:Provincial surplus hits $4B mark (Nov 21, 2007) http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news...39e&k=40460 Extra spending keeps mid-year total well below last year`s $8.9B QUOTE A $4-billion surplus will let the Stelmach government pump another $1.3 billion into the Heritage...

Calgary Herald:North West announces upgrader contract (Nov 20, 2007) Lurgi will undertake gasifier project QUOTE North West Upgrading announced Monday the award of a major construction contract -- worth $500 million to $600 million -- to German engineering firm Lurgi for its heavy oil upgrader...

CIBC World Markets:Canadian Inflation Shows Strong C$ Benefits (Nov 20, 2007) http://research.cibcwm.com/economic_public/download/cpic.pdf QUOTE Canadian dollar appreciation is playing an unmistakable role in dampening inflation. Note the huge gap that has opened up between Canadian headline...

TD Economics:CORE INFLATION DIPS BELOW BoC`s TARGET RATE IN OCTOBER (Nov 20, 2007) http://www.td.com/economics/comment/pg112007.pdf QUOTE HIGHLIGHTSCore CPI inflation drops to 1.8% in OctoberOdds of an overnight rate cut in December by the BoC increase significantlyHeadline inflation eased...

Statistics Canada:Large urban transit (Nov 20, 2007) http://www.statcan.ca/Daily/English/071120/d071120e.htm QUOTE Combined ridership on 10 large urban transit systems in Canada was 4.8% higher in September 2007 than it was for the same month in 2006. Approximately 126.6 million passenger...

Statistics Canada:Consumer Price Index (Nov 20, 2007) http://www.statcan.ca/Daily/English/071120/d071120a.htm QUOTE Consumer prices rose by 2.4% in October compared with the same month in 2006, a slightly slower rate of growth than the 2.5% posted in September. The Bank of Canada`s core...

National Post:Canadian inflation rises 2.4% in October (Nov 20, 2007) http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/news/st...862&k=16576 QUOTE A weaker-than-expected rise in the inflation rate for October could give the Bank of Canada room to cut interest rates. Statistics Canada said Tuesday that the...

Globe and Mail:WestJet seeks deal with Air France (Nov 19, 2007)http://www.globeinvestor.com/servlet/story...TJET19/GIStory/ QUOTE WestJet Airlines Ltd. is holding talks with Air France to forge a strategic partnership that would give new ammunition to the Calgary-based carrier, intensifying the...

Statistics Canada:North American Transportation Statistics (2006) (Nov 19, 2007) http://www.statcan.ca/Daily/English/071119/d071119g.htm QUOTE An updated version of the North American Transportation Statistics (NATS) database, a unique online source for comprehensive information on...

Statistics Canada:Apartment Building Construction Price Index (Q3 2007) (Nov 19, 2007) http://www.statcan.ca/Daily/English/071119/d071119c.htm QUOTE The composite price index for apartment building construction was 156.2 (1997=100) in the third quarter, up 1.4% from the second quarter, and up...

Statistics Canada (Nov 19, 2007):http://www.statcan.ca/Daily/English/071119/d071119.pdf Wholesale trade (Sep 2007) http://www.statcan.ca/Daily/English/071119/d071119a.htm QUOTE Widespread gains contributed to an estimated 1.1% rise in sales in September to $43.7 billion, partially offsetting...

Financial Post:Ontario must invest in new business (Nov 19, 2007) http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/financi...77-b1919c44d999 QUOTE Ontario is one of the world`s most prosperous regions. As shown by our research in the 6th annual report to the Ontario public by the Task Force on...

Toronto Star:15-year low forecast for auto sales (Nov 19, 2007) http://www.wheels.ca/article/33012 QUOTE Three top investors in the automotive industry painted a grim picture Sunday for the sector in 2008, with one executive predicting a possible slump in U.S. sales to levels not seen in 15...

Globe and Mail:Bank of Canada will respond to global turbulence: Dodge (Nov 17, 2007) http://www.reportonbusiness.com/servlet/st...ry/robNews/home QUOTE The Bank of Canada will adjust its monetary policy in the coming months to reflect the growing risk of a global economic slowdown, central...

Globe and Mail:B.C. nearing record haul on oil leases, drill permits (Nov 19, 2007)http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/sto...ory/energy/home QUOTE British Columbia is on the verge of setting a record in 2007 for the value of petroleum leases and drilling permits. ... Four major energy...

Toronto Star:For $25M penthouse, buyer didn`t have to stand in line (Nov 17, 2007) http://www.thestar.com/News/article/277334 Hong Kong man bids on top floor of Bloor condo QUOTE A Hong Kong businessman is Canada`s newest King of the Castle – and he didn`t even have to stand in line to buy his...

Globe and Mail:Rate cuts expected next month (Nov 17, 2007) http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/sto...PStory/Business QUOTE More economists now expect interest rate cuts in the months ahead as the strong dollar eats into trade. ... Opinion started to shift last week, with Merrill Lynch...

QUOTE (RyanVan @ Nov 17 2007, 05:04 PM) At the Calgary REIN meeting Don mentioned that a GPS that tracks/logs mileage can come in handy for reporting mileage to your accountant. I`m doing a little research and have found that most can log trips. I am having some issues in finding out whether...

Edmonton Journal:City urged to set up north-side industrial zone (Nov 16, 2007) http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news...a4-ee80f8902050 QUOTE Edmonton must move quickly to provide land for industry in the city`s northeast if it wants to compete with neighbouring counties, says a new...

Hamilton Spectator:Red Hill by the numbers (Nov 16, 2007) http://www.thespec.com/News/Local/article/282577 QUOTE 8: Length in kilometres6: Number of interchanges 195: Estimated number of fewer accidents on local roads annually because of parkway $245 million: Cost of Red Hill Valley Parkway