Banks move to bump up mortgage rates
Some Canadian banks are hiking their variable mortgage rates, seeking to pump up its profit margins as it becomes evident that interest rates will remain low for some time to come.
Active home sellers bring greater selection to the Greater Vancouver housing market
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales of detached, attached and apartment properties on the region’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) reached 2,571 in July, a 14 per cent increase compared to the 2,255 sales in July 2010 and a 21.2 per cent decline compared to the 3,262 sales in June 2011.
Afro-Brazilian Block Party 2011 (video x photo gallery)
Axé Capoeira brings Brazil to Granville Street with the 2011 Afro-Brazilian Block Party.
Vancouver: Fireworks Draw a Crowd (video)
A time-lapse and photo project to illustrate the way the crowd gathers and disperses over the course of the day during the Celebration of Light Fireworks show in Vancouver.
Jay Sean perform at Surrey Fusion Festival 2011 (video)
Jay Sean perform at Surrey Fusion Festival 2011.
WINNING AMERICA (The Said The Whale Documentary) media screening (photo gallery)
At the WINNING AMERICA (The Said The Whale Documentary) media screening.
Dan Mangan x Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson sing Happy Birthday Vancouver at Vancouver 125 Summer Live 2011 (video)
Dan Mangan x Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson sing Happy Birthday Vancouver at Vancouver 125 Summer Live 2011.