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..."Still, the least-affordable place to purchase a home remains the Vancouver area, where affordability worsened after two straight quarters of improvement"...
That is because price for sf detached dipped after implementation of the 15% foreign buyers tax.
The BC Liberals then softened the tax, the market found ways around it, or accepted it as a cost of doing business, and prices have since gone back up.
Meanwhile anything affordable, like townhouses or condos, continue on a double digit price trajectory, with some areas seeing yearly gains of almost 40%.
Overseas pre-sales (and sell outs) of entire projects continue. The rental vacancy rate is less than 1%, not only for the CoV, but for surrounding cities..
The commodification of housing continues. Housing units in Richmond's downtown core are almost 50% sold and empty, and new build condos on major transit in Vancouver, like Marine and Cambie, are 30% sold and vacant.
Who are we building housing for? | 0 | not toxic |
Do you know Syria's history ? Do you know how it was created and how it has been ruled ? Save your outrage for real facts,. The hundreds of thousands that have been either displaced or killed by a brutal regime is just fine with you ,I guess. | 0 | not toxic |
Apparently they can't count which is why their system is outdated and Trump won. | 0 | not toxic |
the first child is a learning curve.
Here in the U.S. a normal delivery usually allows the mother 48 hours in the hospital, then it is wheelchair to the car, and then home. Back when it finished nursing in the 1960's it was the 5-day "vacation". One physician I know who delivers in a rural county in his "office", has the women stay 24 hours just to monitor for any problems. Mid-wives here can deliver at the home -- so no "vacation" time.
the First child brings a lot of anxiety, a lot of adjusting to the new-born and needs. Sleepless nights if breast feeding. That is why mothers need the "maternity leaves". And as you found, age 8 to 12 weeks can make a huge difference.
A doctor friend of mine, after having a single, had twin girls. She had friends who allowed her to continue her job as Emergency Room Doctor. But it took 4 of them at a time to care for the twins and the cooking, and care for the house, and the older 2 year old child.
The Second Child is "Old Hat", so gets "express" care | 0 | not toxic |
It's only hypocritical when the actions contradict the rhetoric.
Jeepers, Leah! | 0 | not toxic |
Might try just going for the week end to test all the gear. | 0 | not toxic |
the Libs will promise anything it's getting them to cough up the cash is the problem. | 0 | not toxic |
The worst part about this is not that Wayne Long was disciplined by the Party Whip, kicked out of a few committees, and threatened to be kicked out of caucus if he did it again. Nothing new here (not that it's right).
It's the fact that Trudeau campaigned on a promise of practicing the opposite.
Does anyone see a pattern here? | 0 | not toxic |
The honeymoon period is with the voters, not the media or the establishment. His approval numbers are the lowest in history for a newly elected President, and those numbers come from Main Street America, not the New York Times.
But that's the kind of honeymoon you can expect after a shotgun marriage....... | 0 | not toxic |
I wish I had more confidence in the degree of knowledge,and understanding behind any action taken these days by Washington. The hope is that Xi will handle whatever needs to be done, because that way it is far more likely to be done knowingly of all the circumstances and repercussions. | 0 | not toxic |
I never voted for Harper and the main reason was that he was "alleged" to be under influence of a religion I did not even have fact, only rumour. I will certainly not vote for someone who "wear" his religion in public. Any religion whichever it is, don't belong in politics. regardless of the quality of the person, itself. If you do it for one, you do it for all. In this case, it's a pretty inclusive religion. What about the next one? Muslim, whit sharia? Catholic whit a return of school that refuse other religion? Christian, that wants crusade?
Personally, I will not give one inch of space for religion to take place in public space they always tend to stretch it to mile's once taken. And unfortunately, Mr Singh represent that, the chance for a religion to take back space in public space, that we as a society took away from them. Sorry, Mr Singh, I admire your involvement, you are qualified and of value, but what you represent is again's my public beleif. | 0 | not toxic |
The full mast stupid was directed at GW Bush, if he actually believed in what he was saying. I don't believe he did. I believe he knew full well they were going in there for other reasons, and the terrorism/WMD's/global threat was a bunch of bull.
You said Hussein's Iraq was not to have been thought to have terrorist ties. Claims were being made to the contrary by our government, which is what I posted. It didn't mean I believed it (I didn't).
Our government has vilified many other countries to justify our use of force on them. We make out N. Korea to be some huge violator of human rights. Considering how many wars we've started in the name of some flag-waving garbage, which turned out to be nothing to begin with, I'd say our dropping of bombs killing hundreds of thousands in the process doesn't give us much of a right to point the "humane" finger at others. | 1 | toxic |
This is why they disobeyed the bishops who asked them to stop presenting this publication as Catholic...were they not to self-identify as Catholic and appropriate the label Catholic they would not reach as many people with their agenda. So they benefit from identifying with the institution they disparage. (Although Church Militant, who obeyed when asked by the bishop to stop calling themselves RealCatholic.tv or whatever they called themselves seem to do fine without using the moniker Catholic as a crutch.) | 0 | not toxic |
You still believe in polls? I hope so. | 0 | not toxic |
Doctors who are already paid more than their counterparts in WA and OR trying to make sure the gravy train keeps coming. Imagine that.
I will be voting no on this. | 0 | not toxic |
The usual Trump haters, follow him around as you can see in their comments.
The NY Times could very well publish Trump walked over the Mediterranean Sea on his way to Israel, that the usual culprits will actually ignore the miracle itself and attack him for wearing shoes as he walked over sacred waters. | 0 | not toxic |
A bit of that, and a bit of self-interest. Many (most?) households in the province have someone or a relative elsewhere in the public sector or somehow getting a non-private sector paycheque, and they usually don't vote Conservative. | 0 | not toxic |
It's always interesting to me when I see someone defend socialism by first denying that something isn't really socialist. But if it WERE socialism, then it's still ok. Socialism as with communism has historically taken on many forms and flavors depending on the country and the time period. On top of that, Sanders has not provided detailed information about how he plans to pay for the things he's promising. He doesn't seem to be uncomfortable with the socialist label so I say call him a socialist! | 0 | not toxic |
I don't donate to any charity that has a high overhead - i.e. United Way. | 0 | not toxic |
You'd be the poster child for cognitive bias, lazee. | 0 | not toxic |
So all of your black friends through sports, military, college, and business stayed in school, got a job, improved their skills, and didn't have kids out of wedlock or commit crimes (because 94% of black people don't do any of those things, right, which is why they vote Democratic? LOL) but were still on welfare (and paid by the welfare system to vote Democratic LOL) because the system penalized black people (but not white people, I guess LOL) for getting married? Laugh Out Loud.
Keep digging. So self-unaware, you have no idea how how patronizing and predicable your 'splaining is. You're not doing yourself or your Southern Strategy GOP party any favors when you keep doubling down on your "welfare queen" propaganda. And you wonder why black Americans don't want to align with you politically. I would never align with you and your broad sweeping stereotypes. | 1 | toxic |
As one venerable law professor stated:
"Yes, the President has the power but he does not have the right to abuse that power."
ergo: The firing of an official in order to obstruct or terminate an investigation in which you or your administration is implicated is an abuse of that power. | 0 | not toxic |
Something is funny here. i thought intelligence is David Mahlobo's job and hawks is for corruption? are the hawks trying to let us know that they have finally woken up from their slumber? i am sure this guy just wants extra cash after the downgrade to junk status and know the security will be increased on all officials. they are creating jobs. clever | 0 | not toxic |
We sell oil to the Americans and below cost - $1 billion a month below cost due to Quebec and the blockage of pipelines and the Quebecers worry about an assault on the Quebec economy worth a total investment of $1 billion in Bombardier. Canada is selling both oil and air planes at below cost because of these people. And the Fed's solution to all this waste is tax the doctors. Wonderful. | 0 | not toxic |
Just a thought but might it be a good idea for the University system to become self insured and handle the health issues themselves. It's a fact that insurance companies make a profit, so is it possible that the University can pay those premiums to itself and pay the medical bills for their employees? I ask this question out of ignorance perhaps, but I do know that being self insured is possible rather than going through an insurance company. I believe that vehicle insurance for the state of Alaska, is a self insured issue already. We can do things smarter maybe! | 0 | not toxic |
Nice trading partner Justin. | 0 | not toxic |
Crowley must pay to have his tedious and predictable screeds placed in the Globe-or any where or that matter. | 0 | not toxic |
Actually, Pell arrived in Sydney yesterday. | 0 | not toxic |
Place into protective custody all those of whatever stripe who arrive with helmets, hard hats, masks, clubs, weaponry of any kind etc., evidence that they intend to rumble....those that damage public or private property should be immediately arrested. | 0 | not toxic |
Nice to hear for the very first time in over 20 years that Oliver wants to manage for the benefit of recreational fishers. These words were never uttered while working for the NPFMC. Ever! He was always favoring the commercial fisheries at the expense of the vast majority of Alaskans. | 0 | not toxic |
Would you not agree that both Montague, Cramer and both of their works are of a recognized stature?
You might read a comment from July 20, where I express hope that artists and building owners will have more open conversation now, not be deterred from creating public art. | 0 | not toxic |
I'm all for ridiculous then. That comment was it, no more. Hillary is a liar, cannot be trusted, and refuses, still, to take responsibility for her mistakes. I cannot vote for her. Trump is a blowhard, but he's not outright lying with all his pie-in-the-sky, Build-a-wall BS. He's trolling for cheers from the yokels, and getting them.
So be it. We'll see who gets the hotseat in November.
I'll be putting in a write-in for Sanders, the guy who should have been on stage today, accepting the nomination for president. Had the DNC not put their thumb on the scale for Hillary, he'd be playing rope-a-dope with Trump, and he'd have his suitcase packed for the White House by the end of the month.
A pox on Trump AND Hillary. | 0 | not toxic |
Hope this doesn't frighten, but you've been in a minefield of buzzed drivers for 40 years. | 0 | not toxic |
Turkey baster. | 0 | not toxic |
I must say. This article concerns ONLY the 50%+ native Hawaiians versus everybody else (including the 49.99%- Native Hawaiians). Congressional intent set in motion eventual alienation of all the reserved lands from all ancestral aboriginal Hawaiians. Federal law quantified blood and then eliminated the 49.99%- class of ancestral Hawaiians, foreseeing the 50%+ class diluting into inevitable nonexistence. The excluded class of Native Hawaiians are forever prohibited from their 'Aina unless the federal Act is repealed. There is a big KAPU sign against Natives posted. The leaning of genocide is clear in the 20th century's Hawaiian Homestead Act. So, this matter is NOT one of politics owing to an aboriginal people, but clearly instead, one of colonial racism extending from the Constitution's Bill of Rights, whereby political gerrymandering of blood is prohibited. | 0 | not toxic |
"And yet here you are....."
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.....not refuting what I said. | 0 | not toxic |
And Arafat's and Carter's. A meaningless award for meaningless people. | 0 | not toxic |
The outsiders are going to fish the salmon extinct. | 0 | not toxic |
Governor Walker deserves to be graded on a curve – Alaska presented a lot more challenges in 2016 than it did in 2006.
That said, Walker is undoubtedly the worst governor in the history of the state. Fortunately, he'll leave office in about 16 months. | 0 | not toxic |
Looks like Dribble Boy Trudeau went to the Clinton Cash training school for crooked politicians. | 1 | toxic |
Dogs: Ms Moultry is clearly a very angry person and it's reflected in her Op Ed piece. Were I Black likely I'd be angry too. However, I'd hope I'd still retain enough understand, compassion and forgiveness in my character to accept Ms. Shurtz's apology and move forward with an effort to work toward a greater community understanding of both race and freedom of expression. It's very difficult to have that conversation with someone who is so angry that they focus chiefly on revenge. regards, Gary | 0 | not toxic |
OK, people, worry less about $$ and more about your body and your mind. After a certain point, enough $$ is enough (and it's less than you think): a roof, decent food, friends, family, maybe a trip every year or so. Chances are you've already bought almost everything you could ever use. Get a library card. And focus on enjoying the world in ways that keep you healthy and mobile and alert. There's enough walking/reading/biking/whatever, music, and sharing simple meals with friends to take up a few lifetimes, without ever requiring a million bucks. Don't let the retirement industry trick you into over-saving and over-waiting. | 0 | not toxic |
How about Zelma Lake in Yukon? | 0 | not toxic |
The first sentence of the article in conjunction with NASA (see link) tells you everything you need to know about the Paris Agreement: It's all politics based on selective doomsday reporting, i.e., fake news.
The ice mass is actually increasing in Antarctica:
www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/nasa-study-mass-gains-of-antarctic-ice-sheet-greater-than-losses | 0 | not toxic |
Burn out their black hearts. Wonderful news. | 1 | toxic |
Amen to that! | 0 | not toxic |
Well you clueless tool. what it means is that most of us really, really, don't like a millionaire Jock shoving their politics up our nose! You be so damned alienate because yo homies be bein dis by the popo? Sho, foo, I not be buy'in that no mo.
If you don't like my speaking in the vernacular, don't give me an example to follow.
I got mo than a clue, foo! | 1 | toxic |
Francis doesn’t say anything about those who disagree with him, according to the linked account of the homily. Of course, it also doesn’t say anything about “the hard hearted” except in the headline.
Maybe the Italian is different? | 0 | not toxic |
Paul Ryan is a pu😘😘y so all the Chump needs to do is touch him. | 1 | toxic |
May her memory be eternal. | 0 | not toxic |
Gawd but the headline writers and editors at the G&M are so pathetically sophomoric. When it gets extremely cold or the going otherwise gets tough, we don't "buckle" down we "HUNKER" down. | 1 | toxic |
That's cause They're Grrrrreat! | 0 | not toxic |
The Church already has the third rite of reconciliation. This shouldn't be a major issue. | 0 | not toxic |
You are correct in that Trudeau opposed Harper's omnibus bills, but you have to remember, Harper and the Conservatives were never, ever, suppose to govern, only the Liberals were and, therefore, as the natural governing party, everything they do is holy and correct.
Just maybe Justin should have spent a little time looking at the consequences of his promises, but there was an election to be won and campaign promises have nothing to do with governing.
I am just loving the hypocrisy of the Liberals, but I am also amazed at how their apologists can't see the hypocrisy. It is like they have blinders on. I even have a friend who is member of the LPO who still thinks Wynne is doing a good job. He is just blind to the damage she has done to Ontario. | 1 | toxic |
C. Dolan wants to prevent that Catholics will not donate money in fear that donation will be used to pay for the clergy sex abuse victims compensations. He is spinning his little brain.
You would think a Cardinal would be a men of God, pray for the Holy Spirit's guidance instead spinning his little brain.
In light of C. D's tract record, who will trust this clergy 'conmen'? | 1 | toxic |
Perhaps any one of the homeless or desperate would step up to help themselves??? Unthinkable? Un-Christian?
Seriously, do any of the "advocates for the homeless" stop to ask those without homes what they want? If not, perhaps you should start there before all of your do-gooding. | 0 | not toxic |
Fools they are.....this is hardly the biggest lie, why all the outcry now? | 1 | toxic |
The Ministry of Truth – on Petersburg’s troll factory
TOMASZ ZAWISKO · 28 March 2015
http://liberalculture.org/putins-parade-the-ministry-of-truth-on-petersburgs-troll-factory/
Laying the groundwork of troll farming inside Russia and exporting it's methods abroad.
If you want to know how the troll farms work, the actual process employed by the Russian sock puppets and bots, read the link.
You'll know what it looks like when you see it next in these pages and other social media sites.
You should know your enemy, and know how your enemy presents himself to you.
You should also know who your enemy colludes with and how. | 0 | not toxic |
I'm very dissapointed in Premier Wynne's choice not to allow Toronto to put tolls on the roadwork. Her comment of waiting for alternate ways for transit is not well thought out. It is a knee jerk reaction looking for the populist vote and more and more seems the way that ALL POLITICIANS react when their is confrontation to less popular ideas. Tory had taken the high road. Looking for a long term solution that yes many people would not like. After a while these unpopular ideas that were brought up for the greater good of all fosters better transit ideas.
Wynne's comments of waiting for other options to come up will never take hold because there would be no urgency to work towards balanced solutions. Only use ALL ONTARIO TAXPAYERS MONEY to fund her solution that will only lead to more confrontations about the issue.
It's about time that we as taxpayers start paying attention to what solutions are needed long term and for politicians stopping making short term fixes that waste our money | 0 | not toxic |
The DA can find no crime here? A 3 am meeting in a parking lot, where by "coincidence" two men show up to meet the same woman? One a convicted felon drug dealer in possession of a firearm kills the other? I'd be asking Cathey a lot of questions. It sounds to me like she set up a ripoff of a drug dealer - or one of the men to be killed (not necessarily the one who did get killed). I hope at the very least the police confiscated Anderson's weapon(s). Weld County is a bit of Appalachia in Colorado - you can hear banjos as soon as you cross the County Line. | 0 | not toxic |
There are people here who actually believe what you said, word for word. 4:20 for instance. Sarcasm might suit you and Mr. Trump, it also feeds the bigots. | 0 | not toxic |
Scandals - yes
Treason - no
DT Jr would sell the nuclear codes for a shot at killing any endangered species | 1 | toxic |
I intend to have my say at the next Assembly meeting, and express my opinion right into Amy's pinched little face. And she can shriek and flail and make leaky helium-balloon sounds to my back as I walk away. | 0 | not toxic |
You just want to jack up Carbon Tax`s, a foolish move. | 0 | not toxic |
Isn't it always great to see this amazing invention, the internet, being used for such productive pursuits? Nothing more energizing than hurling insults and snark at total strangers for the endless and pointless partisan stalemate in which we all find ourselves immersed. | 0 | not toxic |
What a dreadful thing to accuse the Blessed Mother of being incestuous. What proof do you have of this? What studies have you done? | 0 | not toxic |
Well spoken, simply put, Mr. Gara. Now get the PFD confiscation measure stopped - or at least sun seated after 3 years or less. Insist that the current method of calculation of the PFD comes back after the seizure is sunsetted. | 0 | not toxic |
Relax, you guys!
The money was appropriated at the behest of one of the esteemed members of our Republican majority. I'm sure it's totes on the up and up. | 0 | not toxic |
Article: " ... some of whom say they are embarrassed by the griping of colleagues who are much better off than the patients they treat.. "
A typical social engineering equality comment !
Perhaps the doctor is a highly educated dedicated professional and the typical patient not quite on the same career path ?! Spare me the "equality " propaganda argument. | 0 | not toxic |
Lame analogy, but par for your clueless course. | 0 | not toxic |
So what will those poor oppressed wealthy folk do when their huge piles of cash are ever higher?
The conservative stalwarts who sympathize with people who write a check to solve a problem while they struggle to pay their orthodontist bills is why Trump is POTUS. | 0 | not toxic |
I'd rather see the economy working for everybody.
President Obama inherited an economic and financial debacle created by Republican economic policies. The collapse of the housing industry, the near collapse of the banks, and the other disasters that we experienced or narrowly avoided were the direct, predictable and predicted result of economic malfeasance and nonfeasance (irresponsible deregulation) by President Bush and the Republican congress. President Obama led us out of that mess; President Trump and his Goldman Sachs cabal are about to lead us back into it, unless someone or something stops them. They have begun a similar attack on the economy and on the lower and middle classes. The only thing that remains to be seen is how much damage they will do, how much pain they will inflict, and how quickly they will do it. This is government of the very rich, by the very rich, and for the very rich. | 0 | not toxic |
And never once did she mention the dignity of all life...born and unborn.
And regardless of what she THINKS she was marching for - she was used. And she allowed herself to be used - by radical feminists and a manipulative media that twist to suit their agenda...groups who pervert and silence opposing points of view.
Tell me, justmaybe or Sr. Colleen. What rights do you feel women do not have in this country that drove her (you) to march? It is the opening sentence in her (your) 11th paragraph. Let's start there..... | 0 | not toxic |
Ice Worm.
or
Snow Snake. | 0 | not toxic |
I think there were two at exactly the same time. One at Talkeetna and one at Illiamna. I felt shaking, anyway. | 0 | not toxic |
Do you think he would appreciate the comments about what is considered to be insipid "new" Mass music - when he composed much of it? | 0 | not toxic |
Example please. You have made a claim as fact. No matter how much you believe it, some of us would appreciate some actual facts before passing judgement. | 0 | not toxic |
A new Presidential trend?
Kinda depends on who runs in four years from now, doesn't it?
Are you planning on reprising Hillary for the Democratic ticket?
How about Debbie Wasserman-Schultz? She has all that DNC experience! | 0 | not toxic |
I love how they manage to squeak in a little victim blaming every single time. | 0 | not toxic |
Reminds me of Roosevelt's comment. I have been in war and I have been in Eleanor ..... I prefer war | 0 | not toxic |
The ban literally makes no sense unless the people against Transgenders being in the military are admitting that they are more fragile and sensitive to these issues than places like Canada, the UK, and Israel (along with 17 other countries)...all of which allow transgenders to serve in their military's.
The ban has nothing to do with costs, as it has been shown medical costs for other things (like Viagra) cost much more per year than the cost of things like dealing with an officer who is transgender. We also spend ungodly amounts of money on things like defense and the military in general - more than any other country in the world by A LOT.
If anyone that is for this ban can explain to me why nearly 2 dozen other countries (all of whom we consider to be good allies with) can accept transgenders into their ranks, but we as the "world leader" are unable to, I would love to hear it. | 0 | not toxic |
I did too, no brighter than when the sun is normally. I can't believe this story was written. | 0 | not toxic |
Nobody wants your koolaide. | 0 | not toxic |
They alread do. They tell me I must wear clothes in public. Our society does tend to ban the extremes. | 0 | not toxic |
Of course not all Trump voters are bigots, or ignorant, or morally corrupt. I get that many Americans felt desperate to try something new, and Trump looked like that something. I truly hope he can find his balance and stop running the WH like a reality show with competing contestants. | 1 | toxic |
So again, no one will answer my question. Call me names. Blah blah liberal blah blah. You have no creditability. You say I talk uncivil but you are giving your approval to the words "Religious Right". You know what they say about the Baptist Ministers Daughters? Hahah. I knew a few. | 0 | not toxic |
The Bible permits multiple wives. There are Christians in this country who use the bible to justify polygamy. Should we be worried about the Assembly of God church secretly plotting their polygamist agenda? | 0 | not toxic |
It's the government. Probably double time on Sunday. | 0 | not toxic |
Sorry fraser that trump has ruined your life in one week | 0 | not toxic |
Thanks for the post, I think I will buy some Air Canada shares today :) | 0 | not toxic |
Really, R.D.? The cover-up of the sex abuse crisis was not just a personal decision. It was a collective and systematic decision made within a corrupt clerical culture. Again, you have missed the harbor as well as the boat. | 0 | not toxic |
I guess that the Tridentine Mass is not Traditional as it is not 1000 years or more old but was codified and standardised by S Pius V in the 16th century. | 0 | not toxic |
Um, because most countries don't participate in free-market policies. | 0 | not toxic |
I got as far as "lofty ideals" and "the Mbekis" used in the same sentence. | 0 | not toxic |
This was released by the CPC, not the Liberals. As always, the CPC assume that the person reading their release will just accept it without thinking. The figure ($4K) is only one part of the expense - but they are trying to spin it as a contrast to Butts and Telford. In reality, the costs are not only higher (at least 7 times), the motivations for Ambrose to move into Stornaway early (forcing an lease termination penalty) are all about entitlement. So instead of contrasting behaviour, the CPC have managed to show similarities.
Personally, it wouldn't be such a big deal except for the CPC's faux outrage at PMO expenses (after running the largest, most expensive PMO in Canadian history). | 0 | not toxic |
These parents and their kids are narcissistic freaks. | 1 | toxic |
These students are a mess if every time a tragedy happens they have to go to counseling. There will be sad events during their lives. Are they going to counseling each time? | 0 | not toxic |
The Tyrant is here and we are its Slaves. Where is the negotiation our society promised? | 1 | toxic |
If only everyone at the party was armed..... | 0 | not toxic |
I'm seeing another majority for Christy. | 0 | not toxic |
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