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‘JackQuake’ lifts the NDP to second: poll By Jeff Nagel
Canada’s political landscape – compared to 131 seats for the Conservatives and 62 for the Liberals. The Bloc Quebecois would be hammered down to 13 seats in Quebec. “The NDP and the Liberals combined would have a majority and 31 seats more than the Conservatives,” the polling firm said. “It is hard to imagine how these totals would not produce the once unimaginable outcome of a Jack Layton-led coalition government deposing Stephen Harper’s Conservative government.” Green party support ranges from four to seven per cent in recent polls. The EKOS poll suggests seats in B.C. will continue to be split up, with 15 going
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A surge in NDP support may make leader Jack Layton the new head of the Official Opposition in Parliament or even the next prime minister in a Liberal-backed coalition, a new opinion poll released Monday suggests. The EKOS Research poll gives the NDP 28 per cent support nationally, second spot behind the Conservatives at 34 per cent and ahead of the Liberals at 24 per cent, a week before the May 2 federal election. The pollsters project the NDP are poised to win 53 seats in Quebec and 100 across the country – a huge breakthrough that would reshape
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Conservative, eight going Liberal and the NDP taking 13. The results are considered accurate to plus or minus 1.8 per cent 19 times out of 20. Three other polling firms have found the NDP at least tied with the Liberals over the past week or so. A previous Angus Reid poll cited NDP leader Jack Layton’s debate performance for lifting his party into a tie for second place nationally with the federal Liberals at 25 per cent of voter support. Angus Reid vicepresident Jaideep Mukerji said Layton’s 50 per cent approval rating is the highest of any Canadian federal politician the polling firm has measured in three years. But Mukerji cau-
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Ekos, however, said Monday NDP support seems to be actually firming up. “They may not have reached the ceiling of this JackQuake which is shaking the country,” the Ekos analysis said.
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Super bright & spacious 801 sf, 1 bdrm suite updated with newer kitchen cabinets & appliances, newer tile and laminate floors, newer paint & light fixtures. Suite also features insuite laundry, gas fireplace & good sized closets. Maintenance fees include heat & hot water. This is a well managed & maintained building with new roof & decks. Super convenient location close to Uptown shopping, Skytrain, Schools & parks. Flexible possession. Pets ok.
Solid 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath 1742 sq ft circa 1913 starter home on large 6336 sq ft lot on beautiful, family friendly Princess Street. Just steps to an elementary school, Queens Park and close to shopping & Transit. This diamond in the rough features high ceilings, wood floors under carpets, wood burning fireplace, kitchen w/ eating area, large living room an dining room area, double windows, huge backyard, high basement, covered front porch and open parking for 3-4 cars.
Beautiful 2 level, 12 yr old, 900 sq ft, end unit town house in Royal City Terrace. Close to transit, skytrain, shopping, parks, schools and recreation. This lovely unit features newer laminate floors & wide baseboards, newer light fixtures new paint, gas f/p, insuite lndry. Great layout with open plan on main + 2 large bedrooms up. Quiet end unit with partial view. Complex is rainscreened and has exercise + party room.
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Amazing 1 of a kind home on a huge 60’ x 149’ lot w/ spectacular river & mtn views! Perched like a castle above the granite walls is your dream home come true, a gorgeous 4470 sf, 3 lvl, 5 bdrm, 4 bth hme. Main flr has gourmet kitch w/granite counters & Island, maple cabinets & SS applcs, family rm w/vaulted ceilings & flr to ceiling wndws & gas f/p, LR w/ gas f/p & million dollar view & den or separate dining rm. Up feats 4 lrg bdrms w/ big closets & 2 spa like bths. Bsmt has rec rm, bdrm + bth & roughed in for legal suite. Hme elegantly decorated & trimmed w/crown mlding & bsebrds, hdwd flrs, built-ins & more. Feats include state of the art heating/cooling vent system, built-in vac, security system, low-e wndws, aggregate back patio & front covered porch & good sized yard. Ample parking w/530 sf detached triple garage w/storage above + tandem attached garage + open parking & RV parking w/sani-dump.
6 year old, 5 bdrm, 5 bath, 3614 sf family home in popular quiet West End neighbourhood. Close to Skytrain, schools, parks & shopping. Enjoy the awesome views from main floor or upstairs balcony, high ceilings, extensive Mill work, 3 gas f/p’s, spacious rooms, open plan, Brazilian cherry wood floors on main as well as granite in foyer and on kitchen counters. Covered front & back parches, large 48’7 x 132’ lot, double garage as well as pad for boat or rec vehicle. Home also features large 2 bdrm legal suite.
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Never lived in, 4 month old, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 970 sf, corner suite with huge 520 sf balcony with mountain & park views in the elegant “Carlye” at Victoria Hill, New Westminster newest neighbourhood close to Queens Park, shopping, transit & schools. This bright & spacious beautiful suite features laminate & tile floors, granite counters, stainless steel applcs, electric f/p, master bdrm with walk-in closets, insuite laundry & more. The building has elegant entry with waterfall, large social & games room, awesome exercise room, theatre room & more. Flexible possession. Rentals & all size pets ok.
Bright & spacious, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 882 sf, 7 year old suite in the “Brocton” by award winning Unimet Homes close to transit, shopping, parks & schools. This well maintained suite features open plan with shaker style kitchen cabinets, living room with electric fireplace & access to covered balcony, master bdrm with walk in closet, good sized 2nd bdrm, insuite lndry, 2 parking stalls & large storage locker. Building is rainscreened and has balance of 10 year warranty & is well managed & maintained.
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WE ASKED: Families are increasingly being called on to care for elderly parents. Should more federal dollars be spent and a plan developed to help families cope with aging parents? LIBERAL GARTH EVANS
CONSERVATIVE PAUL FORSETH
Yes. Michael Ignatieff has said “The Liberal Party has made a clear commitment to universal public health care and we will get to work right away as a strong partner to guarantee that health care is there when we need it.” This includes care for the elderly and I expect that a Liberal government will provide additional funding and a plan to help families cope with aging parents as part of its promised enhanced funding for health care.
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Beautiful 2 bedroom and den in the heart of the Quay. This elegant home has had substantial upgrades – beautiful wood floors, Hunter Douglas remote control blinds, designer paint, crown moulding. Kitchen features stainless steel appliances, dual-zone wine cooler, beautiful cabinetry and granite counters. German engineered washer/dryer. Awesome views of city, river & mountains. Two full baths. Sorry, no pets.
Fabulous 3 level, 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath end unit in one of New Westminster’s nicest areas. Complex has recently been painted, has a new roof and are getting new garage doors which have been approved and paid for. New hot water tank. Backs onto the ravine, very private and quiet. Double garage and gas fireplace.
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Here is a case where dollars wisely spent can actually lower the number of dollars needed for the health care system. Providing home care means that seniors can stay in the comfort of their home longer, rather than being forced to stay in an acute care hospital bed. Seniors would be able to enjoy a higher quality of life while remaining connected to the community with their dignity intact. The long term plan to help families cope with this affordability issue is part of the NDP Platform @ www.ndp.ca/platform.
The tax system is being used to help. The federal government provides huge cash transfers to the provinces to help pay for elder-care alternatives to free up beds in emergency wards.
GREEN CARRIE MCLAREN Yes. My uncle has been caring for my grandmother who developed dementia. It’s been hard emotionally as well as taking time from work, and other family and friends. One of the routes towards helping families caring for aging family members would be to: • Follow the NACA (National Advisory Council on Aging) proposal that federal, provincial and territorial governments collaborate to develop a set of national home care objectives, that incorporates and improves upon existing policies affecting eldercare, including but not restricted to ensuring couples needing support and care can continue to live together, economic allowances (such as tax rebates), living choices, transportation, and respite. We must improve the system and expand home support and care programs.
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2 bed 2 bath condo. Modern custom cabinetry in kitchen. Miele 2 drawer dishwasher, cooktop and washer/dryer. Fischer Peykel fridge and Gaggenau wall oven. Ceastarstone counters, soft touch closing cupboards and drawers. Bamboo hardwood flooring and cordless Hampton Bay blinds. Concrete and steal construction. Cast aluminum casings over registers.
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Bright & beautiful 1 bedroom condo feels so much larger than it states. Granite counters, s/s appliances, funky new paint. Electric fireplace. Huge deck off L.R. South West views. Insuite laundry, pets and rentals allowed.
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Picture living in one of the prettiest, tree filled, well managed family orientated communities in South Burnaby, complete with indoor pool & Sauna in much sought after and rarely available One Arbourlane 3 Bedroom, 3 Bathrooms, 3 level 2100 sqft Townhome with 2 car garage in popular Mayview Circle & Meticulously maintained in desirable Burnaby Lake priced at $489,900. 3 levels, sunny & spacious living in this meticulously maintained family home. A private yard backing onto greenspace is one of the major features of this unit, close to the indoor pool and playground. Large room sizes, eat in kitchen with deck for bbq’s, separate dining room,all bedrooms up and master has nice ensuite with sliders to private deck and plenty of closet space. Big rec room down, could be 4th bedroom and a double car garage with plenty of storage. Don’t wait too long, these townhomes sell quickly to the saavy buyer. Very well maintained building for your piece of mind. Walk to Deer lake, all levels of schools,transit, Heritage museum , shopping.
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Welcome to the Azure, New Westminster Prestigious Sub penthouse on the 35th floor boasting stunning Water, Mountain and city Views. This 3 bedroom 2 bath beauty is loaded with all the bells and whistles, Over height ceilings, chefs kitchen, Granite, Stainless Steel and super secure parking, 24 hour concierge , bike room and state of the art exercise facility. Being one unit from the top literally makes you feel you are sitting on top of the world miles away from the hustle and bustle as you watch the world go by from the amazing outdoor view patio, living room or kitchen but in the blink of an eye down the elevator you go to being surrounded with Loads of shops, Resturaunts, parks, Skytrain built in to building, Buses, schools, colleges...everything you would ever need and so much, much more in a secure building plus Rentals and Pets Allowed makes this home so perfect for the pet lover or the investor, but be quick as the best go fast and this will not last!!
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Beautiful large 4 bed 2 bath family Home on Quiet 6870 huge corner lot boasting Over 2400 sq ft of living space in desirable Massey Heights and priced at $699,900. A nice classic floorplan, bright and spacious with separate D/R, huge Living room with updated laminate floors,gas fireplace, bonus family room & large doors open onto nice size deck and private back yard, complete with hot tub! Huge rec room down, 3 piece bath, laundry, storage and possibilities for a mortgage helper. Some great original character with some nice updates. Much pride of ownership here, meticulously maintained, perfect for large family who want the privacy a large, low maintenance corner lot provides. Plenty of parking, room for RV.Close to schools, shopping, Canada games Pool,transit and Parks. This is the one you’ve been holding out for, call listing agent to view!
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$1,399,900 Welcome to the impressive “Wells Gray Mansion” built in 1912 in Historic Queens Park. Own a piece of history, a grand classic revival home boasting 10 bedrooms , 7 bathrooms & over 6000 sq ft of living space including 5 suites with own intercom or convert back to single family residence. Greeted by the large covered front porch, enter into the grand foyer with W/B F/P, classic layout to Great Room, beautiful formal dining room, conservatory and den. Gorgeous fir floors throughout main, wainscoting, lots of original character with large windows allowing for much natural sunlight and beautiful SE Mountain views. Nice private fenced backyard with detached garage and carport and plenty of room for RV or boat Parking. Great investment here with potential of $45,000 + annual revenue from suites. A must see!
3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 1/2 Duplex with spacious open floor plan Over 1200 sq ft and centrally located 1/2 block from “The Drive”. Great use of space in this 1996 1/2 Duplex in central East Vancouver steps from “The Drive”. Boasting 3 bedroom,3 bathrooms ,H/W floors on main, skylights, entertainers open floor plan with bonus den, Cozy gas F/P in L/R, lots of natural sunlight & powder room on main level. Master has vaulted ceilings, ensuite 3 piece bath. Unique 3rd bedroom/loft w/skylights & mountain views. Low maintenance backyard complete w/large cedar deck & immaculate single car garage .Huge crawl space provides excellent storage. Nothing to do here, Move in ready! Enjoy all of the amenities this location has to offer, great schools, parks, Broadway skytrain, transit, restaurants, shops, banks, pharmacy...all within walking distance! Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own an investment with guaranteed returns!
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Massive March for Greater Vancouver home sales. 30 per cent jump in sales doesn’t quite set a record for region Home sales nudged, but couldn’t quite break, the record for sales in March. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver reports 4,080 sales of all types of residential properties last month. That’s a 31.7 per cent jump from February’s 3,097 sales and a 30 per cent increase compared to March 2010. REBGV President Rosario Setticasi said March 2011 saw a massive, 80.1 per cent rise over the 2,265 home sales in March of 2009. “Our market has had a very strong start to the spring season,” Setticasi said. “With home sales above 4,000 and nearly 7,000 home listings added to the MLS in March, it’s clear home buyers and sellers view this as a good time to be active in their housing market.” New listings in Greater Vancouver totalled 6,797 last month – a three per cent decline
compared to March 2010 when 7,004 properties went up for sale. However, new listings in March of this year did represent a 19.4 per cent jump over February. The benchmark price for all residential properties in Greater Vancouver over the last 12 months rose 5.4 per cent to $615,810 last month, up from $584,435 in March 2010. March saw 1,795 sales of detached properties, with a benchmark price rising to $866,806 – up 8.3 per cent from last year. Apartment sales reached 1,622, and the benchmark price rose 2.1 per cent to $403,885. REBGV saw 663 attached property sales, and a benchmark price of $511,039. The benchmark price is up 3.6 per cent. The all-time sales record for March was in 2004 when 4,371 transactions were recorded.
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Ultimate place to live in UBC at Adera’s Ultima by Kerry Vital
Adera’s Ultima at Pacific Spirit will be the ultimate place to live once construction is completed. “This is the best of what we have to offer,” says vice-president of sales and marketing Eric Andreasen. “We’ve taken everything we’ve learned from Pacific Spirit, and put it (into) Ultima.” There is already interest in what he calls the ultimate community. “There’s been an overwhelming response,” he says. Homes at the University of British Columbia have yet to be released, but Andreasen says there are only 12 left for pre-registration. There will be 60 homes in total. Homes range from 630 to 1,152 square feet, most include a roomy private patio or deck. Owners can choose from three designer colour schemes in Golden, Charcoal or Red. Bathrooms include porcelain floor tiles and quartz slab countertops, with an undermount sink and tiled shower surround in the en-suite. All fixtures are by Kohler. For the budding gourmet, kitchens are fitted with quartz slab countertops, a glass tile backsplash and porcelain tile floors. Each kitchen comes with a suite of GE Profile appliances, including a side-by-side Energy Star fridge, selfcleaning electric range and over-therange hood fan. One option available at Ultima is a kitchen worth $40,000 that includes
spectacular high-gloss cabinets. “This will be the ultimate ultragourmet kitchen,” Andreasen says. Granite countertops and hardwood floors are available as upgrades. Homebuyers can choose granite tile, heated bathroom floors or an electric fireplace, among other upgrade options. Ultima is the final building at UBC, and will complete Adera’s Pacific Spirit collection. “This is a more affordable product at UBC,” Andreasen says. The target demographic ranges from young
professionals, to people selling their West Side homes and downsizing. “It’s in the middle of the University Hill catchment,” says Andreasen. This will allow children to start schooling at local elementary schools and continue through secondary school and then on to UBC, all without having to move. Ultima is in the heart of UBC’s Westbrook Village, making shopping, the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts and other services minutes away. Owners receive membership to a car-sharing program, with access to a 200-car network, and a free Telus highspeed service package for the first year. Even the building itself is beautiful. “There’s a giant glass face on the building,” Andreasen says. “This makes for a waterfall effect of glass.” “We always want views,” says
Andreasen. Those who buy on the top floor get scenic views from a private roof-top West Coast lanai. Adera is involved with UBC’s Residential Environmental Assessment Program (REAP), a green rating system for residential building. Ultima has Gold status, having earned high points in all seven rating categories. The program ensures buildings consume less water, energy and other natural resources, have higher-quality indoor environments, and were built using construction practices that have lower impacts on the site and community. Ultima is selling out of Adera’s Spirit building while they wait for a sales centre to be completed. Adera expects to hold a grand opening in May. Homes are priced $450,000 to high $800,000s. For info, www.adera.com.
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