<![CDATA[<TEXTFORMAT LEADING="2">lgljgl</TEXTFORMAT>]]> <![CDATA[Key News updated on 12 Nov 08]]> <![CDATA[EyeOnMarket.com was set up specially to collate third party news and events about what's happening in the areas around our investments, in one convenient location for our clients. Feel free to browse every page or just specifically where you have invested. (Please right click to zoom in for bigger prints)]]> <![CDATA[Read more at current Spotlight and more past updates at Archived News.Texas GeneralAustin remains a top growth center, data shows - Nov 10, 2008 - “Three Texas markets are members of the top 10, with Austin posting the best growth record of the trio," the report says. "Population has soared more than 8 percent in Austin in the past two years, and employment has jumped more than 10 percent. <A HREF="http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2008/11/10/daily12.html?f=et51&ana=e_du" TARGET="_blank">More</A>IRS inks major office deal in South Austin - Nov 10, 2008 - In one of the largest local office lease deals of 2008, the Internal Revenue Service is taking more than 92,000 square feet in South Austin for an expanded Central Texas presence. <A HREF="http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2008/11/10/daily7.html?f=et51&ana=e_du" TARGET="_blank">More</A>Texas hotels to outperform nation next year, industry experts say - Nov 10, 2008 - Austin may fare better in some respects than the other Texas markets. Visitors continue to pour into the state capital for business and pleasure.<A HREF="http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/stories/2008/11/10/daily7.html?f=et59&ana=e_du" TARGET="_blank"> More</A>Vought reports Q3 profit growth - Nov 10, 2008 - Dallas-based Vought posted earnings of $15.6 million, up significantly from the company’s loss of $2.1 million a year ago. <A HREF="http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/stories/2008/11/10/daily10.html?f=et59&ana=e_du" TARGET="_blank">More</A>Palo Alto College recruits more math, science majors - Nov 7, 2008 - The grant will also allow the college to strengthen partnerships with the University of Texas at San Antonio and the Texas A&M University — System Center in San Antonio. <A HREF="http://www.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/stories/2008/11/03/daily39.html?f=et77&ana=e_du" TARGET="_blank">More</A>Study: 16.5% of Texans owe more than their home is worth - Nov 1, 2008 - Even so, another report out this week suggests that Texas cities – including the D-FW area, Houston and San Antonio – are places where homeowners are most likely to build equity during the next four years. <A HREF="http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/bus/stories/110108dnbusnegequity.168f7a3e1.html" TARGET="_blank">More</A>Study: Dallas-Fort Worth homes will hold their values - Oct 30, 2008 - Their analysis of the 100 largest U.S. home markets shows that Dallas-Fort Worth homebuyers are more likely to preserve home equity during the next four years. Houston, D-FW and San Antonio are among the top areas in the country in this forecast. <A HREF="http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/classifieds/news/homecenter/realestate/stories/103108dnbushomeequity.162e436f9.html" TARGET="_blank">More</A>Phoenix, ArizonaCity opposes TEP's new power line route - Oct 30, 2008 - The city's justification for requesting the proposed realignment is that it A) provides the least disruption to existing and future planned land uses in the region of Eloy, B) takes the least amount of right-of-way acreage of private land for construction, C) will ensure … <A HREF="http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20183382&BRD=1817&PAG=461&dept_id=222077&rfi=6" TARGET="_blank">More</A>Atlanta, GeorgiaGeorgia university enrollment jumps 4.8% - Nov 10, 2008 - The University System of Georgia Board of Regents reported Monday the state’s university system has a record enrollment of 282,978 students as of fall. <A HREF="http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2008/11/10/daily10.html?f=et50&ana=e_du" TARGET="_blank">More</A>Atlanta still a hot place for relocating singles - Oct 31, 2008 - “This survey identifies those factors that help ease the transition for singles, while helping (human resources) professionals better predict the success rates of their employee transfers.” <A HREF="http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2008/10/27/daily81.html?t=printable" TARGET="_blank">More</A>-----------end------------]]> <![CDATA[Thought of the Day!]]> <![CDATA["While hindsight may make one feel wise, it's the foresight that will make one rich!"Live with the future in Sight, rather than with Regrets on Hindsight!- EyeOnMarket.com]]> <![CDATA[A site specially designed with you in mind!]]> <![CDATA[Useful Links]]> <![CDATA[Archived News]]> <![CDATA[Spotlight on USA]]> <![CDATA[Food for Thot!]]> <![CDATA[Home]]> <![CDATA[<TEXTFORMAT LEADING="1">www.eyeonmarket.com Copyright © 2007 All rights reserved</TEXTFORMAT>]]> <![CDATA[Buying Low to Sell High?]]> <![CDATA[Contrarian Investing?]]> <![CDATA[Why do we need to Invest?]]> <![CDATA[Given the subprime mortgage woes in America at the moment, some people seem to think that now is not a good time to invest in properties in USA.It seems to me that that is equivalent to saying that it is a good time to invest in properties when the economy is hot and property prices are soaring!But what do those who know better say?]]> <![CDATA[Buying low and selling high is probably the most "common sense" thing to do in business. After all, which businessman will sell a value-added product cheaper than the raw ingredients itself?So, why can't we always buy into an investment when it's at an all time low, and selling it at an all time high price?]]> <![CDATA[The cartoon on the left of this page more or less says it all!Unfortunately many people seem to think that eventually things will work out alright. The saying goes "No man plans to fail, they only fail to plan!"So, if you realized that you only have enough to retire till 2pm tomorrow,Read "more" to know how you can invest into your future, both financially and environmentally as well...]]> <![CDATA[Oct 24, 2008It was the first time the sales pace had risen above its year ago level in nearly three years, a sign the market could be stabilizing. <A HREF="http://www.newsdaily.com/stories/tre49m5q3-us-usa-economy-housing/#" TARGET="_blank">More</A>]]> <![CDATA[Home sales see biggest gain since July 2003]]> <![CDATA[Oct 15, 2008 - City officials say San Antonio joins Phoenix as the only other market with a population of a million or more people to be rated AAA by Standard & Poor’s.Hardberger says local leaders have long known that San Antonio’s diverse economy gives it a real advantage over other areas of the country. <A HREF="http://sanantonio.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/stories/2008/10/13/daily23.html?surround=lfn&brthrs=1" TARGET="_blank">More</A>]]> <![CDATA[Austin, Texas]]> <![CDATA[City of San Antonio gets credit-rating bump]]> <![CDATA[Austin, the capital of Texas is a lively and hip place that is also known as the Live Music Capital of the World!it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 16th-largest in the United States of America, as well as the 3rd fastest growing large city in the nation from 2000 to 2006.]]> <![CDATA[Archive of Past Economic and Business News - CanadaPlease click on the Province/City you would like to read about.]]> <![CDATA[Archive of Past Economic and Business News - USAPlease click on the State/City you would like to read about.]]> <![CDATA[Calgary, Alberta, CanadaReach for the sky - Oct 18, 2008 - It's the first residential development in Calgary by Walton Development and Management, which is under the umbrella of Calgary-based Walton International Group, which has land holdings in and around the city. <A HREF="http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/newhomes/story.html?id=e3ad3871-8f72-4419-9250-75ceaa7a2991&p=1" TARGET="_blank">More</A><A HREF="http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/newhomes/story.html?id=e3ad3871-8f72-4419-9250-75ceaa7a2991&p=1" TARGET="_blank"></A>Experts urge buying for long haul - Oct, 2008 - “…Don't start thinking you'll be able to buy a $3-million condo for $2-million -- you'd still be paying $2.8-million, which isn't that much of a difference." <A HREF="http://www.househunting.ca/buying-homes/story.html?id=8fb0223e-0722-4498-9128-f02332368a3b" TARGET="_blank">More</A>6 years ago when we started talking about Alberta, nobody seemed to believe us that there's value there. So it is kind of gratifying that people are only starting to take notice of the value in the oilsands: <A HREF="http://seekingalpha.com/article/49312-sources-of-hidden-value-in-canadian-oil-sands-equities" TARGET="_blank">Read</A>Calgary population growth back to normal - July 22, 2008 - While down substantially from the 2006 spike, where the population increased by more than 35,000 people, last year's growth alone is still large enough to qualify as Alberta's 13th largest municipality. <A HREF="http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/story.html?id=a45b17e5-fdd6-48fd-96cb-709f3d9ee2d3" TARGET="_blank">More</A>Calgary continues to lead job creation - March 11, 2008 - Calgary continues to lead the country in new hires during the spring, despite a general slowdown in Alberta's hot labour market compared to the rest of Canada. <A HREF="http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/calgarybusiness/story.html?id=bc21338e-8efe-4eae-9db7-a35bc10e6603" TARGET="_blank">Read</A>Annexation land delay feared by developers - Dec 08, 2007 The average price of new single-family homes increase to $475,000 ... to as much as $550,000 in 2008 <A HREF="http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/newhomes/story.html?id=82cf9ffc-9f5b-4615-b35c-246235f08bf3" TARGET="_blank">Read</A>Calgary named Canada’s priciest office market - November 29, 2007 "Low vacancy rates have certainly played a part in Calgary downtown office market, as well as cost of construction and the fact that the economic engine of our city has been firing on all cylinders," Calgary posted a near-zero vacancy rate in downtown office space in 2006, and relief has slowly trickled its way into the market throughout 2007. One and a half million square feet of office spacewas quickly absorbed into the market this year and in 2008 500,000 sq. ft. will be added with the completion of two new office towers. <A HREF="http://www.cren.ca/content_view?CONTENT_ID=3170&MODE=AUTHOR&AUTHOR_ID=108&AUTHOR_NAME=Dan+Leahul" TARGET="_blank">Read</A>C-Train line approval means 'the west is in' Council OK's funding, original routeColette Derworiz, Calgary Herald Wednesday, November 21, 2007Construction on the west leg of the LRT could begin by next October after city council approved another $566 million for a project that will run along 17th Avenue S.W. <A HREF="http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/story.html?id=91b129bc-9c22-464d-a605-fa31ef5c9a1b&k=35044" TARGET="_blank">Read.</A>Looks like the Clagary-Edmonton corridor may be linked by a bullet train soon? Will this increase the ease of movement between these two economically-vibrant cities in Alberta?Monday, October 08, 2007 - If a bullet train were running between Edmonton and Calgary, almost threequarters of Albertans say they'd be up for a ride. <A HREF="http://www.canada.com/components/print.aspx?id=94af43c9-1b80-481d-b55c-672b60ff1d2d" TARGET="_blank"> Read</A>CALGARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TD BANK FINANCIAL GROUP CHART THE COURSE FOR 2008 - September 27, 2007“While our economy continues to grow, we are seeing slower levels of growth than the highs experienced in 2006,” explained Legge. “This slower and more sustainable pace will allow our city to catch up in areas such as infrastructure, office and retail space, housing, transportation and attracting talent." <A HREF="http://www.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/global_news_template.cfm?page=10012007131625&CFID=721571&CFTOKEN=79400613" TARGET="_blank">Read </A>With the price of oil set to go north, will that mean an increase in demand for Canadian oil, and consequently make Alberta more attractive to investors?Tuesday, September 11, 2007 - The importance of the Canadian oilsands in feeding global demand for oil will become increasingly important in the near future, given that production growth in other countries is slowing as their domestic demand rises, according to a report released yesterday. <A HREF="http://www.canada.com/components/print.aspx?id=d152c9d9-6731-4aba-9b7a-7ed374128454" TARGET="_blank">Read</A>Land delays expected despite annexation nodAugust 04, 2007 - The provincial government has given its blessing to the long, sometimes bitter, annexation process that will see Calgary's land supply expand by 35 years. <A HREF="http://www.canada.com/components/print.aspx?id=43e5be43-4cad-4340-bfcd-e082176c0063" TARGET="_blank">Read.</A>]]> <![CDATA[Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaEdmonton real estate No. 1 – 28 Aug, 2008 - "Edmonton remains at the top of all lists of best places in which to invest, whether you are talking provincial, national or worldwide." <A HREF="http://www.househunting.ca/buying-homes/story.html?id=efe96eb6-01d6-42ab-99f1-b78eb418ea3d" TARGET="_blank">More</A><A HREF="http://www.househunting.ca/buying-homes/story.html?id=efe96eb6-01d6-42ab-99f1-b78eb418ea3d" TARGET="_blank"></A>Breaking ground - Sep 13, 2008 - From Sept. 3 to Sept. 9, the City of Edmonton planning and development department issued 33 permits for single-family homes. <A HREF="http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/newhomes/story.html?id=b2f221e5-9f97-4712-9520-6debb94a2a87" TARGET="_blank">More</A>Where neighbours like to walk Retail centre, parks and trails intended to reduce vehicle use in new community - Sep 13, 2008 - Kathryn Lowe and Curtis Kuspira are a 20-minute drive from the heart of Edmonton, but they'll soon be enjoying a downtown vibe from their brand-new home in a southwestern suburb. <A HREF="http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/newhomes/story.html?id=cb99a235-eadb-44c6-b22f-27b3486ab340" TARGET="_blank">More</A>Edmonton tops Calgary for housing investment - Aug 27, 2008 - "the good news is that Edmonton's historic norms will be at, or near the top of performance for all of Canada, both economically and in the re-sale and rental housing sectors." <A HREF="http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/story.html?id=112fe8a4-052c-40ca-b6b6-46be40f35fc1" TARGET="_blank">More</A>Southwest dev't aims to best South Edmonton Common - Aug 25, 2008 - The developers say Currents will boast a target market of 500,000 people within 20 minutes in the affluent, fast-growing suburbs of southwest Edmonton. More <A HREF="http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/story.html?id=f16f7d5a-e3d8-4ee4-bfb0-8e4e78b0acda" TARGET="_blank">(1)</A> <A HREF="http://currentswindermere.ca/" TARGET="_blank">(2)</A> <A HREF="http://currentswindermere.ca/images/pdf/leasing_allpdfs.pdf" TARGET="_blank">(3)</A>New-era mall gives pedestrians a leg up - August 26, 2008 - Plans for the 43-hectare Currents of Windermere usher in the 'urban village' -- and say goodbye to the era of the big-box-store shopping centre. <A HREF="http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/news/business/story.html?id=1b9e9fa4-046c-493f-8645-1d14d7df140d" TARGET="_blank">More</A>Billionaires Gates, Buffett tour oil sands - August 20, 2008 - Representatives from the association made a presentation to the American power duo, who could be looking for secure places to make resource-related investments now that the U.S. dollar seems to be recovering. <A HREF="http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/story.html?id=1e696b77-4c1a-4b1a-8569-af7508e31f83" TARGET="_blank">More</A>India eyes oil sands investments - July 3, 2008 - Indian companies could invest $2-billion (U.S.) to $2.5-billion for stakes in Canadian oil sands projects, .. <A HREF="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080703.windia0703/BNStory/Business" TARGET="_blank">More</A>Alberta exports set to top $100B - Jun 11, 2008 - Record crude prices and surging prices for natural gas and coal are translating into record exports for Alberta, setting the stage for Alberta to potentially crack the $100-billion barrier in annual exports for the first time. <A HREF="http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/calgarybusiness/story.html?id=444dd7a5-be65-42f0-84cf-e3a0ab5579ca" TARGET="_blank">More</A>Expansion in oilsands yield slows - June 19, 2008 - Oil production from Canada, the biggest supplier to the United States, will grow at a more moderate pace than earlier projections... <A HREF="http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/business/story.html?id=e7ccab41-8664-4ef5-a5b2-6494152f2e6a" TARGET="_blank">More</A>Northeast Edmonton Industrial Development – Mar 08 - Edmonton industrial partners are working with the City of Edmonton to develop a world-class eco-industrial chemical complex in Northeast Edmonton. <A HREF="http://www.edmonton.com/categorydocuments/Business_4/Energy%20One-Pager.March2008.pdf" TARGET="_blank">More</A>Housing Prices unwavering so far this year - Mar 4, 2008 - The number of available residential properties listed on the MLS® at the end of February was up 12.7% from the previous month at 8,284 properties. The average residential price ...was up 1.9% to $338,347. <A HREF="http://www.ereb.com/MarketActivity/March.html" TARGET="_blank">Read</A>Edmonton Real Estate Market Analysis - Jan, 2008 - Those championing a market crash have to be bitterly disappointed by the results. ..average price actually increased slightly: <A HREF="http://www.edmontonrealestateblog.com/" TARGET="_blank">Read</A>Good news for those who have invested in Edmonton: "The potential is huge. Coun. Ed Gibbons says the sparsely populated northeast could eventually house 200,000 people in communities ...." <A HREF="http://www.canada.com/components/print.aspx?id=e40ac8c2-25e5-4589-b24e-d3193a2901bb" TARGET="_blank">Read</A>Edmonton's frigid weather masks a red-hot economy, study finds Alberta capital outpaces rival Calgary - Dec 04, 2007 - "For the first time on record, the city of Edmonton tops our city ranking in terms of economic momentum," <A HREF="http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/business/story.html?id=41115e66-03a4-413c-9128-77d58234fa14" TARGET="_blank">Read</A>Edmonton benefits from the opening of Prince Rupert Port - Sep 7, 2007 - Edmonton officials in Prince Rupert for Sept. 12 port expansion. “Edmonton is not only the global port to the oilsands but also a natural gateway to the Asia-Pacific corridor,” <A HREF="http://www.edmonton.com/eedc/ede_news.asp?page=111&toolid=1146" TARGET="_blank">Read</A>Wal-Mart supercentre is coming to town! - Sep 10, 2007 - Wal-Mart - the world's biggest retailer - said Monday it would have 28 of its giant "supercentres" open across Canada by early 2008. The Arkansas-based retailer will open its five newest supercentres in Alberta on Sept. 19. <A HREF="http://www.cbc.ca/canada/edmonton/story/2007/09/10/walmart.html" TARGET="_blank">Read...</A>The work to get the northern portion of the Anthony Henday Drive, also known as the Transportation Utility Corridor, just got a leg-up! - Aug 16, 2007 - Province buys seminary land for ring road $42.4-million deal opens space for Anthony Henday Drive to skirt St. Albert. <A HREF="http://www.canada.com/components/print.aspx?id=b9556a6a-4c40-4857-bc75-1fd9944dab1e" TARGET="_blank">Read...</A>]]> <![CDATA[Image of the town of Beeton in Simcoe COunty from Google EarthSimcoe County, Greater Toronto, OntarioHonda Canada opens new engine plant - Sep 25, 2008 - MacEachern said HCM plays a crucial role in the community, and that he is happy to see the Alliston facilities growing during a time when automotive plants in other parts of the province are cutting jobs. <A HREF="http://www.allistonherald.com/allistonherald/article/117424" TARGET="_blank">More</A><A HREF="http://www.allistonherald.com/allistonherald/article/117424" TARGET="_blank"></A>County's credit rating remains strong - May 22, 2008 - A national bond-rating service is predicting the Simcoe County economy will remain strong, despite the downturn in Ontario – and has affirmed the county government’s double-A credit rating. <A HREF="http://www.allistonherald.com/allistonherald/article/105076" TARGET="_blank">More..</A>County wants wider 400 to handle traffic growth - Apr 17, 2008 - As well as the large number of local work-related trips, the county’s study reiterated the need fo r Highway 400 widening, as traffic bottlenecks in Barrie, as well as for better highway access, particularly in the area that’s to be come the Highway 400 Enterprise Zone, the industrial lands adjacent to Highway 400 in Innisfil, New Tecumseth and Bradford West Gwillimbury. <A HREF="http://www.simcoe.com/article/72050" TARGET="_blank">More</A>Growing the Greenbelt - Mar 2008 - “We are moving forward with our plan to further protect the Greenbelt and our most precious natural resources,” said Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Jim Watson. <A HREF="http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page5320.aspx" TARGET="_blank">More</A>New Tec signs off on 60,000 pop. target - Feb 15, 2008 - Concerns about projecting New Tecumseth ’s population too high were short lived by town councillors. Monday night all but two councillors voted in favour of endorsing a report suggesting the town’s population could soar to 60,000 by 2031. “We have to deal with the reality and I think 60,000 is a starting point,” said Stone. <A HREF="http://www.allistonherald.com/allistonherald/article/63570" TARGET="_blank">Read</A>Agricultural lands to be better defined - Dec 06, 2007 - In updating its official plan, New Tecumseth council Monday night received 48 recommendations on how to move forward. Open houses will be held early in 2008 to inform the public .... <A HREF="http://www.allistonherald.com/allistonherald/article/56232" TARGET="_blank">Read</A>Simcoe's struggle with urban upheaval The county may need stronger government to manage its rapid growth and meet Queen's Park directives - Jul 3, 07 -When Torontonians make the trek north to cottage country every weekend, the signs of development pressure following them up Highway 400 into Simcoe County are visible all along the way. <A HREF="http://www.urbantoronto.ca/archive/index.php/t-5938.html" TARGET="_blank">Read</A>Job creation equals potential growth in population, which may translate to need for more houses. Would this cause developers to start looking at New Tecumseth in Simcoe County?“We ask you to recognize the importance of the county ’s largest employer and allocate a realistic portion of population capacity to New Tecumseth.” <A HREF="http://www.simcoe.com/BarrieAdvance/printArticle?assetid=51446" TARGET="_blank">Read</A>Check out what the plans are for South Simcoe for a glimpse of the future -<A HREF="http://growth.simcoe.ca/index.htm" TARGET="_blank"> </A><A HREF="http://growth.simcoe.ca/index.htm" TARGET="_blank">South Simcoe Growth Plan</A>County of Simcoe Launches Growth Website - As the County of Simcoe and its municipal partners move forward with efforts on the Simcoe Area Growth Plan, the County has created a <A HREF="http://growth.simcoe.ca/index.htm" TARGET="_blank">website...</A>Vital Signs - Region grows, Toronto stalls - Oct 02, 2007 - The population of Toronto in 2006 was 2,503,281, up only 0.9 per cent since 2001, far less growth than had been projected (and yet) The region as a whole is growing in both population and prosperity. The region outside Toronto is doing the growing. Toronto appears to have stalled. <A HREF="http://www.thestar.com/printArticle/261656" TARGET="_blank">Read</A>... New shopping centre could come to Alliston - Aug 22, 2007 - A new development could bring Alliston's west end its first gas station. Development manager John Taglieri said the plan is to present to council on Sept. 12. Currently the land is zoned as residential and a zoning application has been made to council. Upon completion, the neighbourhood shopping centre is predicted to be about 50,000 sq.ft. <A HREF="http://www.huroniabusinesstimes.com/BarrieAdvance/printArticle?assetid=45424" TARGET="_blank">Read.</A>]]> <![CDATA[Image above extrated from google earthBrant, OntarioBrant setting in motion growth plans; Developers to get go-ahead on area studies - May 16, 2008 - Brant County politicians are set to give private interests the green light to proceed with development studies in four areas of the municipality. <A HREF="http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1030298" TARGET="_blank">More</A><A HREF="http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1030298" TARGET="_blank"></A>Invest in Brantford, says real estate expert; City ranks among Top 10 places to settle - Apr 16, 2008 - In fact, Brantford recently ranked fifth on Campbell's Top 10 list of Ontario towns for real estate investors. "A lot of people are moving into Brantford. It's a lifestyle choice. They're realizing that it's a nice place in which to live and invest. " <A HREF="http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=987184" TARGET="_blank">More</A>Ottawa gives $5.4 million to upgrade water treatment plant - Feb 23, 2008 - The $5.4 million will cover about one-third of the anticipated $16.2 million cost of the project. Mayor Mike Hancock called the announcement wonderful news for Brantford residents. <A HREF="http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=913745" TARGET="_blank">More</A>Developers given green light despite citizens' objections - Jan 24, 2008 - ... provincial regulations mean development applications can come forward at any time, despite any decision council might make about area studies. He said adopting the new criteria will simply allow for smarter development in Brant County.<A HREF="http://www.theexpositor.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=871822" TARGET="_blank"> More</A>City a home-building hot spot - Jan 09, 2008 - "It's hard to say because across Ontario they're saying it (new home construction) is going to flatten out or may even decline slightly," "But there's going to be a few hot spots and Brantford might be one of them. <A HREF="http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=849659" TARGET="_blank">More</A>The city's bright future – Dec 07 -Mayor Mike Hancock is bullish on Brantford and well he might be. The city has come a long way in the last 10 years and is staking its claim as one of the best places to live in Ontario. <A HREF="http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=810131" TARGET="_blank">More</A>MCGUINTY GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES $5.5 MILLION INVESTMENT TO FERRERO CANADA CREATING 100 JOBS IN BRANTFORD - 08/21/2007 - Advanced Manufacturing Investment Strategy Boosts Innovation At Ferrero Canada <A HREF="http://ogov.newswire.ca/ontario/GPOE/2007/08/21/c8642.html?lmatch=&lang=_e.html" TARGET="_blank">More</A>MCGUINTY GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES $8.7 MILLION INVESTMENT TO TOYOTA BOSHOKU CANADA CREATING 365 JOBS IN WOODSTOCK - 08/22/2007 - Advanced Manufacturing Investment Strategy Creates More Opportunities For Ontarians <A HREF="http://www.ontariocanada.com/ontcan/page.do?page=6057&lang=en" TARGET="_blank">More</A>“The county has had expressions of interest from private developers that want to conduct area studies. They include four groups in the Paris area, three in the St. George area, as well as groups in the Burford, ...” This seems to suggest good value of land within the growth corridors of Paris, St George and Burford. <A HREF="http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/PrintArticle.aspx?e=773768" TARGET="_blank">More</A>Paris, northwest of the City of Brantford will be having a sort of makeover! - 21 Nov 2007 - New look for Paris?; Developer unveils 'first step' to remake town's downtown to include civic square, medical building and housing. A new civic square would stretch from the river to beyond current county offices in downtown Paris, offering the opportunity for a seasonal market in the area. The plan also includes a new lookout off King Street that would offer a view of downtown. <A HREF="http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/PrintArticle.aspx?e=785251" TARGET="_blank"> More.</A>It looks like the <A HREF="http://www.pir.gov.on.ca/english/growth/ptg-act-2005.htm" TARGET="_blank">Places to Grow Act, 2005</A> which named Brantford as a "place to grow" is starting to see action...Developers eye Brant County - 22 Oct 2007 - Get ready, Brant County, the great land rush is entering a new phase. Even as some of the larger developers and land bankers continue to gobble up farms, they are wasting no time trying to put into the building mill some of the vast acreage of farmland they have already acquired in various areas of the county. <A HREF="http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/PrintArticle.aspx?e=744263" TARGET="_blank">More… </A>Brantford Ranks 5th in Ontario for Real Estate Investment - 21 Aug 2007 - Toyota helps Brantford make its first appearance at #5. Joining the top ten list for the first time at number five, the Brantford region is attracting a diverse collection of businesses that will expand even further with the opening of the new Toyota plant in nearby Woodstock. With its strategic location and affordable housing, Brantford is an area that should see strong growth in coming years, making it a good town for long-term real estate investment. <A HREF="http://www.brantfordbrant.com/whatsnew.php?template=print" TARGET="_blank"> More</A>Five ramps lead the way; 403 interchanges get ministry TLC - Aug 25, 2007 - 07:00 - Local News - When motorists and truckers travel Highway 403 into Brantford, they merely consider its five interchanges for an easy way to some desired destination in the city. But to city council, staff, business groups and Brant MPP Dave Levac, the interchanges at Oak Park Road, Paris Road, King George Road, Wayne Gretzky Parkway and Garden Avenue represent important conduits to economic development. <A HREF="http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/webapp/sitepages/content.asp?contentid=667613&catname=Local+News" TARGET="_blank"> More</A>]]> <![CDATA[Image from Google EarthNiagara, OntarioHome to the Niagara Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world, Niagara holds much promises and possesses much potential for the growth of the value of lands. CONFIRMED: Speedway, jobs coming to Fort Erie - Oct 14, 2008 - A world-class motor speedway -- which will create 1,200 construction jobs and 120 full-time jobs once it is completed -- is on its way to Fort Erie. <A HREF="http://www.niagarathisweek.com/news/article/212293" TARGET="_blank">More</A><A HREF="http://www.niagarathisweek.com/news/article/212293" TARGET="_blank"></A>Wal-Mart super centre anchoring new development; City approves proposal for McLeod Road projectMay 26, 2008 - The area around the QEW and McLeod Road is poised to become a substantial retail centre because the city has approved more commercial development nearby at the northwest corner of Montrose and McLeod roads. <A HREF="http://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1044196" TARGET="_blank">More</A>Niagara-GTA corridor won't be just a highway: MTO - May 09, 2008 - What is certain is that something has to be done to address what is expected to be an additional four million people living by 2031 in the Greater Golden Horseshoe, an area that can already have nightmarish congestion during peak driving times. "The current transportation system ... is not sufficient to support the growth that is planned," <A HREF="http://www.niagarathisweek.com/news/article/175250" TARGET="_blank">More</A>Tentative plan for GO Transit to come to Niagara - Mar 28, 2008 - "Grimsby is just the first point. St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and Fort Erie will be part of it. .. <A HREF="http://www.niagarathisweek.com/news/communities/Regional/article/164194" TARGET="_blank">Read</A>Parks commission set to unleash The Fury - Feb 21, 2008 - The commission has hired St. Catharines-based public relations firm OEB Enterprise to start laying clues about Niagara's Fury, a new high-tech attraction opening this summer. It's part of a $38 million revamp underway at Table Rock. <A HREF="http://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=909780" TARGET="_blank">More</A>Niagara eyes new fund - Jan 18, 2008 - The level of government is planning $38 million in road projects and $40.7 million in sewage infrastructure work, along with millions of dollars more in spending ... <A HREF="http://www.niagarathisweek.com/news/article/149230" TARGET="_blank">Read</A>City poised for growth explosion: mayor Salci - Jan 02, 2008 - The south end of Niagara Falls is poised for an explosion of growth in 2008, says the mayor of the city. Hundreds of millions of dollars in new commercial developments are ready to start in the area of McLeod Road and the QEW <A HREF="http://www.niagarathisweek.com/news/communities/NiagaraFalls/article/145868" TARGET="_blank">Read</A>Region set to sink millions into infrastructure - Dec 19, 2007 - Niagara's regional government will sink tens of millions of dollars into its sewer infrastructure in 2008... A proposed $251.8-million budget presented by the region's public works department to politicians Dec. 12 includes spending $40 million on the region's sewage plants, pipes and pumping stations. <A HREF="http://www.niagarathisweek.com/news/article/144063" TARGET="_blank">Read</A>Membership in BNE gets endorsement - Nov 15, 07 - “… the county’s involvement with the BNE over the past year led directly to four economic development projects that will bring in approximately $887 million in new investment.” <A HREF="http://www.buffalonews.com/cityregion/niagaracounty/story/207358.html" TARGET="_blank">Read</A>Tourism has always been known to bring more jobs. And Niagara’s tourism is giving a leg-up to the employment rate as well.“City council gave them the green light to build a 30 -storey, 383-room hotel, north of Dixon Street on a site that's less than a half-acre…. The hotel is expected to create 2,000 construction jobs, 500 permanent hotel jobs and ...” <A HREF="http://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/PrintArticle.aspx?e=687981" TARGET="_blank">Read</A>Mayor: Casino deal great news - Sep 19, 2007 - "This is great news for the entire Niagara region," said Salci, who noted 2,000 jobs and hundreds of millions of dollars in new development in the Clifton Hill area could have been lost if Casino Niagara was shut down. "We are encouraged we will have something formal to celebrate (soon)." <A HREF="http://www.niagarathisweek.com/printarticle/122083" TARGET="_blank">Read.</A>Council approves new 30-storey hotel - 11 Sep 2007 - The hotel is expected to create 2,000 construction jobs, 500 permanent hotel jobs and "impressive perpetual tax revenue" for the city, said Italia Gilberti, the lawyer for the Menechellas. <A HREF="http://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/PrintArticle.aspx?e=687981" TARGET="_blank">Read.</A>Niagara Square set to mark its 30th birthday - Aug 29, 2007 -As Niagara Square celebrates its 30th anniversary, a big pile of rubble sits where the Bay operated until the beginning of this year. That's okay with mall officials since it means times are continuing to change and the future is positive with more and more stores wanting to be a part of Niagara Square.<A HREF="http://www.niagarathisweek.com/printarticle/117397" TARGET="_blank"> </A><A HREF="http://www.niagarathisweek.com/printarticle/117397" TARGET="_blank">Read.</A>]]> <![CDATA[Image from Google Earth - Ottawa, Capital City of CanadaCanada - General Updates587 area code numbers likely to debut in south - Sep 13, 2008 - If you're hoping to land Alberta's first 587 area code and all the conversation-starting prestige that comes with it, better move south -- and quick. <A HREF="http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/business/story.html?id=084dba0d-e594-4cf6-853b-49f3d43ca941" TARGET="_blank">More</A>Weakness a help to homebuyers – 28 Aug, 2008 - But the good news, at least for homebuyers, is that the weakness in the economy has and should continue to make housing more affordable, <A HREF="http://www.househunting.ca/buying-homes/story.html?id=62acd08a-4d77-42d6-85f7-2a12ed7e4dc1" TARGET="_blank">More</A><A HREF="http://www.househunting.ca/buying-homes/story.html?id=62acd08a-4d77-42d6-85f7-2a12ed7e4dc1" TARGET="_blank"></A>Canadian housing market cooling, but not like U.S. – 19 Aug, 2008 - "We don't expect . . . the same type of downturn as in the U.S., primarily because the inventory situation is very different in Canada and the U.S." <A HREF="http://www.househunting.ca/buying-homes/story.html?id=2f9d0a7e-7af6-4a30-9668-2b50e553fc43" TARGET="_blank">More</A>Housing prices dip nationwide - 14 Aug, 2008 - "The challenge for many sellers is determining the right price for today's market conditions. There is no doubt the Canadian real estate market is pulling back from record sales and price increase levels of 2007." <A HREF="http://www.househunting.ca/buying-homes/story.html?id=4e852da7-de98-4501-aa02-268cbb6827d7" TARGET="_blank">More</A><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="9" COLOR="#333333"