1) Housing starts are expected to rise While the seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts decreased to 132,000 units in July from 137,000 units in June, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says starts statistics – which mark the actual, shovel-in-the-ground beginning of construction – are expected to improve throughout 2009. The reason? “Over the next several years, housing starts will gradually become more closely aligned to demographic demand, which is currently estim ... Full Article...

Go pick up a Blizzard® from any Dairy Queen on Thurday, August 13th and support DQ® Miracle Treat Day! Help raise money for children's hospitals across North America! • Proceeds from all Blizzards® Treats sold at participating Northern Alberta Dairy Queen restaurants will be donated to Stollery Children's Hospital. • This year marks the 7th Annual Canadian Miracle Treat Day and the 4th North American Miracle Treat Day; Dairy Queen is celebrating its 25th anniversary of being involve ... Full Article...