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Go Canucks Go!

The Vancouver Canucks have made it to the Stanley Cup Finals!  This is only the 3rd time it's happened in the club's 40 year history.  This should make for some very fun viewing both in the stands and at home.  I have found some articles that you may find of interest in regards to the upcoming games. 

CLICK HERE for the Stanley Cup Finals game schedule. 

Rogers Arena to open up for away games.  What an opportunity to watch the games on the big screen, with the home crowd, in our own arena.  Tickets for the away games are $10 plus handling fee with net proceeds going to the Canucks for Kids Fund.  They go on sale this Friday June 3rd at noon.  Outdoor Venues for watching the games on the big screen have also been added.  In additon to the site outside of the CBC studios at West Georgia & Hamilton, there will be spaces for public viewing on Granville St, Central City Plaza in Surrey, Abbotsford's Entertainment & Sports Complex, & West Vancouver's Community Centre on Marine Drive.  CLICK HERE for more information. 

Rogers Arena Tours:  Follow in the footsteps of the world's greatest athletes and entertainers with a "behind the scenes" tour of Vancouver's state-of-the-art arena, Rogers Arena. Their tours offer an intimate look at the facility -- where your favourite players get ready for the big game, where world-class entertainers prepare for their performances. There is also the opportunity to see the spectacular sightlines from the press area and private hospitality suites.   CLICK HERE for the tour details.

Go Canucks!!!

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Managing a Financial Windfall

Usually when you hear the term Financial Windfall you automatically think about winning the lottery.  This is true, however a windfall can also apply to more common occurences like an inheritence or an insurance settlement.  In all of these cases taking a breath & time to sort things out and plan for the future can really go a long way in ensuring your financial success in the long run.  This article does a great job in mapping out those steps to success and giving some things to think about.

CLICK HERE to read the full article by Michelle Munro for Advisor.ca on May 17, 2011.

Please contact me should you have any questions or if I can be of assistance.

Know the Rules for Common Law Couples

Many Canadians are confused about the key differences that govern common-law spouses who separate and married partners who divorce.

The confusion is understandable, because the answers to these questions are complex and vary from province to province, as well as between the federal Divorce Act and provincial family-law legislation. Another key reason is that while many people now live in common-law arrangements, it is a relatively recent trend and the rules for married couples remain the best known.

However, the distinctions between the two situations can make a significant difference to the financial stability of former partners. Indeed, all clients who are considering cohabiting, whether married or not, are well advised to become informed of their legal rights and their obligations to their partners.

CLICK HERE for the full article by Catherine Harris for the Investment Executive.

Should you have any questions about the information contained in this article please don't hesitate to give me a call.  I'm always happy to help.

Federal Budget to be Tabled June 6

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty will deliver the federal budget on Monday, June 6.

The Conservatives tabled a budget back in March that was never passed because an election was called before Parliament could vote on its contents.  “We will not be tweaking the forecasts,” Flaherty said after meeting with bank economists in preparation for the delivery of his June 6 budget.

CLICK HERE for the full article in advisor.ca on May 31, 2011.

CLICK HERE for a refresher on what the original budget contains. 
 

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