Easter Eggs In Medieval Europe, eggs were forbidden during Lent. Eggs laid during that time were often boiled or otherwise preserved. Eggs were thus a mainstay of Easter meals, and a prized Easter gift for children and servants. In addition, eggs have been viewed as...
The St. Catharines Jaycees will be holding their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 11th 2009. The hunts begin at 10:00 am. The Jaycees will be assisting Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold in the collection of food or money at the gate. There are over...
Alphabet Photography is one of the most memorable and unique gifts that you can someone as a gift. You can create their first name, last name or any other word that you think would be appropriate (and memorable). This is a gift that everyone will see on their wall...
Rate Term 5-Year Fixed 4.05% 5-Year VRM 3.60% Prime plus 0.60% Quote of the Week Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome. Samuel Johnson 1709-1784, British Author Have a great week everyone! Paul Croteau Mortgage Specialist BMO...
Hey Bloggers, A friend and client of mine is offering this great product. Happy Being Me™ is a unique new business offering organic and eco-friendly clothing and products. The brainchild of Happy Being Me™ is owner, Wendy Matthews. You may have read about her in the...
The last piece of the puzzle is complete as the Niagara Health System announced today that the financing for the new state-of-the-art hospital for St. Catharines, Thorold and Niagara-on-the-Lake, along with a host of new regional health care services, has been...
Unlike most of the other nonfoolish holidays, the history of April Fool's Day, sometimes called All Fool's Day, is not totally clear. There really wasn't a "first April Fool's Day" that can be pinpointed on the calendar. Some believe it sort of evolved simultaneously...
The price has been adjusted!!! This St. Catharines home is now priced at $133,000.00! The price has been adjusted!!! This St. Catharines home is now priced at $135,000.00! The price has been adjusted!!! This St. Catharines home is now priced at $140,000.00! This...
Rate Term 5-Year Fixed 4.05% 5-Year VRM 3.10% Prime plus 0.60% Quote of the Week It's not what happens to you that determines how far you will go in life; it is how you handle what happens to you. Zig Ziglar Can you believe how low mortgage rates are now? What a great...
This year, Earth Hour has been transformed into the world's first global election, between Earth and global warming. In 2009, Earth Hour is being taken to the next level, with the goal of 1 billion people switching off their lights as part of a global vote. Unlike any...
UPDATE: This property has been SOLD! Please use our online complimentary St. Catharines Ontario real estate search to find similar available listings. This St. Catharines home is priced at $109,786.00! A must see!! Bungalow features just under 700 square feet which is...
UPDATE: This property has been SOLD! Please use our online complimentary St. Catharines Ontario real estate search to find similar available listings. The price has been adjusted! This Bungalow in Vineland is now priced at $214,900.00! This Bungalow in Vineland is...
UPDATE: This property has been SOLD! Please use our online complimentary St. Catharines Ontario real estate search to find similar available listings. This St. Catharines home is priced at $149,900! In central “Secord Woods” This 3+1 bedroom maintenance free exterior...
You don't have to look far to see signs of spring are all around us daily lately. From the budding of the trees and the warming of the temperatures to the animals coming out of their winter hideouts, there seems to be a promise of new birth and color in the springtime...
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17, his religious feast day and the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over a thousand years. On St. Patrick's Day, which falls during the Christian season...
Need an idea of what to do this weekend, this month or this year? Why not check out some of these links for various events, ranging from auctions, concerts/performances, fairs, festivals, or sporting events. You can stay up to date with events in our area! St....
Rate Term 5-Year Fixed 4.39% 5-Year VRM 3.80% Prime plus 0.60% Quote of the Week I feel sorry for the person who can't get genuinely excited about his work. Not only will he never be satisfied, but he will never achieve anything worthwhile. Walter Chrysler OUT OF...
Hello Bloggers! Some have been against it and some have been for it…now it’s time to heal and go on. The Ontario Municipal Board on Friday decided that the Port Tower has been approved. As one of the articles below states “While bricks and mortar are important, the...
Rate Term 5-Year Fixed 4.39% 5-Year VRM 3.80% Prime plus 0.80% Quote of the Week All lasting business is built on friendship. Alfred A. Montapert Have a great week! Paul Croteau Mortgage Specialist BMO Bank of Montreal 31 King Street St. Catharines, ON ph: (905)...
Rate Term 5-Year Fixed 4.39% 5-Year VRM 3.80% Prime plus 0.80% Quote of the Week It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer. Albert Einstein Have a great week! Paul Croteau Mortgage Specialist BMO Bank of Montreal 31 King Street St....
Rate Term 5-Year Fixed 4.39% 3-Year VRM 3.80% Prime plus 0.80% Quote of the Week Perhaps the most valuable result of all education is the ability to make yourself do the thing you have to do, when it ought to be done, whether you like it or not. Thomas Huxley...
Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? The history of Valentine's Day -- and its patron saint -- is...
Nothing to do on Family Day? Niagara Inflatable’s & Games Inc. is hosting a Food Drive for Community Care on Family Day at the Market Square in St. Catharines, Monday, February 16th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Bring your kids aged 2 to 10 years for a fantastic day...
For us in St. Catharines, the total housing starts in January 2009 verses 2008 is down 50%. It’s not all bad news, if you’re looking to move up to a larger home, purchase a 2nd property, or that 1st investment rental, this would be a great time to do so....
Rate Term 5-Year Fixed 4.39% 3-Year VRM 3.80% Prime plus 0.80% Quote of the Week Happiness does not come from doing easy work but from the afterglow of satisfaction that comes after the achievement of a difficult task that demanded our best. Theodore Isaac Rubin Have...
I will never forget this day, 21 years ago, February 8th, 1988. It was my first day as a licensed Realtor and I was only 21 years old. I was the youngest agent in our office, or perhaps it was that all of my colleagues were so much older, so I decided that I would...
I sent an email out last week to subscribers regarding the Federal Budget, soI thought I would forward the below link as it talks about additional grants available by making your home, personal or investment property more Eco Friendly. T. Timothy Salisbury Broker The...
UPDATE: This property has been SOLD! Please use our online complimentary St. Catharines Ontario real estate search to find similar available listings. This home is priced at $189,876.00 and grosses approximately $21,600.00! The greatest phrase in Real Estate ......
Rate Term 5-Year Fixed 4.39% 3-Year VRM 4.00% Prime plus 1% fully open term. Quote of the Week The trouble with our times is that the future is not what it used to be. Paul Valery Paul Croteau Mortgage Specialist BMO Bank of Montreal 31 King Street St. Catharines, ON...
Update: This home is no longer available. This home in Thorold is priced at just $139,900.00 and would be great for the first time home buyer or for additional investment property owners! This 2 storey three bedroom investment semi is just minutes from Brock...