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By Peter Kinch RBC led the charge last week to cut back on the discount they were offering off of the prime lending rate for Variable Rate Mortgages (VRMs). Up until last week, it was common for borrowers to get Prime less 0.75% or 0.

A body of a missing woman has been found and her estranged husband has been charged with first-degree murder. CTV reported that police said Sunday the body of Yating (Lancy) Hu was found in a suitcase in the Fraser River.

It's been over two years since the financial crisis began to calm but significant headwinds remain. The following is a summation of concerns about the current economy.

By Peter Kinch Real estate investment has become a popular topic around the water cooler and dinner table these days.

A Port Moody Police cruiser suffered some damage and an alleged car thief is facing charges after a chase in the Ioco Road area Thursday night. Police responded to a report that a shirtless male had set off a car alarm at around 9:30 p.m.

It may still be summer but this fall's civic elections are already starting to gear up. Nomination packages are available at city halls in Port Moody (100 Newport Dr.), Coquitlam (3000 Guildford Way) and Port Coquitlam (2580 Shaughnessy St.

The promise of a park and improved storm water management has local environmental groups supporting a 26-lot subdivision proposed by ParkLane that was roundly trashed in Port Moody earlier this year.

In the aftermath of 2008-09, many investors have opted for discretionary portfolio management services. According to the Investor Economics Spring 2011 report, advisor-managed programs experienced growth of 9.2% for the quarter and 30.

Staying on top of the real estate is now easier with a free mobile app available through Re/Max of Western Canada. The app, available to download on iTunes, makes property searches user friendly and enjoyable.

A thief stole a mobility scooter at the Coquitlam bus exchange on Lougheed Highway Wednesday, Sept. 7, leaving Sherri Broadfoot without wheels.