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Q: Good morning Peter and Team,

This is more of a comment than a question. As per your advice, I'm voting to reject the Transforce offer to purchase Contrans. I recently received the "Director's Circular Recommending Acceptance of the Offer.....". As a Scotia iTrade client, I am being told to contact an agent at iTrade with my voting instructions. Strangely, when I phoned, the agent had no information on his system about the vote, and told me to call them back in a week. I was surprised that the all the info was received in the mail but that they're not yet ready to take my vote! I'm wondering if other brokers aren't yet ready to take the vote.

Read Answer Asked by Jerry on August 25, 2014
Q: I have a small position in constellation software. What would you think of acquiring some more rights and invest in the debentures by borrowing against the home line of credit? Maybe even convert it to a mortgage amount at a lower floating rate?
The interest rate on the borrowing is a floating rate as is with the debenture and the premium offered with the rate reset would more than justify the risk?
Read Answer Asked by Rajiv on August 24, 2014
Q: Thanks for creating 5I we have followed you for many years before 5I. My question is simple we follow insider trading reports a lot and always check them before purchasing a stock, recently we looked at purchasing DHX but its insider selling report didn't look that good. I have owned DHX before but am bothered by the insider selling. Are we reading too much into these reports as we also own Google and its insider reopt is not the greatest either?
Read Answer Asked by lynn on August 24, 2014
Q: I bought LIQ at 11.75. Their dividend has not changed, just like the CEO said after the stock dropped following the news that BC government will allow grocery stores to sell the same products. The dividend is 9%. You recently wrote that this stock is below book value. Do you like it at this level? I'm tempted to double my position, but I would like to know, do we know when BC grocery stores will start selling alcohol? And do we know the impact it would have on the stock? Is it baked in?
Read Answer Asked by Matt on August 24, 2014
Q: AVO.The bloomberg article painted an accurate,but damaging picture.Commenable that Ceo,Alex's primary focus is growth to $550m by end,2016 & maximizing its good product to keep abreast of competition.But acceptable that he is doing it at the expense of PROFIT & ramping up hugh & excessive expenses.M.Lowry,a co's spokesman stated that AVO has no current plans for more acquistion.This is damaging especially after $100m equity financing in last April(diluting shares) Many fund managers recommend AVO,including 2(PI Fin.corp & CIBC) who increased the target price a few days prior to release of results and subsequently reduced. On Aug 11,a sharp fund manager stated a lot of hedge funds who own the stock were disappointed & try to leave at once,This is now a "SHOW ME" story Appreciate good managers like our Peter Hodson & Pat Horan who advised us to stay the course,& Pat recommended it as a "STRONG BUY" In my humble opinion,if a hedge fund,who owns a seizable portion & decides to intervene,AVO will see glory days again very soon.Note that Ceo Alex only owns a small amount(3.2%).For example,CP increased substantially after intervention,& to a much lesser extent,BXE(a few days ago. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Peter on August 24, 2014
Q: Which of the land tranpotion stocks your preferred choice and why?thanks ebrahim
Read Answer Asked by ebrahim on August 22, 2014
Q: Easy home EH
Wondering why Eh is off so much in the last couple of sessions? Has there been a change in fundamentals
Or an announcement that I missed? Thanks for your help. Your services are much appreciated.

Brad.
Read Answer Asked by Brad on August 22, 2014
Q: I have reduced my holding in EH. Should I reduce more?
Larry
Read Answer Asked by Larry on August 22, 2014
Q: CVL vs RME

Hi- Rocky Mountain has done very badly in the last view years- though you seem to like Cervus better- why? Could you please compare the two businesses and their outlooks?
Thanks very much.
Read Answer Asked by Pat on August 21, 2014
Q: Good Morning Team,

Without knowing all my other holdings, in a well diversified portfolio, growth and income being my objective at this time. Would you incourage a simple switch: Selling Contrans (CSS) with a small profit for Trimac ( TMA)

Thanks for your help

Stephen
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on August 21, 2014
Q: DHX: Good article in Canadian business. Is the next Disney in Halifax? They are working on a new hit comparable to Johnny Test. If they get a new hit and merchandising and licensing agreements on toys, figurines, etc., that could be a big deal? Is the stock up because of this article or getting more attention as a growth oriented company? Looking at the p/e it seems like people are paying for huge growth potential. Is it getting pricey to add to it? Would you add if you owned, weighing factor not an issue. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Helen on August 21, 2014
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