Streetwise in Fort St. John
A water main break last summer in Fort St. John was the impetus for a major improvement: revitalizing downtown’s 100 Street. Water and sewer upgrades …
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The Future of Community Economic Development
Community Futures understands business in smaller B.C. communities, because it’s based in one: Mission. A non-profit organization boosting community economic development opportunities from local offices …
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Seeing Stars in Maple Ridge
Forget Hollywood: visitors can see stars (or at least the locations where celebrities like Steve Carrell, Vince Vaughn, Charlize Theron, Eva Mendes, John Travolta, Josh …
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Langley’s New Heights
Latimer Heights is the largest investment in a master-planned community ever in B.C. Vesta Properties is developing the 74-acre site into a community of nearly …
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Real Estate Rises in Vancouver
After a downturn over the past year, Vancouver real estate sales are again on the uptick–making now an ideal time to cash out and invest …
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Sledding in Sicamous
Snowmobilers know that Sicamous has some of the best alpine snowmobiling in Western Canada: It scored five Rider’s Choice Awards from SnoRiders in 2018! Deep …
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New Heli-ski Base Camp at Predator Ridge
The bucket-list adventure of heli-skiing becomes more attainable for some lucky residents this winter, as the member services building and driving range at Vernon’s Predator …
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Right Sizing Checklist
We’ve designed a checklist of considerations worth exploring while you weigh the benefits of relocating to a smaller community: it covers all the factors the …
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Winter Issue: Hot Off the Press
If you’ve been deciding whether you need a lifestyle change and are looking at downsizing, upsizing or buying your first home in a smaller B.C. …
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Shoring Up: Shuswap
With 1,100 kilometres of shoreline, the four arms of the Shuswap Lake district tie together a network of towns, each with its own charms. Ranging …
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Having it All: Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island is, of course, known for its oceanfront living, but savvy islanders know that a lake lifestyle is also possible. Here are just a …
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Get Schooled: Colwood
The fastest-growing community of Colwood got it right with Royal Bay Secondary School, which has quickly become a high-tech community and cultural hub since operating …
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Full-time Resort Living
Resort-town living, with the lake, mountains or ocean at your back door, is the dream of many retirees and downsizers–and now millenials, too. The RE/MAX …
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Instant Office: Kootenays
When a home office, with all its potential distractions, isn’t the solution for your remote-work needs, co-work spaces are now available in nearly every corner …
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Elevator Envy
A private elevator, formerly a niche perk for big-city penthouse dwellers, is now within reach. For those with multi-generational families, mobility needs or a desire …
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Marathon Search
When you’re looking for a new home, the search process can seem daunting. But avid runners can use their hobby as both a fitness opportunity …