CBC small town B.C. competition winner: Kimberley

Right Sizing is pleased to see the mainstream media agreeing with our selection of Kimberley as a B.C. small-town Hidden Jewel (visit our archives online …

Summer Issue: Hot Off the Press

Since the pandemic, housing markets throughout the world–and particularly in small-town B.C.–have experienced record sales and price increases. Now, like all cycles eventually do, this …

Off-grid Living is On Trend

Whether it’s the global pandemic, modern technology or a synergy of factors, off-grid living in relatively remote areas of B.C. (such as the interior or …

A Different Curb Appeal

Some B.C. communities may not seem that worthy of exploring, as you fly by on the highway: gas stations, big-box stores and fast food only …

The Tesla of Internet

Thank Elon Musk for more than occasional Bitcoin and Tesla market surges: the space-minded entrepreneur is bringing satellite internet to the market with his massive …

Ways to Build Green

With so many green-building technologies and standards, it can be hard to get past the buzzwords and know what you’re investing in, or buying into. …

Putting the Lady in Ladysmith

The most famous export from Ladysmith, B.C., is returning home–and Pamela Anderson’s homecoming will be televised. In 2022, Pamela Anderson’s Home Reno Project will debut …

Modern Mobile Living

Though the Oscar-winning film Nomadland isn’t totally a feel-good movie, it’s drawn attention to #vanlife and recreational-vehicle mobile lifestyles that many right-sized citizens, on both …

The Last Waterfront Bargains

With much of the readily accessible waterfront property in B.C. being bought up at any and every price point, consider the last frontier: properties with …

20,000 Ways to Get Wet

With more than 20,000 lakes, B.C. offers almost unlimited options for waterfront living. Here are some of our top picks (not ranked, but listed alphabetically): …

Fall Issue: Hot Off the Press

After a season of continued pandemic challenges, unprecedented forest fires, global environmental alarms and the ongoing disruption of so many major industries–from airlines to tourism …

The Right Kind of Care

Pandemic headlines over the past year created concern about residences for older Canadians. Many hotspots were in long-term care facilities, defined as housing for seniors …