Publisher’s Letter
Wow! A recent study prepared for the Vancouver Board of Trade reports that almost half of the current residents in Greater Vancouver and one-third of …
Winter 2018
7 Towns Under $700,000
WHETHER IT’S A CONDO, A TOWNHOUSE OR A RANCHER SET ON A SPRAWLING ACREAGE–HERE ARE A FEW OPTIONS Campbell River Campbell River has long …
Winter 2018
Introduce Yourself to Cool Eateries
Farm to table creations featured on numerous B.C. menus MASALA BISTRO, OSOYOOS Osoyoos is known for its desert-like landscape, sunny summers, surrounding wineries and juicy …
Winter 2018
Energy Efficiency with Stunning Results
SPARKING CONVERSATION Project tracks energy efficiency in two homes with stunning results The Wilden Living Lab project is a pioneering initiative. In partnership with FortisBC, …
Winter 2018
Tech Hubs: B.C. Tech Sector Spreads its Wings
B.C.’s TECH SECTOR SPREADS ITS WINGS Vancouver may be considered the centre of B.C.’s tech sector, home to the majority of big company head offices …
Winter 2018
B.C.’s 10 Best Communities for Semi-retirement
The Glass Half Full B.C.’s BEST PURPOSE-BUILT COMMUNITIES FOR SEMI-RETIREMENT It says something about our youth-oriented culture that retirement has become such a loaded word. …
Winter 2018
The Rules of Foreign Ownership
Seeking advice from a professional will help streamline a purchase Canadians’ love of adventure is not only fuelling their penchant for travelling abroad, it is …
Winter 2018
Southern Destinations for Less Than $700,000
Whether it’s a beach or desert, properties abound We’ve all asked ourselves the same question when on vacation at a sunny resort or in the …
Winter 2018
Reverse Mortgages Become Popular
REVERSAL OF FORTUNE Reverse mortgages are gaining popularity, but they service a very specific customer Last year, Fred and Merle Parlby bought themselves a two-bedroom …
Winter 2018
B.C. Real Estate Comparison
A NUMBERS GAME Real estate prices throughout B.C. track the economic changes of the past decade. And it’s not over yet as average 2017 prices …
Winter 2018
Last Impressions: Kitimat
Northern district in the spotlight with announcement of an LNG project In case you haven’t noticed, the town of Kitimat has been in the news …
Winter 2018
No. 1 Rated Ski Town: Whistler
RESORT: WHISTLER BLACKCOMB In a speech at the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade in September, Rob Katz, CEO of Vail Resorts, Whistler Blackcomb‘s corporate parent, …