The Rebirth of Master-Planned Communities
There was a time when master-planned communities were thought of as “cookie-cutter” and belonged in the boonies. Today, buyers are looking at innovative developers who …
Spring 2021
Financial Tune-Up: New Home Edition
Your new-home construction requires the right mortgage and insurance policy, among other financial considerations. Here are some tips on how to navigate the process when …
Spring 2021
Post-Pandemic Life: Gazing Into The Crystal Ball
Do you see the silver lining? Indicators are that our lifestyles will be different, and possibly even more Earth-friendly, in a post-pandemic world. Here’s a …
Spring 2021
Walk of Fame: Star power in B.C. towns
Get inspired to follow in the footsteps of the galaxy of actors, musicians, athletes, business moguls and other well-known people that have brought lustre to …
Editorial
Port Alberni Mayor Opens Restaurant
Young people continue to inject fresh energy and entrepreneurship into many smaller B.C. communities. Take Sharie Minions, for example: A successful realtor and mortgage broker, …
Spring 2021
Hidden Jewel: You Who?
Formerly known as a haven for backyard elk, today ex-urban creatures are discovering the charmed natural lifestyle of tiny Youbou on Vancouver Island, too. By …
Editorial
Improving Connectivity in Rural and Indigenous Communities
The internet may feel like it’s everywhere, but many rural and indigenous communities have yet to enjoy reliable access. The $5.6-million Whistler-to-Cache Creek project finally …
Editorial
The $2.425-Million “Bargain” in Campbell River
An asking price of $2.425 million may seem steep, but this recent listing in Campbell River–the most expensive in a town of about 35,000 people–still …
Editorial
Kitimat Booms Thanks to LNG Canada Project
Despite a small population (just over 8,100 as of the last census), Kitimat continues to punch above its size in terms of employment opportunities. (The …
Editorial
Construction Obstacles Get a Lift
You’ve found the perfect secluded location for your build. But there’s a problem: It’s perhaps too secluded–getting the materials there could prove a nightmare. That’s …
Editorial
Food Hall Coming to Kamloops’ North Shore
The Colours on Spirit Square, a mixed-use residential development on Kamloops’ North Shore being developed by APRA Investments, is soon to be home to a …
Editorial
Kelowna: Fire Mitigation for Safe and Sound Communities
One of the challenges of living in some of the beautiful, heavily treed areas of B.C. is the annual risk of fires. Responsible developers of …