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Condo Smarts: A cautionary tale for strata councils that write their own resolutions

Condo Smarts: A cautionary tale for strata councils that write their own resolutions

Advice: What you say in the language matters, and what you don’t say matters. Best bet is to enlist the help of a lawyer.
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Spring has sprung but watch out for April Fool's tricks

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Spring has sprung but watch out for April Fool's tricks

It’s weather that fools us most often, especially in recent years when heat domes and last year’s cold, wet spring played nasty tricks on us gardeners.
Federal funding for flood insurance a 'major step forward': industry

Federal funding for flood insurance a 'major step forward': industry

OTTAWA — The federal government committed $31.7 million over three years in its latest budget toward a low-cost flood insurance program.
B.C. strata owner seeks $20K in noise claim, gets $1,000

B.C. strata owner seeks $20K in noise claim, gets $1,000

A strata owner attached speakers to the ceiling and played zombie music in response to noise.
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Make space between plantings and hedge roots

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Make space between plantings and hedge roots

How you manage invading cedar roots in your garden will depend on how far the roots have grown into your property, the thickness of the root mass, and your relationship with the neighbours.
B.C. suffering an acute shortage of strata managers

B.C. suffering an acute shortage of strata managers

Most in the industry estimate the number of active strata managers could be as low as between 300 to 500 across B.C.
Condo Smarts: Strata communications providers can't restrict services for owners

Condo Smarts: Strata communications providers can't restrict services for owners

Contact your lawyer to have notice given to the service provider to renegotiate the terms and conditions of the contract to comply with the CRTC regulations.
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Old hammock a perfect home for new ivy geraniums

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Old hammock a perfect home for new ivy geraniums

A big part of the excitement in beginning a new gardening season lies in trying new flower and vegetable varieties.
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: All-day light not necessary for young tomato plants

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: All-day light not necessary for young tomato plants

The preferred light-dark cycle for developing plants includes eight hours of darkness, and that a light duration of 14 to 18 hours suits them best.
Things to consider when planning a full property redesign

Things to consider when planning a full property redesign

Designer Amy McGeachy takes us through a luxury University Woods renovation
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