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Vancouver home sales down 40% from last year, nearly 1% since July: board
VANCOUVER – The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says last month's home sales plunged…

Need a little space? A Hobbit Hole in Vancouver throws open its round doors
VANCOUVER – Sometimes we all need somewhere for a little alone time. Vancouver resident Anne…

Sounds of music almost silenced at Penticton care home
Just when it looked like the soothing sounds of music would be silenced at The…

The next invasive garden threat? A slithering, jumping worm
Just when you think you’ve become accustomed to the spotted lanternfly invasion, along comes another…

‘Virtual power plant’ model could convince more homeowners to switch to solar
CALGARY – An electricity retailer in Alberta is betting it can entice more homeowners to…

Unprecedented construction needed in B.C. to offset record immigration: report
VANCOUVER – Home construction in British Columbia will need to rise to unprecedented levels to…

Should I buy a cottage with friends or family?
MONTREAL – As cottage season dawns, the prospect of joint ownership with family or friends…

How to plant a container like the pros do
Have you ever gone to the grocery store for, say, milk, and left with a…

Bank of Canada raises key interest rate amid stubbornly high inflation
OTTAWA – The Bank of Canada announced a quarter-percentage point rate hike Wednesday, the first…

June is rhubarb picking time in the garden, so pucker up
Years ago, when my now-grown daughter Justine was a toddler, we visited a U-pick farm…

Back-to-school shoppers expected to head back to stores but pull back on spending
The stationery aisles are expected to be busier this year as parents and students return…

Bring some happy vibes home with fall’s ‘dopamine decor’ trend
World got you down? A hit of “dopamine decor” might lift the spirits. The biggest…

More Canadians opting for home co-ownership amid affordability crunch: Royal LePage
TORONTO – A recent Royal LePage survey shows that more Canadians are co-owning homes with…

Canadian home prices forecasted to be flat this fall amid high interest rates: report
TORONTO – A new report forecasts Canada's real estate market will be softer this fall…

It’s time to celebrate annuals, the type of loyal friend every gardener can use
Summer annuals are the champions of the late-season garden. Perennials are the majority residents in…

