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Yaletown's Secret Garden

(May 06, 2012)




Article from insidevancouver.ca writes that in Yaletown, that secret green oasis is .39 hectare Emery Barnes Park.  Dwarfed by 20-, 30- and soon-to-be 40-storey condo towers, Emery Barnes officially opened last week: an unlikely island of green in a concrete jungle.

It’s a gorgeous – if modest – park: one whole block of grassy lawn and bubbling fountains, leafy trees and benches for soaking up the... read more.

Vancouver asks BC Hydro for Smart Meter opt-out

(May 02, 2012)

Vancouver city council has voted unanimously to ask that B.C. Hydro “offer an opt out option” to British Columbians opposed to having a wireless smart meter at their homes.

The motion as approved follows: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT The City of Vancouver write to BC Hydro requesting:

1) That BC Hydro provide public assurances that individual household privacy will be maintained in any public rel... read more.

Fortis BC raising gas rates by 2015

(April 30, 2012)

News coming from Fortis BC this week:  The company is undergoing new billing system.  Currently, different areas in the province pay different rates for natural gas.  The company will be trying to bill all homeowners for the same rate across BC.

What that means for us is that initially there is a slight decrease in our cost today, but in 2015 there will be annual increases of $35-$45 per year. The pro... read more.

The High Cost of Raising a Family in Vancouver

(April 28, 2012)

Recent report by Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives looks into the real cost of raising a family in Metro Vancouver.  The study looks into the cost of shelter, transportation, childcare, and food.  It does not including buying your own home or retirement planning.

It concludes that for a family of four (2 parents and 2 children) will require at least dual income of $19.14/hour.

According to Liv... read more.

Are You Legally Responsible for Contractors Safety?

(April 25, 2012)

That's right, when you hire one or more contractors to do work in your home, you may be liable for compensation in cases of accidental injury or death!

Under current legislation, as a homeowner hiring a contractor, you automatically become the "prime contractor" and therefore financially responsible if a worker is hurt on the job. Most people just aren't aware of this potentially huge liability. To... read more.

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