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Condo Smarts: How to prevent fraud in a strata

Dear Tony: We had an unusual situation occur in our strata last month.

Apr 2, 2022 4:55 AM Read more >

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Fertilizer decision rests on chemical or natural

If you're looking at pre-mixed, slow-release fertilizer for vegetable boxes, your first decision will be whether to use a chemically processed product or a natural-source product.

Mar 30, 2022 8:01 AM Read more >

sa国际传媒 strata turns off power on electric vehicle owner

sa国际传媒's Civil Resolution Tribunal says an EV owner living in a strata complex can't plug his car into a parkade outlet as part of his use of common property.

Mar 30, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

sa国际传媒 man objecting to strata spending ordered to pay owner fees

Disagreeing with how a strata council spends its money is no reason to stop paying strata fees, sa国际传媒's Civil Resolution Tribunal has ruled.

Mar 29, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Chilly weather foils plans for an early growing season

Cold snap provided time to concentrate on indoor seedings

Mar 26, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

Condo Smarts: Legal advice essential before hiring council member to manage project

Don't forget the obvious questions: Is this person experienced, qualified and competent to act as a project manager?

Mar 26, 2022 4:57 AM Read more >

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: How to prune your 'everbearing' raspberries

鈥淓verbearing鈥� raspberries give an early summer crop and another in late summer to early autumn

Mar 23, 2022 4:59 AM Read more >

House Beautiful: Modern farmhouse style ideal for rural Deep Cove property

After spending months researching what type of house they wanted, the couple chose this popular architectural style, with its clean lines and natural elements, for their first new build.

Mar 19, 2022 5:55 AM Read more >

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Gardening a source of happiness in troubled times

Newly dug up bed will bring joy with assortment of summer flowers and will also be a happily busy place for pollinators and other beneficial insects

Mar 19, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

Condo Smarts: Strata can't charge owner to view records maintained under act

A bylaw that imposes this fee does not comply with the act and is not enforceable.

Mar 19, 2022 4:55 AM Read more >