• Life In Residence

    The Bucket List Harrison Pointe resident Rose gets her bucket list wish filled at a Habs vs. Canucks game ...

    The Bucket List Harrison Pointe resident Rose gets her bucket list wish filled at a Habs vs. Canucks game at Rogers Arena. Photos courtesy of the Harrisons. We all have dreams. Harrison Pointe and Har ...

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  • Senior-Proofing Your Home for a Long & Happy Life

    For many seniors, living independently in our homes for as long as possible remains at the top of the lis ...

    For many seniors, living independently in our homes for as long as possible remains at the top of the list of absolute must-haves in life. Studies show that aging at home keeps the elderly healthier a ...

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  • Smart Home at Your Service

    “Hey Google, I’m Home” triggers a routine that switches on the lights, your favourite tunes, and starts t ...

    “Hey Google, I’m Home” triggers a routine that switches on the lights, your favourite tunes, and starts the tea kettle. Who doesn’t love an intelligent assistant ready to spring into action at the utt ...

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  • How Home Automation Can Simplify Your Life

    Home automation promises to bring new abilities and greater simplicity to our homes and lives. Although i ...

    Home automation promises to bring new abilities and greater simplicity to our homes and lives. Although it sounds complicated, using this new technology is actually easier than ever. Let’s look at how ...

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  • Justifying the Cost of Retirement Housing

    Sticker shock is a significant deterrent for families searching for the next level in care for their love ...

    Sticker shock is a significant deterrent for families searching for the next level in care for their loved one. Monthly fees for senior care range from around $1,400 to $6,000, according to the Govern ...

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  • Darling, You Got to Let Me Know

    It’s like playing the stock market – hang on, hang in, patience… jump! Knowing when to leave your home to ...

    It’s like playing the stock market – hang on, hang in, patience… jump! Knowing when to leave your home to downsize or to move to a retirement or assisted-living environment is a delicate balancing act ...

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  • Breaking New Ground

    As demand for senior housing increases, the options are limitless with these new builds, from urban lower ...

    As demand for senior housing increases, the options are limitless with these new builds, from urban lower-income housing to oceanside, resort-style living. MCKAY APARTMENTS – BURNABY Opened December 2 ...

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  • My Big Fat Tiny Greek Home

    Little did I know that a sideways glance at a small traditional house on a Greek island would lead headlo ...

    Little did I know that a sideways glance at a small traditional house on a Greek island would lead headlong, at the age of 60, into the ownership of what many might call “a tiny home.” It had plenty o ...

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  • Letting Go

    Remember what it was like being newly married and setting up your first home, excited and eager to begin ...

    Remember what it was like being newly married and setting up your first home, excited and eager to begin building a lifetime of precious memories? The thought of growing old seemed so far away. But ti ...

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  • Bathroom with Benefits

    Start and end your day with calm efficiency – and a little splash of luxury. Next to kitchens, bathrooms ...

    Start and end your day with calm efficiency – and a little splash of luxury. Next to kitchens, bathrooms top the list for home renovations that add maximum value to your home. A modern, well laid out, ...

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  • Jane Bond Float Home

    Among the colourful buildings spanning Fisherman’s Wharf in Victoria, BC, David and Susan Leff’s float ho ...

    Among the colourful buildings spanning Fisherman’s Wharf in Victoria, BC, David and Susan Leff’s float home could be easily missed. The weathered burgundy trimmed home masquerades a million dollar “Ja ...

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  • From Luxurious to Living Off the Land

    PACIFIC LANDING Pacific Landing aims to provide the foundation and backdrop for an amazing quality of lif ...

    PACIFIC LANDING Pacific Landing aims to provide the foundation and backdrop for an amazing quality of life. Based on a philosophy of three pillars for happy and healthy living: Active Engagement, Soci ...

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  • What's Cooking?

    Does this tempt your taste buds? Locally-sourced roast pork with rich gravy served with braised red cabba ...

    Does this tempt your taste buds? Locally-sourced roast pork with rich gravy served with braised red cabbage and apples, cauliflower gratin, buttered peas and roast potatoes — with a mocha chocolate mo ...

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  • Fairy Gardens Create a Magical World

    If you have moved from a home with garden space to a condo or apartment with no yard, you may still want ...

    If you have moved from a home with garden space to a condo or apartment with no yard, you may still want to enjoy flowers and plants. If so, try container gardening! This type allows you to grow plant ...

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  • One Size Does Not Fit All

    If you had a choice of how you lived with a partner, what would it be? For previous generations, there wa ...

    If you had a choice of how you lived with a partner, what would it be? For previous generations, there was a choice. In the 19th century, husbands and wives often had their own bedrooms. This option i ...

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