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Condo Smarts: Stratas not allowed to mix financial reporting

Condo Smarts: Stratas not allowed to mix financial reporting

The Coral, amenity-rich new townhome development in Royal Bay

The Coral, amenity-rich new townhome development in Royal Bay

GableCraft Homes designed stylish, open-concept living for quality lifestyle in Colwood
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Garlic bulbs are usually dug during the second half of July

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Garlic bulbs are usually dug during the second half of July

Bathroom and kitchens: how to mix contemporary styles with classic designs

Bathroom and kitchens: how to mix contemporary styles with classic designs

Combine styles for your uniquely personalized space
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: July deluge not kind to the strawberry patch

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: July deluge not kind to the strawberry patch

But a bit of rain is very nice for the forests and most parts of our garden
Condo Smarts: Only one owner per strata lot can serve on council at any one time

Condo Smarts: Only one owner per strata lot can serve on council at any one time

A bylaw that permits more than one person in a strata lot to be elected to council does not comply with the strata property act.
Saanich homeowner wins $2,000 from neighbour who planted bamboo that invaded his lawn

Saanich homeowner wins $2,000 from neighbour who planted bamboo that invaded his lawn

Charles Parker installed a barrier to prevent the spread of the bamboo from the neighbours’ yard.
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: When poppy seeds rattle in pods, it's time to harvest

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: When poppy seeds rattle in pods, it's time to harvest

After cutting ripened breadseed poppy pods, store in paper bags and use them as needed like salt shakers to disperse the seeds over baking and in other cooking.
Saanich homeowners won't need council approval to put a garden suite in front or side yards

Saanich homeowners won't need council approval to put a garden suite in front or side yards

Having municipal staff oversee the positioning of garden suites is expected to speed up the pace of approval.
Condo Smarts: 'Your home is not your castle' and other strata lessons learned

Condo Smarts: 'Your home is not your castle' and other strata lessons learned

With more than 34,000 strata corporations across B.C., it is no surprise to reach 1,000 columns on the topic of strata living.