Fresh Air Everyone knows that fresh air is good for you! The ocean air on the west coast of Vancouver Island is just about as fresh as it gets. Did you know that sea air is charged with healthy negative ions that accelerate our ability to absorb oxygen? That is why we feel so great […]
Halloween is a fun holiday, especially for kids. As your little ones dress up in their most terrifying (and more likely ridiculously adorable) costumes and hit the streets for some serious trick or treating, consider a few Halloween safety tips to ensure they stay safe and have the most fun possible. Don’t go trick-or-treating alone. […]
Take a virtual video tour of this beautiful waterfront home in Ucluelet. Secluded oceanfront acreage property with old growth forest and stunning ocean views. The property offers tremendous flexibility - move in and enjoy this beautifully appointed 2 story, 2 bedroom home which also offers a stunning 3rd level walkout nightly rental suite with kitchenette […]
from the Globe & Mail - October 12, 2012 by TARA PERKINS AND GRANT ROBERTSON Canada’s financial sector fought a losing battle to stop the national banking regulator from restricting the amount that homeowners can borrow on a home equity line of credit, documents obtained by The Globe and Mail show. Several members of the […]
Maybe you’ve already had your turkey dinner this weekend, or perhaps you can smell it roasting in the oven in preparation for tonight's big dinner! Thanksgiving is a favourite holiday for many people as we gather with friends and family to eat a delicious feast and to celebrate the many things in our lives we […]
Late autumn is the best time for observing black bears as they are out and about fattening up for the long winter hibernation ahead. If you have a boat, a great place to see black bears is along the eastern shores of the Ucluelet Harbour at low tide. They can be seen turning over rocks […]
We received an article from the Homeowner Protection Office (HPO) that will be of interest to those preparing to purchase a condo or townhouse, or for those who already own a unit in a multi-resident building. New Condo and Townhouse Maintenance HPO has produced a series of Maintenance Matters videos that give you practical information […]
You watch a pair of bald eagles as the soar over the Ucluelet Harbour. They're circling the still morning waters looking for their breakfast. One finally swoops down and catches a fish in it's talons. It's an amazing show of west coast nature and one you could watch every morning, coffee in hand, on your […]
Imagine waking up to the sounds of the ocean’s waves crashing against the shore. The sun has just started to rise behind a silhouette of an ancient forest that clings to black, rocky headlands. It shines down on the water leaving a trail of sparkles all the way from Big Beach to the shore directly […]
The provincial government has extended the LiveSmart BC program and increased the incentives, with more than $7,000 in rebates now available to B.C. homeowners. Here is some valuable information for new homeowners on how you can save money on upgrading their home’s energy efficiency and receive thousands back in rebates? Until March 31, 2013, LiveSmart […]
