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Sept. 17, 2014 | CREBNow
Calgary opens up
Doors Open YYC running Sept. 27-28
The Doors' frontman Jim Morrison once said "there are things known and things unknown and in-between are the doors."
That couldn't be more true for Doors Open YYC, which returns to the city Sept. 27-28.
This represents the third incarnation of the local program, which originated in Europe 25 years ago as a way of promoting civic pride.
The Doors' frontman Jim Morrison once said "there are things known and things unknown and in-between are the doors."
That couldn't be more true for Doors Open YYC, which returns to the city Sept. 27-28.
This represents the third incarnation of the local program, which originated in Europe 25 years ago as a way of promoting civic pride.
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Sept. 16, 2014 | CREBNow
Calgary Home + Design Show to feature Life Hacks
What's a life hack you may ask?
"For the uniformed, a life hack is a strategy or technique that helps manage one's daily activities in a more efficient way," said a release from the Calgary Home + Design Show running Sept. 18-21 at BMO Centre. "And the ideas out there are endless: from storing holiday decorations in an egg carton to painting keys with nail polish for easy identification."
"For the uniformed, a life hack is a strategy or technique that helps manage one's daily activities in a more efficient way," said a release from the Calgary Home + Design Show running Sept. 18-21 at BMO Centre. "And the ideas out there are endless: from storing holiday decorations in an egg carton to painting keys with nail polish for easy identification."
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Sept. 12, 2014 | CREBNow
Calgary's secondary suite saga continues
When it comes to Calgary City Council, a tie on a specific vote equals defeat.
At a Sept. 10 Standing Policy Committee meeting, a proposal by city planners looking to streamline Calgary's secondary suite approval process was voted down 4-4.
"First thing, I want to make a point of is enforcement is not a housing policy," said the City's General Manager Rollin Stanley. "If a person remains homeless, we fail as a city. If a suite is made safe, we succeed."
At a Sept. 10 Standing Policy Committee meeting, a proposal by city planners looking to streamline Calgary's secondary suite approval process was voted down 4-4.
"First thing, I want to make a point of is enforcement is not a housing policy," said the City's General Manager Rollin Stanley. "If a person remains homeless, we fail as a city. If a suite is made safe, we succeed."
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Sept. 11, 2014 | Donna Balzer
How late can I plant?
The big plant sell-offs with drop-dead discounts are on now and every gardener wonders the same thing. Will buying plants in the fall really save money or is it false economy to shop for plants in September?
If I was a meteorologist, I could answer the question of "how late can I plant?" with more accuracy. however, I'm a gardener and can only speak for the plants.
Here are five reasons why late plants don't transplant well, one thing you can do to help the survive and a list of plants waiting for you to buy them right now.
If I was a meteorologist, I could answer the question of "how late can I plant?" with more accuracy. however, I'm a gardener and can only speak for the plants.
Here are five reasons why late plants don't transplant well, one thing you can do to help the survive and a list of plants waiting for you to buy them right now.
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Sept. 11, 2014 | Cody Stuart
Condo dynamo
Calgary's multi-family sector continues to surpass single-family growth
It's déjà vu for Calgary's condominium market, which is on pace to outperform the city's single-family homes sector in sales growth for the second consecutive year.
After the first eight months of the year, condominium apartment and townhouse sales have totaled 3,388 and 2,685 units respectively, representing a combined jump of nearly 20 per cent. Single-family sales, meanwhile, have increased by a more modest 6.9 per cent.
It's déjà vu for Calgary's condominium market, which is on pace to outperform the city's single-family homes sector in sales growth for the second consecutive year.
After the first eight months of the year, condominium apartment and townhouse sales have totaled 3,388 and 2,685 units respectively, representing a combined jump of nearly 20 per cent. Single-family sales, meanwhile, have increased by a more modest 6.9 per cent.
