L³: Lindsay’s Lessons Learned

Communication Tip: Don’t Bury Your Lead  Definition: bury the lead verb: (idiomatic) (news writing style) To begin a story with details of secondary importance to the reader while postponing more essential points or facts. [NOTE: THIS IS NOT GOOD]   If you want to communicate effectively you have to structure your writing to lead with … Read more

Fire Outcomes in Residential Fires – report by UFV

  The Canadian Wood Council supports a third-party independent study led by two of North America’s leading fire safety experts that shows there to be little difference in fire spread, death and injury rates in residential fires across general construction types, provided the buildings are properly equipped with smoke alarms and automatic fire sprinkler systems. … Read more

The Golden Piano featured at Lloyd Bruce Home Collections

Interview with Mr. Paolo Fazioli January 28, 2014 with Guest contributor Kemuel Wong Ever seen a grand piano covered in 24-carat gold leaf? Italian piano maker Paolo Fazioli has made one and it is absolutely stunning to behold. Currently on display at Lloyd Bruce Home Collections at Coal Harbour, it is but one of the … Read more

The Pet Lover Show February 15 and 16

  In two short weeks The Pet Lover Show returns with an array of speakers and live demonstrations on February 15th & 16th, 2014 at Abbotsford’s TRADEX. This family-oriented, fun event presents animal lovers and pet owners with the rare opportunity to see unique animals and learn from knowledgeable animal professionals whose specialties include everything … Read more

National Cupcake Day for SPCAs and Humane Societies

Welcome to Cupcake Day! National Cupcake Day is back this February 24. Bake cupcakes, raise funds and save animals’ lives! By registering, baking and fundraising for National Cupcake Day for SPCAs & Humane Societies, you will be part of an exceptional group of supporters across Canada who understand the importance of animals in our lives. Your cupcakes … Read more

Seventh annual Winemakers Cup at Big White Ski Resort

Industry Night Party and Festivities 7th annual Winemakers Cup   The Cellar-Tek Winemakers Cup Ski Race is the World’s only annual ski challenge weekend for the wine industry and it takes place for the benefit of industry networking, peer camaraderie and palate appreciation. The seventh annual weekend of festivities takes place on Saturday March 15, 2014 … Read more

Vancouver to host TeoChew convention in 2015

  VANCOUVER WINS BID TO HOST 18th CONVENTION OF THE TEOCHEW INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION IN 2015   Mr. Lam Siu-Ngai, Chairman of the Canada Chaoshan Business Association and Vancouver City Councilor Raymond Louie, along with other Chinese business leaders and dignitaries extend congratulations to the Canada Chaoshan Business Association for winning the bid to host the … Read more

HOW DO I KNOW IF I CAN AFFORD TO BUY REAL ESTATE?

  What can you afford? Before you start looking for a new home, it is important that you become aware of how much you can afford to pay. This knowledge will allow you to spend your valuable time looking productively at home which are within your predetermined price range. You can calculate a relatively accurate figurefor yourself if … Read more

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