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Record disaster claims raise concern over the future of Canadian insurance

Record disaster claims raise concern over the future of Canadian insurance

Experts say a government-industry disaster insurance program is long overdue.
Condo Smarts: Strata can set reasonable hours for noisy activities

Condo Smarts: Strata can set reasonable hours for noisy activities

Every strata corporation has to evaluate the circumstances and behaviour of the parties to consider their actions.
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Delft Blue long a favourite viola

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Delft Blue long a favourite viola

Few flowers deliver such a long bloom season as the cheerful viola.
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Roster of early to late spring-flowering bulbs

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Roster of early to late spring-flowering bulbs

These bulbs should provide a long, uninterrupted display of flowers starting as early as February.
Fall's a perfect time to plant a tree. Some tips on doing it right

Fall's a perfect time to plant a tree. Some tips on doing it right

The season’s cooling temperatures and still-warm soil mean less stress on newly planted trees, which allows them to direct more energy into growing strong roots.
Condo Smarts: How to establish strata user fees

Condo Smarts: How to establish strata user fees

Follow the regulations closely when creating language for rules and bylaws that impose user fees.
Consider the 'minor bulbs' - crocuses, snowdrops and more - when planting for spring

Consider the 'minor bulbs' - crocuses, snowdrops and more - when planting for spring

As the summer garden winds down , it’s time to think about spring flowers, and the best way to ramp them up would be to plant bulbs now.
Condo Smarts: Elections Act governs strata access during campaign

Condo Smarts: Elections Act governs strata access during campaign

Stratas can’t prohibit access, but they may take reasonable steps to ensure the security of building.
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Japanese maples, willows can thrive in pots

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Japanese maples, willows can thrive in pots

Looking for a small tree to grow year-round in a pot on a patio? Japanese maples, dappled willow, some magnolias or even bougainvillea could work, depending on the space.
Outside lights are deadly to birds, especially this time of year

Outside lights are deadly to birds, especially this time of year

As gardeners, we spend a lot of time observing nature up close -- When will my tomatoes turn red? What’s eating my hosta? What’s that white stuff on my peonies? – and we react as needed to ensure our plants survive and thrive.