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Fill your head with ideas for home, garden

Posted February 13, 2012 09:10 AM by Peter E. Simpson, President & CEO, GVHBA    

Housing junkies take notice. Following an appearance at the Vancouver Convention Centre last year, Western Canada’s largest consumer home show returns to BC Place on Feb. 22 for a five-day run.

Tsawwassen's mall developments a smart move for community

Posted January 30, 2012 08:00 AM by Peter E. Simpson, President & CEO, GVHBA    

NIMBY: Not In My Backyard.

BANANA: Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anything.

NOPE: Not On Planet Earth.

Those three anti-development acronyms surface occasionally in communities across the country, including Tsawwassen, where it seems there is always someone grumbling about growth issues - despite the fact many parts of the world would welcome a boost to their economy with open arms.

Bits & Bites by Peter Simpson for METRO

Posted January 26, 2012 10:00 AM by Peter E. Simpson, President & CEO, GVHBA    

Moving in to Squamish

The town of Squamish is often perceived to be a place for Vancouver folks to pull off the road to take a bathroom break, top up the gas tank, and grab a burger and fries on the way to Whistler.

These days, many Vancouver families not only stop in Squamish, they live full time in this growing community that offers many amenities and opportunities to pursue a healthy, active lifestyle.
 

Giving thanks for living in a place of solid construction

Posted January 16, 2012 10:25 AM by Peter E. Simpson, President & CEO, GVHBA    

I extend to readers a belated welcome to 2012. Before you read further, do something for me — and yourselves. Walk to the nearest lawn, get down on your knees, then plant a big kiss on the ground.

 

Coats for Kids a successful GVHBA initiative

Posted December 19, 2011 09:43 AM by Peter E. Simpson, President & CEO, GVHBA    

Warm-hearted individuals contributed more than 3,000 new and gently used coats, as well as scarves, mittens and new toys, to the 16th annual Coats for Kids campaign,