One month and its Christmas. That's hard to believe with the way the weather's been these past few weeks. Not that I've heard any complaints except for a snowboarder I know. Thinking about the Christmas season makes me remember childhood days. My parents immigrated to Canada from Holland. With lots of kids ( there are eight of us) and only little money, they ...
Posted by Klaas Gerrits
on November 25, 2009
The Olympic Flame is Coming to Kentville November 20th at 1 pm. Show your Olympic spirit by lining the Torch route and cheering on the Torch Bearers as they carry the Olympic Flame through Kentville.
There are also celebrations in Wolfville. Community celebrations will begin at approximately 10:30 am with a Mikmaw ceremony of dancing and drumming that will serve as a blessing and ...
Posted by Cathy Doucette
on November 19, 2009
November Tip of the Month, brought to you by Canadian Residential Inspection Services
If your heating equipment is over 20 years old, consider upgrading it. New equipment is much more efficient than the older versions.
Draft proof your home everywhere! Include attic hatches, doors, window frames, and any penetrations through exterior walls.
Consider upgrading your windows to dual or triple pane ...
Posted by Cathy Doucette
on November 18, 2009
As a life-long Valley resident I believe our Valley is a wonderful place to raise a family. If you are curious about life in the Annapolis Valley you can ask me or check out this website, www.ourvalley.ca , it is full of wonderful details about Valley life including history, communities, tourism, employment, schools, health and much, much more!
Remember only CENTURY 21 gives free ...
Posted by Cathy Doucette
on November 17, 2009
Housing Activity to Strengthen in 2010 Says CMHC
Housing starts have started to recover and are expected to continue to improve in the second half of 2009. Starts are expected to reach 141,900 for the year and will increase to 164,900 for 2010, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
“We expect housing markets across Canada to strengthen leading into and over ...
Posted by Linda Schofield
on November 10, 2009
Although the Annapolis Valley is warm right now, November 9th, 2009, winter is definitely in the air. As with what happens every winter, potential sellers wonder if there is any point to putting their home up for sale. What with snow, slush, cold weather, blistering days of winter, we all think it's too inconvenient, there are no buyers who would bother to look at this time of year.
This ...
Posted by Cathy Doucette
on November 9, 2009