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Caregivers/representatives are already stretched to the limit trying to carry out the wishes of a spouse, family or friend.Why are banks and credit unions refusing to honour Representation Agreements for financial and legal affairs?Why are health authorities and the Ministry of Health (Health Link) promoting the Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment (M.O.S.T.) form instead of Representation Ag…

Written by Joanne on June 12, 2015It is over 15 years since the Representation Agreement Act came into effect—its purpose was to reform the adult guardianship system.This means reforming the health and social service systems from the ‘we know best’ approach to a person/patient-centered approach based on self-determination. It seems that changes in culture and practice are difficult for system…

Written by Joanne on June 15, 2015June 15 is elder abuse awareness day. It seems like a good time to consider safeguards for personal planning.We are all going to die and many of us will need some assistance with our affairs prior to death—due to illness, injury, aging or disability.How can we protect ourselves, when arranging for others to help us? Learn about the legal documents availa…

Muted Impact Expected From Cancelled Investor Immigrant ProgramVancouver, BC – February 14, 2014. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 4,244 residential sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in January, up 24.5 per cent from January 2013. Total sales dollar volume was $2.4 billion, an increase of 36.8 per cent compared to a year a…

Vancouver, BC – January 13, 2014. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 72,936 residential sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in BC during 2013, up 7.8 per cent from 2012. The five-year average is 75,400 units, while the ten-year average is 84,800 units. Total sales dollar volume was $39.2 billion, an increase of 12.6 per cent compar…

Vancouver, BC – March 14, 2014. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 5,578 residential sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in February, up 24.9 per cent from February 2013. Total sales dollar volume was $3.4 billion, an increase of 43.1 per cent compared to a year ago. The average MLS® residential price in the province rose to $611,6…

Vancouver, BC – April 15, 2014. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 6,661 residential sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in March, up 16.8 per cent from March 2013. Total sales dollar volume was $3.7 billion, an increase of 21.5 per cent compared to a year ago. The average MLS® residential price in the province rose to $562,316, up…

Vancouver, BC – May 29, 2014. Local governments need innovation and creativity to find funding to update or create floodplain maps, according to the Floodplain Mapping Funding Guidebook for BC Local Governments, published today by the British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA).Floodplain maps provide visual information on where floodwaters are expected to go, and help local governments ma…

Vancouver, BC – May 13, 2014.  The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 7,730 residential sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in April, up 12 per cent from April 2013. Total sales dollar volume was $4.3 billion, an increase of 19 per cent compared to a year ago. The average MLS® residential price in the province rose to $561,613, up 6.3…