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Photo: Joe Mabel First-time homebuyers might gulp at the thought of taking out a mortgage to buy a home in Vancouver — and who can blame them? Report after report indicates that prices of homes in Vancouver are constantly rising.

The sun is out and spring is in the air, but now is the time to start thinking about next winter season! Yup, that’s right…it’ll be here before you know it! We’re expecting a snowy, west coast wonderland next winter, and Grouse Mountain’s Y2Play Pass

Over the weekend in Vancouver, a small circle of Vancouver bloggers called Team CHFA West attended the largest tradeshow in Western Canada for natural health and organics; the Canadian Health Food Association's CHFA West .

V.I.A.'s Building Blocks sponsored features offer intimate looks at real estate projects in and around Greater Vancouver, bringing you stories about the developers, the neighbourhoods and the homes themselves.

Being in a city as bike friendly as Vancouver, I was excited to make use of the electric blue roof racks found on Evo‘s fleet of Prius Hybrids.

Got your eye on a future in design? Pay very close attention. Oakridge is collecting together the city’s best instructors in art and design of all kinds, and hosting a Design Fair in the shopping centre.

What’s your dream job? For some, it’s all about making people smile. For others, it means working with their hands, flexing their creative muscles or even saving lives.

With the snow gone early and the entire valley excited about the first of the spring blossoms, it’s time to tip a glass and taste the promise of what more than 120 Okanagan wineries will be offering this summer.

Granville Island isn’t just for tourists. While a favourite for many visiting from out of town, Granville Island is home to some of the best foods and unique shops that locals can enjoy.

Spring is in the air. For Kelowna's 122,000 residents that means a reawakening of activity that sweeps away the winter cobwebs and signals a renewed love affair with the Okanagan outdoors.