March 2008 - Posts

Check out the NEW Pender Island Guide
I just put the finishing touches on a few new pages on my website. Collectively called the " Pender Island Guide ," these new pages give everyone considering a permanent move to Pender, as well as those just coming for a weekend visit, a one-stop-shop Read More...
Posted 31 March 08 10:57 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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What Did You Do for Earth Hour '08?
Over here at our place, we had the fire burning in the wood stove. We lit a few candles for some extra lighting, and then we got out the dice and scorecard for a few rounds of Yahtzee! Add a beer for me and a glass of wine for my wife, and the hour passed Read More...
Posted 29 March 08 08:05 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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Reminder: Earth Hour Approaches! 2 Days to Go...
Just a quick reminder to everyone that Earth Hour is coming up on Saturday, March 29. The concept originated in Sydney, Aus in 2007, and has now spread worldwide, as a movement to help fight global warming. Individuals, businesses and organizations are Read More...
Posted 27 March 08 07:52 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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Islands Trust - A Great Resource for Pender Island Buyers
North Pender? If you are considering purchasing property on North Pender Island, or even if you already live on our great island, you should take some time to browse throught the North Pender section of the Islands Trust's website. Here you will find Read More...
Posted 26 March 08 02:41 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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SOLD! On Pender Island, BC - March 2008
My most recent sale on Pender Island: This beautiful, "almost finished" home appealed to the buyers I brought from Vancouver. Its modern, loft-style feel is highlighted by stunning , south-facing ocean views from the wrap-around deck. Don't Read More...
Posted 21 March 08 10:57 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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Get Money Back from BC Hydro When You Purchase Energy Star Appliances
Spring is the time that many of use start thinking about home renovations. If you live in BC and are considering remodelling your kitchen or laundry room, you should know that BC Hydro is offering mail-in rebates when you purchase ENERGY STAR labelled Read More...
Posted 19 March 08 11:39 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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Earth Hour – Take an Hour to Make a Difference on March 29, 2008
On 31 March 2007, 2.2 million people and 2100 Sydney businesses turned off their lights for one hour - Earth Hour. If the greenhouse reduction achieved in the Sydney CBD during Earth Hour was sustained for a year, it would be equivalent to taking 48,616 Read More...
Posted 18 March 08 07:25 by Howard Sanders | 1 Comments   
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Events on Pender Island, BC -- Thursday March 20 to Monday, March 24
Welcome to all of our visitors who have come over to spend Spring Break with us here on Pender! I know that many more of you will be coming over in a couple of days for Easter. Here's some of what's up this looong weekend: Thursday, March 20 Special Read More...
Posted 18 March 08 01:24 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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Read it BEFORE You Send It
Actual Letters to Landlords "The toilet is blocked and we cannot bathe the children until it is cleared." "Will you please send someone to mend our cracked sidewalk. Yesterday my wife tripped on it and is now pregnant." "I want Read More...
Posted 13 March 08 08:01 by Howard Sanders | 1 Comments   
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Pender Island Events - Thursday, March 13 to Sunday, March 16
As spring approaches, it's really shaping up to be a great week here on Pender Island. The sun is shining and everyone is smiling as they break open their garden sheds and get started on some serious ground preparation! Here's what's happening Read More...
Posted 11 March 08 12:46 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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Video of the Week
Enjoy...it's good, (almost totally) clean fun from John Pinette Read More...
Posted 09 March 08 02:43 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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Poet’s Cove – A Great Place for Pender Island Locals!
For those of you who don’t know, Poet’s Cove Resort & Spa is located on sunny South Pender in British Columbia’s breathtaking Southern Gulf Islands. The resort boasts world-class facilities, and is a great place for Pender residents Read More...
Posted 07 March 08 05:04 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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Take a Virtual Tour of Pender Island, BC
Please take a visit to my new virtual tour of Pender Island! While you're there, have a look at the rest of my site. If you have any questions about Pender Island, or the listings available on my site, please contact me for more information. Email: Read More...
Posted 06 March 08 03:08 by Howard Sanders | 1 Comments   
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10 Reasons Why You Should Use a Realtor to Sell Your Home
Your home is the most likely your most valuable asset, and the largest single investment you have made. Successful professional gamblers would balk at risking the majority of their winnings on anything less than a sure thing. Then why are some home owners Read More...
Posted 05 March 08 10:34 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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Bank of Canada Cuts Interest Rate to 3.5%
The Bank of Canada has cut the target for it's overnight lending rate by half a percentage point today to 3.5%. The banks have already started to respond by matching the BOC's cut with a cut in their own prime lending rates -- down to approx 5.25% Read More...
Posted 04 March 08 10:45 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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Events on Pender Island - Monday March 3 to Sunday March 9
What's up on Pender this week? As always, it's a little bit of this and a little bit of that...but one thing is always constant, there's something for everyone: Monday, March 3 9:30am - Parents & Babes free drop-in at Dragonfly Daycare Read More...
Posted 03 March 08 11:28 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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