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After four years is BC home inspection licensing a failure? by Craig Hostland, President CAHPI (BC)

April 2, 2013

The end of January marked the four-year anniversary of the province’s announcement of a licensing program for B.C. home inspectors. On January 30, 2009 a news release issued by the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, John van Dongen, announced the regulation of the home inspection under Consumer Protection BC, declaring, “… consumers need to have confidence that the person who is doing the inspection has the qualifications to make a professional assessment”.

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Congratulations to Durabuilt Windows & Doors

March 4, 2013

DURABUILT WINDOWS & DOORS JOINS THE RANKS OF ONE OF CANADA’S BEST MANAGED COMPANIES

 

Amongst the unveiling of their new brand and celebrating their 25th Anniversary, Durabuilt Windows and Doors
has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies 2013- a nationally renowned business awards program
celebrating companies that demonstrate vision, passion and ...

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Durabuilt Dudes are at it again!

November 13, 2012

In 2011, Durabuilt Windows & Doors participated in their first Movember.  With 52 Dudes, they raised over $16,000 and placed 120^th among 29,365 teams across Canada.  This year the team has expanded to 62 Durabuilt Dudes and 10 Durabuilt Dudettes- all raising funds and most importantly awareness about Men’s Health.  Their goal is to raise $20,000 by donations, internal weekly voting on the best Durabuilt Dude Mo’ and the Durabuilt...

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Preventative Maintenance is Key

April 26, 2012

As a member of our their Ashton Partner Plan, you will always be at the head of the class when it comes first priority service and maximum service discounts.

Come on, admit it…back in the day, you detested all those teachers’ pets who enjoyed little perks and spotlight attention…the kind that you and your buds weren’t entitled to. That is, unless you happened to be a darling little teacher’s pet yourself.

Well, nothing really has changed now that we have all become grownups....

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Make A Childs Wish Come True - BIT Technology

April 13, 2012

Visit their store and fill out an entry form for a $5 donation for a chance to WIN one of 2 - 9101 Radio Controlled Helicopters (these are BIG!) worth $100 each.

100% of the donations received will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of B.C.

A wish can encourage a child to see a future to fight for, and then to fight on, often against tremendous odds. A wish gives courage and hope.

The Draw will be held in their store Friday June 1st, 2012 Held under B.C. ...

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EVERY CHILD BELONGS, EVERY CHILD MATTERS

April 3, 2012

Step out for the SOS Children’s Village B.C. Walk and Run on June 30/2012 at the Richmond Olympic Oval.

Healthy families are active families and this year’s SOS Children’s Village B.C. 10 and 5 km. run and walk and 2km. family walk encourages communities to embrace a healthy lifestyle while helping vulnerable children and youth including those in foster care.

Every child belongs to a family and grows with Love, Respect and Security and everyone in the community is invited to ...

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We Value Your Trust

March 28, 2012

Shell Buseys HouseSmart Referral Network Privacy Pledge

Shell Buseys HouseSmart Referral Network, recognizes that your trust is fundamental to the value of the HouseSmart Referral Network for you as a homeowner and as a consumer of home improvement products and services.

Protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your personal information has always been a fundamental principle in our relationship with you. This Privacy Pledge tells you how we will ensure the confi...

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In Memory

March 2, 2012

On behalf of our members, we would like to recognize the passing of Lorne Bryce from Father & Son Chimney Service. Lorne was a colleague who served as a long time member of of our HouseSmart Home Service Referral Network, as well as being a featured guest on Shells Home Check television program and radio programs.

He provided true professionalism, dedication and talent in his field. Lorne will be missed by all of us who had the pleasure to work with him.

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Global News Story

February 24, 2012

You may remember a story that ran on Global News BC in late 2011. It outlined a customer who had work performed at their home by a company with a similar name to ours, HouseSmart Home Improvements. This company has absolutely nothing to do with Shell Busey

Last night a story ran on Global TV BC as an update to the original story. The homeowner has still not been helped, despite engineers reports outlining what needs to be done to ensure the work is done as per industry standards. The...

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ecoENERGY Retrofit for Homes Program : Important Announcement!

January 30, 2012

Registration closed and new deadline for post-retrofit evaluations

The renewed ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes program has reached its goal of 250,000 registered homeowners and is now closed to new registrations. By ending registration at this time, the program is confident that all currently registered homeowners will have the opportunity to apply for and receive a grant for their eligible retrofit upgrades.

To help ensure that program participants have the opportunity to ...

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