Warm Clothing, Warmer Hearts
  
A huge thank you to everyone who donated to the Realtors Care Blanket Drive! Thanks to your generosity, we collected 38 bags of warm clothing and blankets.
We brought the men’s clothing out to Wagner Hills, and I was truly moved by their mission and the way they support healing, growth, and transformation for the men recovering from addiction. It felt really good knowing our donations will be used by these men as they work outdoors in return for the support and guidance they receive.
The women’s clothing was delivered to Ishtar Women’s Resource Society, where it will support women seeking safety, stability, and a fresh start.
The children’s items were taken to the Salvation Army, helping local families who need a little extra warmth this season.
Warm hearts create warm communities, and this drive proved exactly that.
Coach Home vs. Laneway Home in Vancouver — What’s the Difference?
As more homeowners look for ways to create additional housing or generate rental income, coach homes and laneway homes have become increasingly popular across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. While both are detached dwellings built on the same property as a main house, they have important differences. Here’s a clear breakdown:
🏡 Laneway Home
A laneway home is a small detached residential unit built where a garage typically sits, facing the back lane. These are most common in the City of Vancouver due to its extensive laneway network.
Key Features:
Located at the rear of the lot, accessed from the lane
Generally smaller in size (often 500–1,000 sq. ft.)
Often used as a rental suite or extended-family accommodation
Can be stratified and sold separately if the zoning and lot qualify
Popular in Vancouver’s densification strategy for single-family neighbourhoods
🏘️ Coach Home
A coach home (sometimes called a “carriage home”) is a detached dwelling located elsewhere on the property, not necessarily at the back or by a lane. These are more common in larger-lot areas such as Surrey, Langley, and Coquitlam.
Key Features:
Placement on the lot is flexible — side, rear, or integrated into new subdivisions
Typically larger than a laneway home
Designed as a rental suite or independent living space for family
Cannot be stratified or sold as a separate property
Often included in newer neighbourhood designs with intentional density
🔍 The Main Differences at a Glance Feature Laneway Home Coach Home Location on Lot Rear, facing a lane Flexible placement Size Smaller Larger Where Common Vancouver Suburban municipalities Ownership Can be stratified and sold separately (if zoning allows) Cannot be stratified or sold independently Primary Purpose Rental or extended family Rental or multi-generational living ✔️ Which One Is Right for You?
If you’re in Vancouver and your lot meets zoning criteria, a laneway home may offer both flexibility and the potential for future stratification.
If you live in suburban areas and want a larger, family-friendly secondary dwelling, a coach home is typically the preferred option.
ARE MILLENNIALS REALLY ENTITLED?
While researching gratitude and thanksgiving, I came cross this Financial Times transcript on "the truth about 'entitled millennnials' by Isabel Berwick and Taylor Nicole Rogers.
Boomers have been unfair in perpetuating this misnomer because they are not displaying entitled behavior but a different set of expectations than any previous generation.
Unlike burning the midnight oil like their parents and grandparents, millennials understand the value of work-life balance, collaboration, and enjoying life now versus waiting for a distant retirement.
They refuse to work in toxic jobs with little or no reward unlike their parents.
There is no spoiled generation, only spoiled people from each generation (Melanie Allen, Journalist).
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