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Buyer Information

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Click Here For Information on Buying a Home
1st Time Home Buyers Guide
Buying a Condo
Choosing the Neighborhood
Environmental Site Assessments
Hiring a Home Inspector
Homes With a Septic System and a Well
Newcomers Guide to Canadian Housing
Selecting a Home Builder
Step By Step Home Buying
Understanding your New Home Sales Contract
Click Here For Information on Home Repairs, Renovations, and Upgrades
ABC's of Windows
Assessing the Comfort and Safety of Your Homes Mechanicle Systems
Assessing the Renovations
Before You Start a New Addition
Before You Start an Energy Efficient Retrofit - The Building Envelope
Before You Start Renovating You Basement - Moisture Problems
Before You Start Renovating You Basement - Structural Issues and Soil Conditions
Before You Start Renovating Your Bathroom
Before You Start Renovating Your Kitchen
Before You Start Replacing Materials - Exterior Walls
Before You Start Repairing or Replacing Your Roof
Before You Start Your Window and Door Renovations
Buying a Toilet
Efficient and Convenient Wood Heating
Garden Suites
Hiring a Contractor
Hot Water Heated Floors
Insulating Your Home
Making a Mobile Home Energy Efficient
Making a Post 60's Home Energy Efficient
Make a Split Entry Home Energy Efficient
Making Duplexes and Triplexes Energy Efficient
Making Post War 1.5 Storey Homes Energy Efficient
Making Single Storey Homes from The 60's Energy Efficient
Making Split Level Homes Energy Efficient
Renovating Your Basement for Livability
Sample Renovation Contract
Selecting a New Home Builder
Setback Thermostats
Water Saving Tips for Your Lawn and Garden
Mold In Your Condo
Click Here for Information on Health and Safety in the Home
Alzheimers Disease and Your Home
Apartment Odor Transfer
Asbestos In the Home
Back Up Power For Your Home
Bathroom and Kitchen Fans
Breathe Healthier
Carbon Monoxide
Checklist for After a Flood
Choosing The Right Dehumidifier
Combustion Gasses In The Home
Cleaning Your Ducts
Fighting Asthma In Your Home
Fighting Mold
Furnace Filters
Lead In Your Home
Measuring Humidity In Your Home
Preventing Falls On Stairs
Radon In Your Home
Should You Test Your Home For Mold
Tenants and Mold
Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation
Water Damage, Mold, and House Insurance
Water Filters
What To Do When You Must Leave For An Extended Power Outage
Wood Heat Safety


Contact Numbers

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Utilities
Telus310-2255
Shaw Cable748-9113
B.C. Hydro1-800-224-9376
Peerless Rd. Garbage Dump245-7800
Recycling Hotline1-800-667-4321
Ladysmith Bottle Depot245-7376
Municipal Garbage Pick-Up746-3100
Schools
Chemainus Elementary246-3522
Chemainus Secondary246-4711
St. Joseph's Private School246-3191
Ladysmith Intermediate245-3351
Ladysmith Secondary245-3043
Duncan Elementary746-6195
Maple Bay Elementary746-7541
Transportation
Westjet1-800-538-5696
Air Canada1-888-247-2262
Nanaimo Airport245-2157
Harbour Air1-800-665-0212
West Coast Air754-1066
B.C. Ferries1-888-223-3779
Victoria Clipper382-8100
Washington Ferries206-464-6400
Greyhound Coach Lines245-7332
Saltair Taxi245-8294
Nanaimo Airporter Taxi758-2133
Duncan Taxi746-4444
Local Government
Minicipality of North Cowichan746-3100
Cowichan Valley Regional District746-2620
Town of Ladysmith245-6400
City of Nanaimo754-4251
Regional District of Nanaimo751-7001
B.C. Access Centre746-1400
Chemainus Chamber of Commerce246-3944
Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce245-2112
Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce753-1191
Moving Companies
Duncan Moving & Storage746-5103
North American Vanlines388-7808
2 Small Men With Big HeartsToll Free 1-866-432-7801
Every Detail Senior's Moving748-3468
Lawyers & Notary Publics
Colleen Johel, Duncan746-7121
Gail Calderwood, Chemainus416-0040
Joan Phillips, Notary Public, Ladysmith245-7127
Mary Lynn Bancroft, Chemainus246-4771
Ron Mcaffee, Nanaimo754-2337
Yvonne Pink, Duncan748-6565
Banks & Credit Unions
Coastal Community Credit Union246-4704
CIBC Chemainus246-3257
CIBC Ladysmith245-2265
Ladysmith Credit Union245-2247
Royal Bank Ladysmith245-7111
Island Savings Credit Union Ladysmith250-245-0456
Bank of Montreal Duncan250-715-2705
Mortgage Brokers
Brad Jardine The Mortgage Centre746-6845
Steve Tomkins INVIS1-800-758-3077
Richard Allen250-245-2137
First Line Mortgages1-800-970-0700
Alpine Credits Limited250-383-2193
Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation250-363-8040
Craig Miller246-2448
Mike Nelson250-701-4050 ext 300
Home Building Inspections
Amerispec1-800-717-3771
Central Island Home Pro1-800-458-7776
Cowichan Home Inspections715-7848
Griffith Home Inspections758-9368
House Master1-800-547-9999
Service Clubs
Rotary International Chemainus416-0526
Eagles Club746-7100
Moose Hall746-4605
Kinsmen245-9982
Royal Canadian Legion246-4532
Entertainment
Cowichan Community Centre748-7529
Port Theatre in Nanaimo754-8550
Chemainus Dinner Theatre246-9820
Caprice Theatre - Duncan748-6231
The Galaxy Theatres - Rutherford754-3534
Woodgrove Avalon Theatres390-5021
Emergency Numbers
Emergencies911
Police748-5522
Chemainus Health Care Centre246-3291
Cowichan District Hospital746-4141
Nanaimo Hospital754-2141
Chemainus Fire Department246-3121
Duncan Fire Department746-5211
Ladysmith Fire Department245-6436
Thetis Fire Department246-4834
Crofton Fire Department246-3650
North Oyster Fire Department245-5111
Newspapers
Ladysmith Chronicle245-2277
Pictorial/Cowichan Newsleader746-4471
The Citizen748-2666
The Times Colonist380-5211

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