Embracing the Future: Robot Roommate Chronicles - Part 2
Posted on Aug 15, 2024
How can you discern what is AI and what is not?
That was the question in a recent conversation I had with a friend. There are a number of ways to do this, but it would take another post to go through them all. What I wanted to do in this article is to finish part 2 of our Robot Roommate series and give you some AI samplings. The more familiar with A...The Robotic Roommate: How AI Will Reshape Homelife in the Next Decade
Posted on Aug 13, 2024
AI Assistants: Ushering a New Era of Smart Home Living
On September 8, 1966, Star Trek arrived on our television screens. And we heard those immortal words for the first time. "Beam me up, Scotty." Every week, a new adventure flying through the galaxy to explore where "No man has gone before." Ever since then, generations of Trekkies have been eager...
No One Left Behind: Tackling Homelessness in Abbotsford Through Community Action
Posted on Aug 02, 2024
The Homelessness Crisis in Abbotsford
Homelessness has become a pressing issue in Abbotsford, BC, with a significant number of individuals facing housing insecurity and lack of access to essential services. According to the 2020-21 Report on Homeless Counts in BC, the Fraser Valley region, which includes Abbotsford, had an estimated homeless populat...Tiny Balcony, Big Flavour: Container Gardening and Your Abbotsford Condo
Posted on Jul 30, 2024
The Lower Mainland is bursting with life, and so is your inner green thumb! But when you live in an Abbotsford condo, finding space for a garden can feel like a pipe dream. Fear not, fellow city dwellers, because container gardening is here to save the day (and your tastebuds!).
Whether you have a sprawling balcony or just a sunny windowsill, contai...
Container Gardening for Condos: How to Cultivate a Lush Oasis in Your Small Urban Space
Posted on Mar 15, 2024
Introducing Urban Oasis Gardening
Urban oasis gardening refers to growing plants in small city spaces like apartments, condos, and balconies. For urban dwellers with limited outdoor space, it provides the opportunity to enjoy greenery and connect with nature. Container gardening and vertical gardening techniques allow you to maximize every square in...