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As we lead up to National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations on June 21, we would be remiss if we did not first acknowledge the recent findings at the Kamloops Indian Residential School in Kamloops,...

What is tenant's insurance?  In short, it is the best way to ensure your personal property and belongings are protected. To help you live better and do what is best for you and your family, we...

Apart from providing clean and attractive rental homes across Western Canada to help our residents live better, one of our top commitment is resident safety. We reached out to the Alberta Residential...

This month we thought we would shake up the blog a bit from our informative "how-to" format and instead showcase a passionate and hardworking mother-daughter duo baking up smiles in British...

With many of us spending an increased amount of time at home over this past year, it has allowed us to form a deeper understanding of our immediate impact on the world around us. Sustainability has...

  Can you feel it? Spring is in the air! As Mother Nature begins to clean up and rejuvenate her outdoor spaces, it is time to think about doing the same to your indoor spaces. As many of us...

With the holiday season behind us and the decorations safely stored, indoor spaces can feel somewhat empty. We reached out to horticulturist Cynthia Booth from Glass Earth Plant Store to explore...

  "Pivot" seems to be the newest buzz word and can be used with respect to your mindset and fitness routine. We chatted with Bradley Young of Diverse Training Centre in Kamloops, B...

  When was the last time you gave someone a sincere thank you for doing something? When was the last time you received a sincere thank you for helping another? I bet it made you smile and...

In a world where everyone seems to be busy with something - work, activities, pets, school, children, etc… - we chatted with Healthy Eating & Weight Loss Coach (HWL) Sofya Young to give...

  Pretty much everyone has a camera in their pockets these days with cell phones. We asked Master of Photographic Arts, Kent Wong, to provide some basic rules of thumb to take your photos...

  Apartment living can sometimes mean getting creative about how to accomplish common cleaning tasks like washing your car, patio furniture, or even bicycle! We've put together some ideas to...

At Kelson Group, our mission is to help our residents live better. Part of that is also thinking about the pets in our pet-friendly buildings. We're not sure if you knew or not, but this Wednesday...

So you have a couple plants. Maybe a cactus or two. Perhaps you've even invested in the Instagram-famous Pilea peperomioides. All the plants in said plant collection seem to be doing pretty...

  Official Canada Day celebrations are cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related public health restrictions on large gatherings. But that does not mean the 153rd birthday party is...

Father's Day is this Sunday and if you are looking for some great gift ideas to celebrate Dad, look no further! We have something on our list that will surely suit your dad whether he is the...

Our team at Kelson Group is asked a lot about Tenant Insurance. To help you live better and do what is best for you and your family, we interviewed the experts at Hub International Barton Insurance...

  Necessity is the mother of invention. The cliché is especially true when it comes to food. When kitchens and even grocery stores run low on supplies, necessity—like...

  It's almost here!  The day where we celebrate the wonderful woman you call Mom! How can you make her feel as special as you normally might but without the brunches, the pedicure date,...

With self-isolation and social distancing top of mind these days, Kelson Group invites you to explore some activities below that allow you to keep busy while staying safe.  We gathered a list...

  We're now a few weeks into self-isolation and we bet in most cases by now you've had to go out to get groceries, have had friends deliver provisions, or have had a delivery company stop by...

If you've been down the aisles of a grocery store or pharmacy lately, there is a noticeable lack of hand sanitizers and wipes available. This can make it hard to maintain strict hand hygiene...

  Spring is practically here. Sure, a clean house is nice, but so is fresh air and sunshine after being inside all winter. Good news! We spent some time scouring (get it?) the internet to...

  If travelling for spring break is not an option this year, we have some ideas to help you create an amazing staycation! You'll avoid the packing, the line ups, the grumpiness that comes...

At this time of year, it's 15°C and sunny one day, and then next day, you've got two inches of snow and your car door is frozen shut. Mother Nature can't quite make up her mind right...

Research conducted by the Centre for Housing Policy at the University of York in 2007 suggests that Good Neighbour Agreements have many benefits to residents including: Reinforcing resident...

  Show your appreciation with DIY gifts from the heart this Valentine's Day. No expensive or grand gestures required (unless, of course, you really want to go big!). Sometimes the most...

  The hustle of the holidays is over, and the shiny new sheen of the new year is fading. It's February. How are those New Year's resolutions holding up?   Several studies suggest a...

The new year often marks the start of resolutions, changes, or goals. While any time is a good time to set out to accomplish a personal goal, it sometimes helps to have a defined start date. No...

  Decking the halls for Christmas is fun for some, arduous for others, but there's likely not many who look forward to the post-holiday aftermath and clean up. Wouldn't it be nice if the...