In the Media
The Story Behind the Hummingbird Logo
March 22, 2021 -
Choosing the right brandmark is just as important as choosing a style that showcases who you are as a person. At OPAL by element, we put considerable thought into crafting a logo that is simple yet beautiful and able to completely encapsulate our spirit and culture. OPAL’s Guiding Light: The Hummingbird A vision of Candy…
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What is a LEED Building?
February 18, 2021 -
When you’re trying to maintain an environmentally conscious lifestyle, where you live is just as important as how you live. According to the Canada Green Building Council, buildings are responsible for 30 per cent of all greenhouse gases and up to 70 per cent of all municipal water consumption. In an effort to combat this…
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Our Partnership in Research, Production & Installation of Pura Air Purifiers
February 10, 2021 -
At OPAL by element, our tagline is “Pursue Life.” In everything that we do, we strive to ensure that our residents are able to live vibrant, healthy and wonderful lives. For this reason, we are so excited to announce our collaboration with Pura Air to install air purification units in our Independent Living residence and…
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HAPPINESS, HEALTH & SAFETY AMID COVID-19
January 23, 2021 -
Living in the midst of a pandemic has been difficult on everyone, and the recent spike in COVID-19 cases has caused many families to worry about those who are most vulnerable. This is especially true for families with loved ones who live in a retirement community. Because older generations are at a much higher risk…
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BCSLA, Sanofi & Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc. Webinar, 8th October 2020, 10am PST
December 17, 2020 -
Ernie Hee, EVP of Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc. & Veronica Da Conceicao, General Manager of OPAL by Element, present at a live webinar hosted by BCSLA. This webinar, held on 8th October 2020, was sponsored by Sanofi-Pasteur. Ernie Hee, EVP of Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc. and Veronica Da Conceicao, General Manager of OPAL by Element,…
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Topping off ceremony for $105.7 million retirement residence
May 18, 2018 -
On time and opening early 2019: revolutionary concept never seen before in Vancouver. Vancouver, BC Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc. (TSX.V:ELM) poured the final concrete slab for the top floor of its innovative aging-in-place community in the Cambie Corridor in May. OPAL is the flagship project for Element’s award-winning intergenerational approach to creating community residences that overcomes…
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February 09, 2018 -
Original article: http://www.westerninvestor.com/news/british-columbia/mixed-age-concept-widens-appeal-of-seniors-housing-1.23167759 Mixed-age concept widens appeal of seniors’ housing Welcoming younger family members into retirement complexes delivers benefits for seniors – and deepens the market for developers Baila Lazarus Western Investor February 8, 2018 Opal in Vancouver: the unique mixed-age retirement residence opens in 2019 with 44 condominiums, 56 rentals and 30 care units. | Tri-City…
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Business in Vancouver Features OPAL: A New Age for Retirement Residences
February 01, 2018 -
Vancouver multi-generational residences are the first in Canada to address the need to include family members in a senior’s new environment Original article here: A New Age for Retirement Residences Vancouver multi-generational residences are the first in Canada to address the need to include family members in a senior’s new environment By Baila Lazarus | January 30, 2018,…
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OPAL by element honoured in BC Profiles of Excellence
February 01, 2018 -
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Tax Kick-Backs to Boost the Security of Your “Work-Optional” Years
October 25, 2017 -
Growing older has its perks! Among them, tax breaks. Here, a few ways you can save a few bucks at tax time. Pension Income Splitting: If you’re one of the lucky few to be taking home a pension, you might be able to split up to 50 per cent of your eligible pension income with…
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