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The OG Advertising Platform: Historical Newspapers of Victoria

By |2022-03-08T18:31:27+00:00March 8th, 2022|Educational, Historical Vancouver Island, Pemberton Holmes History, Real Estate History, Victoria History, Victoria Real Estate Market|

When it comes to advertising a home in Victoria, the mediums on which to do so are nearly endless. Agents today can choose from social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook and even TikTok (!),

Time Travel, Timelines, and a Timely Topic: Pemberton Memorial Operating Room

By |2022-02-07T20:06:19+00:00February 7th, 2022|Educational, Historical Vancouver Island, Real Estate History, Royal Jubilee Hospital, Vancouver Island Neighbourhoods, Victoria History|

I think we can all agree that, given the hypothetical choice, we would most definitely prefer to have an operation done in 2022 as opposed to 1822. But is that fear warranted, or are

Women and War: Women and Their Service During the First World War

By |2021-11-25T18:15:13+00:00November 25th, 2021|Educational, Historical Vancouver Island, Pemberton Holmes History, Remembrance Day|

As our logo says, Pemberton Holmes was established in 1887. This date has given the family-run company time to not only amass an extensive history, but also to grow an archive of materials that

When Our Ho(l)mes Are Far Away: The Letters That Connect Us All

By |2021-11-09T22:25:44+00:00November 9th, 2021|Cultural Events, Educational, Historical Vancouver Island, Pemberton Holmes History, Remembrance Day, Vancouver Island Neighbourhoods|

As our logo says, Pemberton Holmes was established in 1887. This date has given the family-run company time to not only amass an extensive history, but also to grow an archive of materials that

Books Children Love

By |2023-07-24T17:53:44+00:00October 26th, 2021|Children's Books, Educational, Enjoying Your Home, Family Time, Home Comforts, Quality of Living|

Richard Scarry was a prolific writer and illustrator of children's books throughout his career. Always well-reviewed on Amazon, his collections inspire nostalgia in parents and quickly become a child's favourite book. Each page is designed

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