News & Updates

OASIS rezoning approved by Mayor and Council at Third Reading

Element has achieved a tremendous milestone in receiving rezoning approval on the OASIS masterplan for a multi-phased intergenerational aging-in-place project, for a total buildable area of approximately 750,000sf, or 950 suites, along with complementary commercial uses. The next steps are technical processes to arrive at Fourth Reading (enactment of rezoning) and Development Permit approval.

OASIS Public Hearing on January 29 a strong success

On Monday, January 29, the OASIS project was presented at a Public Hearing. Public remarks showed embrace of Element’s intergenerational aging-in-place vision. New 20-storey seniors housing tower not about money, says developer

OASIS passes First and Second Readings – Feature in the Langley Times

OASIS successfully passed the First and Second Readings on January 15, 2018 and on January 29, it will be presented to Mayor and Council for rezoning approval and processing of concurrent DP application on the first phase. Langley Township’s first 20-storey tower passes hurdle at council

OPAL construction progress continuing smoothly: on time and on budget

OPAL construction has proceeded to above-grade works, and the community is increasingly excited to watch the residence rise above grade. Conrete is being poured, structural framing is progressing steadily, and the feature staircase in the central building is taking form!

Bayview in Oak Bay News

Link to original article here: HOMEFINDER: Bayview in Vic West adding a senior’s element Bayview in Vic West adding a senior’s element Vancouver’s Element Lifestyle Retirement buys into master-planned neighbourhood DON DESCOTEAU Wed Sep 13th, 2017 6:30am BUSINESSLOCAL BUSINESS Note: Correction to article is italicized below. Ten buildings are planned for the master-planned 20-acre Bayview…

Element’s Bayview project featured on the front page of Times Colonist in Victoria

Original article here:  http://www.westerninvestor.com/news/british-columbia/element-lifestyle-retirement-secures-major-langley-and-victoria-developments-1.22623857 $75-million seniors building deal for Bayview on Songhees ANDREW A. DUFFY / TIMES COLONIST SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 06:01 AM Bayview Place in Victoria, in the Songhees neighbourhood.   Photograph By Bayview Place The next piece in the Bayview Place puzzle will soon be coming out of the ground with a deal to build…

Western Investor: Element secures major Langley and Victoria developments

Original article at this link: http://www.westerninvestor.com/news/british-columbia/element-lifestyle-retirement-secures-major-langley-and-victoria-developments-1.22623857   *NOTE: The writer of this news article provided a listing of sales and leasing statistics for another Element project, OPAL by element, in the same paragraph as the new Bayview project, which site was only just acquired on August 29, 2017. (OPAL by element™ is Element’s flagship, located…

100% positive feedback at OASIS Public Information Meeting

  On September 7, 2017, OASIS by element™ was presented to the community at a Public Information Meeting held at the Langley Events Centre. The event was very well attended, and feedback was overwhelmingly positive on all aspects of the development. The response is highly rewarding and encouraging, as our vision and model are proving…

OASIS by element: Rezoning Public Process officially launches. Public Information Meeting on September 7, 6-8pm

Element Removes Subject Conditions on the Acquisition of Victoria Harbour Property

To download the original news release click on this link. August 17th, 2017, Vancouver, BC – Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc. (the “Company, Element or the Purchaser ) (TSX.V: ELM) is pleased to announce that it amended and has now removed conditions in the Offer to Purchase Agreement dated April 20th, 2017 to acquire a 1.96 acres…

OPAL Flagship: steady construction progress – continuing on time, on budget

Construction of OPAL progressing smoothly, on time and on budget

OPAL by element is our proud flagship, and we are very pleased that construction has been coming along very smoothly since it began at the end of February. We are on time and on budget, and excitement is mounting in the surrounding community, all along the Cambie Corridor as families watch this revolutionary Intergenerational Aging-and-Growing-in-Place…

Western Investor: Senior Housing Availability Takes a Nose Dive – demand pressures, with very little new supply

Western Investor full article: Senior Housing Availability Takes a Nose Dive   Opal, a luxury seniors’ residence, will open in 2019 and is already seeing high registration. | OPAL by Element Highlights from the article, with corrections to the article highlighted in italics: Despite a willingness to pay rents three to four times higher than…

OPAL making a difference: on the front cover of the Province

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Vancouver Sun and The Province: OPAL by element in the news, with live video interview of a purchaser who purchased for his mom and his in-laws

Original Articles available here, including an embedded live video interview: Vancouver Sun The Province Content copied from the articles: A development on the west side of Vancouver is among the new kinds of housing projects aimed at accommodating an aging population. Unlike some seniors’ housing complexes that restricts residents to 55 and older, the Opal…

Element Lifestyle Retirement Enters Agreement to Purchase Property in Victoria Harbour for Development

To download a PDF of this news release CLICK HERE April 27, 2017, Vancouver, BC – Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc. (the “Company” or “Element”) (TSX.V: ELM) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a 1.96 acres commercial property located along the harbourside of Victoria at Bayview Place, British Columbia…

Our purchaser shares his personal family experience leading to their commitment to OPAL

Douglas Guest has purchased two units, for his mom and his in-laws. He’s only 37 years old, but very much looks forward to his own children being able to spend quality time with both sides of the family, engaged in meaningful activities like cooking classes, arts and crafts, music, movies, ping pong and the like….

OPAL has an average of 65 years of age, in contrast with the industry average of 87

Element receives excavation permit for OPAL project Tuesday, February 14, 2017 The City of Vancouver has issued an excavation permit to Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc. (Element) for OPAL, the developer’s flagship retirement residence in Cambie Village. Construction on OPAL is completely financed and construction is scheduled to begin immediately after a ground-breaking ceremony on February…

Industry News – Active Aging

Construction begins on innovative Canadian community Element Lifestyle Retirement’s flagship residence, OPAL by elementTM, broke ground in Vancouver, Canada, in February 2017 with a ceremony signifying the start of construction. Once complete, the aging-in-place community will span an entire city block on the city’s West Side. OPAL’s design combines with Element’s intergenerational approach to create…

Drone aerial videography of our Groundbreaking milestone on February 21, 2017!

It was a truly momentous occasion. On this day, our intergenerational aging in place vision finally officially begins to be physically realized! Drone videography by Lift Marketing.

OPAL Groundbreaking receives widespread coverage on mainstream news media

Our intergenerational aging-in-place model won an international award over 950 projects assessed worldwide. It is an honor that with the groundbreaking of this revolutionary project, we have made the news on Fairchild TV News, CBC, CTV , City TV, Global, Vancouver Sun, Province, Calgary Herald, BC Business and Business in Vancouver.

Element Receives Excavation Permit for Opal by element. Groundbreaking on Feb 21, 2017.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES Element Lifestyle Retirement Receives Excavation Permit for Opal Project. Construction to Begin Shortly. (TO DOWNLOAD THIS IN PDF PLEASE CLICK HERE) Vancouver, BC (February 10, 2017) – Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc. (the “Company”, or “Element”) (TSX.V: ELM) is…

Maili Wong: breaking through self-limiting thoughts about retirement finances, live well, and cascade wealth to the next generations.

At the OPAL Discovery Centre, we want to invite the community’s families to plan for the long-term – how to achieve and sustain a liberated, quality lifestyle, and have no worries about how long the money can last, or whether anything can be left to pass on to your future generations. Maili Wong is author…

OPAL by element – our revolutionary model is catching the attention of editors at the Vancouver Sun

Opal’s new ‘aging-in-place’ residency set to rise in Cambie Village KATHLEEN FREIMOND More from Kathleen Freimond Published on: January 20, 2017 | Last Updated: January 20, 2017 9:59 AM PST An artist’s rendering of OPAL by element, a project from OPAL Retirement Inc. and OPAL Development Limited Partnership in Vancouver. Submitted. [PNG Merlin Archive] PNG…

OPAL featured in Vancouver Profiles of Excellence

By invitation, OPAL is featured in 2017 Vancouver Profiles of Excellence, published by Glacier Media Group.  Element is honored for its revolutionary, innovative concept that does away with the conventional model of retirement residences, or nursing and senior homes. OPAL by element, the first intergenerational residence to provide Independent Living, Assisted Living and Complex Care,…

OPAL site work has begun!

The homes are now demolished, as shown in these before and after images. Excavation for foundation is anticipated in mid February. The excitement builds and there has been an overwhelming number of visits to our Discovery Centre since families have noticed the action.  

650AM CISL Radio Interview Dec 10, 2016 Segment 4

Element Lifestyle Retirement Director and Vice President, Candy Ho, talks about her father’s story of immigration, and the motivation and inspiration that drove him to pioneer, develop and operate Continuum of Lifestyles (Aging in Place) retirement residences. Candy also discusses Element’s vision for today’s concept of retirement, and its addition of intergenerational homes with services…

650AM CISL Radio Interview Dec 10, 2016 Segment 3

Element Lifestyle Retirement Director and Vice President, Candy Ho, talks about her father’s story of immigration, and the motivation and inspiration that drove him to pioneer, develop and operate Continuum of Lifestyles (Aging in Place) retirement residences. Candy also discusses Element’s vision for today’s concept of retirement, and its addition of intergenerational homes with services…

650AM CISL RADIO INTERVIEW Dec 10, 2016 Segment 2

Element Lifestyle Retirement Director and Vice President, Candy Ho, talks about her father’s story of immigration, and the motivation and inspiration that drove him to pioneer, develop and operate Continuum of Lifestyles (Aging in Place) retirement residences. Candy also discusses Element’s vision for today’s concept of retirement, and its addition of intergenerational homes with services…

650AM CISL Radio Interview Dec 10, 2016 Segment 1

Element Lifestyle Retirement Director and Vice President, Candy Ho, talks about her father’s story of immigration, and the motivation and inspiration that drove him to pioneer, develop and operate Continuum of Lifestyles (Aging in Place) retirement residences. Candy also discusses Element’s vision for today’s concept of retirement, and its addition of intergenerational homes with services…

Chinese Radio, Fairchild AM1320 interview: Parts 4-7

The life story of father and daughter, Don and Candy Ho, President and Vice President of Element Lifestyle Retirement: on life philosophy, family values, and vision. Part 4: Part 5: Part 6: Part 7:

Chinese Fairchild Radio Interviews with Jacqueline Au 区颖恩 on AM1320 (Part 1)

OASIS REZONING APPLICATION SUBMITTED

As of January 15, 2016, element™ Lifestyle Retirement Inc. (element) submitted a zoning amendment application to amend Zoning Bylaw 2500 to permit development of Oasis by element™, a continuum-of-care and residential community located on approximately 6.94 hectare/17.15 acres of land within the Township of Langley, located at 7743 and 7787 – 200th Street. Consistent with…

Chinese Fairchild Radio Interviews with Jacqueline Au 区颖恩 on AM1320 ( Part 2)

Chinese Fairchild Radio: Interviews with Jacqueline Au 区颖恩 on AM1320 (Part 3)

Interviews with Jacqueline Au 区颖恩 on AM1320 (Part 4)

Chinese Fairchild Radio AM1320 Interview: Part 1

The life story of father and daughter, Don and Candy Ho, President and Vice President of Element Lifestyle Retirement: on life philosophy, family values, and vision.

Chinese Fairchild Radio AM1320 Interview: Part 2

The life story of father and daughter, Don and Candy Ho, President and Vice President of Element Lifestyle Retirement: on life philosophy, family values, and vision.

Chinese Fairchild Radio AM1320 Interview: Part 3

The life story of father and daughter, Don and Candy Ho, President and Vice President of Element Lifestyle Retirement: on life philosophy, family values, and vision.

650AM CISL RADIO INTERVIEW Nov12th2016 Seg1

Element Lifestyle Retirement’s President, Don Ho, and Vice President, Candy Ho, talk about their vision to positively revolutionize the experience of life for seniors, retirees and families. In this four-segment series on CISL radio’s show, Boomer Life, they discuss their inspiration for how they came up with their model, and how the believe this will…

650AM CISL Radio Interview Nov12th2016 Seg2

Element Lifestyle Retirement’s President, Don Ho, and Vice President, Candy Ho, talk about their vision to positively revolutionize the experience of life for seniors, retirees and families. In this four-segment series on CISL radio’s show, Boomer Life, they discuss their inspiration for how they came up with their model, and how the believe this will…

650AM CISL RADIO INTERVIEW Nov12th2016 Seg3

Element Lifestyle Retirement’s President, Don Ho, and Vice President, Candy Ho, talk about their vision to positively revolutionize the experience of life for seniors, retirees and families. In this four-segment series on CISL radio’s show, Boomer Life, they discuss their inspiration for how they came up with their model, and how the believe this will…

650AM CISL RADIO INTERVIEW Nov12th2016 Seg4

Element Lifestyle Retirement’s President, Don Ho, and Vice President, Candy Ho, talk about their vision to positively revolutionize the experience of life for seniors, retirees and families. In this four-segment series on CISL radio’s show, Boomer Life, they discuss their inspiration for how they came up with their model, and how the believe this will…

OPAL by element receives Development Permit

September 15, 2016 – VANCOUVER, BC. Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc. (TSXV- ELM) is proud to announce final stage approval with the issuance of a development permit from the City of Vancouver for OPAL by element, (the “Opal Project”) its flagship retirement residence in Cambie Village. Construction of the Opal Project is fully financed and is…

OPAL by element RECEIVES UNANIMOUS APPROVAL BY THE URBAN DESIGN PANEL

OCTOBER 11, 2015 Our flagship Cambie and King Edward residence, OPAL by element™, received a positive review and unanimous approval by the City of Vancouver’s Urban Design Panel. This is a significant milestone and moves us into the final stage of  the development application approval process. As we anticipate the launch of sales in Summer of…

A 17-ACRE COMMUNITY, LANGLEY BC

Element is developing a master-planned community on 17 acres in the town centre of Langley, conveniently located across from the Langley Events Centre. It’s the first property in the Township’s Official Community Plan that supports high-density development. This will be a true oasis, with a pond, a rehabilitated fish spawning creek, lush ferns along the…

FLAGSHIP IN CAMBIE VILLAGE, VANCOUVER BC

Element received 8:0 votes of support by Mayor and Council at the Public Hearing on February 26, 2015 for our rezoning of eight contiguous single family properties spanning the block between Cambie and Yukon, on the south side of West King Edward Avenue. We now proceed to refine architectural plans to apply for our Development Permit, and will soon…

BCSLA, Sanofi & Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc. Webinar, 8th October 2020, 10am PST

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,…

ELEMENT LIFESTYLE RETIREMENT RECEIVES OPAL OCCUPANCY PERMIT

November 27, 2019 – Vancouver, BC – Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc. (the “Company” or “Element”) (TSX.V: ELM) is pleased to announce that on October 31, 2019 it was granted its Occupancy Permit for ‘Opal by Element’ in the heart of Vancouver, B.C. The $106 million project (completed on budget) located in the core of Vancouver’s…

ELEMENT LIFESTYLE RETIREMENT TO RECEIVE OPAL OCCUPANCY PERMIT

September 19, 2019 – Vancouver, BC – Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc. (the “Company” or “Element”) (TSX.V: ELM) is pleased to announce that it is expecting its Occupancy Permit during the month of October for ‘Opal by Element’ in the heart of Vancouver, B.C. The $106 million project (completed on budget) managed by Element is located…

Element wins development consulting deal

Element Retained for Proposed Development in Vancouver West February 7, 2019 – VANCOUVER, BC. Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc. (“Element or the Company”) (TSXV- ELM), is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Element Lifestyle Management Inc., has entered into a Development Consulting Contract with Empreus Holdings Ltd. to analyse and consult on the viability of…

Leading Industry Collaboration and Innovation

Another year of meaningful work featured in Vancouver’s Business Profiles of Excellence. In October, our Director and Vice President, Candy Ho, spoke at the BC Senior Living Association. The Association was co-founded by Element President, Don Ho, and another industry leader, Stan Hindmarsh, who cared with their hearts. They founded that association in the early…

Western Investor: Element secures major Langley and Victoria developments

Original article at this link: http://www.westerninvestor.com/news/british-columbia/element-lifestyle-retirement-secures-major-langley-and-victoria-developments-1.22623857   *NOTE: The writer of this news article provided a listing of sales and leasing statistics for another Element project, OPAL by element, in the same paragraph as the new Bayview project, which site was only just acquired on August 29, 2017. (OPAL by element™ is Element’s flagship, located…

Globals Award for the Most Outstanding Intergenerational Community in the World

OASIS by element was honoured as The Most Outstanding Intergenerational Community in the World in 2015 while still in the master planning design phase of rezoning for the 17-acre property. Our project stood out over 950 retirement living developments assessed that year, worldwide. The Global Awards were created to celebrate and reward the best individual…