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Resurrecting office retail spaces in downtown Vancouver

Resurrecting office retail spaces in downtown Vancouver

High office vacancies, hybrid work environments and street safety concerns have not stopped post-pandemic demand for retail space in downtown Vancouver office buildings
Room to grow as BC Hydro reviews net metering program

Room to grow as BC Hydro reviews net metering program

BC Hydro rules limited the scale of B.C.'s largest rooftop solar array, developer says
Prince George seeing construction ‘lull'

Prince George seeing construction ‘lull'

The number of building permits issued by the City of Prince George is down, compared to 2021 and 2022.
Surrey condo tower developer defends substantial delay

Surrey condo tower developer defends substantial delay

Edmonton-based Everest Developments claims four-year pause in construction was due to outside forces and it is now on track to completion - but some pre-sale buyers are skeptical
Vancouver home sales rise in May, nearing 10-year average: real estate board

Vancouver home sales rise in May, nearing 10-year average: real estate board

VANCOUVER — The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says May home sales rose 15.7 per cent from a year earlier. The B.C.
Market solid for industrial, retail space in Metro Vancouver: Re/Max

Market solid for industrial, retail space in Metro Vancouver: Re/Max

Low inventory persists for industrial and retail space, says new report
How can Whistler preserve and optimize its existing housing supply?

How can Whistler preserve and optimize its existing housing supply?

From helping seniors age in place to incentivizing rentals in WHA ownership units, the RMOW is exploring ways to make better use of the resort’s employee accommodation
Vancouver looks to reduce natural gas for stoves, fireplaces in new builds

Vancouver looks to reduce natural gas for stoves, fireplaces in new builds

Due to potential consequences of an all-out ban, a city committee adopted a motion that still allows for some natural gas infrastructure.
Gregory Martel and company no longer allowed to act as mortgage brokers

Gregory Martel and company no longer allowed to act as mortgage brokers

The B.C. Financial Services Authority said investigators obtained evidence indicating Martel and Shop Your Own Mortgage had conducted business “in a manner prejudicial to the public interest”
Does Metro Vancouver have the time and space for a 15-minute city?

Does Metro Vancouver have the time and space for a 15-minute city?

New urbanism outlook generating controversy over office space and other city amenities