British Columbia Business News

Comment: B.C. had 20 years to act and now everything is on fire

In 2023 we have seen five times more forestry acres burned compared to 2003, notes the executive director of the B.C. Wildlife Federation

Jul 25, 2023 1:02 PM Read more >

Trophy properties: potential deals emerge in annual report

Western Investor’s annual look at higher-end properties and real estate investments finds price reductions, court-ordered sales on tantalizing listings

Jul 25, 2023 9:45 AM Read more >

Calgary, Rocky View County pivot from annexation to joint venture

Annexation talks off as county, city partner on logistics hub and rail transload facility

Jul 24, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

Massive Westport Village project may go ahead after 18-year delay

The Andrés Wine project in Port Moody was nearly quashed in 2022 when city council denied the developer an extension to move forward.

Jul 24, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

BC real estate investment plummets in first half: Avison Young

Industrial comes out tops as total investment drops 72 per cent

Jul 21, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Government fees inflate risk, uncertainty for B.C. builders

City of Vancouver says no proof to claims that municipal fees eroding affordability

Jul 21, 2023 8:30 AM Read more >

No relief for Metro Vancouver’s industrial land shortage

Long-term supply is a ‘serious concern’ for the region, which needs 7.7M square feet of new space

Jul 21, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

Project kicks off “creative industrial” zone in Mount Pleasant

Doubling density facilitates construction of job space in key urban area

Jul 20, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Vancouver holds its lead as the West’s tech capital

Green shoots appear as sector layoffs create expansion opportunities

Jul 20, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

Tourist gondola ascends through approval processes

Ridge North America hopes to replicate its success in Golden

Jul 19, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >