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Richmond Hospital project cost doubles to $1.9B

Richmond Hospital project cost doubles to $1.9B

The Yurkovich Tower construction project is expected to begin in 2026.
Vancouver home sales fall nearly 20 per cent in May as inventory continues to climb

Vancouver home sales fall nearly 20 per cent in May as inventory continues to climb

VANCOUVER — Greater Vancouver's real estate board says the number of homes that changed hands in May fell 19.9 per cent from the previous year as more new properties continued to hit the market.
Metro Vancouver land deals on hold as developers remain cautious

Metro Vancouver land deals on hold as developers remain cautious

Tight financing, sale conditions slow deal-making but interest is steady
Vancouver falling short of B.C.-mandated housing targets

Vancouver falling short of B.C.-mandated housing targets

Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon: "Although the council has different opinions, they seem united on wanting to make sure that housing gets built."
Vancouver’s tech campuses continue to play a vital post-pandemic market role

Vancouver’s tech campuses continue to play a vital post-pandemic market role

In-person collaboration, amenities attract tech talent to downtown Vancouver offices
Going solo possible but government support helps office conversions

Going solo possible but government support helps office conversions

Government incentives critical for most projects, with rare exceptions
Scientists are on a quest for drought-resistant wheat, agriculture's 'Holy Grail'

Scientists are on a quest for drought-resistant wheat, agriculture's 'Holy Grail'

CALGARY — Plant biologist Marcus Samuel has been working for more than a decade to improve the climate resilience of crops.
Alberta wallboard plant begins construction as investment gathers pace

Alberta wallboard plant begins construction as investment gathers pace

Collaboration underpins major projects as construction activities kick off
More than 500 rental apartments proposed for former MEC site on Broadway

More than 500 rental apartments proposed for former MEC site on Broadway

Vancouver council will decide on the project May 30 at public hearing.
New transit oriented development rules won't impact Lower Lonsdale much

New transit oriented development rules won't impact Lower Lonsdale much

Most of the properties around Lonsdale Quay Exchange in the City of North Vancouver have already been built out