British Columbia

Former Empire Granville 7 space set to convert into hospitality hub

Vancouver city council approves liquor licence for 350-seat restaurant and 644-seat venue in long-vacant site

Mar 14, 2019 9:52 AM Read more >

Real estate slowdown is main drag on B.C.’s economy: Central 1

Housing starts and residential investment to decline, but strength in other areas will prevent overall recession, predicts credit union

Mar 14, 2019 6:00 AM Read more >

$45-million sports arena coming soon to south Burnaby

The 90,000-square-feet facility will feature two full sized ice rinks and space for floor sports

Mar 13, 2019 2:17 PM Read more >

More density eyed for Coquitlam's SkyTrain corridor

Some neighbourhoods hoping for towers likely won't get them

Mar 13, 2019 1:05 PM Read more >

Are more tall wood buildings on the way in B.C.?

Provincial government changes B.C. Building Code to allow for mass timber buildings of up to 12 storeys

Mar 13, 2019 12:58 PM Read more >

Pricing drops fail to defuse Metro housing affordability concerns

“Changes in prices do not materially affect resale activity [in] Vancouver,” says economist

Mar 13, 2019 12:33 PM Read more >

Average B.C. home price has slid nearly 10 per cent in past year: BCREA

Real estate association blames mortgage stress test for “sidelining” buyers, calls for feds to scrap it entirely

Mar 13, 2019 11:44 AM Read more >

East Delta greenhouse gets go-ahead for cannabis conversion

Pure Sunfarms’ total licensed cannabis production area is now approximately 1.03 million square feet in 16 grow rooms

Mar 12, 2019 2:58 PM Read more >

Reviews positive for Westbank’s S-shaped office building

Project includes upgrade of existing steam plant

Mar 12, 2019 2:16 PM Read more >

Non-residents own 3.7% of B.C. homes, much higher in new units: CMHC

Relatively small percentage of province’s homes are jointly owned by resident and non-resident owners, says federal housing agency

Mar 12, 2019 12:21 PM Read more >