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Office vacancy rates spikes in Regina, Saskatoon

Office vacancy rates spikes in Regina, Saskatoon

Much of the empty space being seen in older Class A, B and C class buildings, and tenant incentives are increasing
‘Workforce rentals’ eyed for downtown Vancouver

‘Workforce rentals’ eyed for downtown Vancouver

Proposal under new city guidelines would see 104 units aimed at essential workers earning less than $78,500 annually
Waterfront homes priced lower than a condo

Waterfront homes priced lower than a condo

The August issue of Western Investor includes a look at seven B.C. waterfront homes listed at a lower price than a city condo. Here is a sample.
Cannabis can now be delivered to your door in British Columbia

Cannabis can now be delivered to your door in British Columbia

Home delivery legalized in B.C. for licensed producers as way to shrink the marijuana black market
'We haven’t had no rain in forever’

'We haven’t had no rain in forever’

Northern Alberta farmers say record heat wave, drought, is frying bumper crops and stunting growth of livestock
Uh-Oh: Most don’t want to return to the office

Uh-Oh: Most don’t want to return to the office

Nearly 80 per cent of B.C. workers say they prefer to keep working from home
Trans-Mountain pipeline starts tunnelling in Burnaby

Trans-Mountain pipeline starts tunnelling in Burnaby

Milestone reached as 1,150-kilometre project burrows into the final link from the Alberta oilsands to tidewater
B.C. builders weathered pandemic - but storm clouds are forming

B.C. builders weathered pandemic - but storm clouds are forming

‘Absolutely nothing has changed with us,’ says one Abbotsford contractor as provincial construction returns to its post-pandemic pace – but high demand is leading to skyrocketing costs and a lack of skilled trades
Now it’s real: Surrey-Langley SkyTrain fully funded

Now it’s real: Surrey-Langley SkyTrain fully funded

Skyrocketing land prices in the transit corridor already reflect impact of $3.1 billion extension
Centurion sues over vacant Langford rental building

Centurion sues over vacant Langford rental building

The 11-storey multi-family rental tower vacant since December 2019 when the city revoked its occupancy permit after Centurion Properties had bought it