British Columbia

GST exemption for new rental projects promises benefits

Questions remain, but the net effect should be positive

Sep 15, 2023 12:09 PM Read more >

Australian billionaire proposes green hydrogen hub in Prince George

Plans call for a $2B project delivering more than 100 permanent direct jobs

Sep 15, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

Suburbs gain commercial strength as downtowns wane

Across the West, it is more than lower costs and ample parking that is driving tenants out of downtown

Sep 14, 2023 4:18 PM Read more >

Vancouver short-term rental fee jumps from $109 to $1,000 for 2024

ABC Vancouver Coun. Lenny Zhou: "I don't think it will hurt the legal market."

Sep 13, 2023 6:16 PM Read more >

Vancouver industrial users decamping to Calgary

More than five million square feet shifts east as buyers compare land and property prices in the two cities

Sep 13, 2023 11:03 AM Read more >

Developers, buyers shrug off Okanagan wildfires

Short memories, desirable location keep Central and Southern Okanagan buyers coming back

Sep 13, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Canadians buying less is top consumer trend: BDC

BDC survey conforms with recent Statistics Canada retail data.

Sep 12, 2023 8:15 AM Read more >

B.C. rent increases capped at 3.5 per cent for 2024

B.C.'s maximum rental increase is set below the inflation rate for the fourth year in a row

Sep 12, 2023 7:15 AM Read more >

Immigrants favour urban home ownership in Metro Vancouver, poll shows

A new survey of immigrants and longtime residents shows subtle differences in where and how they would like to live in Metro Vancouver.

Sep 12, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

Missed mixed-use noted as Victoria OK’s condo towers

Two residential towers containing 291 condominiums at Dockside site do not include any commercial space, councillors caution

Sep 11, 2023 4:04 PM Read more >