Construction begins on Burnaby housing for women and children fleeing violence
56 family-sized homes for low-income mothers in need of a sanctuary.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 4, 2023
Over 40% of the economic impact of Canada's interest rate hikes still to come
The full impact on household purchasing power has yet to be seen.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 3, 2023
Granville Island's first major retail and restaurant redevelopment near completion
The heritage building is no longer an indoor parking lot.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 3, 2023
Nearly 60% of Canada's outstanding mortgages due by 2026: RBC
Homeowners could see crippling new payments with the 5% interest rate.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 3, 2023
Retention problem? Immigrants are now leaving Canada at a faster pace: study
A growing number of immigrants are disillusioned.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 3, 2023
Langley Township envisions potential LRT or SkyTrain on 200 Street
Langley Township is planning new density to achieve rapid transit.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 3, 2023
BC's Quadreal Property Group acquires major student housing company
It now oversees 25,000 student beds in the United States.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 2, 2023
BC Housing seeks lease extension until 2027 for Richmond temporary modular supportive housing
It opened in 2019 as Richmond's first temporary modular housing building.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 2, 2023
Home prices and sales continue to weaken in Surrey and Fraser Valley
"The impact of sustained high interest rates on the overall market."
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 2, 2023
Pace of Metro Vancouver home price escalation slows down
"Price increases have abated with these more balanced market conditions."
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 2, 2023
No plan to explore turning Vancouver golf courses into housing: Park Board
The Park Board is looking at ways to improve these facilities for golfing.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 2, 2023
Playland's new state-of-the-art launch coaster takes shape
The new flagship ride for the PNE will open by Summer 2024.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 2, 2023
Canada to "stabilize" immigration levels at 500,000 annually in 2026
Two back-to-back years with 500,000 new immigrants.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 1, 2023
Too much of Metro Vancouver's industrial lands used as underutilized parking: study
A parking oversupply of 50% for industrial sites.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 1, 2023
BC government overrides cities to allow up to six homes on single-family lots
These are the new municipal zoning rules, according to the BC government.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 1, 2023
Metro Vancouver's urban planning considerations need to prioritize economics, says renowned planner
Measurable outcomes must be prioritized, including labour market needs.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 1, 2023
Hyatt to open 23 more hotels across Canada by 2026
This includes new major hotels near Canada's busiest airports.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 1, 2023
City of Surrey to explore creating dedicated truck parking sites
This problem has "plagued Surrey for more than a decade."
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 1, 2023

















