Vancouver City Council to overhaul developer community amenity contributions with fixed rates
CACs fund public benefits such as new affordable housing, parks, and childcare.
Edmonton considering allowing three-storey apartments in all single-family neighbourhoods
A small apartment building could be allowed on any single-family lot across the city.
Jim Pattison donates $30 million to new Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster
The billionaire's donation is the largest ever in Fraser Health history š„
BC speculation tax rakes in another $78 million for affordable housing
26,000 more owners claimed the principal residence exemption last year.
Vancouver Park Board to improve maintenance and staffing ahead of Summer 2023 season
The Park Board was panned for being unprepared for peak season recreation activities.
Park Board to make alcohol in Vancouver parks permanently legal year-round
Big reforms will be made to allow the responsible consumption of alcohol in parks š¾
Park Board to allow more events and festivals to be held in Vancouver parks
A moratorium on "commercial" events such as music festivals has been in place for 3+ years.
Stanley Park Drive bike lane to be removed just in time for Christmas
A future permanent bike lane will be accomplished without reducing vehicle lanes.
It's official: Stratas in BC can no longer ban rentals
It's expected thousands of condos could enter the rental market.
TransLink's fleet of nine Reindeer Buses returns for the Christmas season
It's that time of year again š š»
Surrey City Counncil to consider reviving municipal-owned real estate development firm
It was previously responsible for planning one of Metro Vancouver's future tallest buildings.
Bocci to build new seven-storey headquarters in Vancouver
One of the first fully electric glass shops in North America š”
Vancouver City Council to consider expediting affordable housing up to 12 storeys
Such projects would automatically skip rezoning and go straight to the development permit.
It's official: New medical school for training doctors to open at SFU Surrey
BC's second medical school for training doctors and nurses will be at SFU.
679 ft tall office and condo tower proposed near Surrey Central SkyTrain (RENDERINGS)
This Surrey tower will be taller than Metro Vancouver's current tallest building.
Burnaby City Council endorses $16-million option for Highway 1 pedestrian and cyclist overpass
The trails of Burnaby Lake and Deer Lake parks will be seamlessly linked.
Rental housing tower with Jamatkhana cultural hub proposed for Port Moody
128 rental homes attached to a religious and education hub, near SkyTrain.
City of Vancouver staff propose 5% property tax hike in 2023
Elected officials with the governing ABC party have yet to weigh in.