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How B.C. politicians aim to create more certainty for developers

How B.C. politicians aim to create more certainty for developers

Housing minister expands on new BC Builds program, plans to digitize permitting processes
Rental developments, upgrades set to transform Lower Mainland urban centres

Rental developments, upgrades set to transform Lower Mainland urban centres

The 59-acre site redevelopment at Coquitlam Centre is an example of how mixed-use developments and densification can dramatically change communities
B.C. social housing: non-profit programs with promise

B.C. social housing: non-profit programs with promise

This is the last of a two-part Western Investor special report on the millions of dollars in government spending, which is meant to provide affordable housing for the most vulnerable in British Columbia
Blinded by billions: a look at spending on social housing in B.C.

Blinded by billions: a look at spending on social housing in B.C.

This is an update on the first of a two-part Western Investor report on ballooning government housing support for the most vulnerable in British Columbia.
Businesses bracing for impact of Nordstrom’s Vancouver exit

Businesses bracing for impact of Nordstrom’s Vancouver exit

Interest in the site is strong, but questions swirl about how the store's exit will impact nearby businesses
Up to 4 units allowed on single-family lots as B.C. works to increase housing density

Up to 4 units allowed on single-family lots as B.C. works to increase housing density

The provincial government says it will introduce legislation in the fall to bring in the change across British Columbia.
Upgraded Burnaby animal shelter to feature 'catio' and dog runs

Upgraded Burnaby animal shelter to feature 'catio' and dog runs

The old shelter would be demolished.
Richmond developer allows buyers to move in today, pay mortgage in two years

Richmond developer allows buyers to move in today, pay mortgage in two years

Developer said the incentive will help buyers avoid high interest rates, but expert warns what’s saved in interest could be lost in purchase price
Canadian property listings now warn buyers of wildfire, flood and extreme heat

Canadian property listings now warn buyers of wildfire, flood and extreme heat

Two major Canadian real estate listing platforms now offer Canadians how much risk individual properties face over the next 30 years from heat waves, wildfires, flooding and drought.
Changes to foreign buyer ban won’t impact pace of development, say experts

Changes to foreign buyer ban won’t impact pace of development, say experts

Adjustments to regulations represent a return to normal for the province’s developers: CHBA