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90% of B.C. communities adopt province's plans for more small-scale housing

90% of B.C. communities adopt province's plans for more small-scale housing

VANCOUVER — Almost all British Columbia communities have adopted the provincial government's plan to tackle the housing crisis by allowing more multi-unit homes on properties.
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Vancouver council reverses policy on natural gas ban in new homes

Vancouver council reverses policy on natural gas ban in new homes

City's director of sustainability: "It would set us back potentially tens of thousands of [greenhouse gas emissions]."
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Data Points: B.C. home sales improve as the average Vancouver price hits peak

Data Points: B.C. home sales improve as the average Vancouver price hits peak

Interest rate cuts may spur activity, but affordability concerns linger
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Office vacancy rate in downtown Victoria up sharply, remote work blamed

Office vacancy rate in downtown Victoria up sharply, remote work blamed

A number of firms that work in web-based and software-based industries or do data management have started to give up larger office footprints
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Vancouver council approves controversial 14-storey rental tower in Kerrisdale

Vancouver council approves controversial 14-storey rental tower in Kerrisdale

Coun. Sarah Kirby-Yung: “I am not impressed — I will be honest — with this applicant.”
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Alliance Française Vancouver opens $24M, 30,000-square-foot hub

Alliance Française Vancouver opens $24M, 30,000-square-foot hub

French language and culture organization unveils largest independent cultural hub in B.C.
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Province announces $12.7M for Whistler housing project

Province announces $12.7M for Whistler housing project

Construction expected to be complete in 2026
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This overbudget Burnaby community centre could mean increased taxes when complete

This overbudget Burnaby community centre could mean increased taxes when complete

Staff are recommending a total contract of $267 million for the Cameron Community Centre and Library.
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Rob Shaw: Weak tenancy laws do little to help B.C. landlords battle ‘cuckooing’ criminals

Rob Shaw: Weak tenancy laws do little to help B.C. landlords battle ‘cuckooing’ criminals

Victoria home goes from family abode to drug den
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Victoria to tinker again with rules for short-term rentals

Victoria to tinker again with rules for short-term rentals

New provincial rules clash with the city’s regulations
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