OTTAWA - The number of home sales recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems climbed 3.8% on a month-over-month basis in July 2025. Building on gains recorded over the previous three months, transactions...
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HARRIS GREEN VILLAGE BREAKS GROUND ON YATES
VICTORIA – Starlight Investments has broken ground on the first phase of Harris Green Village, a two-tower, 526 rental suite project on Yates Street. Harris Green Village will be Victoria’s largest...
BCREA: MARKET ACTIVITY STRENGTHENS AS UNCERTAINTY WANES
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that 7,056 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) Systems in July 2025, up 2.2 per...
103 ROOM HOTEL BREAKS GROUND IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN LANGFORD
LANGFORD - Today, the City of Langford held a groundbreaking ceremony to officially commence construction of a six-storey, 103-room TownePlace Suites by Marriott hotel at 830 Goldstream Avenue....
EDITORIAL: WHERE B.C. EMPLOYMENT HAS (AND HASN’T) GROWN SINCE 2019
BRITISH COLUMBIA - British Columbia’s job market has changed notably since 2019. Most of the province’s net new jobs since January 2019 have been concentrated in services-producing sectors, with a...
AWARD WINNING COWICHAN WOODWORK BEATS THE ODDS
COBBLE HILL - Nothing feels better than beating the odds. Yet a Vancouver Island premier cabinet and millwork shop has done it in a series of hat tricks. The business has come a long way since its...
YELLOW SHEET CENTRAL/NORTH VANCOUVER ISLAND BUILDING BRIEFS: AUGUST 13, 2025
Jobsites in motion. Early intel from Yellow Sheet’s latest report—permits, tenders, and active planning across Vancouver Island NANAIMO – 4321 Boban Dr (industrial new) Warehouse Architect: K2...
FEWER RESTRICTIONS IN TELECOMS AND BROADCASTING WOULD IMPROVE SERVICES AND LOWER PRICES FOR CANADIANS
OTTAWA - Loosening restrictions on foreign investment and removing regulations that constrain how firms can compete in Canadian telecommunications and broadcasting industries would benefit Canadians...
EVO CAR SHARE EXPANDS OPERATIONS INTO LANGFORD
LANGFORD - Langford residents and visitors can now enjoy more flexible transportation options with the expansion of BCAA's Evo Car Share program in the city. Residents now have access to the 175 Evo...
ADVISORY: DEVELOPING A CHANGE RESILIENT TEAM
VANCOUVER ISLAND - In today's fast-paced world, businesses need to adapt quickly and efficiently to stay competitive. It's not just about keeping up with the latest technology, trends, or products;...
SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND MOVERS & SHAKERS AUGUST 12, 2025
News Impacting Southern Vancouver Island Business VICTORIA Charlotte Mitha has officially stepped into the new role as President and CEO at BC Hydro, effective August 1. Ingrid Jarrett has been...
YELLOW SHEET SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND BUILDING BRIEFS: AUGUST 12, 2025
Jobsites in motion. Early intel from Yellow Sheet’s latest report—permits, tenders, and active planning across Vancouver Island SAANICH – 4090 Torquay Dr (multi-family new) Townhouses...
VRBA ANNOUNCES 2025 CARE AWARDS FINALISTS
VICTORIA – Finalists for the 2025 Construction Achievements and Renovations of Excellence (CARE) Awards of Vancouver Island were announced today by the Victoria Residential Builders Association...
MEI: OTTAWA MUST REIN IN SPENDING AND CHART A PRO-GROWTH COURSE
OTTAWA - As Ottawa holds consultations for its next federal budget, the MEI is urging the government to chart a different course by cutting spending, reviewing costly new programs, and reducing the...
ICBA ECONOMICS: INCOME AND SPENDING – A VIEW FROM THE HOUSEHOLD LEVEL
Chief Economist Jock Finlayson BRITISH COLUMBIA - Spending by households on goods, services and housing represents more than three-fifths of all economic activity in Canada. Households finance their...
NEW STUDY OFFERS CROSS-BORDER ANALYSIS OF PACIFIC NORTHWEST’S HYDROGEN ECONOMY POTENTIAL
BRITISH COLUMBIA – The Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) announced the completion of landmark, multi-jurisdictional studies that provide a comprehensive view of supply, demand, and trade...