VISOA Offers Assistance and Expertise for Strata Owners
VICTORIA – Strata living can be difficult to navigate for condominium and other strata owners. That’s what the Vancouver Island Strata Owners Association (VISOA) is there for, and the organization...
BCREA: SEPTEMBER 2023 INFLATION REPORT
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian prices, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose 3.8 per cent on a year-over-year basis in September, down from 4 per cent in August. Excluding gasoline, CPI...
Legislation Introduced to Rein in Short-Term Rentals in BC
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Turning short-term rentals into homes for people is at the core of newly introduced legislation to regulate the rapidly expanding short-term rental market according to the recent...
Province Developing Digital Building Permit Tool
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The Province is working with partners to develop a new digital building permit tool that will allow for new homes to be approved faster. Currently, many jurisdictions in BC rely...
2023 Wildfires Could Impact 2024 Property Assessments
VICTORIA - British Columbians whose properties were impacted by the 2023 wildfires are asked to connect with BC Assessment for assistance in determining their property's accurate status. "We...
Value-Added Wood Manufacturing Expanded Through Collaboration
BRITISH COLUMBIA – Value-added wood manufacturers are encouraged to join three new accelerator tables that will work to expand the sector in BC. Expanding local production of higher-value wood...
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