BRITISH COLUMBIA - The Province of BC is now offering standardized designs for people building small-scale, multi-unit housing to enable time and cost savings. Most of the 10 designs are based on...
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BUILDING THE FUTURE: UNLOCKING THE PRODUCTION POTENTIAL OF BC’S HOUSING SECTOR
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Despite recent government attempts to address BC's ongoing housing crisis, a new economic report from the BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) indicates that even the current,...
STICKER SHOCK: THE RISING PRICE OF EVERYTHING IN B.C.
Written By David Williams BRITISH COLUMBIA –British Columbians are worried about the rising cost of living, and rightly so. For example, in a May 24-30 poll of 1,203 British Columbians by Angus...
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR THE 2024 FRASER VALLEY COMMERCIAL BUILDING AWARDS
SURREY – Nominations are now open for the second annual Fraser Valley Commercial Building Awards, coming to the Sheraton Guildford in Surrey on October 24th. The event celebrates the best of...
TWO RATE CUTS NOT ENOUGH TO IGNITE SUMMER HOME SALES IN THE FRASER VALLEY
SURREY - The Fraser Valley residential resale market slowed again in August, as homebuyers continue to face affordability challenges. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 1,067 sales in...
BANK OF CANADA REDUCES POLICY RATE BY 25 BASIS POINTS TO 4¼%
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada today reduced its target for the overnight rate to 4¼%, with the Bank Rate at 4½% and the deposit rate at 4¼%. The Bank is continuing its policy of balance sheet...
SURREY BOARD OF TRADE: SURREY ENVIRONMENT & BUSINESS AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR 2024
SURREY - On Tuesday, September 24, the Surrey Board of Trade will announce the two winners of the Surrey Environment and Business Award at the 18th annual event. It will be an inspiring afternoon as...
FRASER VALLEY MOVERS & SHAKERS SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Fraser Valley Business News DELTA Chris Knoesel has been appointed as the new Project Manager for Bender Painting & Decorating + Bender Construction's Vancouver Island operations. 5911 Hair...
GREEN SHEET FRASER VALLEY BUILDING BRIEFS: SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Location: Fraser Valley Regional District (industrial new) Address: New multi tenant industrial development - approx 8 structures Description: New multi tenant industrial development - approx 8...
CHEAM FIRST NATION PURCHASES FRASER RIVER LODGE
CHEAM / PELÓLXW TERRITORY (ROSEDALE) – Cheam First Nation has finalized the purchase of the Fraser River Lodge, a world-class tourism lodge and successful business which is located near the Cheam...
B.C.’S NEW STUDENT ‘ASSESSMENTS’ VASTLY INFERIOR TO PREVIOUS EXAMS IN MEASURING STUDENT AND SCHOOL PERFORMANCE
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The British Columbia government’s new student “assessments” in high schools are much less valuable and useful than the previous exams in measuring student and school performance,...
OPINION: FALCON’S FLIGHT GOOD REASON FOR NDP FRIGHT
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Now that’s leadership. Kevin Falcon’s surprise decision to suspend the BC United campaign and throw his weight behind John Rustad’s upstart BC Conservatives not only gives British...
CHARTWELL ANNOUNCES VANCOUVER ISLAND ACQUISITIONS
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Chartwell Retirement Residences (TSX: CSH.UN) announced that it has entered into definitive agreements for acquisitions of three modern retirement residences on Vancouver Island...
BEBC: MOVERS & SHAKERS AUGUST 29, 2024 – BRITISH COLUMBIA
News Influencing Decision Makers in BC Beth McMahon has been appointed as the new president and CEO of the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC), effective September 16, 2024. McMahon, an award-winning...
KOT AUTO GROUP ACQUIRES 10TH DEALERSHIP
BRITISH COLUMBIA – Kot Auto Group’s acquisition of its 10th dealership, Sunrise Ford in 100 Mile House, continues their goal of reaching 15 dealerships by 2029. The new and used Ford dealership,...
KEVIN FALCON TO SUSPEND CAMPAIGN, ENCOURAGE BC UNITED SUPPORTERS TO GET BEHIND CONSERVATIVE PARTY OF BC
BRITISH COLUMBIA – Today, BC United Leader Kevin Falcon announced that he is suspending his party’s campaign and encouraging all BC United supporters to unite behind John Rustad and the Conservative...