British Columbia / Alberta
Profiles
KEY Marketing's Cam Good On Why The "Condo Day" Flash Sale Concept Works
Cam Good led the recent "Condo Day" flash sale for the Belvedere project in Surrey by Square Nine Developments and sold 63 of 78 units.
Jun 12, 2025
Development Projects
Why Vancouver City Council Approved The Commercial-Broadway Safeway Project
Westbank and Crombie REIT have been working on the Commercial-Broadway Safeway redevelopment at 1780 E Broadway for nearly a decade.
Calgary
Inside Calgary's First Office-To-Post-Secondary Conversion
Nine floors within the office tower at 801 7th Avenue SW, also known as the Nexen Building, are being converted for the University of Calgary through the City's incentive program.
Profiles
Lucy Maloney On The Renters Office, First Month On Vancouver City Council
OneCity Vancouver's Lucy Maloney was elected to Vancouver City Council in April and effectively filled the seat vacated by Christine Boyle.
Cold Plunges, Hot Potential: This Mountain Spa Fund Has Investors Paying Attention
Wellness tourism is booming. Nordic spas are trending. And in Western Canada’s beloved mountain towns, demand for immersive, nature-connected experiences is vastly outpacing supply.
Opinion
Op-Ed: Canada’s Housing System Is Broken — A Reckoning Is Long Overdue
Brad Jones, Chief Development Officer at Vancouver's Wesgroup, shares his thoughts on the current housing market, and the changes that must take place within it.
Renting
Canadian Rents Up 12% Since 2022, Despite Annual Dip
Average asking rent in Canada has grown by 4% annually over the last five years, while average annual wage growth has only been around 3%, indicating worsened affordability.
Development Projects
Burnaby Advances 50-Storey Rental Tower And Community Hub In BC Builds’ Largest Project Yet
The development is set for 7135 Walker Avenue and 7244 Arcola Street in Burnaby and being advanced by Gracorp on behalf of The Neighbourhood Church.
Opinion
Op-Ed: A Return to Real Estate 101 — Resetting Expectations For Multifamily Housing
While it may feel as if the whole real estate system is changing, Evan Pawliuk, AVP Commercial Mortgages at First National Financial LP, sees this simply as a return to basics.
Industrial
Calgary To Boost Industrial Development With New Incentives, Action Plan
The Industrial Action Plan includes a potential development incentive program, streamlined approvals, and updates to land-use and zoning bylaws.
Development Projects
Vancouver's First Mass Timber Hotel Proposed Near Granville Island
The 18-storey hotel proposal is set for 1580 W 3rd Avenue in Vancouver, about midway between Granville Island and W Broadway.
Marlon Math
Delulu Is The Solulu: Why Housing Promises Are Empty Promises
We've seen no shortage of housing promises from all levels of government — but maybe it's time to stop and ask, are they based on a foundation of delusion?
Policy
Vancouver Passes New Development Approval Procedure Axing Public Hearings
The change that eliminates public hearings for ODP-compliant development projects is being introduced so the City is compliance with Bill 18.
Economy
Bank Of Canada Holds Interest Rate For Second Time In A Row
This marks the second consecutive pause from the Bank of Canada, and leaves the policy interest rate at 2.75%.
Load more