British Columbia / Alberta

A rendering of the new W Calgary and JW Marriott Calgary.
Hotel

Truman Announces 69-Storey W Hotel And 62-Storey JW Marriott In Calgary

Truman and Louson are now developing a total of three hotels — the W Calgary, JW Marriott Calgary, and Autograph Collection Hotel — in Calgary's Culture + Entertainment District.

Real Estate News

Greater Vancouver Real Estate Market Seeing "Emerging Signs Of A Recovery"

​Home sales in Greater Vancouver are still down, but started to regain footing in June, according to Greater Vancouver Realtors.

Policy

Vancouver Unveils New Rupert And Renfrew Plan, Unlocking Up To 10K New Homes

​The new Rupert and Renfrew Station Area Plan has been in the works since late-2021 and is set to be approved by Vancouver City Council on July 8.

Development Projects

Polygon Planning 31-Storey "Elysée" Condo Tower Near Oakridge Park

​Polygon acquired the 5655 Cambie Street site earlier this year and has submitted a rezoning application for a 31-storey tower named Elysée.

Hotel

Brookfield Buys Shangri-La Vancouver From Westbank & Peterson, Rebrands It As Hyatt

The Shangri-La Vancouver is located within a 62-storey tower developed by Westbank and Peterson and is set to be rebranded as a Park Hyatt in 2026.

People

BC Real Estate And Development Industry Hires And Promotions: June 2025

​Commercial real estate brokers, Marcus & Millichap, Colliers, and Avison Young all made notable hires or promotions, as did developers Concert Properties, Wesgroup, and Wesbild.

Development Projects

High-Rise Condo Projects In Surrey Pivoting To Rental Amid Market Downturn

The Metro Vancouver presale market is tempered, but developers want to carry on with their projects, so are thus pivoting to rentals.

Meet The Agent

Meet The Agent: Jeremy Kalenuik, Engel & Volkers Ocean Park ​

​​​​​​It's time to say "Hello" to Jeremy Kalenuik, Engel & Volkers Ocean Park, who focusses on South Surrey, White Rock, Langley, and Cloverdale.

Real Estate News

Calgary Real Estate Board Downgrades 2025 Forecast Due To "Heightened Uncertainty"

The Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB) previously projected over 26,000 sales in 2025, but is now cutting that projection to around 23,000.

Commercial

Washroom Dispute Brews At Marine Landing As Buyers Raise Concerns

​The Marine Landing stacked industrial project by Wesbild at 8232 Manitoba Street in Vancouver recently completed construction.

Policy

Coquitlam Unveils New Land Use Plan For Transit-Oriented Areas And Corridors

​The City of Coquitlam is now holding public engagement on its proposed land use plan for Burquitlam and Lougheed Station, as well as southwest shoulder and corridor areas.

Policy

Victoria Unveils Modernized Parking Regulations To Support Development

​Changes the City of Victoria are proposing include removing or reducing minimum parking requirements for different types of housing developments.

Calgary

Calgary Making "Significant Strides" Since Approving Housing Strategy

​The City of Calgary approved its "Home Is Here" housing strategy in September 2023 after a three-day public hearing.