UBC is to receive another $51.5 million dollars from the federal and provincial governments, bringing the total investment in the university to almost $100 million. The announcement of the joint-funding plan was announced by Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Navdeep Bains and British Columbia Minister of Advanced Education Andrew Wilkinson today at the school. It … Read more
24/7 online permit for trucks entering British Columbia “We know that the current system of obtaining a truck permit takes time. With the introduction of a new automated online permitting system, commercial operators will now have the ability to obtain permits 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with no wait times,” said Transportation … Read more
Environmental Reporting BC recently published a report on protected lands and water in the province which shows in detail areas are protected environments. In B.C., 15.4% of land is protected. 3.2% of marine areas are also protected. Of particular note when it comes to marine areas is Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands), as well ass … Read more
“As more people move here to pursue their dreams, we need to continue expanding and improving transit services, because it plays a pivotal role in creating liveable, affordable, and connected communities,” stated B.C. Premier Christy Clark as the Mayor’s Council voted in favor of Phase 1 of expanding Metro Vancouver transit. “The provincial government’s contribution … Read more
In the second quarter of 2016, all of the apartment buildings with a value of $1 million CAD or more sold “off market,” according to Colliers International, as reported by SCMP. “Off market” sales are when buyers approach property owners with cash offers, even though the owners aren’t selling at the moment. Prices have shot … Read more
According to local real estate agents for Royal LePage, property values have doubled in less than a year in some parts of Vancouver due to foreign real estate investment. “The luxury market has been driven purely on the demand from investors and the appeal is the perfect storm of geographical appeal,” stated Jason Soprovich, who … Read more