B.C.'s Site C dam is 87 per cent complete - Business in Vancouver
WEBAug 12, 2024 · The dam project is currently about 87 per cent complete. Peak employment was reached in June last year with 6,000 workers. That workforce was down by half to 3,000 in June this year. Site C dam ...
Is B.C. the winner in Columbia River Treaty? - Business in Vancouver
WEBSep 17, 2024 · A decisive agreement ensures energy, flood protections, and ecosystem health in the face of U.S. challenges and climate change. Kathy Eichenberger Sep 17, 2024 3:30 PM. The Columbia River Treaty ...
Soaring costs threaten Metro Vancouver's development boom
WEBAug 15, 2024 · Last year, Metro Vancouver increased its development cost charges (DCC) for a typical residential lot to $34,133 from $10,027, and to $20,906 from $6,249 for each apartment unit. In response, some ...
New program encourages circular economy with building material …
WEB2 days ago · A new program on Vancouver Island aims to decrease the amount of construction waste and divert surplus materials toward new uses and away from landfills.
Opinion: Climate justice is a critical issue for the tourism industry
WEBSep 2, 2024 · Each year, temperature records are broken and extreme weather events strike. July 22, 2024 now marks the hottest day on record, surpassing the previous heat records set in 2023.. Extreme weather ...
Vancouver top city in Canada for commercial real estate …
WEBMar 21, 2024 · Vancouver ranks as investors’ top Canadian market, with Toronto in second and Ottawa in third, according to a new report from research firm Altus Group. Investment volume across all commercial ...
Opinion: B.C. might talk about investment, but business is walking
WEBAug 1, 2024 · As the number of delayed, cancelled and shut-down major projects in B.C. continues to mount, Premier David Eby appears content to stick with his prepared speaking points, regardless of changes ...
B.C. to receive big bucks to boost skilled-worker training
WEBAug 20, 2024 · B.C.’s skilled workers may soon be buoyed by some big bucks from the feds. Ottawa announced last week it’s earmarking $16.3 million for 25 projects aimed at bolstering skilled workers ...
Business leaders urge next BC government to put economy first ...
WEBSep 10, 2024 · B.C. business leaders sound alarm on economic stagnation ahead of election. Industry groups call for urgent reforms and economic vision to address affordability crisis. B.C. business leaders ...
Bryan Yu: B.C. home sales dip, prices fall as buyers wait for further ...
WEB3 days ago · B.C.’s housing market remained mired in its slump in August despite Bank of Canada rate cuts. On a monthly basis, seasonally adjusted MLS home sales in B.C. fell 2.3 per cent in August to reach ...