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Canadian Apartment Magazine
Indigenous-led project brings hope to East Hastings
A landmark Indigenous-led, mixed-use housing development is underway on East Hastings Street in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
“The Creek” rental project kicks off in Port Moody
The Creek rental project is the first phase of a much larger mixed-use development underway in Port Moody, BC.
Construction Business
Construction underway on Vienna House
Construction is underway on the seven-storey, 123-unit Vienna House project in Vancouver, creating affordable and sustainable homes.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Registered rental homes in BC increased by 30% in 2023
New data from BC Housing shows that a record number of purpose-built rental homes were registered in BC for the second year in a row.
Construction Business
New Burnaby housing for women and children
Construction has begun on new housing for women and children in Burnaby, which will include 56 affordable long-term homes.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
BC introduces new rules on short-term rentals
The B.C. government has introduced legislation to rein in short-term rentals and add back housing to the rental market.
Construction Business
Bird wins Canada’s tallest modular build contract
Bird Construction has been awarded the tallest ever modular build in Canada - a 14-storey housing project ln Vancouver.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
BC Housing confirms Vincent Tong in top job
BC Housing has confirmed Vincent Tong as its permanent chief executive officer after he stepped into the role in an acting capacity last September.
REMI Network
37 new affordable rental homes coming to Tofino
A $7-million investment will create some of the first major rental units built in Tofino, B.C. in decades.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Vancouver moves forward on social housing projects
Vancouver city council has approved the rezoning of two sites located at 2518-2540 Grandview Highway South and 1925 Southeast Marine Drive for future permanent social housing.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
BC’s Housing Supply Act garners support from BCREA
The BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) issued a statement saying it supports the new government's proposed Housing Supply Act.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Affordable housing complex underway in Vancouver
A new affordable housing complex is underway in Vancouver bringing 114 rental units to individuals and families in need.
Construction Business
Amrolia is new Vancouver deputy city manager
City of Vancouver has appointed Armin Amrolia as deputy city manager. She joins Karen Levitt in one of two deputy city manager roles.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
B.C. launches Reframed Lab pilot for multi-unit housing retrofits
BC Housing, the City of Vancouver, the BC Non-Profit Housing Association and the Pembina Institute announced they are launching an initiative called the Reframed Lab to demonstrate retrofit projects on multi-unit residential buildings.
REMI Network
Victoria hotel purchased for affordable homes
The B.C. government has purchased the Comfort Inn Hotel in Victoria for $18.5 million to provide more affordable homes for people in Victoria.
REMI Network
Emergency response centre opening in Victoria
The B.C. government is opening a 45-bed emergency response centre with wraparound supports and services at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
BC launches Temporary Rental Supplement program
The BC Government announced plans for a new Temporary Rental Supplement (TRS) of up to $500 a month for qualifying renters paid directly to landlords.
