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Construction Business
B.C. code changes for single egress stair designs
The BC Building Code (BCBC) is changing to allowing single egress stair (SES) designs in low- and mid-rise buildings.
Construction Business
B.C. investing in $560M UBC housing project
The B.C. government is investing in a new 1,508 student bed housing project at UBC. The total project cost is approximately $560 million.
Construction Business
EllisDon awarded military facility at CFB Esquimalt
EllisDon has been awarded a $10 million design-build contract for the new military facility at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt.
REMI Network
Vancouver champions more equitable bylaws
Vancouver approved a list of recommendations outlined in a comprehensive equity review of its bylaws.
Construction Business
Vancouver plan to accelerate housing development
Vancouver has set a new goal of approving 83,000 new homes in the next decade, a 15 per cent increase from previous targets.
Canadian Property Management
Seven new arrivals join CMHC executive and board
Colleen Volk will will step into her new role as president and CEO of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation in sync with six freshly arrived boardroom leaders.
REMI Network
Reid’s Heritage Homes charts new expansion path
Reid’s Heritage Construction – previously an independent entity – now operates under Reid’s Heritage Homes.
REMI Network
Vancouver names Corrie Okell new GM of development
Corrie Okell has been named the new general manager of development, buildings and licensing for the City of Vancouver.
Construction Business
$1.2 billion Beachlands project breaks ground
Construction has started on The Beachlands in Colwood, B.C. The $1.2 billion development will sit on 134-acres of oceanfront land.
REMI Network
Toronto’s vacant home tax deadline approaching
In October, Toronto City Council approved an increase in the tax rate for vacant properties from one per cent to three per cent for the 2024 taxation year, which will become payable in 2025.
Construction Business
B.C. introduces bill for homes near transit hubs
The Government of British Columbia is introducing legislation to speed up delivery of homes near transit, services and amenity hubs.
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
Nova Scotia releases “Our Homes, Action for Housing” plan
The Nova Scotia government has just released its five-year “Our Homes, Action for Housing” plan, representing a projected $1-billion investment.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
NS asserting more control in housing arena
Newly introduced Bill 329 includes dozens of amendments to the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter to impose new requirements and give the Province more authority over planning and development.
REMI Network
Steve Clark faces backlash over Greenbelt scandal
Housing Minister Steve Clark is facing calls for his resignation after Integrity Commissioner finds him guilty of violating ethics rules in new Greenbelt report.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Ontario expands strong mayor powers to 21 municipalities
The Ontario government announced it is expanding 'strong mayor' powers to 21 additional municipalities, effective October 31, 2023
Construction Business
Landmark Indigenous housing breaks ground
Construction is underway on a major Indigenous-led and focused development in Vancouver.
