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The results of B.C.’s Cullen Commission, one year later

The results of B.C.’s Cullen Commission, one year later

The public inquiry into money laundering reported 101 recommendations on June 15, 2023
Development levies threaten the viability of 91Ô­´´ rental projects

Development levies threaten the viability of 91Ô­´´ rental projects

Recent fee increases would have killed massive new rental project in South 91Ô­´´, says developer
Province not being transparent with BC Housing report, watchdog alleges

Province not being transparent with BC Housing report, watchdog alleges

B.C.'s Freedom of Information and Privacy Association says it got a $1,792 fee estimate for freedom of information requests.
91Ô­´´ city council defers $10M in community-oriented funds for local developer

91Ô­´´ city council defers $10M in community-oriented funds for local developer

City report cites interest rates and increasing costs, but Anthem Properties says the issue lies in the housing approval process
BC Hydro set to start first hunt in 15 years for new electricity sources

BC Hydro set to start first hunt in 15 years for new electricity sources

The province is also promising $140 million for the B.C. Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative.
91Ô­´´ is 116th most expensive city worldwide: Mercer

91Ô­´´ is 116th most expensive city worldwide: Mercer

Survey evaluated costs for housing, transportation, food, clothing, household goods and entertainment
Can B.C. infrastructure keep up with population growth?

Can B.C. infrastructure keep up with population growth?

High immigration targets mean infrastructure must service existing residents while adding capacity for newcomers
B.C.’s clogged court system putting access to justice at risk

B.C.’s clogged court system putting access to justice at risk

Courts are short judges, slow to adopt technologies and require in-person attendance – hiking costs for clients
91Ô­´´s opting for shorter mortgage terms as they hope for declining interest rates

91Ô­´´s opting for shorter mortgage terms as they hope for declining interest rates

OTTAWA — With mortgage rates at their highest level in more than a decade, home owners and prospective buyers tend to focus on getting the best rate. While shopping around, however, experts say borrowers shouldn't forget about term length.
Permitting changes at 91Ô­´´ City Hall won’t fix key issues, industry says

Permitting changes at 91Ô­´´ City Hall won’t fix key issues, industry says

Builders hope recently passed changes are just two of the many updates city hall plans to make to its housing permitting and approval process