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Shopping for a private island? Here are some things to consider (think boatload of cash and a boat)

Shopping for a private island? Here are some things to consider (think boatload of cash and a boat)

Private islands may be the stuff of dreams, but they’re tough to put a price on, and timing the market to land a good deal can be difficult
Victoria sets minimum size for downtown suites: 355 square feet

Victoria sets minimum size for downtown suites: 355 square feet

All new housing units in the city will be required to be at least 355 square feet, which was already the standard everywhere but downtown
Remaining Little Mountain social housing buildings under construction in Vancouver

Remaining Little Mountain social housing buildings under construction in Vancouver

One building is open, a second one will be completed in March and three others by spring and summer of 2026
Province 'encouraged' by Port Moody's progress to meet housing targets

Province 'encouraged' by Port Moody's progress to meet housing targets

Port Moody's net completion of 172 new housing units in 2024 fell short of minimum 231 expected by the provincial government.
December's part-time gains overshadow full-time losses in B.C. labour market

December's part-time gains overshadow full-time losses in B.C. labour market

Province added more than 14K jobs last month, amid notable losses in full-time work
Stalled eight-storey condo project on Admiral Inn site gets permit to move ahead

Stalled eight-storey condo project on Admiral Inn site gets permit to move ahead

The 35-unit residential project was first green-lit by Victoria council in 2011, and some councillors say it’s too small to be approved today
Lawsuits and court-ordered payments continue to grow for Okanagan Extreme Home Builders

Lawsuits and court-ordered payments continue to grow for Okanagan Extreme Home Builders

Court orders company to pay nearly $3 million for unpaid mortgage and materials.
Growth in B.C.'s Tri-Cities supported by transit, geography, governance

Growth in B.C.'s Tri-Cities supported by transit, geography, governance

Three suburbs are unique but united by common development goals
Developers get two more years to break ground on McKenzie, Torquay housing projects

Developers get two more years to break ground on McKenzie, Torquay housing projects

Development permits for projects on McKenzie and on Torquay were set to expire this week, but Saanich council voted to extend them until January 2027
Luxury lots: Here are the five highest-assessed homes on the North Shore

Luxury lots: Here are the five highest-assessed homes on the North Shore

While values were generally flat, there were some switcheroos on this year’s list of the highest-assessed residential properties in West Vancouver and North Van