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Simple advice to make the most of your home renos
According to a recent survey by CIBC, 25 per cent of British Columbians plan to make home renovations in the next 12 months and plan to spend an average of $19,000 for those renovations - much higher than the national average of $15,300.
MK Delta revises project planned next to Hwy. 91
Delta council recently got a preliminary look at a revamped development proposal for a large piece of property just outside Burns Bog.
Home sales up in March
Home sales in New Westminster were higher in March compared to February of this year, but sales overall last month were down 20 per cent from the same time the previous year, according to the chief economist with the British Columbia Real Estate Association.
New Westminster explores affordable housing
Action will be taken to address affordable housing in New Westminster.
Home prices stable
House sales are up with the arrival of spring, about 20 per cent more in the month of April over March, but still lagging behind sales of one year ago, the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board reported.
Residents voice housing concerns
Langley City approved rezoning an island of land in the area of 201st Street and 53rd Avenue to allow for a five-storey 90-unit condo development.
Don't let tranquil community turn into Coquitlam
I wanted to add something regarding the contentious Southlands proposal.
Dolphin looking for alternative site
It might be curtains for the Dolphin at its staple location on Hastings Street, but the theatre could eventually pop up at a different site in the future.
Leaders don't control it all
Predictions can be dangerous, but there's one we're pretty confident making: whichever party won Tuesday's election - a couple of hours after this page went to press - they'll be blamed for something they have little control over, a downturn in the economy.
Irony in developers who bank land
A few months ago some of our municipal councillors got their shirts in knot. Despite their hopes and wishes for the development of the downtown core, things were not going well.
Park Royal seeks condo highrises
PARK Royal is aiming to be less of a mall and more of a neighbourhood.
Park Royal seeks condo highrises
PARK Royal is aiming to be less of a mall and more of a neighbourhood.
Complex issues can lead to voter apathy
Perhaps that's the wrong question, according to Michael Brydon, a Simon Fraser University academic who studies why people make decisions. A professor with the university's Beedie School of Business, Brydon says the more important issue is why people should bother to vote.
Where am I?
Liberal leader Christy Clark showed up in Burnaby to cast her vote on Wednesday, but she may have spoiled her ballot. Clark initially voted for herself, but then realized she's not running in her own riding, so she asked for her ballot back and wrote Margaret MacDiarmid's name as well. MacDiarmid is running for the Liberals in Vancouver-Fairview, where Clark lives. Elections B.C.'s position is that the voter's intent must be clear. If it isn't, the ballot is spoiled.
Tired tires can be dropped at round-up
It's time for spring cleaning, so Tire Stewardship B.C. and OK Tire have partnered up for the rubber removal event, Tire Round-Ups.
Homeowners get 2.47 per cent tax increase
Burnaby council approved a 2.47 per cent residential property tax hike at Monday night's meeting when the annual financial plan was presented.
Plan will bottleneck traffic
South Langley residents are learning about another poorly thought-out plan being presented to them from Langley Township hall.
Home-reno seminar in the works
The Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association Renovation Council - in partnership with FortisBC - is presenting its popular Ask a Pro Renovation Seminar + Expo on Thursday, May 16.
New light-rail coalition in Surrey
A new Surrey-based coalition is hoping to bring the city's need for transit to the forefront by advocating purely for light-rail transportation (LRT) in the city of parks.
