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BC Housing gets grant funding for 530 new homes

Housing is foundational to building a strong economy and safe…

New report offers insight into Canadian real estate

What do the current events of 2025 mean for Canada's real estate…

Inventory rebounds as real estate market stabilizes

More homes sold in January than the same month a year ago, as…

New DND homes a win for Chamber and economy

Advocacy works. The latest win for The Chamber is news that the…

Construction underway on Uptown transit hub

A contract has been awarded to a Nanaimo firm to build out the…

Eight predictions for Canada’s economy in 2025

No one knows what the future holds, but that doesn't mean we…

BC Assessment’s property value website now live

After decades of mostly upward changes to property values, there…

Weather getting colder but real estate sales warming

As fall moves into winter, housing sales traditionally slow down…

Saanich releases 2024 Housing Needs Report

Housing supply is a fundamental priority for Greater Victoria.…

Region’s ‘living wage’ jumps 5.4% from one year ago

Even with inflation tamed, there is a noticeable increase in…

Saanich making plans to address major challenges

It's the biggest and most populous municipality on Vancouver…

Chamber policy resolution passes unanimously

Work spearheaded by staff at the Greater Victoria Chamber of…