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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Back to the 90s? An additional chart for this @bivnews.bsky.social article which shows unabsorbed units in Metro Van from Jan 1990 to Apr 2026 "Unabsorbed condos at record levels in Metro Vancouver: CMHC" as told by @jamimakan.bsky.social #vanpoli #bcpoli #vanre www.biv.com/news/real-es...
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BIV News @bivnews.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
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PM aiming for ‘structural change’ to improve housing affordability in B.C.
Discussions with B.C. ongoing after recent infrastructure deal with Ontario, Carney says in Vancouver
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BIV News @bivnews.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
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Mayor of Surrey needles Metro Vancouver for hiking developer fees
Brenda Locke also slams bureaucracy over urban containment boundary
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Jami Makan @jamimakan.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
3.12.26 #beats #electronicmusic
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BIV News @bivnews.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
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Schneider Electric to upgrade Rogers Arena with AI-driven energy systems
Project targets efficiency gains at one of Vancouver’s busiest venues
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BIV News @bivnews.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
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QuadReal sells The Post in largest office transaction in Vancouver history
Landmark building has blue-chip tenants including Amazon and Sony Pictures Imageworks
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BIV News @bivnews.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
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B.C. builders turn to tech amid labour crunch
Digital modelling, autonomous welding are boosting housing delivery
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BIV News @bivnews.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
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Lease negotiations between Whitecaps, BC Place at impasse: MLS boss
Team could get dedicated soccer stadium in future, possibly at PNE
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BIV News @bivnews.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
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Flurry of incentives as Vancouver presale market grinds to halt
Recent perks include cars, vacations, even a free condo contest
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BIV News @bivnews.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
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New Metro Vancouver hydrogen plant aims to cut trucking industry's emissions
HETC aims for zero emissions in heavy transport
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BIV News @bivnews.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
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New leader of B.C. Greens aims to protect renters, expand non-market housing
Emily Lowan cites NDP government’s ‘austerity’ and ‘trickle-down economics’
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BIV News @bivnews.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
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Building-boom ambitions meet economic headwinds in B.C.
More workers, productivity, capital needed to meet feds' target of doubling home construction, say some economists
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BIV News @bivnews.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
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B.C. adds 7,800 jobs in September after two months of losses
Unemployment rate ticks up as more people enter the workforce
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BIV News @bivnews.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
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Mass timber applications include multi-family and schools, says expert
Wood construction can help solve shortages, says Vancouver conference speaker.
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Jami Makan @jamimakan.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Today, I had an opportunity to cover #woodrise2025 5th International Congress in Vancouver. I learned how innovative wood construction practices can support low-carbon urban development in Canada and globally.
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BIV News @bivnews.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
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Illegal construction waste a growing problem in Metro Vancouver
Local haulers decry lack of regulation in niche industry.
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BIV News @bivnews.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
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BIV nominated for two 2025 Webster Awards
Reports on accounting scandal, sheriff shortage lead to nominations
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BIV News @bivnews.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
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Mass timber going mainstream in B.C. despite growing pains
Province is leading market in North America, according to government
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BIV News @bivnews.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
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Wave of self-storage supply anticipated in Western Canada
Storage real estate boosted by demographics, density and commercial use
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BIV News @bivnews.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
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Construction safety improving in B.C. despite high-profile incidents
WorkSafeBC, associations, companies and unions all play a part in safety, says council.
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BIV News @bivnews.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
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Battle lines drawn over foreign capital in B.C. real estate
Feds standing by foreign buyer ban as B.C. stakeholders debate policy
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BIV News @bivnews.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
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Vancouver office deals set to pick up after major downtown transaction, says expert
Suburban strength benefiting office assets in region’s peripheral markets
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Vancouver Is Awesome @viawesome.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
Unique retrofits bringing Science World into the energy future
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Unique retrofits bringing Science World into the energy future
Iconic Vancouver building aims to be ‘showcase facility’ for energy efficiency
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BIV News @bivnews.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
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Return-to-office mandates trigger fresh demand for high-end offices in Canada, says Colliers
Banks summoning workers back with ‘carrot’ of AAA workspace, says real estate firm
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BIV News @bivnews.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
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Sluggish Vancouver presales push marketers to rethink strategy
New tools, techniques are helping the pre-construction industry survive a slowdown
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Vancouver Is Awesome @viawesome.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Vancouver homeownership still out of reach as affordability improves across Canada, says RBC
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Vancouver homeownership still out of reach as affordability improves across Canada, says RBC
Pandemic-era spike in prices now giving way to buyers’ market, according to bank economist
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BIV News @bivnews.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
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Foreign student caps shake up B.C.’s student housing market
Federal policy prompts closures, delays and reinvention at post-secondary campuses across the province
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BIV News @bivnews.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
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B.C. retail remains resilient despite ongoing disruption
HBC’s demise, new market entrants, tech adoption, 'Buy Canadian' efforts among key shifts
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Vancouver Is Awesome @viawesome.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Vancouver city council approves divisive Commercial-Broadway towers
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Vancouver city council approves divisive Commercial-Broadway towers
Public hearing reveals starkly different views on plans for Safeway site
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BIV News @bivnews.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
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As Liberals push prefab, B.C. researcher touts new construction methods
Prefabrication could see Canadian homes built like cars and airplanes, says UBC prof
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BIV News @bivnews.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
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U.K. architects eye B.C. work as employment barriers loosen
British High Commissioner to Canada says initiative ‘can only help’ with housing challenges
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Jami Makan @jamimakan.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
My new five-track EP is out today on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube! Please kindly share with the music lovers in your life. I’m always open to collaborate with other musicians and would appreciate any referrals. Whether it’s any form of art or hobby, create for yourself and do it for yourself.
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BIV News @bivnews.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
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New wave of B.C. real estate trusts taps small investors for big towers
Successful Metrotown offering could support wider adoption, but REDT model carries risks
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BIV News @bivnews.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
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Institutions flirt with premium offices in Vancouver
Canadian players, poised to re-enter market, could create competition for foreign investors
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BIV News @bivnews.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
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Introducing Lodestar Media: Glacier's new unified media division
Company to focus on ‘Live, Work, Play’ pillars while expanding on its foundation in community news, catering to the diverse needs of its readership and advertisers.
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Jami Makan @jamimakan.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Developer pushes back on affordable housing rules at Vancouver forum Rental policies unfair, can be abused by tenants, says industry exec #VREF #VanRE www.biv.com/news/real-es...
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Developer pushes back on affordable housing rules at Vancouver forum
Rental policies unfair, can be abused by tenants, says industry exec
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Jami Makan @jamimakan.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
During a #VREF session this morning, panellists discussed global capital flows into Vancouver’s CRE sector. One takeaway is that desirable Vancouver is a long-term safety play for foreign groups undeterred by relative illiquidity. The panel was bullish on local assets of scale and quality. #VanRE
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Jami Makan @jamimakan.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
At #VREF today, experts from Osler, Nicola and EY spoke about structuring real estate joint ventures. Themes included decision-making by limited partners, exit strategies for liquidity, managing reputational risk, and dispute resolution in a scarce capital environment. #VanRE
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Jami Makan @jamimakan.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Municipal leaders talk infrastructure, jab province at Vancouver forum Burnaby, Coquitlam mayors express dissatisfaction with other levels of government #VREF #VanRE www.biv.com/news/real-es...
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Municipal leaders talk infrastructure, jab province at Vancouver forum
Burnaby, Coquitlam mayors express dissatisfaction with other levels of government
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Jami Makan @jamimakan.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
During his remarks to Vancouver Real Estate Forum 2025, author and futurist Dror Poleg said AI is contributing to a larger shift toward intangible assets, whose performance can be volatile, akin to box office revenues varying widely for similar Hollywood films. #VREF #VanRE
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Jami Makan @jamimakan.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
In a Wednesday talk at Vancouver Real Estate Forum 2025, Andrew Ramlo, VP, Advisory, rennie explored how demographic changes will affect Vancouver real estate. One key takeaway was that significant replenishment is needed for the region’s real estate workforce. #VREF
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Jami Makan @jamimakan.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Metro Vancouver apartment market dizzy after ‘roller-coaster’ ride Broker says tariffs not having material impact on investment climate #WCAIC www.biv.com/news/real-es...
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Metro Vancouver apartment market dizzy after ‘roller-coaster’ ride
Broker says tariffs not having material impact on investment climate
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Jami Makan @jamimakan.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
At a #WCAIC panel about digital transformation, speakers said AI tools are not just about efficiency, but can actually make you money by matching with capital partners, expanding verticals and identifying investment opportunities with the highest earning potential.
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Jami Makan @jamimakan.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Excited to cover the Western Canada Apartment Investment Conference and the Vancouver Real Estate Forum happening this week at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The first day’s panel discussions are off to a great start! #WCAIC
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Jami Makan @jamimakan.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Coworking expands across Metro Vancouver amid pricing pressures High lease rates, expensive real estate could constrain future growth of flexible spaces www.biv.com/news/real-es...
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Coworking expands across Metro Vancouver amid pricing pressures
High lease rates, expensive real estate could constrain future growth of flexible spaces
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Jami Makan @jamimakan.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Freer trade could be best solution to B.C.’s housing challenge The country’s next federal government will face the arduous tasks of handling U.S. tariffs, stimulus and trade realignment www.biv.com/news/real-es...
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Freer trade could be best solution to B.C.’s housing challenge
The country’s next federal government will face the arduous tasks of handling U.S. tariffs, stimulus and trade realignment
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Jami Makan @jamimakan.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Squamish Nation nears milestone as Sen̓áḵw construction advances Three towers now rising on site of 6,000-unit development by Vancouver's Burrard Bridge www.biv.com/news/real-es...
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Squamish Nation nears milestone as Sen̓áḵw construction advances
Three towers now rising on site of 6,000-unit development by Vancouver's Burrard Bridge
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Jami Makan @jamimakan.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Kitimat firing up as LNG joins aluminum among the city’s exports As B.C. looks to boost exports and revenues, city’s outlook is bright www.biv.com/news/resourc...
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Kitimat firing up as LNG joins aluminum among the city’s exports
As B.C. looks to boost exports and revenues, city’s outlook is bright
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Jami Makan @jamimakan.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
B.C. construction industry braces for fallout from tariffs Industry faces uncertainty despite Canada avoiding worst of Trump’s trade measures www.biv.com/news/real-es...
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B.C. construction industry braces for fallout from tariffs
Industry faces uncertainty despite Canada avoiding worst of Trump’s trade measures
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Jami Makan @jamimakan.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
U.S. trade war could affect construction inputs in B.C. Lumber, mechanical and electrical are all areas of particular concern for industry www.biv.com/news/real-es...
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U.S. trade war could affect construction inputs in B.C.
Lumber, mechanical and electrical are all areas of particular concern for industry
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