Surrey-Langley SkyTrain Bidding Process Begins.

Surrey-Langley SkyTrain Bidding Process Begins for $475M!! THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT LAUNCHED THE BIDDING PROCESS TO BUILD 8 NEW ADDITIONAL STATIONS. THE BUDGET IS ESTIMATED AT $475M. See the full statement below: This is the second of three separate major contracts. The first bidding process for the largest contract worth $1.1 billion for building the concrete elevated guideway…

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The Largest Residential Development Approved by Coquitlam City Council

The Largest Residential Development Approved by Coquitlam City Council Highrise project to boost Coquitlam multifamily stock by 20 per cent…. See full statement below: Coquitlam City Council has approved its largest residential development ever. Once this is completed, the city’s multi-family housing inventory will increase by 20%. The master plan calls for a total of…

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B.C. Forecasting $706M Surplus for Current Fiscal Year

$706 Million of Surplus Forecasted: BC Finance Minister BC is forecasting a $706M surplus for the fiscal year – even with the global economic risks. They said the deficit forecast was made during the worst of the pandemic and they had prepared for the worst… See full statement below: British Columbia’s financial outlook is showing…

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Another hike of 0.75%….

Bank of Canada hikes key interest rate by another 75 basis points….. The hike brings the key interest rate to 3.25 per cent, the highest level since April 2008, when the Bank was slashing its rate in response to the Great Recess… See full statement below: The Bank of Canada today increased its target for…

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Vancouver Rail Extension Heightens Developer Interest in Langley

Vancouver Rail Extension Heightens Developer Interest in Langley….. Train Line Set To Boost Already Fast-Growing Residential Area, Bring 50,000 Jobs Within Commuting Distance See full statement below: One of Vancouver’s fastest-growing suburbs is set to get another boost, and developers are taking note. Langley, a small city and surrounding township about 40 kilometres southeast of…

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Inflation in Canada falls to 7.6% – Long Way to Go

Inflation in Canada falls to 7.6%. – Long Way to Go…. Canada’s inflation rate falls to 7.6% in July as gas prices fall See full statement below: In June, inflation hit a 39-year high of 8.1 per cent, with gasoline prices the single biggest contributor to the overall rate increase. By contrast, gasoline prices declined…

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Growing Within the Boundary – City of Coquitlam: Meeting with Mayor Stewart

Growing Within the Boundary – City of Coquitlam: Meeting with Mayor Stewart How will Coquitlam continue to grow while maintaining a compact urban boundary? Is it possible for this growth to be sustainable and affordable while minimizing environmental impact? These are just two of the most pressing challenges faced by the City of Coquitlam and…

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BC government’s formal approval to fund the Surrey-Langley Skytrain Project..

Surrey-Langley SkyTrain: B.C. Government Formally Approves the Funding The BC government gave formal approval to fund $3.94 Billion for the project. Full completion projection is 2028 which is 2 years earlier than indicated. Instead of doing it in phases, it will be done in one shot. Source: Vancouver Sun The Surrey-to-Langley SkyTrain extension hit a…

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Top Real Estate Agent in British Columbia: 2022

TOP AGENT RECOGNITION BRITISH COLUMBIA: 2022 Top Agent Magazine The Top Agent Magazine Canada edition features the best real estate agents, brokers, and industry partners throughout Canada. Winner: Varing Marketing Group- Joe Varing We are incredibly grateful to have been selected as one of the best real estate agents in British Columbia. A big thank you to…

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