VARING MAGAZINE 2025
2025 is all about progress, potential, and the vision that drives us forward. From insightful market analysis to expert perspectives on development and investment land, this issue captures the momentum shaping the Fraser Valley and beyond.
We had the privilege of sitting down with the City of Langley’s Mayor to discuss the city's growth and opportunities ahead. As always, we are grateful to our contributors for sharing their expertise and to our readers for being part of this journey.
We hope this edition inspires you to embrace the start of something greater.
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2024
MAKE YOUR MOVE
2024 is the year to "Make Your Move." This year, we had the distinct honor of sitting down with White Rock's Mayor, Megan Knight, who shared with us her vision and challenges for the city by the sea. We are grateful to all our contributors, and readers for their continued support and feedback. We hope that this issue will inspire you to make your move and achieve the greatest heights in 2024 and beyond.
2023
WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE
The current market headwinds seem to be "Welcoming us to the Jungle." VMG’s 2023 issue demonstrates a similar ideology as well.
This year, we had the privilege to sit down with Josh Gaglardi, President of Orion Construction, the fastest-growing company in Canada along with Anita Huberman, CEO of Surrey Board of Trade, and Chuck Goddard, Director of Planning for the city of Maple Ridge. We also had the honor of chatting with the newly elected mayor of Surrey - Brenda Locke.
2022
THE FUTURE OF OUR CITIES
After a frenetic start to the year, it is certainly exciting to see the future of our cities. The Fraser Valley region has proliferated with numerous new developments, gaining more and more developers of interest. VMG feels grateful for having the opportunity to sit with some of the renowned city officials and industry leaders who provided their insights into the different aspects of the industry.
2021
NEW HEIGHTS
Through overcoming adversity and hitting brand new heights in a year of unique challenges, there are many new exciting developments coming to the Fraser Valley. Take a deep dive into the insights of both industry and City officials such as, City of Surrey Community Planning Manager, Patrick Klassen, City of Langley's Mayor Val van den Broek, Troy Abromaitis of Bucci Development, and more in this year’s issue focused on great leaps forward as we step into a new year of growth and transformation.
2020
GOING THE DISTANCE
There's a lot of excitement for the new decade and what changes will affect the real estate industry. We addressed common questions with insights from Canadian Western Bank's Puneet Agrawal, trends from Jeff Tisdale of Landcor Data Corporation, taxes from Manning Elliott LLP's partner, Rick Gendemann, plus an interview with Mayor Doug McCallum of Surrey on his first year in office since reelection
2019
HEAD TO HEAD
Key players in the industry have come together for this issue of Varing Magazine to offer insights ranging from changes to tax legislation and pricing history to what we can expect from real estate moving forward. Once again, we’re ready to provide you with fresh information to ensure that you are up to speed and able to make your own judgements on what is happening in the industry.
2018
LAND IS THE NEW GOLD
Read articles Featuring comments on the Brookswood Plan Update from Mayor Jack Froese of the Township of Langley, City of Abbotsford's Community Planning manager Mark Neill talks about his city's progress, and Qualico Communities share thoughts on their role as a developer in the Fraser Valley.
2017
GROUND-BREAKER ISSUE
Showcasing some of the exciting changes and news in regards to Fraser Valley development land. Read articles featuring Mayor Henry Braun, City of Surrey Community Planning manager Don Luymes, and local award-winning developers Hayer Builders Group.
