by VRBA | May 5, 2026 | Blog, Housing data, news
The BC govt recently cancelled contracts for construction of the Burnaby Hospital’s second phase, as well as long-term care projects in Delta, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and Kelowna. Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma says the BC govt’s deficit of $13.3 billion is... read more
by VRBA | Apr 27, 2026 | Blog, Building Code, Housing data, news
On March 26, Ontario announced a partnership with Ottawa to fund tax relief on new housing and a reduction of municipal development charges. More than a month later, British Columbia homebuyers and builders are still waiting for similar tax relief. The Ontario... read more
by VRBA | Apr 22, 2026 | Blog, Building Code, news
Got a call from the City of Victoria building permit dept. Claimed the builder voluntarily opted for $2,500 engineering report for installing spray foam. Wrong. The builder was told by the permit dept that the engineering report is mandatory. We sent the permit dept... read more
by VRBA | Apr 21, 2026 | Blog, Building Code, news
The BC government allows municipalities to effectively ban carbon-neutral, renewable natural gas (RNG) in new homes, undermining housing affordability and energy security. Yet the province now admits BC has an electricity supply shortage. BC imports more electricity... read more
by VRBA | Apr 14, 2026 | Blog, Housing data
Ontario builders are reporting brisk sales since the federal and provincial govts announced a tax relief deal for new housing. Builders are also rehiring staff and subtrades boosting Ontario’s employment and economy. The agreement removes the full 13% HST on new homes... read more
by VRBA | Mar 20, 2026 | Blog, CARE Awards, news
The Victoria Residential Builders Association (VRBA) announces the Call for Entry for the 2026 Construction Achievements and Renovations of Excellence (CARE) Awards of Vancouver Island. The CARE Awards is the premier industry event celebrating Canada’s leaders in... read more
