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Published brokerage updates and market posts.
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Published brokerage updates and market posts.
Airbus Canada will supply AirAsia with 150 Canadian-made A220 jets assembled in Mirabel, Quebec — the largest single firm order in the manufacturer's history. Prime Minister Carney framed the deal as a win for diversifying trade beyond the United States.
Pinnacle International revised its Lougheed plan with taller towers, more market condos, less office space, and a changed affordable-housing strategy.
Broadway Subway construction is creating a months-long full closure at West Broadway and Cambie, while East Broadway near Main is set for partial reopening.
CityNews reported regular gas around $2.30 per litre in Metro Vancouver, with a retail analyst warning that fuel costs may flow through to store prices.
A report cited by NetNewsLedger says mining contributes more than $3.5 billion in annual economic output to Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island.
A new Rennie Intelligence survey of 1,400 respondents found that over half of end-user buyers prefer townhomes, with the three-bedroom layout as the sweet spot. The report also warns of 3,650 completed-but-unsold condos by end of 2026, an affordability paradox for developers, and markets increasingly driven by equity-rich move-up buyers.
April 2026 data shows the Fraser Valley recorded its first sales increase in over a year (+7% YoY), while Greater Vancouver sales fell 2.5% and sat nearly 23% below the 10-year seasonal average. Detached home sales in Vancouver jumped 14%, but condo and townhome sales declined.
April 2026 data shows the Fraser Valley recorded its first sales increase in over a year (+7% YoY), while Greater Vancouver sales fell 2.5% and sat nearly 23% below the 10-year seasonal average. Detached home sales in Vancouver jumped 14%, but condo and townhome sales declined.
April 2026 data shows the Fraser Valley recorded its first sales increase in over a year (+7% YoY), while Greater Vancouver sales fell 2.5% and sat nearly 23% below the 10-year seasonal average. Detached home sales in Vancouver jumped 14%, but condo and townhome sales declined.
VIA Rail is offering 10 to 50% discounts on its iconic routes including The Canadian (Vancouver to Toronto), plus the federal Canada Strong Pass gives free travel for youth under 17 and half-price fares for ages 18–24 from June 19 to Sept. 7, 2026.
A primary underground water pipeline burst near the corner of 19th Avenue and Main Street shortly before 9 a.m. on May 5, flooding streets and prompting traffic closures. Clean-up operations are ongoing and police are advising the public to avoid the area.
The City of Surrey is once again offering residents free waste drop-off at its Central and North Surrey recycling and waste centres, allowing each household to dispose of up to 100 kg of junk at no cost through September 30, 2026.
