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The 2026 National Census has officially begun, requiring most Canadian households to complete a short questionnaire. Approximately one-quarter of households will fill out a longer form with 70 questions.

The proposed high-speed rail line between Montreal and Ottawa is projected to cross approximately 1,700 properties, affecting around 500 farmers, according to Alto's CEO. Public consultations have concluded, and a final corridor will be revealed this autumn.

The recent announcement of Canada's 100 Best Restaurants includes 14 eateries from Vancouver, showcasing the city's vibrant culinary scene. Notably, AnnaLena ranks highest among them at 12th place.
Metro Vancouver home sales fell 9.8% year-over-year in July 2026, reversing June's brief 10% gain, with apartment sales leading the decline at 18% down. The sales-to-active listings ratio sits at 13%, keeping prices in a narrow holding pattern with benchmark values down roughly 1% monthly and 6% annually.

A B.C. legislative committee has recommended repealing the planned October 1 PST expansion to professional services including commercial real estate, accounting, and engineering—just six weeks before the tax was set to take effect, creating last-minute uncertainty for development costs and transaction planning.

Greater Vancouver home sales fell 9.8% year-over-year in July, reversing June's gains and pushing activity 18.6% below the 10-year seasonal average, while benchmark prices slipped 0.9% month-over-month to $1,088,800.
