British Columbia

Vancouver's plans to increase density in the city are being called "a hard sell".

February 23, 2008 - The Vancouver Sun

The government of British Columbia has announced a carbon tax system for the province -- the first in North America.

February 21, 2008 - The Globe and Mail

Vancouver's plans for "EcoDensity" should be better understood by the public before moving forward, according to this opinion piece.

February 20, 2008 - The Tyee

As Vancouver weighs the importance of density in the city, some say the debate needs a refresh.

February 9, 2008 - The Globe & Mail

This report from the Suzuki Foundation examines climate change impacts on equity of land values in British Columbia.

January 26, 2008 - Real Estate Institute of British Columbia

British Columbia's Premier Gordon Campbell has announced $14 billion worth of public transit investment.

January 17, 2008 - The Globe and Mail

The demolition of two historic buildings in Vancouver has many worried that the provincial preservation laws aren't doing enough to protect the city's historic stock.

January 9, 2008 - The Globe and Mail

New buses being added to Victoria, British Columbia's transit fleet are being warmly welcomed, but this editorial argues much more needs to be done to deal with the area's increasing congestion and mobility issues.

December 19, 2007 - Times Colonist

Vancouver has been named one of the world's "smartest" cities in a recent list, which also includes cities from Australia, Ohio, Scotland, and India.

November 21, 2007 - The Vancouver Sun

The scene of white-clad lawn bowlers playing amid highrises, long an icon of downtown Victoria, will soon vanish, as the city plans to turn a long-established club's greens into underground parking and a hard-surfaced urban plaza.

November 19, 2007 - Victoria Times Colonist

Vancouver looks to its people to help chart out the city's future growth strategy.

November 15, 2007 - The Vancouver Sun

Plans for "EcoDensity" in Vancouver are at odd with the city's willingness to allow big box development, according to this article.

November 9, 2007 - The Tyee

Now Canada'a most expensive housing market, downtown Vancouver is attracting more and more big-spending buyers and watching its property values skyrocket.

October 26, 2007 - The New York Times

Planners of the 2010 Winter Olympics are discussing ways to encourage Vancouverites to ditch their cars during the games.

October 25, 2007 - The Globe & Mail

Low vacancy rates are threatening to push younger populations out of Vancouver.

October 24, 2007 - The Globe and Mail

A strike in the city of Vancouver that has left residents without garbage collection for nearly three months has caused people to get creative -- and a little sneaky -- in how they get rid of their trash.

October 15, 2007 - The Vancouver Sun

Vancouver Mayor Sam Sullivan's highly-touted push for "EcoDensity" in the city has fallen apart lately, according to columnist Trevor Boddy.

October 13, 2007 - The Globe & Mail

Government research form British Columbia has shown that it costs cities more than $12,000 per homeless person per year. Some are saying it would be cheaper for the city to give them housing than to keep them on the streets.

September 25, 2007 - Times Colonist

Plans to widen a highway in British Columbia are being justified by a projection of nearly $4 billion in economic development. Proponents are allaying air quality concerns, arguing that auto emission controls will improve enough to reduce any impact.

September 12, 2007 - The Vancouver Sun

The growth of Vancouver has far surpassed what planners projected half a century ago. And though some problems have followed, the region's growth hasn't wrought the city's downfall, as many expected.

September 10, 2007 - The Vancouver Sun