Changes are coming to BC's archaic liqour laws just months before the next provincial election. Minister responsible Rich Coleman unveiled the first change today but promised more will be coming soon. "Stay tuned within the next number of days actually you might see some things there is a couple little I's and T's have got dotted and all of … [Read more...]
Park board OK’s Hastings Park makeover
October 2, 2012 by
The Vancouver park board has unanimously approved the concept plans to a massive redo of Hastings Park. The site of the Pacific National Exhibition grounds will soon host soccer fields, play areas, a greenway for cyclists and pedestrians – even an artificial beach for volleyball. Park board commissioner Sarah Blythe says there's something for … [Read more...]
06/05/2012 – Market Insights Breakfast Panel: Extreme makeover – Whole Building Retrofits
June 5, 2012 by
There are over 5,000 high rise buildings in major Canadian cities, and tens of thousands worldwide. A staggering number of these buildings are now 30 years or older and in need of complete retrofits if they are to continue to perform efficiently and remain attractive to tenants. What is industry doing to meet this challenge? What is the opportunity … [Read more...]
Extreme makeover: heritage edition
March 14, 2012 by
The results of a major two-year makeover on one of Vancouver’s oldest surviving buildings were unveiled Tuesday. The Fairview House on 1151 West 8th Ave. now boasts an Edwardian-meets-contemporary-flair design after a much-needed facelift. The iconic heritage building was built in 1892 for Dr. John Reid, honorary physician to Queen Victoria, and … [Read more...]
