by VRBA | Mar 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
Victoria’s famous cherry trees made headlines last week but not for their blossoms. Councillor Geoff Young expressed concern that council was on a path to replace Victoria’s famous trees with species more common to the region. After experiencing significant... read more
by VRBA | Feb 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Housing prices are linked to a province’s economy and specifically employment. BC has the lowest unemployment rate in Canada at 4.4%. We also have the highest average home price at $665,000. The lowest home prices are in the Atlantic provinces averaging $162,000 in... read more
by VRBA | Feb 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
A free Lunch & Learn for accredited businesses at the Vancouver Island Better Business Bureau Boardroom (#220-1175 Cook Street, Victoria) on Thursday, February 28th from Noon to 1:00 pm. Casey Edge, Executive Director of the Victoria Residential Builders... read more
by VRBA | Feb 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
Considering a renovation? Before you start, visit https://www.vrba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/asbestos_hazards_homeowners.pdf and read the online brochure on asbestos often found in older homes. This is important to protect your family and workers. Our advice is to... read more
by VRBA | Jan 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
There is a disturbing lack of real information regarding climate change and Canada’s CO2 contribution in local Climate Action plans and by local politicians. This contributes to ineffective municipal policies and regulations claiming to combat climate change while... read more
by VRBA | Jan 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
The BC govt is considering more regulations on the identification and abatement of asbestos including licensing of abatement contractors and consultants, certification of workers and testing labs. They are also considering an incentive program for asbestos removal.... read more
