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ADDING MORE INSTABILITY WHEN HOUSING NEEDS CERTAINTY …
In Saturday’s Government Relations Update (GRU), we provided members with information on the Trump Administration’s newest tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of Canadian goods, which took effect on August 22…
DetailsWHY CIVIC ELECTIONS MATTER …
If you weren’t already aware, municipal elections will be taking place across the province on October 17, 2026 and affordability and housing are at the top of the list of…
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Episode 95: Intelligent Lighting
Lighting does more than illuminate a room—it influences how we sleep, work and feel. Discover how intelligent, wireless lighting is making healthier homes possible in new builds, renovations and condos…
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Episode 94: Designing Healthier, Smarter Homes
The future of home design isn’t about adding more technology—it’s about creating healthier places to live. Join Doug Weinstein, Editor-in-Chief of Technology Designer magazine, as he shares insights from some…
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Luxury Bathroom Inspiration: 7 Spa-Inspired Bathrooms with Freestanding Tubs
There’s something about a freestanding bathtub that instantly changes how a bathroom feels. It transforms the room from purely functional into a place to slow down, unwind, and recharge. Whether…
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Luxury Bedroom Ideas: 4 Award-Winning Retreats You’ll Never Want to Leave
Today’s luxury homes aren’t defined by bigger kitchens or grander living rooms. The space homeowners dream about most is often behind a single door. A beautifully designed bedroom has become…
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Episode 93: New Home Warranty
Do you know what your New Home Warranty covers or when key warranty deadlines occur? This episode explains the 2-5-10 new home warranty program, important timelines, and the shared responsibilities…
DetailsVANCOUVER COUNCIL VOTES ON 2026 FINANCING GROWTH UPDATE
Tomorrow, Tuesday, July 14, the City of Vancouver’s 2026 Financing Growth Update is scheduled to be reviewed by Council, which includes some significant updates to the City’s development financing framework.…
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Episode 92: Relocating Homes
What if a home scheduled for demolition became housing for another community? Discover how relocating quality homes reduces waste, preserves resources, and creates new housing across British Columbia with HAVAN…
DetailsCITY OF VANCOUVER’S PROPOSED VILLAGES PLAN
The City of Vancouver has released its proposed Villages Plan, which identifies 17 neighbourhood Village areas where more housing and neighbourhood-serving businesses would be encouraged, with the goal of creating…
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Episode 91: Burnaby Housing Authority
Could municipal housing authorities help address Canada’s housing shortage? John McEown explains how Burnaby is using partnerships, city-owned land, and innovative housing delivery to increase rental housing and support community…
DetailsFEDERAL-PROVINCIAL PARTNERSHIP: CONDO BUYBACK STEALS THE SPOTLIGHT
Whether you’re a soccer/football fan or simply someone who loves seeing the country rally around a shared moment, Saturday’s Team Canada win was one to celebrate as they now advance…
DetailsFEDERAL-PROVINCIAL PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCES DCC RELIEF AND INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING
On June 18 in Vancouver, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier David Eby announced a new federal-provincial partnership that includes more than $5 billion in funding for housing-enabling infrastructure and…
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6 Award-Winning Kitchens Setting the 2026 Interior Design Trends
2026 is shaping up to be the year of the warm, connected, gather-here kitchen. We pulled together six standout HAVAN Award-winning and finalist renovations to show you exactly where kitchen…
DetailsMUNICIPAL ELECTION COUNTDOWN: FIRST UP, MEMBER SURVEY …
The Municipal Election is only four months away, taking place October 17, 2026. Housing affordability remains one of the most important issues facing Metro Vancouver, and municipal governments play a significant…
DetailsCHBA CEO KEVIN LEE TESTIFIES AT TWO PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES THIS WEEK …
As a member of the three-tiered Canadian Home Builders’ Association, HAVAN members’ interests are well represented at the local, provincial and national advocacy levels. This week, CHBA CEO Kevin…
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Episode 90: Phoenix House Completed! Canada’s First Zero Carbon Home
Episode 90 celebrates the completion of the Phoenix House, Canada’s first zero carbon home. What began as a devastating house fire became a groundbreaking residential construction project. Hosts Mike and…
DetailsVANCOUVER PASSES MOTION TO REVIEW CODE ALIGNMENT BETWEEN VBBL AND PROVINCE …
Last week, after a marathon Council meeting spanning two days, Vancouver City Council passed a motion, Eliminating Regulatory Barriers to Housing Affordability Through Alignment with the Provincial Building Code, directing…
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