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Bonnis Properties Lists Landmark Granville Street Project, Facing Lawsuit On Broadway
For years, Bonnis Properties has been planning to redevelop 800-876 Granville Street and received approval for two towers earlier this year.
Address: 800-876 Granville Street, Vancouver
Inside Wesgroup And SCDC's $116.6M Land Swap For Surrey's New City Centre Arena
A rendering of the new City Centre Arena and Cultural Event Centre set for 10355 King George Boulevard. (City of Surrey)
On Tuesday, the City of Surrey formally announced an agreement to develop the 10,000-seat City Centre Arena and Cultur...
Mortise Group's Nova Phase Two In Surrey Placed Under Creditor Protection
The 93-unit Phase Two of Nova by Mortise Group is located at 8140-8158 166 Street in Surrey and was placed under creditor protection on May 25 by National Bank.
A second insolvency proceeding has been initiated against Surrey-based real es...
Vancouver Real Estate Rundown: Jun 22 - Jun 28, 2026
The news you need to know, project updates, new CRE listings, and council meeting items. Here's what happened last week and your primer for this week.
[This Rundown is delivered to over 1,500 real estate professionals weekly. Interested in...
Exclusive: Onni Group Buying Vancouver Hudson's Bay Building For $112.5M
The Hudson’s Bay Building at 674 Granville Street in Vancouver. (CBRE and Marcus & Millichap)
Vancouver-based developer Onni Group is buying the landmark Hudson’s Bay building in downtown Vancouver, as first reported by The Realist on Apri...
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