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Water Sustainability Act and the Regulatory Approval Process
CHBA BC and HAVAN
Join us online next Thursday, February 18th from 1:00-2:00 pm for a special live webinar presentation on the Water Sustainability Act and the Regulatory Approval Process.
Presented by WSP Canada Inc., this webinar is hosted jointly by CHBA-BC and HAVAN, and is free to CHBA-BC and HAVAN members, at no cost.
This webinar focuses on helping members better understand the provincial Water Act (RSBC 1979), Chapter 429 and its interpretation. Presented by Jacques Benoit, Susan Blundell, and Christie Lucas of WSP, this webinar will focus on understanding the basics of the Water Act, definitions and criteria, designation of what is a watercourse, application referrals and navigating the approval process. With a primary focus on Section 11 of the Act, information on Section will also be provided.
The format provides for 30-minute presentation and a 30-minute Q&A, ensuring an information and engaging session.
Key points:
- Intro and Health & Safety Moment
- Overview of the Act and key definitions
- Water Sustainability Regulations and Additional Permits or Acts
- Section 11 Overview
- Section 10 Overview
- Steps in the Application and Information Requests
- Application and Approval Timings
- WSP’s Lessons Learned and how to streamline the process to get a positive response
- Services WSP can provide
This is a complimentary webinar for CHBA BC and HAVAN members.
You can register for the event here.
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CHBA BC COVID-19 Photos Callout
CHBA BC
We are looking to again exemplify the hard work that our members do in ensuring worksite health and safety by showcasing stories and photos of your businesses engaged in COVID-19 safety measures through our social media channels and possibly highlighted in our upcoming Provincial Meetings. These stories/photos can reflect handwashing and cleaning stations, pivoting to work-from-home or as simple as ensuring proper mask usage and following distance guidelines.
If you have anything you would like to share with us, or have any questions, please send your materials to [email protected].
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2021 Georgie Awards Virtual Show
CHBA BC
Don't forget to mark your calendar for March 20th at 6 pm to join us at the 2021 Georgie Awards Gala show, and keep an eye out for an editorial in the Vancouver Sun West Coast Homes on Feb 13th on the Georgie Finalists.
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Energy Star Information for Builders
CHBA BC
Energy Star has provided CHBA BC with updated information for both builders and consumers in an FAQ, Infographic and Brochure format. If you have any questions about Energy Star or any of our energy programs please don't hesitate to contact [email protected].
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- Quick turn around on draws
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Posthaste: After a brief lull, Canada's priciest real estate market just got busier — and even more expensive
Financial Post
The Greater Vancouver area is seeing significant home sales in comparison to last year, with a rise of 52 per cent, according to The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV).
REBGV Chair, Colette Gerber, stated that shifting housing needs during the pandemic and historically low interest rates have been key drivers of demand in the market over the last six months. People who managed to enter the market a few years ago, and have seen their home values increase, are now looking to move up in the market to accommodate their changing needs.
Furthermore, a Reuters poll on global housing markets shows Canadians expect easy monetary policy and a desire for more living space to be key drivers of housing market activity this year.
You can read the full article here.
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Cranbrook year-end construction values top $93 million
BC Local News
Construction values over the last year in Cranbrook soared to $93 million, according to a report on quarterly and year-end numbers from city staff that was presented during Monday’s city council meeting.
It’s a significant increase from last year’s total of $46 million. Based on the 4th quarter (Q4) breakdowns, residential multi-family took the top value at $25 million, followed by residential at $7 million, while institutional and government each had values of $1.8 million.
In total, 253 building permits were issued in 2020, according to the city.
The city report also noted 18 permits for suites in single-family dwellings for Q4, with 51 over the course of the year.
You can read the full article here.
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