Sarina Han
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The 2026 National Census has officially begun, requiring most Canadian households to complete a short questionnaire. Approximately one-quarter of households will fill out a longer form with 70 questions.
The proposed high-speed rail line between Montreal and Ottawa is projected to cross approximately 1,700 properties, affecting around 500 farmers, according to Alto's CEO. Public consultations have concluded, and a final corridor will be revealed this autumn.
The recent announcement of Canada's 100 Best Restaurants includes 14 eateries from Vancouver, showcasing the city's vibrant culinary scene. Notably, AnnaLena ranks highest among them at 12th place.
August MLS® sales in Metro Vancouver fell 4.6% year-over-year to 1,869 transactions, 20.7% below the 10-year average, as the composite benchmark price dropped 5.6% to $1.08 million. GVR's chief economist cites immigration slowdown, reduced investor demand, and mortgage rates that remain too high to spark buying activity.
Liv.rent's September 2026 Metro Vancouver report shows Vancouver was the only regional city to post a year-over-year rent increase for unfurnished one-bedrooms, rising 3.32% to $2,328, while Richmond plunged 12.19% and the regional average fell 3.95%. For local buyers and investors, the divergence signals a two-speed market where Vancouver proper is holding tenant demand pressure even as surrounding cities soften.
The B.C. government has officially named the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension after former premier Dave Barrett, with the 16-kilometre line set to open in 2029 and cut travel time from Langley City Centre to King George Station to just over 20 minutes. For real estate buyers and investors, this naming milestone signals that the project remains on track, but the four-year construction window still carries risks around completion timing, station-area development phasing, and whether current asking prices already bake in future transit premiums.
