Victoria Residential Builders Association

08/27/2026

Jock Finlayson, Chief Economist, ICBA speaking on the impact of tariffs & BC's housing economy at VRBA's Lunch Meeting - Wed Sept 9, Gorge Vale Golf Club.

Victoria Residential Builders Association - Canada's leaders in green sustainable West Coast home building, renovations and design. Online quotes available.

08/27/2026

Vote for the People's Choice Award starting Aug 31 to Sept 13. https://www.vrba.ca/news/vote-for-your-favourite-care-awards-finalist-5/ Projects displayed at Hillside Centre & careawards.ca. Thank you sponsors!

08/26/2026

In news - 2026 CARE Awards Finalists. Vote for your favourite in People's Choice Award contest. Display at Hillside Centre Aug 31 to Sept 13. careawards.ca

08/26/2026

Our column in today's : Vote for Your Favourite CARE Awards Finalisthttps://www.vrba.ca/wp-content/uploads/Vote-for-Your-Favourite-CARE-Awards-Finalist-2026.pdf https://www.vrba.ca/news/vote-for-your-favourite-care-awards-finalist-5/

The Finalists for the 2026 CARE Awards have been announced and you can vote for the popular Peoples’ Choice Award. From August 31 to September 13, view these outstanding homes at careawards.ca and vote for your favourite. The projects can also be viewed during the same dates at Hillside Centre…

08/24/2026

Excellent article: "Here’s how Canadian policymakers should respond to Trump’s tariffs" by Jock Finlayson & Steven Globerman at Fraser Institute. https://www.fraserinstitute.org/commentary/heres-how-canadian-policymakers-should-respond-trumps-tariffs Jock will have more to say at VRBA's General Meeting lunch Wed Sept 9 at Gorge Vale Golf Club. www.vrba.ca

08/20/2026

2026 UBCM Resolutions Take Province’s Over-Regulation to Task: Spallumcheen asks BC govt to ensure natural gas remains viable energy option & Oak Bay says over-regulated soil testing drives up costs. Both issues often raised by VRBA. Read

08/18/2026

CMHC reports housing starts down 30% in Greater Victoria. Alarm bells should be going for politicians. There is an opportunity to change the political landscape on BC's municipal Election Day October 17.

Last month, we were concerned housing starts declined 20% Jan to June 2026 in Greater Victoria. This month it's worse. According to CMHC, year- to-date, (Jan to July 2026) Greater Victoria has posted 2,038 new homes, a 30% decrease from the 2,920 last year (Jan to July 2025). Year to…

08/18/2026

CMHC reports total housing starts for Victoria declined 30% Jan to July 2026 vs 2025. Mostly multis. Single family up 2%. Specific municipal data to follow shortly. Canada's starts down 5%. https://cmhc-schl.gc.ca/media-newsroom/news-releases/2026/housing-starts-construction-data-july-2026 https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/media-newsroom/news-releases/2026/housing-starts-construction-data-july-2026

July 2026 housing starts data for Canada.

08/13/2026

Employer's Advisers Office Fall 2026 Seminar Schedule is now available incl Hazard Identification, Claims Management, Incident Investigation

This seminar touches on the fundamentals of the workers compensation system to help employers develop an appropriate claims management process

08/13/2026

VRBA's Sept Lunch Meeting - Wed Sept 9 at Gorge Vale Golf Club features Jock Finlayson, Chief Economist, ICBA speaking on BC's housing economy. Join VRBA & enjoy the benefits!

Victoria Residential Builders Association - Canada's leaders in green sustainable West Coast home building, renovations and design. Online quotes available.