Author: Darrel Pratt

For a simple Building Permit, it can take at least eight weeks and often more. For a complex Building Permit where a Development Permit is also needed then it could be up to eight months. Add an additional 10 months, at least, if your home needs to be rezoned as well. How long do building […]

Yes, Vancouver Canada has both Uber and Lyft. Lyft costs $5 every ride, compared to $4.50 for Uber’s introductory rate and booking fee. You will only be charged 65 cents per mile with Lyft and 70 cents per mile with Uber. Is it cheaper to use Lyft or Uber? Uber can be less expensive than […]

Condo values are up in almost all markets year-over-year, with many bolstered by a robust strong first quarter. Will condo prices go down in Vancouver? The BC Real Estate Association says the average sale price across the province is expected to drop about five per cent in 2023. Is it a good time to buy […]

British Columbian drivers need a valid Class 1, 2, or 4 licence in order to drive with Uber. To receive a Class 4 licence, you must pass a knowledge test, a road test, and a medical exam. What is requirements for Uber driver in Vancouver? Requirements to be a driver in Vancouver Requirements. Be at […]

Every day, 1,500+ employees at Metro Vancouver take care of the nearly 2.7 million people we serve in one of Canada’s most desirable regions. Is Metro Vancouver a good employer? 86% of employees would recommend working at Metro Vancouver to a friend and 80% have a positive outlook for the business. Who runs Metro Vancouver? […]

Investors love Vancouver real estate market Generally, investors who purchase properties in Vancouver pay less for them than those who buy single-family homes. In addition, the cap rates for apartments are almost the same as those for single-family homes. This fact makes the market a great place to invest. Is Vancouver a good place to […]

Here’s what the address format looks like in Canada: Recipient’s name. Recipient’s business name (if applicable) Apartment, unit, or street address number and street name. City, province or territory, and postal and province or territory code. How do you write a Vancouver address? Tips for addressing letters and parcels mailed within Canada Write in uppercase […]

In ‘Vancouver’ References are numbered in the text, either in line with the text within brackets (1) or using superscript¹ , in the order in which they appear. A reference which is cited more than once is given the same number. The references are then listed at the end of the text in numerical order. […]

Great Vancouver Fire Date(s) June 13, 1886 Cause Out of control land clearing fires Buildings destroyed 600–1,000 Deaths Exact number unknown How long did the Great Vancouver Fire last for? June 13 1886 is etched in Canadian history as the date of the Great Vancouver Fire, which razed the newly incorporated city to the ground […]

Demographics v t e Largest population centres of Vancouver Island According to the 2021 Census Rank Pop. Victoria Nanaimo 1 397,237 2 115,459 3 63,282 What is the main city on Vancouver Island? VictoriaVictoria is the capital city of the Canadian province of British Columbia, on the southern tip of Vancouver Island off Canada’s Pacific […]