Last year’s White Rock Farmers’ Market proved to be a significant contributor to the local economy, with a staggering boost of over $5 million, as revealed by a "groundbreaking" study conducted by the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets. T...
Understanding Local Concerns
The recent surge in the federal minimum wage, effective April 1, has sparked apprehension among businesses in South Surrey and White Rock. Ritu Khanna, the executive director of the South Surrey-White Rock Ch...
The Bank of Canada's recent interest rate hike, the seventh this year, is set to impact mortgage payments across the country. With the prime rate increasing, homeowners can expect higher variable mortgage rates. This blog breaks down ...
Introduction:
The residential housing market in British Columbia (B.C.) experienced significant growth in May, defying expectations in the face of high mortgage rates. Despite rising interest rates, home sales in Metro Vancouver and across the...
Interest Rate Pause
The Bank of Canada keeps the interest rate steady at 4.5%, pausing eight rate hikes between March 2022 and February 2023. This move aligns with the bank's strategy to assess the impact of previous hikes on the econo...