Podcasts about Downtown Vancouver

In this encore episode of The Voice of Retail from January 2025, I'm joined by Sergeant Craig Reynolds and Arezo Zarrabian, Senior Crime Analyst at the Vancouver Police Department, for an exclusive look inside Project Barcode—a pioneering effort to combat organized retail crime in Vancouver.Sparked by a staggering 260% increase in retail theft involving weapons, Project Barcode was launched in 2021 and has evolved into a city-wide operation. Combining targeted police action, strategic analytics, and cross-agency collaboration, the project has become a blueprint for combating retail crime across Canada—and beyond.Craig and Arezo take us behind the scenes of Barcode's design and deployment. With more than 1,400 arrests, 166 repeat offenders apprehended, and $1.4 million in goods and criminal assets recovered, Project Barcode is delivering measurable results. Arezo's data-driven insights guide every phase—from identifying hotspots by time and geography, to profiling offender patterns and predicting retail theft surges. One key innovation? Deploying officers based on real-time trends, such as peak theft hours or common entry points into the city.Yet the team doesn't just tackle frontline offenders. A major focus is upstream—targeting fences and organized resellers who drive demand for stolen goods. With the help of anti-fencing units and civil forfeiture laws, Project Barcode has disrupted the black-market supply chain while building stronger partnerships with the retail community.Craig and Arezo also share deeply human perspectives on the systemic issues behind the crimes: homelessness, addiction, lack of mental health support, and underfunded social services. They stress that many offenders are exploited and desperate—often stealing not out of greed, but obligation to pay off debts. They advocate for wraparound solutions that go beyond law enforcement, including judicial reform, community policing, and better data sharing.The episode closes with a look ahead: more coordination, smarter deployment, and a renewed call for nationwide efforts to recognize retail crime as a serious threat to public safety and economic stability.If you're a retailer, policymaker, or security professional, this is essential listening on how cities can combine compassion, innovation, and accountability to fight retail crime—and win. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fifth year in a row, the National Retail Federation has designated Michael as on their Top Retail Voices for 2025, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

Hundreds of young CEOs filled Esther Short Park on Saturday for the Greater Vancouver Chamber's fourth annual Lemonade Day Junior Market. More than 250 youth ran booths selling handmade goods and showcasing business skills learned through the My Lemonade Day program. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/youth-make-the-sale-at-the-2025-junior-market-in-downtown-vancouver/ #VancouverWA #JuniorMarket #LemonadeDay #YouthEntrepreneurs #GreaterVancouverChamber #EstherShortPark #AnneMcEnernyOgle #TimClevenger #JanetKenefsky #Entrepreneurship

"Survive Till '25" was the mantra, but what happens now that we're here? Anthem Properties' Senior VP of Finance Michael Ferreira and President of Anthem Holdings Canada Jordan Carlson sit down with Adam & Matt to discuss the considerable headwinds facing Vancouver's real estate market amid unprecedented global uncertainty.From Trump tariffs to completed but unsold inventory, this candid conversation reveals the stark realities developers face while highlighting potential "green shoots" that might signal better days ahead. Despite pre-sale markets being "essentially non-existent," the Anthem executives share why they remain cautiously optimistic about the second half of 2025.Have completed inventory levels created a rare buying opportunity for end-users right now? How are developers like Anthem creating bespoke incentive programs to address the unique challenges facing today's hesitant purchasers? And why do these industry veterans believe Downtown Vancouver represents an inexplicably overlooked value proposition?Don't miss this insider perspective on weathering Vancouver's complex market conditions!

This might be the first episode of Defenders all season that we've had a solo Filly. With Scarf on a class trip and Lafferty at work the platinum haired flamingo rejoins DOTB. Getting right down to business, this is a quick recap of the Whitecaps game as there will be 2 pods and 2 One More Sleeps this week. Hopefully the troubles with the Rodecaster also come to an end for the next pod. So, the big news is that FILLY IS BACK FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON, and we couldn't be any happier. Oh and LAFC dropped points at BC Place!

Spring has arrived (extremely) early here at the TNE archives and our interns have been hard at work digging around the dusty bins and cockroach infested files (we need Isaac to get out his gloves and cleaning mask again!). And for the first release they've put together, we go back all the way to November 2023, as Isaac interviews Caleb on his recent trip to the Queen Elizabeth theater in Downtown Vancouver, to see the Broadway Across Canada production of Hadestown. Then after that, Caleb follows that up by discussing his (then) recent viewing of The Marvels.    This episode was recorded on Nov. 12th, 2023.    Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader   And follow Caleb and Isaac on their sister feed, Bending the Elements: Bending the Elements: An Avatar Podcast | The Novice Elitists (podbean.com)   And Join Caleb & Eric on the Romulan's Bearing Gifts Podcast: Romulans Bearing Gifts: The Star Trek Podcast | Libsyn Directory And their other movie podcast, Prognosis Negative: Doctor Who: Prognosis Negative

Experience the joy of Christmas in the Park at Esther Short Park, featuring family-friendly activities and community giving. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/christmas-in-the-park-scheduled-for-friday-in-downtown-vancouver #ChristmasInThePark #ClarkCountyWa #holidaycelebration #localnews

A family of orcas wowed a passenger ferry in Vancouver's False Creek this week. We hear why researchers are also delighted by their unusual adventure into the heart of the city.

Hour 1 of the program features Lions' defensive line coach and Canadian Football Hall of Famer John Bowman, Blue Bombers' scout and former Lions QB Danny McManus and ex- Leos' president Rick LeLeacheur.

Hour 2 from Grey Cup Radio Row features TSN's Glen Suitor and CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie as the boys continue breaking down downtown Vancouver's festivities.

Hour two of the day two program features Lions' president Duane Vienneau and Grey Cup Festival executive director Riley Wiwchar. Moj and Giulio also speak with Edmonton Elks' quarterback Tre Ford.

Hour two of the day one program features Grey Cup talk with TSN's Matt Dunigan and Darrin Bauming from Bonfire Sports with a Winnipeg perspective on the Bombers' 5th straight Grey Cup appearance. Matt Baker from the Lions' communications team stops by to talk Grey Cup festival and how the roles for everyone in the organization change for one busy week of festival fun.

On day one of the 111th Grey Cup Festival, MOJ and Giulio tee up some of the great events and talk all about the big matchup with Steve Milton from the Ticats Audio Network. BC Lions wide receiver Alexander Hollins stops by to recap the end of another season.

Moj and Giulio are back at Grey Cup radio row for day two of action. Hour one of today's program features Lions' co-GM Neil McEvoy, all-time tackles leader Solomon Elimimian and former Lion Lucky Whitehead who pursues a second Grey Cup ring with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers this Sunday.

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Just over a week ago, a heinous crime took place in Downtown Vancouver, where one man was murdered, another attacked and had his hand severed off by a reported machete. These long-bladed weapons are available throughout the province, and a lot easier to obtain than one might think. Guest: Niki Sharma - Attorney General of B.C Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A brazen and unprovoked attack in Downtown Vancouver leaves 1 dead and 1 seriously maimed. Inflation is putting a strain on BC households! What can be done to ease some of the financial pressures?! As part of the leadup to the BC election, Jill brings on Richard Zussman to discuss some significant promises being made by the BC Green Party! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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How badly can a potential rail workers strike doom West Coast Express users? GUEST: Bridgitte Anderson, CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board Of Trade  Is pessimism in the status quo driving younger voters to vote Conservative? GUEST: Stewart Prest, Lecturer at UBC's Department of Political Science Did the B.C Government fumble on the Surrey Langley Skytrain budget? GUEST: Carson Binda, BC Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation Downtown Van launches pilot program with private security firm to maintain safety GUEST: Jane Talbot, President and CEO of Downtown Van How much more needs to be done to make Downtown Vancouver safer? GUEST: Jess Ketchum, Co-founder of the Save Our Streets coalition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin  DOT - Use the Code DENTALDIGEST for 10% off Dr. McClintock is a graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (2016), where she graduated with honors and a minor concentration in esthetics. She completed two years of General Practice Residency at Jacobi Medical Center and Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY.​ Dr. McClintock was one of a few dentists selected to complete a two-year cosmetic dentistry residency with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (2019-2021). During this period, she focused intensely on advanced treatment planning and comprehensive dental care in addition to achieving high-end esthetics. Dr. McClintock has a passion for learning and a desire to always provide her patients with the best, minimally invasive care. Since graduating, she has completed over 700 hours (and counting) of continuing education. Additionally, Dr. McClintock spends her free time lecturing to other dentists as well as providing mentorship to dental students all over the country.   Leading dental product manufacturers turn to Dr. Lowe (General Dentist) for advice in developing advanced cosmetic dental products. The industry turns to Dr. Lowe as a member of the editorial advisory board for numerous industry publications such as: PPAD, Collaborations, Signature and several other dental publications, in addition to the dozens of articles he's had published in: Dentistry Today, Contemporary Esthetics and Restorative Practice, Oral Health, Signature, and Practical Procedures and Aesthetic Dentistry (PPAD). Dr. Lowe is also a regular speaker across North America at various Dental Conferences and Dental Education Facilities. Dr. Edward Lowe, B.Sc., D.M.D., graduated from UBC's Faculty of Dentistry in 1986 and is a graduate of the Advanced Aesthetic programs at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. An active member of both the Canadian and American Dental Associations, and an accredited member and adjudicator of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Lowe is an Authority on the subject of Cosmetic Dentistry and leads the team at Vancouver's Lowe Centre for Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry in beautiful Downtown Vancouver, BC. Dr. Dimple Desai stands as a distinguished leader in the realms of general and cosmetic dentistry, propelled by an unwavering commitment to delivering the utmost standard of dental care. With a solid educational foundation from the renowned University of Southern California School of Dentistry and an American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry accreditation, Dr. Desai possesses the knowledge and expertise that set her apart in her field. Driven by an insatiable quest for excellence, her drive and passion have garnered her numerous accolades and recognition as a top-tier dentist. In 2020, she was honored as one of the nation's Top 40 Dentists Under 40, a testament to her exceptional skills and dedication. Additionally, her peers voted her as one of the Top Dentists in Orange County in 2020, 2021, and 2022, affirming her standing as a trusted professional in her community. Dr. Desai's expertise extends beyond clinical practice, as she has also contributed as a published author in the esteemed dental magazine, "Inside Dentistry." Her article underwent rigorous peer review by top colleagues in her profession, exemplifying the caliber of her work before being selected for publication.

The Wrap - What would bring more people back to downtown Vancouver? Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On May 11, Vancouver's Downtown Association, city of Vancouver, Uptown Village, and the Parks Foundation of Clark County, are joining forces to clean downtown from 5th to 25th streets and plant Propstra Square with vibrant flowers. https://tinyurl.com/3k9zywvt #VancouverWa #DowntownAssociation #cityofVancouver #UptownVillage #ParksFoundation #clean #PropstraSquare #flowerbaskets #springclean-up #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

The Clark County Auditor's Auto License Office in downtown Vancouver is updating its hours of operation. http://tinyurl.com/4txy6wma #ClarkCounty #AuditorsAutoLicenseOffice #Downtown #VancouverWa #HoursOfOperation #WalkInServices #SubAgentLocations #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

Join us on this episode as we dive into an insightful discussion with Patrick Francey, CEO of the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN), renowned Canadian real estate investor, business owner, educator, and coach. With over 40 years of experience, Patrick is a luminary in real estate investment education and personal and professional development. His journey from humble beginnings to a celebrated Canadian-based real estate investor and speaker is truly inspiring.In this episode, Patrick shares his unparalleled insights into the current and future landscape of the Canadian real estate market. We explore the dramatic changes over the last two years, including higher interest rates, new taxes, the foreign buyer ban, and the impact on short-term rentals like AirBnB. Patrick offers his perspective on how these changes affect rental housing providers and the real estate investment landscape.We delve into the implications of new legislative changes in BC, specifically the Multi Plex Plan, and how investors and homeowners can benefit from these changes. Patrick weighs in on the importance of macroeconomic trends versus site-specific microeconomic trends in real estate investing.The discussion also covers the potential opportunities arising from the recent immigration surge, including micro units and modular homes. We look at local areas outside of Vancouver, like Langley, Surrey, and Port Moody, and their potential for future investment. Patrick gives his take on the viability of investing in high-priced areas like Downtown Vancouver and shares his insights on the Alberta real estate market, particularly Calgary's recent growth.We also compare Residential Tenancy Branch rules across provinces like BC, ONT, and AB, and Patrick imparts the unwavering principles he's learned in his four decades of real estate investing.Finally, Patrick introduces the audience to REIN and how it aids investors of all levels, from novices to seasoned veterans with extensive portfolios.Don't miss Patrick's valuable insights and join us for this enlightening conversation. For more wisdom from Patrick, tune into his "Everyday Millionaire Podcast."www.reincanada.comwww.instagram.com/pfranceywww.youtube.com/@mindsetmatters23https://www.linkedin.com/in/pfrancey

In a recent article, Doug Porter, Chief Economist for BMO, revealed a startling reality: rents in Canada have surged by 8.2% year over year, marking the fastest pace since 1983! Moreover, for the first time in 60 years of records, income growth has trailed behind rents by a significant margin. These figures set the stage for a profound discussion with local Property Manager and founder of Greater Vancouver Tenant and Property Managment, Keaton Bessey.Adding to the narrative, November's Report from www.Rentals.ca highlights that the annual rate of rent growth in Canada was 9.9% in October, the second-fastest increase in the past seven months. Vancouver leads the pack with astonishing average rent of $2,872 for a 1-bedroom and $3,777 for a 2-bedroom, while Burnaby closely follows, surpassing Toronto at $2,647 for a 1-bedroom and $3,341 for a 2-bedroom.Armed with these facts, we delve into a series of questions with our esteemed guest, a seasoned property manager with 13 years of experience, to unravel the mystery of how we got to this point and whether it was an inevitable outcome as soon as home home prices began their surge.We shed light on the potential impact of the current economic conditions on the rental market and with signs pointing to a slowing economy, we explore whether lower GDP output and a possible recession could be key factors affecting rental prices. Will an economic downturn slow down rent increases, or is it fundamentally a supply-related concern?On the more contentious topic of rent controls, particularly in Vancouver, where opinions are divided, Keaton provides unique insights into whether rent controls work, and if not, what alternative solutions might exist to address the soaring rents and the city's distinction of having the highest average rent in the country.We also look at rent collection under the current economic climate as it's a great indicator of where the economy lies as well as we look examples of renters breaking leases and what it means for both tenants and landlords. We also put Keaton on the spot as we ask him to peer into his crystal ball as we explore predictions on future rental rates. Will they go up or down, and what factors contribute to this projection?Finally, the conversation touches on immigration and its impact on the rental market. Despite staggering immigration numbers, we explore why many newcomers don't transact until they earn their permanent residency as well as touching on how to rent to new commers and the steps you should take as a landlord to protect yourself. _________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:

Sergeant Julien Ponsioen began his policing career with the Metro Vancouver Transit Police in 2014 after a 21 year career as a Paramedic and Supervisor and was the first openly gay male police officer hired by his department and the only openly gay male in his police academy class.  Moving from patrol to Neighbourhood Policing in Downtown Vancouver, he began to connect with his community both in person and on social media to show that policing was for everyone and emphasize to members of the 2SLGBTQ community that they had an ally on the transit system.  While initially reluctant, he embraced his social media role and launched “Coffee with a Cop”, a very successful series of one minute safety tips and question and answer sessions that expanded across other platforms and developed a following that spans the globe. He has been a very active and successful volunteer recruiter and is now the non-commissioned officer in charge of Operational Planning. On this episode, Julien shares his coming out story, the bridge he's building between the 2SLGBTQ community and police and offers his perspective, as a former paramedic and police officer, on BC's opioid crisis. You can connect with and follow Julien on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and LinkedIn.  Thank you for listening! For more Team Ten Eight content, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn!

Mack sits down with Steve, Mike, and Jeff from BelPacific Excavating & Shoring LP to talk all about deep excavation and shoring work in downtown Vancouver. Starting as a Limited Partnership, BelPacific has contributed to the Vancouver skyline working on projects such as Shangri-La tower, The ButterFly, and more. We discuss how BelPacific started, why deep excavation is needed for high rise projects, the machines BelPacific uses for deep excavations, and developing/training people at BelPacific.Learn more about BelPacific here https://www.belpacific.com/ or find them on social media @norlandlimitedFind Mack on social media @earthmovers_media or email him at mack@earthmoversmedia.comhttps://earthmoversmedia.com/

he tale of Craig Abrahams' homicide is haunting I met Criag when I worked out at a gym Downtown Vancouver called Neighbourhood Gym. When Craig Abrahams went from doorman to dealer, his life took a surprising turn: He entered the dangerous world of cocaine trafficking while working as a doorman at the Odyssey Night Club. Undermining the Competition: Selling cocaine at lower prices than his competitors, he ignited a price war and upset lots of people. On December 18, 1995, Craig was last seen alive. An exploration of Craig's choices: Unveiling the Underworld By peeling back the layers of his personality and character, I paint a vivid portrait of a man who underestimated the world around him. As I unravel his choices, we confront the stark realities he faced. A Plea for Answers: Join Us in the Search for the Truth His family has pleaded for justice over the years. As we unravel the mystery of Craig's life and the dangers he faced, we invite you to join us in our search for answers. RIP Brother

The tale of Craig Abrahams' homicide is haunting  I met Criag while working out at Neighbourhood Gym in Downtown Vancouver. When Craig Abrahams went from doorman to dealer, his life took a surprising turn:   He entered the dangerous world of cocaine trafficking while working as a doorman at the Odyssey Night Club. Undermining the Competition: Selling cocaine at lower prices than his competitors, he ignited a price war and upset lots of people.  On December 18, 1995, Craig was last seen alive.  An exploration of Craig's choices: Unveiling the Underworld By peeling back the layers of his personality and character, I paint a vivid portrait of a man who underestimated the world around him.  As I unravel his choices, we confront the stark realities he faced. A Plea for Answers: Join Us in the Search for the Truth His family has pleaded for justice over the years. As we unravel the mystery of Craig's life and the dangers he faced, we invite you to join us in our search for answers. RIP Brother 

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The Vancouver real estate market, is facing a persistent and thorny challenge with low inventory that shows no signs of abating. This week week we delve into the factors contributing to the prolonged shortage of housing in Vancouver, exploring the implications for potential buyers in the marketplace.Currently, the Vancouver market requires an influx of approximately 60% more inventory to achieve a balanced and sustained state. However, the phenomenon of low inventory is not a recent development here; it has been a consistent feature of the Vancouver real estate landscape over the past two decades. The city has experienced a sustained buyers' market only two times in the last two decades – during the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) and in 2012 for a combined total of 14 months. Interestingly, these downturns were not primarily due to a surge in listings but rather a decrease in buyer activity.The construction industry, the tip of the proverbial real estate spear, is showing a concerning downturn. Immigration, which was anticipated to boost the sector, has not produced the desired effects. Last month alone, the industry lost 44,000 jobs, marking a 4% decline over the past three months. The last time we saw a slump like this was during the Global Financial Crisis and the early 90s recession. Moreover, the residential building permits have plummeted, reaching the lowest level in over a decade.Shifting focus to overall unemployment, there's more to worry about. The unemployment rate has surged to 5.5% in the last month, increasing by 50 bps in just 3 months. Such an escalation is seldom observed outside of recessions. Also, the accuracy of these statistics should be questioned due to rapid population growth over the past year, potentially leading to an underestimation of the unemployment rate. Notable job cuts by Telus, RBC, and BMO area adding to the economic concerns.The topic of affordability also presents a gloomy picture. The 5-year bond rate has surpassed 4.1%, reaching a 15-year high. This has consequently driven up fixed rates by 12 basis points in a week, making homeownership even more unattainable. The affordability crisis has reached such an extent that even individuals earning over $100,000 per year are seeking assistance from organizations like Habitat for Humanity to secure rental units or purchase homes!How does this compare to Canada's other major market in Toronto? Join this weeks podcast and get the whole story! _________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:

In July 2023, the Vancouver real estate market underwent significant changes, presenting a complex landscape for buyers and sellers. The month saw 2,455 properties sold, marking an impressive 29% increase from the previous year. However, this apparent surge in sales volume masked an underlying trend of consecutive declines in summer months, suggesting a slowdown in overall market activity. In fact, the number of sales was found to be 15.6% below the 10-year seasonal average of 2,909, signaling a potential shift in the market dynamics.A major challenge faced by buyers now is the scarcity of inventory. With only 9,639 properties available for sale, the market experienced a significant 16% drop in inventory from the previous year. This shortage has persisted for eight consecutive months, with the number of available properties remaining below the 10,000 mark! The limited inventory played a crucial role in driving up property prices throughout 2023, making it difficult for buyers to find suitable options and cratering affordability.Adding to the complexity for buyers, mortgage rates reached a 22-year high during this time. The combination of high rates and low inventory created a difficult environment for potential investors and first-time buyers, leading to a majority of sales being driven by existing homeowners looking to move.New listings in July 2023 brought some relief, with a 17% increase compared to the previous year, with 4,649 new properties entering the market. However, this optimism was dampened by the fact that sales volumes has now declined for two consecutive months, and the number of new listings was 5.2% below the 10-year seasonal average. These trends suggested that August's real estate data would likely show continuing lower listings, sales volume, and potentially even prices.Despite the challenging market conditions, property prices continued their upward trajectory. The Home Price Index (HPI) rose for the seventh consecutive month, with prices increasing by $7,000 in the last month alone. This represented a 0.6% increase from the previous month and a 0.5% increase from July 2022. Remarkably, the HPI was only 4% below the all-time high, indicating the market's resilience despite the high mortgage rates. Additionally,  the median price of homes rose by $20,000 to $978,500, and the average price increased by $3,000 to $1,274,000. _________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:

The Bank of Canada (BOC) announced a 0.25% interest rate hike, marking the 10th increase since March 2022 and bringing the overnight rate to 5%, the highest in 22 years! The move comes as the Canadian economy, which has been stronger than expected, is expected to slow down due to the impact of higher interest rates. Although recent inflation rates have eased to 3.4% in Canada and 3% in the United States, the core inflation rate remains at 3-4% and has been more persistent than anticipated. The BOC now forecasts a return to its 2% inflation target in mid-2025, instead of the previously projected 2024.The increase in interest rates has had a significant impact on the bond and mortgage markets. The 5-year bond rate has surged to 4%, the highest since 2007, leading to fixed mortgage rates around 5.2% and variable rates around 5.9%. These rates are the highest in 15 years and have further challenged affordability, with monthly mortgage payments increasing significantly.The sentiment in the housing market has also shifted, as sentiment levels have dropped, resulting in reduced spending and housing demand. The labor market has shown signs of weakening, with the unemployment rate increasing over the past three months, which is the largest increase since 2019.Population growth in Canada has reached a record high of 1.2 million in the last 12 months, with non-permanent residents accounting for 60% of the increase. This has put extreme pressure on the rental market, with high rental rates and landlords resorting to renting out individual beds to meet the demand.In the Toronto market, sales have declined by 7% and inventory has increased by 19%. However, sales are still up 15% year-over-year, with a 20% increase in condo volume. Prices have risen by 2.5% in the last month and 9% in the past four months. The investment condo market has become less attractive for investors, with negative cash flow and decreasing rental returns.Looking at Calgary, the housing market continues to strengthen, with home sales rising 5% month-over-month and setting a record for the month. Sales in Calgary were up approximately 10% year-over-year, particularly in the condo segment, which experienced a 50% surge. Overall inventory is at a 10-year low, leading to increased prices.These developments indicate that the already financially strained marketplace is facing further pressure due to the recent interest rate hike, with talks of additional increases and higher rates for the foreseeable future. The housing and business sectors are likely to experience significant shifts if interest rates remain high for an extended period. _________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:

Craig and Lee discuss the final exit of Nordstrom from Canada after almost 8 years, including the smashing of fixtures by staff in Vancouver during liquidation, challenges Nordstrom had in Canada, speculation on future of old Nordstrom locations and an American Nordstrom discussion. Retail Insider content discussed this episode:Nordstrom Rack Stores In Canada Shuttered EOD Sunday As Nordstorm Stores Prepare To Close In JuneNordstrom Rack Closes Canadian Stores: A Discussion [Podcast] Subscribe, Rate, and Review our Retail Insider Podcast!Follow Craig:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/CraigPattersonTorontoInstagram: @craig_patterson_torontoTwitter: @RI_EIC Follow Retail Insider:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/Retail-InsiderFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RetailInsider/Twitter: @RetailInsider_Instagram: @Retail_Insider_Canada Listen & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastStitcher Share your thoughts!Drop us a line at Craig@Retail-Insider.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!Background Music Credit: Hard Boiled Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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Shannon Peel is an expert at stories, and while her usual audience is made up of business owners looking to improve their marketing, her discussion of hero vs victim language in storytelling is so valuable to those learning about the stories in their family tree.  We started off talking about her deep roots in western Canada, delved into the "why" questions around emigration, and then found ourselves looking at the way we talk about our ancestors, women in particular.Shannon Peel is the creative force behind the MarketAPeel Brand. She works from her home office overlooking life in Downtown Vancouver, BC Canada. She is passionate about stories and how to they connect people and exploring why people make the choices they make. People describe her as intelligent, quick witted, and creative, all things she takes pride in as she values intelligent thought and solution based productivity. MarketAPeel reflects her values and vision.https://www.marketapeel.agency/speakerLinkedIn: Shannon PeelFacebook: @marketapeelTwitter: @shannonpeel1Instagram: @market_apeel-------------This podcast is supported by Heather Murphy's TraceLine Success.  Get your free workbook, Success is Found in Your Roots, at heathercmurphy.com/successworkbookConnect with Heather on Instagram or Facebook @msheathermurphy

What a crazy year! Nothing tells the story of 2022 better than comparing the predictions we made at the start of this year with how they actually turned out. While we nailed a few predictions, we also had some significant misses as we review the year.Historically, this episode is always a lot of fun but especially this time around as no one saw the extreme change in headwinds coming like the Bank of Canada did.  Yes, we even reviewed their promise to keep rates low until 2023 and how long they let inflation run before acting. While we felt interest rates would be a part of the story, no one could have predicted how quickly they rose. We take a swing at inflation numbers, price predictions, lockdown probabilities and much more on this entertaining episode. Next week we make a whole batch of new predictions for 2023. _________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:

2023 is going to be full of change in the Real Estate industry as we have two major introductions that will change the landscape. With the introduction of the Foreign Buyer Ban and the Cooling Off Period, it remains to be seen if these measures will help alleviate the pain felt by Buyers in a hot market. There's only one problem - there isn't a hot market to test these on and with the amount redundancy's that have been written into the new policy's we feel it'll create more pain and confusion than anything else. The Foreign Buyer Ban is a very controversial policy as the Government intends to exclude all foreigners for a period of 2 years from buying any real estate in Canada. And yet in the same breath the Government has increased our immigration targets by substantial margins to replace the aging workforce and declining birthrate in Canada (hello rental wars - just when you thought rent was expensive enough). Last week we discussed that by 2032, most of Canada's labor force will be foreign workers, and yet the very people who we need to work inside of our economy, who pay Canadian taxes, will not be allowed to buy Canadian Real Estate. Xenophobia is alive and well in Canadian politics. With all these changes coming compounded by a slowing marketplace there will be more hurt with further interest rate hikes expected in the new year. With that being said, it's likely we will see these rate hikes slow to some degree and hopefully lessen in their size. However, there will be a number of opportunities that will come out of all of these changes and if you listen until the end of today's episode, you'll see exactly what some of these look like and when you could expect to see them. _________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:

This weeks podcast has us exploring the new rate hike thanks to the BoC's continued quantitative easing. While it's been difficult for many seeing rates up 400 basis points in 9 months - that's an eye watering 1,600% since the start of the rate hike cycle - and it has all but erased the credibility of the Bank of Canada who waited until inflation was at 6.7% before acting and indicated rates would be low until 2023. We explore the new debt levels faced by Canadians who have a whopping debt to GDP ratio of 117% or $75,000 per capita. These are the kinds of debt levels that will take a generation to pay off. As we look for solutions the only apparent saviour is immigration. Immigration has exploded this year as we hit 700,000 new immigrants in 2022 and 23% Canada's population (or 8.3 million people) were either permanent residents or immigrants before becoming citizens. Furthermore, immigrants now account for most of Canada's labour force and by 2032 most of Canada's increasing population base will be entirely new immigrants. As we close out 2022 and look towards more aggressive immigration targets in the years ahead, places like Quebec are reducing the amount of new immigrants (they will only take 10% as they intend to preserve their French Canadian heritage). This will eventually put more and more housing pressure on other metro's like Toronto & Vancouver in the years to come.Comparison as they say is the thief of joy - unless you're a Vancouverite comparing the housing market to our fellow Torontonians. Inventory levels are up 160% in some Toronto suburbs and while 2021 saw 12,000 pre-sale units sell, 2022 will end the year with about 3,000 pre-sales sold!! That's a jaw dropping fall off in sales volume. Furthermore prices have fallen beyond 20% in Toronto while Vancouver sits around 12-13% and inventory remains incredibly tight. For two major metros that often move in unison, we are starting to see the divergence of the marketplaces with Vancouver showing off its resilience in a difficult market. _________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:

In this episode, Damineh Akhavan takes us through her life as an aerospace engineer and a human rights activist protesting weekly for women's rights in Iran. From the streets of Iran to the heart of Downtown Vancouver, activists like Akhavan are standing up to bring awareness to the cause and change to their home country. Protests in Iran and around the world follow the death of 23 year old Mahsa Amini, who was killed by Iran's morality police for allegedly not wearing her hijab correctly.  Listen to the Best of the WWEST on Spotify, Apple, Google, Amazon, iHeart, Gaana, and Castbox Visit wwest-cwse.ca to learn more about WWEST and to listen to other available episodes.

The Bank of Canada is set to raise rates, yet again, next week further impacting the already heavily stressed mortgage market.  Effective payments to pay for a typical home have doubled in the past 2 years and variable rate holders are feeling the pinch. We dive into what will happen next and when you can expect rates to start coming down. November stats are in and we look at the National level and at the local level whereby we look at inventory levels, sales volumes and what is happening to prices in Vancouver. Despite all of the recent action from the BoC and consumer confidence below that of the global financial crisis - how is it that prices have remained very consistent for the last 5 consecutive months?From there we take a broad look at national prices and inventory levels to see how they measure up to our local marketplace. Interestingly, we take a dive into the Bank of Canada's first recorded loss in its 87 year history and how they've painted themselves into a corner that's getting harder and harder to get out of. We review what was said and forecasted versus the actual outcome and what it means for markets going forward.This week is a loaded episode with some great macro and micro level data that you surely don't want to miss. With a rate hike coming next week here in Canada, we take a stab at what that rate hike looks like and how it will affect the market as we head into 2023. _________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:

This episode was recorded live from The Ripple Space in Downtown Vancouver, WA at the Passages to Success Fall Conference. Our guest is Chris Hays, President and COO of ZoomInfo. It's not often that you get to talk to an executive leader of this caliber. Chris shared his experience in growing ZoomInfo into a multibillion dollar public company and provide very relatable ideas for small business owners around sales, growth, scaling, failure, exit strategy, and ways to weather an economic downturn. Prost!Episode Highlights:0:37 Introductions2:45 ZoomInfo's commitment to Vancouver, WA5:30 The Beer portion of the program7:57 How to manage growth & executing on opportunities10:56 Learning from failure14:20 Best ways to focus on your Total Addressable Market (TAM) - fit and intent17:33 How company size impacts your ability to pivot19:56 Ripcord moments21:21 Cofounding a small business26:32 Always have a contract28:11 Tips for scaling your business32:15 The natural tension between Sales and Operations34:57 The hardest thing Chris had to sell35:50 Keys to weathering an economic downturn39:30 Ways to look bigger as a small business42:15 The Final Action43:45 Wrap upGuest Beer:Victor 23 Craft Brewery - Vancouver, WABriefcase Full of Hops, Fresh Hop Hazy IPA, 7% ABVThanks to all our Sponsors of the Passages to Success Fall Conference:Comcast BusinessThe Port of VancouverGravitateGreenhaven LandscapesRational UnicornIn Light HyperbaricsTwin Star Credit UnionChaseVictor 23 Craft BreweryValo CellarsHeathen BrewingK Water StoreThe Barbers

~If you would like to subscribe to only Canadian retail discussions between Craig and Lee by Retail Insider, a separate "The Weekly" podcast show is now available (link to Apple Podcast show). If you would like to subscribe to only interviews by Retail Insider, a separate "The Interview Series" podcast show is now available (link to Apple Podcast show)~ Craig and Lee discuss the new flagship Apple Store that opened last week at CF Pacific Centre in Vancouver, marking the first of its kind for Canada. Lee also discusses the media event prior and his opinion on what went on. Retail Insider content discussed this episode:Inside Canada's 1st Apple Store Flagship, Located in Downtown Vancouver [Photos]   The Weekly podcast by Retail Insider Canada is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.Subscribe, Rate, and Review our Retail Insider Podcast!Follow Craig:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/CraigPattersonTorontoInstagram: @craig_patterson_torontoTwitter: @RI_EIC Follow Retail Insider:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/Retail-InsiderFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RetailInsider/Twitter: @RetailInsider_Instagram: @Retail_Insider_Canada Listen & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastStitcher Share your thoughts!Drop us a line at Craig@Retail-Insider.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!Background Music Credit: Hard Boiled Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This week we hopped on the Pod with Vancouver Life Team Member & Whistler Specialist Auley Serfas to explore what it's like living and working in one of the most sought after resort towns in the world. With properties ranging $300,000 up to $30+ million dollars, Whistler has proven to be one of the most interesting and dynamic real estate markets that we have seen.Before Auley became a Realtor, she spent more than 20 years as a Property Assessor with BC Assessment Authority and was responsible for creating thousands of valuations for many different property types. In the conversation we discuss the relevancy of BC Assessments, how they are used and how they are often applied to real estate transactions. Furthermore, we explore what is currently taking place in the local Whistler market, what is happening at different price points and how important it is to know the distinction between Phase 1 and Phase 2 investment properties. With the introduction of the new Foreign Buyers Ban coming into affect in 2023 you'll want to know how that may or may not affect Whistler - especially if you've been considering a permanent move or vacation property investment.    _________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:

On Friday May 6, 2022, Vancouver Police announced that they had discovered the remains of a 24 year old Cree woman Chelsea Poorman who disappeared from Downtown Vancouver, British Columbia over a year and a half ago. Chelsea's skeletal remains were found on the property of a vacant mansion in one of the cities most wealthy neighborhoods. At a press conference, police stated that while they believed her body had been there since the night she disappeared and due to their skeletal state cause of death could not be determined, they also had no reason to believe that her death was the result of anything suspicious.  They went on to clarify this statement saying the totality of their evidence does not lead to them believing anyone else is involved in the death of Chelsea. This led her family and the rest of the public to ask the question – then what happened to Chelsea Poorman?  How did she end up in the backyard of a vacant mansion in one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Vancouver, and how did her body go unnoticed for almost 19 months?   Mentioned at the top of this week episode. ***Trina Hunts Family offers $50,000 for tips leading to an arrest If you have any tips, have information, or are covering for the person that murdered Trina - please contact the IHIT Information Line1-877-551-IHIT (4448) ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca   -K&O   Rate, Review and Subscribe on the platforms of your choice. Check us out on Instagram to join in the discussions about the case! Comment on the case related post, we can't wait to hear your thoughts. @podcastbyproxy   Use code FREEPODCASTBYPROXY at check out to try a free Classic basket from Goodfood! Goodfood is a Canadian online grocery subscription service delivering meal kits, read-to-cook meals, and grocery products to your door each week  *conditions apply   Intro music made by: https://soundcloud.com/aiakos    Sources: Chelsea Poorman's body lay in Shaughnessy for more than a year. But her death was not considered suspicious | CBC News Police seek public's help finding Indigenous woman missing in Vancouver since September | CBC News Family searches for clues months after 24-year-old Cree woman vanishes in downtown Vancouver | CBC News Vancouver realtor fired after ripping down Chelsea Poorman posters (citynews.ca) Chelsea Poorman Went Missing Seven Months Ago. Her Family Is Still Searching | The Star Missing Cree woman Chelsea Poorman found dead outside empty Vancouver home | CBC News Chelsea Poorman's father says Vancouver police lied, mishandled investigation into daughter's disappearance | CBC News Vancouver police search VanDusen Garden in Chelsea Poorman case (msn.com) Vancouver news: Chelsea Poorman case leads police to VanDusen Gardens | CTV News What Happened to Chelsea? | The Tyee Vancouver's Granville Street | Vancouver's Best Places (vancouversbestplaces.com) Vigil held for Chelsea Poorman as family, advocates seek answers about her death | CBC News Chelsea Poorman death: Realtor loses licence after allegedly removing posters - North Shore News (nsnews.com) Vancouver residents tearing down missing posters | CTV News Chelsea Poorman search continues more than a year after her death at Vancouver gardens - Prince George Citizen Search for Chelsea Poorman in Vancouver comes to tragic end (citynews.ca) Father moves into van to search Western Canada for missing daughter (citynews.ca) A father's quest to find B.C. woman missing since 2020 | CTV News VanDusen Botanical Garden - Wikipedia Chelsea Poorman Went Missing Seven Months Ago. Her Family Is Still Searching | The Tyee https://www.timescolonist.com/bc-news/watch-man-arrested-at-trina-hunts-port-moody-home-one-year-after-homicide-confirmed-5443445

Are you using storytelling to build your brand? In this segment, Shannon Peel shares how to increase results with brand storytelling. This can be possible by getting to the core of your brand story. See video here - https://youtu.be/v4KgLFty_yQ WHO IS SHANNON? Content creator, writer, publisher, podcaster, and digital storyteller Shannon Peel is the creative force behind the MarketAPeel Brand. She works from her home office overlooking life in Downtown Vancouver, BC Canada. Though she grew up in small town BC, she has always been a city girl at heart and started living her dream in her mid 40s after her kids grew up and struck out on their own. Her hard work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit are in her DNA as multigenerational Peel family values, which she has passed on to the next generation along with her independent streak. People describe her as intelligent, quick witted, and creative, all things she takes pride in as she values intelligent thought and solution-based productivity. MarketAPeel reflects her values and vision. SHANNON'S CALL TO ACTION Drop into the BrandAPeel Community at https://www.marketapeel.agency/ GENESIS'S INFO https://genesisamariskemp.net/ CALL TO ACTION Subscribe to GEMS with Genesis Amaris Kemp Channel, Hit the notifications bell so you don't miss any content, and share with family/friends. **REMEMBER - You do not have to let limitations or barriers keep you from achieving your success. Mind over Matter...It's time to shift and unleash your greatest potential. If you would like to be a SPONSOR or have any of your merchandise mentioned, please reach out via email at GEMSwithGenesisAmarisKemp@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/genesis-amaris-kemp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/genesis-amaris-kemp/support