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 Association NewsAs vaccinations roll out and the heat settles in, we are excited to return to in-person events. We look forward to familiar functions and more social seminars as we make our way through Phase 3. Rest assured, we will be following the Provincial Health Officer’s guidelines regarding events, along with the hopeful transition into Phase 4 (in early September).
  
Government AffairsSource: Government of B.C.
On July 21, 2021, the B.C. Government placed an 18-month ban on second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARS). 
Events & Education
“Laissez les bon temps rouler!” (“Let the good times roll!”) as they say in New Orleans. Or in our case, float! We’re bringing Mardi Gras on deck this year and the beads shall fly freely. (No flashing, please!) Our first in-person networking luncheon since February 2019! We are pleased to announce our first luncheon in Surrey, focused on the suburban commercial office markets in the Lower Mainland and the impact on the core downtown Vancouver market.
Save the date! Sept. 29, 2021 This event will be on Wednesday, Sept. 29, at the Civic Hotel in Surrey, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Andrew Petrozzi from Avison Young will be speaking on the topic. There will also be a panel discussion with other participants and a Q&A session.
Good to KnowSource: BC Hydro
As wildfires in the Interior regions continue to create challenges for local and provincial emergency authorities, BC Hydro urges its customers to be prepared for power outage events. Source: BC Hydro
The best way to minimize disruption to your business during an outage is to be prepared before the power goes out. BC Hydro offers some tips and strategies to help.
Source: Kyle Tusim, Design Professional Specialist, Tremco
Hidden moisture is your roof's worst enemy. It wastes energy, eats away at your roof deck, and contributes to "sick building syndrome." Even worse, it spreads to more and more areas over time. Catch it early, though, and you can stop it with relatively inexpensive repairs.
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Around the IndustrySource: Western Investor
While Vancouver's downtown office vacancy rate has risen, Surrey's office vacancy rate has fallen. This is the tightest it's been in a decade and the lowest vacancy rate in Metro Vancouver. Source: Vancouver Is Awesome
Although B.C. foresees offices returning to full capacity by Sept. 7, Canadians believe that a hybrid office environment should be the standard model for organizations. |
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