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Greetings REIBC Members, 

The countdown is nearly over as Foxtrot approaches. Industry Holiday Classic Presents Foxtrot takes place next Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the elegant Paradox Hotel Vancouver. Excitement is building as we prepare to welcome members and partners for an evening of connection, celebration, and collaboration.

This year’s event is presented in partnership with the BC Notaries Association, Canadian Mortgage Brokers Association – BC, Appraisal Institute of Canada – BC, and Greater Vancouver REALTORS®. 

As we put the finishing touches on Foxtrot, planning is already underway for our next signature gathering, the Presidents’ Luncheon, happening December 4, 2025. This annual tradition unites REIBC members, Past Presidents, Board of Governors and industry partners for a reflective and inspiring afternoon at the Paradox Hotel.

We look forward to celebrating with you at Foxtrot and seeing you again soon at the Presidents’ Luncheon.

Find all the event details below and be part of this season’s most anticipated gatherings.

 

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RI Member Spotlight: Zoheb Ahmed, RI - City of Vancouver

Zoheb Ahmed began his real estate career nearly two decades ago and earned his RI designation in 2010. He currently serves as a Property Development Officer with the City of Vancouver, where he leads financial and feasibility analyses for major urban development projects, negotiates complex property transactions, and oversees civic land valuation. His career spans both the public and private sectors, with key roles at the City of Burnaby, LaSalle Investment Management, and others—specializing in acquisitions, dispositions, valuation, and negotiation. His current work focuses on transformative city-building initiatives such as the Broadway Plan and Northeast False Creek Area Plan. Zoheb is proud to have contributed to securing over half a billion dollars in public benefits for two of the largest municipalities in Greater Vancouver.

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Know someone who would make a great RI member?

If there is a colleague or emerging professional in your network who would benefit from the opportunities, resources, and recognition that REIBC offers, we encourage you to recommend them for membership.

For more information or to refer a potential candidate, please contact us at info@reibc.org. We would be pleased to connect and provide details on how they can become part of our growing professional community.

 

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Industry Holiday Classic Presents - Foxtrot

November 20, 2025
Paradox Hotel 
Third Floor 5pm - Late
1161 W Georgia St
Vancouver, BC
V6E 0C6

Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Foxtrot: The Industry Holiday Classic, taking place November 20, 2025. This exclusive, one-night-only event promises an elevated experience that blends elegance, entertainment, and exceptional cuisine — a true celebration of BC’s real estate community.

Foxtrot is proudly presented in partnership with the following esteemed organizations:

  • The Appraisal Institute of Canada – BC Association

  • Canadian Mortgage Brokers Association – British Columbia

  • Greater Vancouver REALTORS®

  • BC Notaries Association

  • Real Estate Institute of BC

We look forward to welcoming you to a night that’s as enchanting as it is extraordinary.

Reserve your spot today and step behind the curtain for an unforgettable evening at Foxtrot.

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2025 Presidents' Luncheon

December 4, 2025
Paradox Hotel
Grand Ballroom 11:30am - 1:30pm
1161 W Georgia St
Vancouver, BC
V6E 0C6

We are pleased to invite you to the REIBC Annual Presidents’ Luncheon on Thursday, December 4, 2025, featuring distinguished guest speaker Jenny Konkin, Co-Founder of Whole Way House.

This annual special gathering brings together RI Members, Presidents', and Past Presidents' who have served on the Board of Governors.

Please RSVP by November 27, 2025. We look forward to an unforgettable afternoon.

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REIBC Webinar Series

REIBC’s Webinar Series returns in January 2026. Stay tuned for more details coming soon.

 

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SFU City Program

Taught by field practitioners and experts, the City Program at SFU Continuing Studies offers a collection of introductory courses to urbanization fields plus more advanced classes for professionals in the field. These courses offer a unique opportunity for emerging and established professionals in adjacent fields to broaden their understanding of our urban environments.

Registration is open now for the Spring 2025 City courses:

New courses:  

Workshop: Transit Oriented Development: From Design to Decision (Nov 20, 2025 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM PST)

About this event: 

Created for urban planners, designers, development professionals and public officials, this one-day workshop is a collaborative and engaging event designed to provide reality-tested, practical advice on how to plan, design and implement successful and context-specific Transit Oriented Development schemes.

The Province of British Columbia’s new policies (Bill 47) around transit-oriented areas provides a framework through which this workshop will set the implementation considerations that successful projects need to consider.

The workshop offers a platform where you can discuss the integration of land use and transportation planning, emphasizing the importance of pedestrian-friendly design, mixed-use development and efficient transit connectivity. Through interactive sessions, case studies and expert in-depth presentations with local and international examples, you will gain insights into the economic, environmental and social benefits of TOD. The hands-on format will foster a dynamic exchange of ideas, encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration and empower you to contribute to the development of transit-oriented communities that enhance urban living while reducing reliance on automobiles.

Note: This intermediate-level workshop requires a familiarity with basic planning and development terminologies. Please bring a laptop to participate in the workshop exercises. 

Learning Objectives

  1. Identifying what is Transit Oriented Development (TOD), its drivers, principles, evolution and key components.
  2. Recognizing the extent, opportunities and limits of the recent Province of BC legislation to produce feasible, viable and supportable TODs with built and conceptual local and international examples.
  3. Assessing the success criteria and common pitfalls in the planning and implementation of TOD.
  4. Capturing actionable input for TODs through participating in public and stakeholder engagement exercises and simulations.
  5. Demonstrating how data from various sources can be leveraged to support fact-based TOD decision-making.

Interested in learning more about the CITY100 Series or other CITY courses? Email city@sfu.ca or visit www.sfu.ca/city.

2026 Programs

Housing Policy Fundamentals (CITY102) | Starts January 20th, 2026 | Online 

Planning for Non-Planners: What You Need to Know about Community Planning (CITY101) | Starts January 21st, 2026 | Online 

Transportation Planning Foundations (CITY103) | Starts January 22nd, 2026 | Online 

Community Data Fundamentals (CITY106) | Starts February 18th, 2026 | Online 

Introduction to Sustainable Cities (CITY109) | Starts February 19th, 2026 | Online 

Giving Council a Piece of Your Mind: Writing Reports That Work (CITY251) | Starts March 9th, 2026 | Online 

Introduction to Landscape Architecture (CITY108) | Starts April 1st, 2026 | Online 


To browse all city courses: https://www.sfu.ca/continuing-studies/about/city-program.html

 

 

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