The latest happenings at Chard.

Feb 2024

Meet Accounts Payable Coordinator, Deanna Fimognari!

Deanna has been an essential part of the Chard team…

Jan 2024

Chard Celebrates Topping Off at Cook and Yates

On January 18, a Topping Off Celebration was held at…

Jan 2024

1050 Yates Receives Unanimous Approval from Mayor and Council

481 new rental homes are coming to the Harris Green…

Jan 2024

Meet Senior Vice President of Real Estate Finance, Ian Samson!

Ian joined the Chard team over 2 years ago, bringing…

Jan 2024

Neighbourhood Spotlight: Old Town Victoria

At Chard, we love immersing ourselves in the communities where…

Dec 2023

BIV Forty Under 40 Q&A with Byron Chard

Earlier this fall, Chard Development's President & CEO, Byron Chard,…

Nov 2023

Byron Chard Named to Business in Vancouver’s Prestigious Forty Under 40 Club

Our team is thrilled to advise that Byron Chard, President…

Sep 2023

Meet The Royals Building Manager, Sunaina Anand!

Sunaina joined the team at The Royals this past year…

Sep 2023

Chard Celebrates Significant Milestone in the Advancement of Trades and Technology Training at BCIT

Last fall, Chard committed a $100,000 contribution to the BCIT…

Aug 2023

Meet Marketing & Communications Manager, Katlyn Euler!

Katlyn has been an integral part of the Chard team…

Aug 2023

Rezoning Application Submitted For 8 E Broadway to Deliver Purpose-Built Rental

Our team is committed to providing the right product in…

Aug 2023

Community Social Brings Together Neighbours and Friends in Support of Kids at YWCA May Brown Place 

At Chard, we go beyond buildings to create vibrant, purposeful…

Jul 2023

Chard Celebrates Summer with a Day on Gambier Island

Team Chard has grown and changed a lot over the…

Jun 2023

Chard Receives Approval for Development of 451 Homes at Douglas and Caledonia 

Following more than two years of public consultation and thoughtful…

Jun 2023

Chard Breaks Ground at The Cascades, Marking a Significant Milestone Towards Contributing Close to 600 Purpose-Built Rental Homes to South Vancouver

Over 50 people gathered last Thursday, June 15, to celebrate…

Jun 2023

Chard Celebrates Topping Off at 2735 E Hastings 

On June 8, the Chard team held a topping off…

May 2023

NEST Honoured with Georgie Award for Best Corporate/Project Website from the CHBA-BC

Members of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC (CHBA-BC)…

May 2023

Meet Chief Operating Officer, Steve Vernon

We are excited to announce the promotion of Steve Vernon…

May 2023

Neighbourhood Spotlight: Arts and Innovation District

At the northern cusp of Downtown sits Victoria’s Arts and…

Apr 2023

Introducing The Cascades: A Vibrant Community of Rental Homes Coming Soon to SW Marine Drive!

Construction at Chard’s 622 SW Marine Drive site got under…

Apr 2023

Chard Announces Formation of Fully Integrated Property Management Company, Chard Property Group

Chard is proud to announce the formation of Chard Property…

Apr 2023

Douglas & Caledonia Approved to Move Forward to Public Hearing

Chard’s proposed development at 710 Caledonia Avenue and 1961 Douglas…

Apr 2023

Meet Project Accountant Manager, Avril Morrison!

Avril joined the Chard team just over a year ago…

Apr 2023

NEST’s Structure Reaches Street Level

Since the demolition of Cook Street Plaza in late 2021,…

Feb 2023

Meet Associate Development Manager, Trevor Heselton!

Trevor joined the Chard team late last summer - we…

Feb 2023

Neighbourhood Spotlight: South Vancouver

We’re excited to highlight and share some of the great…

Jan 2023

NEST Named 2023 Georgie Awards Finalist in Three Categories

We are excited to share that our project, NEST, has…

Jan 2023

Meet Director of Construction, Shane McKernan!

Since joining Chard in 2022, Shane has been a welcome…

Jan 2023

Construction Crews Mobilize at 600-688 SW Marine Drive

Preparation for demolition of the existing buildings is now underway…

Dec 2022

Concrete Structure at 2735 E Hastings on its Way to Completion

The vibrant neighbourhood of Hastings Sunrise is on its way…

Nov 2022

Chard Sponsors Visions Gala, Raising $1.5 Million for Royal Jubilee Hospital

Last Friday, November 18th the Victoria Hospitals Foundation hosted its…

Oct 2022

Douglas & Caledonia Project Receives Unanimous Approval at Committee of the Whole

Earlier this year, Chard, along with MCM Architects, submitted an…

Sep 2022

Cranes Are Up & Parkade Construction Underway at NEST & Haven Site!

Over the summer months, some exciting construction milestones were achieved…

Jul 2022

Chard Celebrates the Opening of New Office

Earlier this spring, the Chard team celebrated the opening of…

Apr 2022

We’re on the move… to a new head office!

Effective May 4, 2022 – you can find us a…

Mar 2022

Construction Begins at 2735 E Hastings Street to Make Way for 70 Market Rental Homes

Construction is officially underway at 2735 E Hastings Street! Positioned…

Feb 2022

Meet our Vice President of Development, Mackenzie Biggar! 

Since joining us at Chard in November 2021, Mackenzie has…

Jan 2022

622 SW Marine Drive Receives Unanimous Support From Mayor and Council

On January 25, 2022, Chard’s proposal to rezone 622 SW…

Jan 2022

In the News: Big project pitched for White Spot site on Douglas: lower-cost housing in towers, offices, restaurant, shops, public plaza

The province is partnering with a private developer to build…

Dec 2021

Silent Auction Bidding Wars for a Good Cause, Donations Get Triple Matched

Earlier this month, the Chard team came together for an…

Oct 2021

Meet our Finance Manager, Justin Colussi!

Justin is a graduate of UBC’s Sauder School of Business,…

Sep 2021

Broad Street Redevelopment Project Receives City Council Approval

We are pleased to announce that last Thursday, Victoria City…

Sep 2021

Display Suite Furniture at The Royals Gets a Second Life After Lease Up

We’re excited to share that The Royals is now 99%…

Sep 2021

Get to Know the Chard Team – Meet Heather Harley!

Heather is our Vice President of Marketing and Communications and…

Sep 2021

Haven Puts Victoria Home Ownership Within Reach

If it looks too good to be true, it usually…

Sep 2021

Meet The Businesses Joining Us At The Royals!

Located in the heart of North Vancouver, The Royals’ Central Lonsdale…

Aug 2021

Deconstruction Has Started at NEST’s Site, 3 Ways We’re Doing It Sustainably

We are excited to announce that work has begun at…

Jul 2021

Only Two Units Remain at The Yukon

Don’t miss the chance to invest in a high-end space…

Jun 2021

The Royals’ Many Lifestyle Amenities

The Royals community continues to grow with Tower 1 now…

Jun 2021

NEST’s Early Success

The NEST Presentation Centre and Display Suite opened to the…

Jun 2021

The Yates on Yates Is Officially Sold Out

Chard’s largest project to date in Victoria, The Yates on…

May 2021

NEST Sales Begin This Weekend

With sales to the public set to begin this weekend,…

Apr 2021

Over 60 New Households at The Royals

Earlier this Spring we celebrated the completion of Tower 2…

Apr 2021

The Yukon Is Almost Sold Out

Following completion this January, 15 new businesses have taken possession…

Dec 2020

Launch of Tower 2 and Club Royals

Through 2020, many new residents—and their pets!—have settled into life…

Dec 2020

Establish Your Business at The Yukon

Construction at The Yukon is approaching completion, and we’re looking…

Dec 2020

The Yates on Yates Welcomes New Residents

Chard Development is proud to announce the completion of The…

Dec 2020

750 SW Marine Drive Rezoning

We’re excited to share that Chard Development, in collaboration with…

Jul 2020

2735 E Hastings St Achieves Rezoning

Creating a diverse mix of housing is of utmost importance…

Jul 2020

Elenore on Fifth Welcomes Residents!

We are proud to announce the completion of Elenore on…