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B.C. braces for autumn of labour discontent

B.C. braces for autumn of labour discontent

More than 452,000 unionized employees in B.C. are seeking new deals
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Residential land demand slows as macroeconomic uncertainties continue

Residential land demand slows as macroeconomic uncertainties continue

Buyers play it safe with well-located sites that offer a clear route to development.
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Westbank sells stake in massive Squamish Nation housing development in Vancouver

Westbank sells stake in massive Squamish Nation housing development in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Developer Westbank Corp. has sold its entire stake in the Squamish Nation's massive Senakw housing project, which broke ground in Vancouver in 2022, backed by a $1.4-billion federal loan for construction.
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B.C. contracting business facing lawsuits in the millions ordered to pay out another mortgage

B.C. contracting business facing lawsuits in the millions ordered to pay out another mortgage

Financial and legal troubles continue for Okanagan Extreme Home Builders and its owner.
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Vandalism, theft pushing many B.C. small businesses to the brink

Vandalism, theft pushing many B.C. small businesses to the brink

One in five business owners says they may not survive the coming year if conditions don't improve
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Western Canada job vacancies outpace the national average

Western Canada job vacancies outpace the national average

Regional job market shows strength relative to the national situation.
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Best Buy Canada far outpaces U.S. parent in sales growth

Best Buy Canada far outpaces U.S. parent in sales growth

Best Buy Express locations launched last year after Best Buy Canada partnered with Bell Canada to take over what had been known as The Source chain of stores.
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Metro buildings still a GHG problem

Metro buildings still a GHG problem

The Delta project is to replace the existing hydronic heating system and domestic hot water system serving the fire hall with a new gas absorption heat pump system.
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Homes sales slow down in Richmond, prices drop slightly

Homes sales slow down in Richmond, prices drop slightly

City staff say it's a "buyer's market" as those hunting for homes remain "cautious."
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Tariffs impacting mortgage borrowers in B.C., says TD Bank survey

Tariffs impacting mortgage borrowers in B.C., says TD Bank survey

Public divided on whether interest rates will rise, fall or hold steady.
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