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Wildfire destroyed several homes in Central Okanagan, others damaged

Wildfire destroyed several homes in Central Okanagan, others damaged

"Several” homes have been destroyed by the wildfire in Lake Country's Okanagan Centre area, while others have been partially damaged.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Cabinet retreat Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will hold a cabinet retreat in Charlottetown starting on Monday.
Central Okanagan wildfire losses hit properties, people

Central Okanagan wildfire losses hit properties, people

Lake Okanagan Resort among the largest properties damaged to date
Return of foot traffic to key areas buoys B.C. retail demand

Return of foot traffic to key areas buoys B.C. retail demand

Strong demand for space as retailers prepare for resurgence amid normalizing conditions
Manitoba leads Western Canada in year-to-date building investment

Manitoba leads Western Canada in year-to-date building investment

Residential investment drove declines in construction activity nationally
Wildfire insurance challenges loom over Central Okanagan real estate

Wildfire insurance challenges loom over Central Okanagan real estate

McDougall Creek wildfire represents the Okanagan's most significant threat since 2003
Debut of new home store signals post-pandemic retail era

Debut of new home store signals post-pandemic retail era

Ontario-based rooms + spaces opens 10 stores across Western Canada
Businesses, jobs relocating amid Vancouver industrial land shortage

Businesses, jobs relocating amid Vancouver industrial land shortage

Major retailers locating distribution facilities in Calgary over Vancouver
Developer takes heat for not building rental homes near Coquitlam SkyTrain station

Developer takes heat for not building rental homes near Coquitlam SkyTrain station

The low-rise project isn't viable as a rental project, developer claimed, underscoring the challenges facing municipal housing goals
What ever happened to Vancouver's $1B strategy to buy, renovate SROs?

What ever happened to Vancouver's $1B strategy to buy, renovate SROs?

Senior governments to blame, says city, with just $2 million secured for the purchase of 105 SROs and renovation of 2,500 rooms over several decades