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Brazen rustlers spook Alberta cattle ranchers

Brazen rustlers spook Alberta cattle ranchers

Recent theft saw 85 cattle stolen from a ranch north of Edmonton in what appeared a well-planned and equipped operation
Seaspan launches world's first electric tugboat

Seaspan launches world's first electric tugboat

It produces about 7,000 horsepower without a whiff of carbon emissions.
Developers get one-year break on Vancouver DCL increase

Developers get one-year break on Vancouver DCL increase

The deferral to 2024 means the city will lose out on approximately $10M of potential development revenue
Business owners aim to put aging strata mall back on Richmond map

Business owners aim to put aging strata mall back on Richmond map

New strata council is working with business owners to turn Pacific Plaza into a city landmark
Port Coquitlam gives second reading to huge Tesla delivery centre

Port Coquitlam gives second reading to huge Tesla delivery centre

Bosa Properties is seeking approval for a 60,000 sq-ft. service centre and delivery facility but the city wants public charging stations included
High construction costs stall Prairie office delivery

High construction costs stall Prairie office delivery

Glut of older space could drag on vacancies for a decade as commercial developers deal with cost increases that have stifled speculative new builds and upgrades
Vancouver retail sector seeing lower vacancies, rising rents

Vancouver retail sector seeing lower vacancies, rising rents

Resilient retailers are battling inflation, staff shortages, minimum-wage hikes and supply chain disruptions – but consumer spending is up sharply from 2022
Landrex, First Nation break ground on $170M mixed-use project

Landrex, First Nation break ground on $170M mixed-use project

St. Albert, Alberta, development includes Fort McKay First Nation and developer Landrex in a residential and commercial build
Trudeau names new cabinet, shifting focus to economy, housing ahead of next election

Trudeau names new cabinet, shifting focus to economy, housing ahead of next election

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a massive overhaul to his cabinet two years into his latest mandate, with about three-quarters of cabinet portfolios switching hands.
‘Blue economy’ may transform commerce on the B.C. Coast

‘Blue economy’ may transform commerce on the B.C. Coast

$8.1-million funding boost from Ottawa helps propels South Island Prosperity Partnership into a future beyond resources, real estate and tourism