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'Retail has nine lives' in Canada as 2023 consumer spending strong — for now: Report

'Retail has nine lives' in Canada as 2023 consumer spending strong — for now: Report

Retail sales growth in Canada is continuing to outperform much of the world so far this year, a sign of the ongoing resiliency of Canadian shoppers despite higher inflation and recession predictions, a new report has found.
Fraser Valley’s largest real estate brokerage eyes growth

Fraser Valley’s largest real estate brokerage eyes growth

Frontline eyes commercial division, downtown Vancouver office
Vancouver city council defers developer's $10M amenity contribution

Vancouver city council defers developer's $10M amenity contribution

City report cites interest rates and increasing costs, but Anthem Properties says the issue lies in the housing approval process
MST Nations unveil concept for Jericho Lands community

MST Nations unveil concept for Jericho Lands community

Plans include housing, parks, amenities, commercial space and a school that will span the 36.4 hectares.
Development levies threaten the viability of rental projects

Development levies threaten the viability of rental projects

Recent fee increases would have killed massive new rental project in South Vancouver, says developer
City of North Van kickstarts Capilano Mall makeover plan

City of North Van kickstarts Capilano Mall makeover plan

Mayor Linda Buchanan acknowledged the sheer scale of the development potential, but added it will go a long way to making the area 'a complete neighborhood'
How DRIPA could change B.C.'s legal and resource landscape

How DRIPA could change B.C.'s legal and resource landscape

Each First Nation in B.C. is eligible to receive approximately $1 million to help with the legal costs of participating in the implementation plan
Richmond gets $1M to set up new commercial food hub

Richmond gets $1M to set up new commercial food hub

Food hubs provide shared spaces and supports for local food processors and contribute to food security: B.C. government
Update: Fairmont Hot Springs sold to Aldesta Hotel Group for $40M

Update: Fairmont Hot Springs sold to Aldesta Hotel Group for $40M

Landmark resort includes 1,200 acres of land, much if it undeveloped.
Bunge and Viterra sign merger agreement to create global agribusiness giant

Bunge and Viterra sign merger agreement to create global agribusiness giant

A US$8.2-billion merger between U.S. company Bunge Ltd. and Viterra Ltd. will create a global agricultural giant in an industry that has already seen a significant amount of consolidation in recent years.