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Does Metro Vancouver have the time and space for a 15-minute city?

Does Metro Vancouver have the time and space for a 15-minute city?

New urbanism outlook generating controversy over office space and other city amenities
Veteran developer admits he’ll not make much on ‘signature’ project

Veteran developer admits he’ll not make much on ‘signature’ project

Mass-timber strata complex wraps up 30 years of Aragon residential development on the New Westminster waterfront
What slowdown? Economy continues to outperform, raising odds of rate hike next week

What slowdown? Economy continues to outperform, raising odds of rate hike next week

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy grew faster than expected in the first three months of the year and likely expanded again in April, fuelling speculation that the Bank of Canada will raise interest rates again when it meets next week.
Making Class B and C offices more welcoming

Making Class B and C offices more welcoming

Flexible lease terms, ‘collaboration space’ could help lure remote workers and their employers, to lower-cost space, Altus Group says
Port Alberni hotel builds on First Nations partnership

Port Alberni hotel builds on First Nations partnership

Hotel plans support tourism, economic growth on Vancouver Island
'Miracle on the Prairies': Alberta United Conservatives win majority government

'Miracle on the Prairies': Alberta United Conservatives win majority government

Alberta’s United Conservative Party emerged bloodied but still standing in Monday’s bitterly contested provincial election.
Rents in private Vancouver SROs jump 21% in four years

Rents in private Vancouver SROs jump 21% in four years

Since 2003, privately owned-operated rooms at the $375 shelter rate decreased from 1,700 to 52.
Saskatchewan offers an edge for triple-net investors

Saskatchewan offers an edge for triple-net investors

Single-tenant, triple-net commercial properties provide higher returns and lower cost than in British Columbia or Alberta, agents say
B.C. urges newly affected owners to avoid speculation tax

B.C. urges newly affected owners to avoid speculation tax

Speculation and vacancy tax expands to six new communities this year
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: Bibic speech BCE chief executive Mirko Bibic is scheduled to give a speech to the Canadian Club Toronto on Monday.