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Opinion: Demand curve means B.C. home prices will keep rising

Opinion: Demand curve means B.C. home prices will keep rising

A lack of supply and high demand will continue to drive prices higher, chartered professional accountants say, in calling for a coordinated push to build more homes
Commercial, industrial construction takes lead in Prince George

Commercial, industrial construction takes lead in Prince George

Decline in residential permits raises fear of rising housing costs in northern B.C.’s largest city
Metro Vancouver industrial vacancies ease as supply increases

Metro Vancouver industrial vacancies ease as supply increases

With more than 1.7 million square feet added this year – and more on the way – the vacancy rate has eased to a still-tight 0.5 per cent, study finds
West Van approves controversial Dundarave Beachside development

West Van approves controversial Dundarave Beachside development

Council members had strong words for a misinformation campaign claiming the proposed building was taller than it actually is.
Kelowna says ‘no for now’ for three-tower downtown development

Kelowna says ‘no for now’ for three-tower downtown development

City council has turned down a proposal for a massive development on Coronation Avenue – but leaves its options open
Tinland joins business exodus from Vancouver’s crime-plagued Chinatown

Tinland joins business exodus from Vancouver’s crime-plagued Chinatown

‘It’s so bad in all of Chinatown that everyone is afraid to come down here, and it’s not right that people have to live in fear’
Calgary coffee chain splashes into Vancouver

Calgary coffee chain splashes into Vancouver

Deville Coffee plans four downtown outlets in the city with its first major move outside of Alberta
CMHC confirms government costs raise new home prices

CMHC confirms government costs raise new home prices

In Vancouver, fees and charges accounts for 20 per cent of the price of a new condo apartment, new federal study says
Climate risks targeted with new $3.5 billion agriculture package

Climate risks targeted with new $3.5 billion agriculture package

Federal-provincial programs will emphasize resilience, reduced risk
RBC downgrades forecast for Canadian housing market

RBC downgrades forecast for Canadian housing market

Vancouver, Toronto and Victoria are the cities likely to suffer the most, according to the bank.